Great post! I can relate with your feelings of guilt and the ensuing self examination. I once found a really nice watch in a parking lot. My first instinct was to keep it. My daughter was small and the way she looked at me made me give it to the parking attendant in case someone reported it lost. Her gaze made me want to be better just as an example of what was possible. I wish my moral compass did not require such correction. FYI: I’m sure the attendant kept the watch! It’s now on his Karma and not mine…a more troubling question: Did I set him up to make a decision that would negatively impact his karma and am I now karmically responsible for his bad karma?
This turned into something i wasn’t expecting, yet totally can relate 100%. Interesting how our mind goes through a mini battle. it’s like, is it worth going through all the emotions in the first place?? How would you feel if you just turned them in right when you found them?? (probably would enjoy your meal more OR you could be thinking about how bad you needed those airpods) i guess we will never know???
Great post! I can relate with your feelings of guilt and the ensuing self examination. I once found a really nice watch in a parking lot. My first instinct was to keep it. My daughter was small and the way she looked at me made me give it to the parking attendant in case someone reported it lost. Her gaze made me want to be better just as an example of what was possible. I wish my moral compass did not require such correction. FYI: I’m sure the attendant kept the watch! It’s now on his Karma and not mine…a more troubling question: Did I set him up to make a decision that would negatively impact his karma and am I now karmically responsible for his bad karma?
Thanks for sharing! I too have been in a similar situation; this helped me realize it’s totally normal. The struggle is real!!
Very interesting post. Such a small incident but gave you so much turmoil inside. I feel your
This turned into something i wasn’t expecting, yet totally can relate 100%. Interesting how our mind goes through a mini battle. it’s like, is it worth going through all the emotions in the first place?? How would you feel if you just turned them in right when you found them?? (probably would enjoy your meal more OR you could be thinking about how bad you needed those airpods) i guess we will never know???