Consequence of Actions
All actions have consequences, this is the Law of Cause and Effect or simply known as Karma. Everything we think and say and do has some level of consequences for ourselves and for others. Like ripples on a pond, our actions spread out and affect others as the consequence of our actions, because everything is interconnected. The consequences of our actions can affect not only ourselves, but impact other people, including family, friends, and even strangers. Consequences of our actions can create a direct outcome or an indirect influence made upon our lives that shape our future direction.
We will not always foresee the consequences of our actions. Thus, trying to be one hundred percent sure that we are doing the right thing one hundred percent of the time will only lead to Mental Anxiety, chronic indecisiveness and self doubt. However, we can resolve to do our best to choose those actions that lead to true divine alignment with our inner spiritual core, by becoming conscious of the consequences of our actions in order to avoid causing harm or undue hardship through unchecked Service to Self behaviors. Instead, intending to choose Service to Others actions that have more beneficial consequences for all. These are actions set upon with the intention to promote greater positivity, connection, unity and harmony for all involved.
Our intent, consent and authority is the key to align with our highest expression in the moment, and to act from the intention of Harmlessness to others, to the best of our ability. When in doubt, we can reflect upon The Golden Rule which is an ethical code, or moral truth that essentially states; treat others in a manner in which you would like to be treated.
Action and Non-action
When we decide, we can choose to act, and to accept the recommendations of others or otherwise in which to carry out some action. Whether or not to act is central to many decisions that we make in our lives. We have to consider how positive taking action really is given an accurate assessment of the circumstances. Non-action is a decision that we sometimes do not realize we are making. For example, this happens when we avoid making decisions or addressing a problem. When people ask us to do something, we may feel that we have to say yes from obligation, but in fact we can always create an appropriate boundary for ourselves and say no. Then we can consider the consequence of the agreement to carry out an action versus the consequence of the refusal.
Think about the action or decision you are being faced with, and think about what may happen and what will not happen as a result of your action.
The effects of an action can be felt immediately, or they can manifest years later. It's important to consider both the short-term and long-term impacts when making decisions. See Critical Thinking.
Consequences
When we take action, there are consequences. Things happen and ripple out to impact many seen and unseen events. These may be positive or negative results for us, and positive or negative results for other people. While we often focus on how things are impacting ourselves, the effects upon others can also be significant. Other people we usually consider in our decisions may include our family members and closer friends. We may also consider consequences for other people, even those we do not know directly.
Think about the consequences of the action or decision that you are being faced with. Think about the positive or negative effects that may be created as a result of the action you take. How will you or others benefit? How will you or others suffer harm or negativity?
Consequences of actions can have deliberate effects and they may be accidental, with short term impact or effects that happen later on. We often pay closer attention to consequences that happen in the shorter term, where there is clear cause and effect between the actions we make and what happens as a result of those actions. Consequences may also happen further out into the future, and perhaps it may be harder to track the causal relationship to the original action that set the consequence into motion to effect the future. When consequences are less clear and more distant then we may ignore or downplay them, which does not generate positive effects.[1][2]
On Intent and Consent
All human beings are responsible for their thoughts, deeds, actions and behaviors, all of these are direct choices made by each person in the moment and will have direct Energetic Consequences. Whatever quality of energies we prepare our body to be resonant with or hold as spiritual conduit, whether it is positive forces or negative forces, is what we allow ourselves to have Consent with. Whatever kind of force we are in consent with (whether we know this or not), is the Frequency that our body and Consciousness is subjected to in Universal Law. The quality of spiritual force will have corresponding dimensional laws which govern the actions of that quality of that spirit. Negative forces are in the lower dimensions and create servitude and bondage to time, while positive forces of the Spirits of Christ are in the highest dimensions and create sovereignty and freedom for the Soul and spirit. [3]
The Golden Rule
The Golden Rule is a principle of spiritual Oneness that can be explained from the perspective of psychology, philosophy, sociology, religion and spirituality. This is why it is such a powerful statement and divine principle to live one’s life. The Golden Rule is a Universal Language that can be applied in any setting. With psychology, it can be explained as involving a person that empathizes with others. Philosophically, it involves a person perceiving their neighbor as also a part of the self or the I. Sociologically, this principle is applied between individuals, between groups, and also between individuals and groups. For example, a person living by The Golden Rule treats all people with this consideration, not just members of his or her in-group, as this practice defies bias made through race, religion, countries or genetics. All religions originally are stemming from some portion of this universal truth connected to the Natural Laws as a part of their teaching of values to society. The Golden Rule is an integral part of the history of this concept of ethical values and ethical conduct to develop a Strong Moral Character as well as to engender a trustworthy connection overall. Such as develop deep and meaningful connections with family, within community, or feel a deeper connection to the planet. Thus The Golden Rule further develops our innate desire to be a part of the whole of humanity and answer to our social responsibilities that help to build World Humanism.
As a concept of entering into creating mutually beneficial relationships, this law has its roots in a wide range of world cultures, and is a standard way that different cultures use to resolve conflicts. This is why it crosses all language barriers, and psychosocial barriers. All versions and forms of the proverbial Golden Rule have one aspect in common: they all demand that people treat others in a manner in which they themselves would like to be treated. [4]
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