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The Three-Fold Law
With all the different faiths and
religions that are in the world today it can be very difficult to simply
settle on only one path and truly feel confident that you have made the
correct choice. Apart from different beliefs it is the laws and
guidelines of each religion that truly sets them apart. With
different religions come different guidelines and with different
guidelines come different values and value judgments. In Wicca and
most pagan sects the followers have come to an understanding and belief
in the three-fold law or the law of karma. The three-fold law is a
guideline that simply states, "whatever we send forth physically,
mentally, emotionally, spiritually, or even magickally it will return to
us three-fold or three times the original intent". Ideally the
three-fold law is very similar to that of the golden rule or "Do unto
others as you would have them do unto you".
While the three-fold law is very close in meaning to the golden
rule, it is in fact quite a bit more specific. The three-fold law
suggests that whenever we put forth an action there will absolutely be a
reaction and sometimes quite the opposite reaction then what we may
expect.
The best comparison to make of the
three-fold law is like that of a wheel. A wheel spins in a
circular motion and any point on that wheel will make its way back
around again. Even further once a wheel is in motion it becomes
much harder to stop on its own as only nature will slow its movement.
The idea is that once you set something in motion be sure its what you
really intended. Make sure what you put out there is what you are
willing to stand up for should it come back to you. How many times
have you heard others lie about something or spread gossip only to see
it blow up in their face? Even if the consequences are not
completely apparent eventually it does catch up to that person.
The three-fold law does not only include magick but our actions on all
levels. Keep in mind that you can harm people even without their
knowledge. Speaking ill of others without them being aware does
hurt them and it is cause for a karmic return. The three-fold law
or law of return can be applied to everything we do. While
sometimes the reaction is not immediately known it can and will make its
way back around. The three-fold law is there to teach us not only
to get along, but to try to do better for one another as it almost
always brings forth further rewards. The three-fold law even comes
into play when praying or communing with our creator. Remember we
as humans can make serious assumptions as to what is best for ourselves
and for others and quite honestly we do not always know what's best for
others no matter how good our intentions are. When praying or
asking of Life end your thoughts or prayer with "and I ask this for the
good of all concerned", this way what you ask will truly be what is best
for everyone. Simply keep in mind that what goes around comes
around and its usually best to put kindness and thoughtfulness as a top
priority in everything you do.
While I was browsing the web this
month I came along a great
website that explains in detail the three-fold law and its history
in religion. I highly suggest a visit as I feel it will really be
to your benefit. Their multi-page article is entitled "The
Three-Fold Law" and is © copyright 2001-2002, John J. Coughlin.
Last month's article on our site
was entitled "Yule
/ The Winter Solstice". Links to other articles are located on
the
site map. Prints of
"Wagon Wheel"
shown above are available at
Allposters.com.
I welcome any comments you may have about the site or services that are
offered through email at the following link:
David River.
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