Do you believe in karma?
I like to do things for other people. It’s not because I’m saving up brownie points to get into heaven. It’s not because I think it will allow me to come back as something better. It’s not because I’m hoping I’ll get something in return. I do it because…. well, because it’s just who I am.
In my last post, I wrote about my way of coping with losing a job I love by making resources for others to use in my own time. I didn’t do it to show off or to look good. I did it because I saw a need and I like helping people. Well, okay, and I also like making things and this seemed like a good use of my time.
I’ve also written about losing my job and how it wasn’t about the money.
As a casual relief teacher in an environment where students are now studying from home, I knew there would not be opportunities to teach until schools fully reopen so I found a way to fulfil the joy I have for teaching in other ways. It felt good.
Do you believe in karma?
Today I did my first of three days of work at my school.
I know.
I still can’t believe it.
For some reason, they were short on teaching staff and a member of staff I had chatted to recently on one of my runs around the river mentioned how crushed I’d been to lose my job and how much I would miss the kids.
So they called me and offered me three days work with a possibility of more in the future.
I don’t know if I believe in karma in the full religious understanding of it but after the events of this week, I have to believe that what you put into the world will come back to you.
Be kind.
Do good things.
Give what you can.
It will come back to you.
Always been a big fan of Dharma…. oh and her husband Greg…..
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Hur hur hur (I’d forgotten about that show…)
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That is wonderful news, MOSY! I bet that gave you a little lift in your step 🙂
I want to believe in karma. I really do. But most of the time it just doesn’t seem to work fast enough for me … especially in the category of ‘smiting’
However, kindness is always appropriate and is always rewarded – even if it’s just a lighter heart 💕
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You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face yesterday when I got the call. 🙂
Performing an act of kindness is fulfilling enough to this heart but I will admit it felt lovely to be thought of.
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Wonderful!! ❤️
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It was good to see you today 🙂
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So good to be there.
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I do believe in karma. In any case, karma or not, I’m glad you’re getting a chance to work and be with the kids. Good job!
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It was so great to be back today. However it came about, I’m very grateful for the opportunity to be there doing what I love.
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So are your schools open again then?
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The rule is that if you can keep your child at home ypu must but schools will be open with a skeleton staff to supervise any child who has to come to school because either their parents work in jobs where they can’t work from home or if the student is vulnerable (out-of-home care, at risk, etc). So they’re open but since they’d only need a few teachers I figured they would not need casuals. It appears not many teachers want to come into school for a day and would prefer to stay home.
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Same as here then. Good that you can go in and help. For the students and you.
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Happy to read that you got a chance to work at your school again. *Yay*
I believe in Karma. I think that belief in it does require patience so maybe I get a little discouraged about it some times, but overall I think good deeds come back to you– and the bad things that people do to me eventually bite them in the butt.
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I’m a person who really needs to see justice and fairness (comes from being a Libran I guess) and you’re so right, believing that I person will receive what their actions deserve takes an enormous amount of patience.
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Yay, yay, and yay. I am so, so happy for you. I’m with a Joanne on the karma thing — especially the smiting — but whatever you call it, I am glad that you have a chance to work again and do something you’re so obviously amazing at.
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Yes, it’s discouraging when you see people get away with appalling behaviour. Goodness kmows, we’re seeing enough of it at the moment. Although, recently a man tried to get a refund on $10,000 worth of toilet paper and hand sanitiser he’d hoarded to sell at a profit but ebay shut down his site and now he wanted a refund from the supermarket. The manager just gave him the middle.finger. 😁
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A few minutes after I’d commented, I saw that on one of our news sites and thought I may have to re-evaluate my position. It amazes me that, given the subterfuge he apparently engaged in to get the hoard, he thought he’d get away with asking for a refund.
In my nastier moments I wonder about the legality of imposing a life-time ban on him buying toilet paper and sanitizer. Then he’d be forced onto the black market, where people could make huge profits from his vulnerability…
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What would YOU know about all this ? I mean, it’s not as if you drive goddam miles on an almost weekly basis, stopping at a miniumum of three Woolies (only 2 per customer) to bring me my long-life, lactose-free, low-fat milk, is it ?
Oh. Yes, it is ! You do !
What goes around, H me little love .. And after that amazing foray of yours into what I can only call extra-curricular teaching .. well .. it ain’t all that surprising.
XO
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As long as we’re clear that an expectation of payback is not why I did it. Or why I do any of it.
Luckily for me you live just far enough away that there’s several supermarkets ‘on the way’. 😁
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You think I would care if you had to go to Werribee ???
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M-r’s got you sussed. Payback time 🙂 🙂
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There’s an element of pay it forward in there. My mum is further away and so harder to do things for her but she has a friend nearby who has been visiting and doing her shopping. So it’s good to be able to help a friend in lieu.
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How wonderful! We reap what we sew & I suspect you sew a lot! So excited for you to be back doing something you love 😁
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Ha! Ooh, you’ve just reminded me of another project. I want to print the feelings PCS onto fabric and make bean bags for kids who need more sensory input. I’ll add that to the lockdown project list. 😁
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I’m a firm believer that good things come back to us when we give of ourselves unselfishly. Which I whole-heartedly believe you do often. I’m glad that you are able to do what makes you happy – teaching the kiddos. Hope that good karma or God’s blessings keep coming your way.
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How did I miss this? Sorry, Mary. The good news is the good karma has indeed continued and I’ve had a regular 4 days a week. 😊
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Good stuff xxx
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Thanks, Elly.
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That’s great news. I’m a firm believer in “what goes around comes around” and it could just be that the school values your contribution and dedication and, when they needed someone, they thought of you straight away. Well done. I hope you get more days.
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I’ve been there for a long time and have worked with all the kids so I guess I’m a good one to call in because they can pop me in anywhere. I worked in three different classes today. They’ve been very appreciative which has been lovely and good for my self-esteem. 😊
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Which proves my point. They know and appreciate a great teacher when they see one. 💜
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Thank you, Carol. 🧡
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That is fabulous news! I’d say they knew how much they needed you and couldn’t possibly function well without you. But karma never hurts.
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I actually felt a bit guilty taking the work (how surprising of me 🙄) because I know of CRTs in much tighter financial positions but as the work days went on I felt I was the right one to be there. They’ve even got me recording extra music stuff to send to the kids learning at home! 😄
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Nice blog ✨
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I am so pleased for you! Yay Good Karma 😀
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Thanks, Joey. The good karma has continued and I’ve been working a regular four days a week lately. So grateful.
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Wonderful!
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Love this and your positive attitude and yes … I do believe in karma. 💕
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I believe a key part of getting through this pandemic has been to find the silver linings. 🙂
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Amazing
Stay safe healthy happy and wealthy
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Thanks! You too.
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