Karma, or the law of cause and effect, is a fascinating idea that’s like the universe’s way of keeping score. I see it as the notion that what you put out—good or bad—tends to come back to you, maybe not always in an obvious way, but over time. It’s rooted in ancient philosophies like Hinduism and Buddhism, where actions (karma literally means “deed” in Sanskrit) shape your future experiences, whether in this life or another.