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If one works with other people, which implies a relationship which breaks down social, economic, racial, and class walls, transformation occurs immediately within oneself, the other, and the system. Spiritual growth then occurs, because the oneness and wholeness of humanity presents itself before both people at all times. When one is compassionate one does social justice from the goodness of one’s heart, not to relieve guilt, not because of a need to be a good superior person, or because of shame, but from a pure, clean heart. This is the different between Karmic Yoga and Charity Work. Karmic Yoga comes from a place of deep abiding love for humanity and from compassion. Charity comes from a need to relieve the pain that one experiences as he watches others suffer. Sometimes the two look very much the same, but there is a difference. The main difference is that Karmic Yoga is good for the soul in the long run. In the long run charity just perpetuates and maintains social injustice.

Dr. J. W. Gilmore is a Writer, Spiritual Director, Anti-oppression Consultant and Wellness Consultant. He is a Certified Massage Therapist and Reflexologist, a Reiki Master Teacher, a Martial Arts Instructor and a Spiritual Coach living in Costa Rica. For more articles like this or similar information visit: http://www.dswellness.com

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