Karma. Do you believe in it? I do.
Today I watched Episode 13, The Benefit, which aired on January 7, 1952.
In this episode, Ethel wants Ricky to perform at her ladies’ club benefit, so she asks Lucy for help. Lucy agrees to get Ricky—but only if Ethel includes both Lucy and Ricky in the show. Ethel agrees.
The trouble is, Lucy still has to convince Ricky to perform with her, and Lucy doesn’t exactly have the best singing voice. Ricky finds songs and comedy numbers that don’t give Lucy any of the good parts. So Lucy devises a way to get back at Ricky, and the comedy ensues.
Ever wanted to get back at someone who may not have had your best interests at heart? Lucy does exactly that in this episode by taking all of Ricky’s best jokes. It is lighthearted and funny as she teaches him a lesson.
Although I wouldn’t devise a plan to get back at someone who wronged me, I do believe in karma. What you put out comes right back to you. It is the energy you carry and the energy field you create that are so important.
Part of what made I Love Lucy so successful was the banter between Lucy and Ricky. They were always teaching each other lessons in a funny way. It was almost as though they existed inside their own little karmic energy field, constantly going back and forth.
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that karma does work; you just need to trust the Universe. And it is my discernment that helps me understand where to place my energy and who I want to expend my energy on.
If I am wronged, I take notice. At this age, my discernment kicks in quickly, and I do not want to expend any energy on someone who has wronged me. Okay—I will give second chances when merited, but not often. Then, if the behavior continues, I will wait for the Universe to do its karmic thing!
LOL. I don’t think this would be a good TV show, though. Watching Lucy devise plans to get back at Ricky is a lot more entertaining.
It’s about treating others the way you want to be treated. Plain and simple. Oftentimes, I find that people want better treatment from others than they themselves are willing to give. And in my book, it doesn’t work like that.
What you put out is what you get back.
Karma.
