“Karmic awareness is the key to attaining greater freedom in the choices we make.“

– Rudolf Steiner

Why do people have such differing events and circumstances to deal with in their lives? What are the meanings of diseases, illnesses, accidents and natural disasters? From his clairvoyant spiritual research, Rudolf Steiner speaks of karma, or destiny, as a reality — a comprehensible phenomenon which can and should be understood today. He shows how, through a knowledge of the dynamics of karma, we can begin to answer the inevitable questions which arise when we begin seriously to seek the meaning and purpose of our lives.

We create our own karma in all areas of existence, says Steiner, laying the foundation in our current incarnation for our next one. We cannot seek for a complete pattern or meaning in one earthly life, but must begin to take into account many lives on earth. Although we may not always be aware of the particular causes of events, knowing that we are resolving our own self-induced karma can help to bring a more stable sense of orientation and purpose in our lives. Knowing the moral dynamics of karma can guide us in our choices and lead us to a more consciously created future.