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The influence of spirituality on Karma.

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There is a cultural perspective to this as well or we can call it collective karma. Some cultures are found to view and bear pain in a more accepting way. However, while we can say that one needs to bear pain with even-mindedness, from the point of view of what is good for the soul, it is practically a challenge to do son. The conscious mind which is driven by the ego will usually ...

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