I know that in the course of our daily life we create karma, either positive or negative. What if one lives in a society where something bad, like corruption, is the norm?
No man is an island, and behaving more virtuously than others, or getting in the way of people’s selfish goals just by being unselfish, is dangerous.
And then you are slowly becoming like everyone else. Deep down you know it’s wrong, but you can’t do anything about it. What would you do? What should I do?
The Kal throws up all kinds of situations where one is in a bound-to-lose position. Don’t ever play along with petty misdeeds that are inching toward crime. You’ll always lose.
What would I do in your shoes?
I’d find a way to be far away from such people when trouble is most likely to occur. A plausible reason might be having to work to help feed the family. On the other hand, a good excuse might be to volunteer at a church or hospital. You may also have to move to a new town or village.
Whatever the cost, you must break those old karmic ties. And always listen to the Inner Master, who offers help as needed.
—Sri Harold Klemp