Karma Is Real | Corey Lerch | TEDxCaryAcademy

Corey explains how karma affects us, not because some supernatural force keeps score, but because the actions we take have direct consequences for our quality of life and for the world we get to live in. Unfortunately, many altruists treat karma as trade or sacrifice; they take on a “give to get” mentality that always yields a net loss. Instead of a trade, treat karma as an investment, and we will reap incredible returns.

Corey Lerch (Class of 2008) believes in solving problems, building relationships, and above all, relentless learning. He owns and operates his own independent financial planning practice where his success depends on all three of those habits. Corey also tutors in his spare time across a wide range of ages and subjects. Through Toastmasters and now TEDx, Corey speaks to millennials about attitudes critical to success in the new economy.

[JasonGafar]

In a Buddhist context, karma leaves imprints on your mind. For example, when you harm another person, it leaves a psychological residue within your consciousness. Those seeds in time manifest within the material world. This is one way how karma works.

[emeraldcart]

Every single bad thing I’ve done has come back to me even things I thought I was completely hidden from anyone but me. Usually sinful things. Treating things and people how you want to be treated has never been more real to me

[in.meraki]

It feels good to hear this, but never happens in real life. Good people get trampled and the people who trample them raise in life, without any guilt.

[reeree]

In a way, karma does exist - if you have a conscience. The good you do naturally makes you a better person to yourself and others. The bad you do eats away at you every day.

[angiebeavers]

You reap what you sow what goes around comes around You get out of life what you put into life

[patienceflz]

I promise you...some people are loved by God..and are protected..Harm them at your peril....You will see something that looks like Karma.

[leobav]

Karma exists. I've seen this first hand many times over in life.

[lyjaugs]

0:33 im so sorry but this is really cringing

[tawansrithrachaikul]

Karma does indeed exist - for example, if you are a bad person, you treat people badly. People would treat you badly in return, or at least people would ignore you. If you are nice to everyone, they will be nice to you back. It's a simple example.

[pasankeragala]

And newton said “every action has a reaction “ 🤷‍♂️

[danscala]

Great idea ! Investing in karma, Creating a better world AND we get to live in it !!! Good job!

[louiedavinci]

I got cheated in a 3 years relationship...
I just left my country for 1 month and she have another man!!! And now they are happy together and she made it like i never even existed
Im so depress, i can't stop thinking about her getting that karma...but people said its like drinking poison have hope for them to die

[MsTuliplady]

Great talk. On a side note, it always saddens me when people mistreat their parents or children in their "soul group", the child you mistreat today maybe be your mother in the next life. Ending the cycle with unconditional love is the only way

[khp]

Understanding karma and its fruits is the foundation of right understanding. Greetings from sri Lanka

[MineCraft-vusm]

That was nice, and if you cant do good Karma, at least dont harm or hurt anyone in any way. Do good if you cant do that, then at least dont do bad to any organism or human (at least your not doing yourself bad karma in the future, and bad won't happen to you in return).

[crownviclx]

Karma is real. I feel sorry for anyone who doesnt believe in it. It is the basis for life.

[tonAnTv]

This really helped me to see my mistake using karma in a transactional way. Even if I convinced myself, that I'm doing good for gods (typo, but I leave) sake, I often had a thought in the back if my head hopping for a reward. Now I remember some times, where it happened exactly in the minimal way he's talking about. Thanks.

[knotsocialmusic]

Karma only works if you care about others. Mentally it screws with you if there is regret. If you don't care you will be okay and not affected by 'karma'....

[divzzz]

So there was this girl that I liked and i told her my feelings but she said no to me but we still used to talk like normal friends, even though I loved her very genuinely and selflessly and only wanted to see her happy, even though it meant that she was not going to be with me. After sometime, we used to exchange such deep meaningful msgs that one can only exchange with a lover, we even exchanged i love yous but she always used to say that she meant it as a friend, even though she knew my feelings for her very well. Recently, i gave her my second and last love letter, expressing how much I love and care for her, , two days later i find that she is with someone else in a live in relation having all kinds of stuff and she told one my friends that I was shameless to have written that letter for her (she asked for a letter herself btw). It was the first time i regret loving someone in my life coz she never cared for my feelings.. I still don't know what I am feeling rn, cheated or hate but I believe karma will hit her coz she used to tell me she won't come in a relation coz of her last relationship ended very badly (no girl should experience that honestly) and I was there everytime when she needed me for emotional support... I used to cry when I saw her sad and broken... But the truth is I helped her out coming out of that situation and i see today myself in the situation where she was completely broken. I am happy that she is enjoying her life but I only feel emptiness now that giving all I had, even myself has paid me like this... Although I want karma to hit her but deep down I still don't want anything bad to happen to her coz she was my best friend and my love. Since it's just a 4 days past event, i am still trying to overcome the situation. I hope things will get better soon🥺💫💓

[Poemeloentje]

Who can tell me where karma and standing up for yourself meet? I try to do good but seem to end up not protecting my boundaries fiercely enough and being a push over. And so I end up betrayed, thrown under the bus, stabbed in the back. I am sick of it and will have it no more. So how can I determine when I cross the line. Or is anything allowed in the name of love and war?