BALANCING YOUR KARMA

As the year comes to an end, it’s time to think about what one wants to create for the next one. I am grateful for the great 2006 that I have had (thanks to many of you!) and look forward to a wonderful 2007.

But as I think about creating anew, I also start to think about what blocks I may still be holding onto. Our past life karma can be such a block.

In the past life readings that I do, I’m privileged to get a glimpse of how karmic ties can affect us. I recently did a reading for a young woman (who I will call Sue). She was having trouble with her mother, and I saw a past life they had shared that most definitely affected their relationship now. She told me how her mother never seemed to have enough time for her and always put her own emotional needs before her daughter’s, even when Sue was a young child.

In the past life, Sue was a wealthy socialite. She lived in a large mansion with many servants, held many dinners and events, and was always the life of the party. Sue’s mother was her daughter in that life. She often felt in the shadow of her mother (Sue) and often ignored. Her complaints went unheard and she felt abandoned by her mother.

Interestingly, when Sue was older and on her deathbed, she wanted her daughter there but she never came. She realized, a little too late, how she had treated her daughter and felt guilt and shame about it. She realized for the first time how her daughter must have felt - yearning for some attention, love and support.

Spiritually, they made an agreement to come back together again this current lifetime, but to switch roles. Sue was now the daughter and wanting to make amends. She had been trying to make up for the previous life, staying close to her mom and always trying to please her. Her mom, on the other hand, was still a bit emotionally “stuck,” had never forgiven Sue, and was intent on paying her back. I also saw that they had lived other lives as well where they had played out these same karmic issues.

The thing about karma is - we can heal it. We can allow ourselves to learn from our relationships with others, and to let go of guilt, shame and anger from the past lives we’ve shared. I watched as Sue energetically started to let go of her part of it, to change their agreement as spirit, and to create balance in their relationship.

As the new year begins, think about looking at your relationships with new eyes as well. Ask yourself if your “contract,” or spiritual agreement needs updating with that person. Be in the present moment with them, letting go of past karma and creating something fresh and new.


Ó Jill Miller 2006