Forgotten

Robert Southey's motto "Curses are like young chickens; they always come home to roost." reflects the karmic inspiration for today. "Do unto others..." just doesn't seem like enough of a threat to influence behavior. I would guess that we have always been a little more chickenhearted than genial, so it makes sense to fear reprisal rather than to anticipate a return on good behavior. Good deeds take a long time to make it back, often being hi-jacked and stripped of their dignity and time is rarely on our side.

Despite this, and whether you respond to threats or are inspired through reward, try to do something nice today. If its true that your ill-will will outlast you and your good deeds will fade by sunset, who wants to be remembered at all. Its better to be forgotten.