Bully's web

The whole concept of bullying has many repercussions. It's not merely one isolated act, rather, it often stems from certain kinds of thinking patterns, the type of upbringing, personal childhood experiences, inner values, and individual accounts of karma (actions).

During my childhood, I never encountered bullying, primarily because I am a resilient and strong person. Over time, my strength only grew as I developed the power to face challenges and understood the concept of karma philosophy deeply, thanks to the spiritual path I follow. Therefore no one would dare to think about bullying me. I am capable of fighting for myself and also advocating for those in need. However, after getting to know more about this topic, I could decipher certain incidents coming under the umbrella of "bullying" which I have witnessed happening to others around me.

The reality is that those who are bullied are far from being weak. In fact, negative individuals often test their bad luck (pun intended) and if they succeed in intimidating someone, they continue their harmful behavior. If they fail to target someone initially, they simply move on in search of another victim. All the various incidents of bullying that we have been hearing in recent times have led me to reflect on this troubling behavior of bullies.

Nowadays in schools, right from younger grades, children are encouraged to join anti-bullying clubs where they can learn valuable strategies to counter any bullying that they may encounter. Bullying can take several forms, including verbal, non-verbal, physical, non-physical, exclusion, forced inclusion, etc. It may occur between individuals or involve a group targeting a single person. Regardless of its form, bullying leaves a lasting and negative impact on the victim. It need not be an ongoing process. Even one single incident can have deep multiple implications which can affect someone for a lifetime. Yet, strong individuals who use their power to discern and thereby decide on choosing the right and healthy emotion for themselves, can quickly overcome any such situation and rebound.

The bad news (for the bully) and good news (for the sensible crowd), is that bullies can never escape the consequences of their actions. It is like trying to spit while lying down! The bullies often get caught in their own created web of negativity. Ultimately, the seed sown in the form of a negative action will bear its fruits which would have to be reaped by them, often with much greater ramifications. Anyone who may be facing such a challenge of having to deal with a negative character in their life can address the perpetrator in the following manner.

"Dear Bully....The fact that you are bullying in itself reflects that you are an unsatisfied weak soul who is longing to get some attention. Make sure you have your interiors strong, for in the end, all the efforts and schemes you make to bully others never materialize because, in the act of making a fire, the first one to burn is you, the Bully!!"