Karma

Karma
Sticker Art by Jafabrit

Do you ever come across people who just don't seem to understand why their lives are fraught with problems, nastiness, etc. People who just don't get the concept of "what goes around, comes around", that "what you put out is what you get back", that "for every action there is a reaction"? It isn't always instant but it comes back to bite a person one way or another.
I watched Danny DeVito in the movie Tin Men and his character was like that. It seemed so obvious yet he seemed unable to make a connection between his actions and the consequences it had on his life.



Comments

Colette Amelia said…
Well I must have been one big fat son of a bitch in a previous life...I am learning though...better luck next time around I hope.
Unknown said…
Loved today's video.

Yes, I was closely related to someone very much like the character you mention. But, for obvious reasons, we weren't actually close.

P.S. In case you're curious, your current word verification is "unlip". For some reason, that strikes me as funny.

Go figure!
Sheree Rensel said…
Jaf,
I talk about this same thing with my students all the time. Most of them are sweet albeit unfortunate kids. However, there are a few that are just plain nasty. I tell them about Karma, what goes around comes around, etc. Either they don't understand this or they just don't care. Hopefully, some day they will comprehend what I am telling them. Love the sticker!! Very true! :-)
LadyK said…
Ah how true! The Bird video is hilarious! lmao
Cat-in-a-Box said…
It's like they are in their own little bubble. I used to want to smack them - but I'd rather put my energy elsewhere, that type is not worth it!
Undaunted said…
Lol, that video was brilliant! Unfortunately in my experience, what goes around doesn't seem to come around to the right people! I'm trying to be patient though. Maybe one day I will be that big bird in the video laughing my head off!

Great sticker art!
deb said…
I think the last incarnation on this mortal realm you get to be a well loved house cat, you get to nap in the sun, eat when you're hungry, play with string, and everyone rubs you behind the ears and loves to cuddle you, I am working very hard to get to cat-hood on my next life!I definitely have the feeling every now and then that I "got" something I missed last time except this week maybe, this week I am getting paid back for something low and mean...
andrea said…
Can I forward this to my parents? I read this at a critical time and it made me smile.
Lana Gramlich said…
Unfortunately, sometimes what you put out is NOT what you get back. I used to live by those kinds of principles, but I've abandoned them (to a certain extent,) in favor of a more realistic attitude. Not that I strive to be a jerk, but I definitely strive to be left alone, for the most part.
jafabrit said…
Lana, I think yes, striving to be left alone has its own pleasant consequences and a return that you seek. That is a realistic expectation of your actions I presume, right :) the difference to me is that you are aware of the outcome (albiet desired). what I am talking about are those that don't seem to understand the connection between their behaviour/attitude and the outcome.

W.J, I know someone like that and it is the same situation. Unlip, yes that is funny. The vefification I can think of for this someone is zipit.

Colette, what can I say, I haven't a clue what I was in previous life? But whatever it was I seem to have made up for it in this one with the abuse.

sheree, glad you like the sticker. I hope the kids get it.

LadyK I loved the bird video too.

Cat in a Box, I used to work as a crisis counselor and dealt with people like that a lot. In real life it is a different ball game and I am glad to say I don't come across much of it , but when I do my reaction is bye bye :)

deb, a well loved house cat, now that's the ticket, but I would still have to paint. Maybe become a famous for paw print painting ;)

Undaunted, tis true, karma never happens when you want it, but you know I take comfort in knowing that eventually those that are nasty get it one way or another. Just not how WE want.

andrea, sure, I am glad it made you smile.
Lynette said…
I hope that karma does pay back those people who enjoy stepping on others, I really do. That was the cutest video and that big bird got in her laughs at the end, too cute!
Philip said…
Yes I have come across this and share your feeling about this. As you know from my recent painting 'Listen' that I think people behave in all sorts of dysfunctional ways and it is interesting to examine this through art. I like your take on this and think the way you express this is very important. It is good that you use your voice in this way. This is you and your art. it is good to have your own voice in art.
amen to that.
CSouthwell said…
i love that sticker.
Anonymous said…
great sticker art!!

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