By Jimi Teague

Have you ever met someone who seems genuinely lucky? Good things just happen to them all the time. They’re unusually chirpy, often smiling, sometimes even have a little bounce in their step. Do you ever wonder how life just seems to work out for them so effortlessly?

Well, according to the Law of Cause and Effect, it’s actually pretty straightforward. This law states that every cause has an effect, and every effect has a cause. Nothing happens by chance. So, those happy-go-lucky folks? They’re probably the ones who are kind, maintain a positive outlook, hold doors open for others, and are quick to lend a hand when someone needs it. The people they interact with might not always notice or appreciate their kindness, but by law, that energy comes right back around.

On the flip side, those who are rude, hateful, or mean will have that same negativity boomerang right back to them. They might not recognize the pattern because their negative mindset convinces them they’re just unlucky or that bad things happen randomly.

I’ve been experimenting with this law at home lately. When my husband comes in from work, I get to choose how I greet him. My behavior usually triggers an immediate reaction from him. If I’m unkind or ignore him, the rest of the evening is cold—he avoids talking, throws his dirty laundry on the floor, leaves dishes scattered, and is generally grumpy. But when I’m cheerful and kind, he’ll engage in deep conversation and even go out of his way to clean up and make life easier for me. It’s been eye-opening to see how we truly reap what we sow, and how my choices ripple through our relationship.

The beautiful thing about the Law of Cause and Effect is that what we plant is exactly what we harvest. Plant tomatoes, and you get tomatoes. Plant onions, and you get onions. By law, we can’t expect to receive what we haven’t sown. If we act poorly, good outcomes won’t magically appear. But if we want positive results, all we have to do is choose positive actions. Be kind, and as Jesus says, “Love one another.”

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