Karma is a concept that has intrigued people since time immemorial. The thought that an unseen thing is capable of making you pay for all the bad things that you do is scary and powerful at the same time. But karma isn’t about making you pay for your sins, if you do good things, then karma can also make you reap its rewards. Yes, you can create good karma in your life by doing good.

“The energy that you put out comes back to you.” – Eckhart Tolle

This saying perfectly captures the idea of creating good karma. How you treat others, is how you will be treated. If you are manipulative and mean to people, the same thing will happen to you. If you are nice, kind, and honest towards others, you will get that back in some way or the other. What you give out to the Universe and it’s people, is what you experience yourself.

Here Are 10 Ways To Create Good Karma Everyday

1. Always speak the truth no matter what.

In case you lie to people, even if it is a small one, the chances of you setting up deceit and hidden agendas in others’ minds about you is quite high. Most people will not trust you, once they find out that you were lying. Telling the truth not only allows more people to enter your life and trust you, but it also helps you to save time and effort from keeping lying for a cover-up!

Sometimes, the truth might be hard and uncomfortable to speak but still go ahead with it. People will always come to you for honesty and they will know that you are someone who can always be trusted to say it as it is. Lies are temporary lifeboats, they may serve you well for a while, but when the time comes they end up destroying everything in their way.

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2. Give compliments freely.

One simple compliment can make someone’s day. It might take you just a few seconds, but a little bit of validation and appreciation can go a long way in making someone happy. Some people tend to be very egoistic about praising others because deep, down inside they don’t want others to be happy.

One of the best ways to create some good karma is by appreciating and praising others for what they do well. Maybe tell someone that they are doing a good job, or that they are looking good. It doesn’t make much to make someone feel good about themselves.

3. Live your life with purpose.

It all makes sense to set clear intentions in whatever you do. You should not be afraid of going after your goals or feel intimidated in trying to fulfill your dreams. But also keep in mind that the journey of fulfillment is not just about reaching your goals but also helping others reach theirs. The more you help others know themselves and help them find their purpose, the happier and content you will be.

Be strong, loving, encouraging, and supportive and when the time comes, other people will also behave the same way with you. The more purposeful and wholesome your life becomes, the happier you will be in the long run.

4. Helping other people selflessly.

It takes a lot of good vibes and a pure heart to actually help people selflessly and without expecting anything back in return. A life lived for others, is a life well spent. You can use your pure heart and loving soul to help others who are in dire need of it because what better way to live a fulfilling life than doing good for others.

This simple act will not just help people who need help, but also work towards creating some good karma for you. Most of us need a purpose in life and helping people out without any ulterior motives should be integral to that purpose.

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5. Show gratitude and give thanks.

Gratitude can go such a long way in bettering your life and instilling in it some much-needed positivity and kindness. Being selfish and wanting more and more from life is not going to do any good for you, because no matter how much you have, it will never be enough. Always remember that what you have, others might only dream of it.

Being happy with whatever you have is the best way to thank your loved ones and the Universe. People who are grateful are always the ones who get to have the most from life.

6. Meditate regularly.

In case you need to quieten your mind from all that is upsetting you and making you depressed and angry, you should meditate regularly. You should pay attention to all the thoughts and feelings that emanate from the brain. Meditation can help you understand your mind and soul, and also bring some much-needed positivity to your life.

Continue to attract positivity as much as possible, and that is probably the only thing that gives out some good energy into the world. Meditation is one of the best ways to know what resides in you and how to best channel it into doing something good.

7. Be compassionate and kind.  

You need to dive into your inner self and draw energy that will help others. Life is all about give and take, and the more kindness and compassion you give out, the more you will get it back. Being kind doesn’t cost a dime, and showing compassion towards others doesn’t take anything away from you.

Everyone is fighting a battle you don’t know about, so it is all the more important to show kindness and empathy as much as you can. It is after all kindness that makes the world go round.

8. Practice forgiveness.

Every human being walking on this Earth has been wronged someway or the other, but if everyone holds on to their anger, pain, and revenge then the future is doomed. Forgiving someone who has hurt you, or caused you a lot of pain is difficult but you still need to try. At the end of the day forgiving someone for their misdeeds is not about them, it’s about you and your peace of mind.

If you hold on to the bad things all the time, they will consume you and cause you more heartbreak and pain in the long run. Let karma take care of the bad people, you focus on yourself and your happiness and create some good karma.

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9. Just listen. That’s all.

Sometimes simply listening is the best thing you can do for yourself and for others. If someone comes up to and just wants to talk about what’s bothering them, then just listen. You don’t have to give any kind of advice or solutions. All you have to do is be their sounding board while they say whatever is in their hearts.

When you speak less and listen more, you get to know so many things about the world and the people in it. The more you listen, the more you get to know about the different perspectives that different people harbor.

10. Help someone learn something.

Helping someone achieve their goals and teaching them something that they have always wanted to learn is one of the noblest things you can ever do. Help someone be the best version of themselves. Help someone land that dream job they have always wanted. Help someone overcome a roadblock they have been stuck at for a very long time.

Teaching valuable things to someone is one of the best things you can do if you want to create some good karma. Be a good and selfless teacher when someone needs you to be.

Creating good karma is not just about working on yourself and helping yourself. It is also about what you can do for others, especially them who cannot give you back anything in return. So the next time you want to create some good karma focus on being selfless, positive and kind, and see how your life changes for the better.