Every now and then I have a photo that has a little story, or explanation behind it. I thought I might start posting something short to share it with you.
I took this photo last year when we were in Pennsylvania, visiting a couple of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. We stopped in a place called Ohiopyle (even though it is in Pennsylvania) and we walked down to the Youghiogheny River which flows through. On that sunny autumn day, a young couple was sitting beside the picturesque waters, and the fellow was smoking a cigarette. I thought to myself, I’ll bet he throws the butt of the cigarette into that beautiful water. By the time we reached the water, he had removed his shoes and socks and was rolling up his pants to wade. Sure enough, there, floating in the water near them was a cigarette butt. My husband commented that he could have predicted that outcome, just as I had been thinking it.
wader at Ohio Pyle
I composed a nice shot of the river and bridge and took the photo. We turned around to walk back to where our friends were sitting and we heard a huge splash. We turned around and looked and there was the fellow, flat on his butt in the water, cigarette butt floating nearby. My husband said “I’ve never seen Karma work quite so fast”. I could only agree. I had to restrain myself from taking a follow up photo as the fellow tried TWO more times to get up, only to slip and fall again and again. I seriously doubt he understood the connection, but we were pretty sure we understood only too well.
ardysez 
hahahahahahaha!
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I know. I don’t wish anyone harm, but a good wake up call would be ok 🙂
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Ha ha! Karma is a mysterious thing. The understanding comes at just the right time. Once Karma is realized, one is always cognizant that it will be served anytime there is a lesson for us to learn! Those who are open-minded to self examination and responsibility see the connection.
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Yes, yes, it is uncanny. Once I ‘woke up’ I could recognise Karma at work! Thanks Lori.
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No doubt this was lost on this fellow. And this is a funny post. Took me a minute to get all the “butts”!😀
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I had great fun writing about the ‘butts’. I confess we laughed quite a lot at that poor fellow’s expense and I’m sure you are right, it was all lost on him.
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Actually have seen this happen a number of times in my life: whither thou sowest, so shall ye reap!!!! One may get away from the sight and knowledge of others present: one cannot get away from oneself!! And one’s conscience can let you know where you went awry . . . love the post . . .
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Thank you Eha. Yes, if only we can listen to our inner voice of conscience, it has much to teach.
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Will that man ever learn anything about littering? I doubt it. It is a funny post Ardys but with a serious message. I see all sorts of littering creeping back into our world lately. Where once our street ( a major route use my many tourists on the weekend) was litter free, now I see a an array of ‘stuff’ chucked out windows by car travellers. And guess what- most of the roadside junk has a McDonald’s logo on it. I am thinking about the karma aspect here. Do those who eat McDonalds have no conscience when it comes to littering? Will their karma be in the form of ill- health from eating the crap?
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I agree that the message is serious. We see rubbish thrown down when there is a garbage bin 2 metres away. I don’t understand the thinking, or lack thereof when people toss rubbish on the ground. We weren’t raised that way and we have never done it so I just don’t understand it. The most recent rubbish I saw today had a McDonalds logo on it, and yes, perhaps their Karma will be ill health. Thanks for your comment Francesca.
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Brilliant ☺
Not patient enough to wait for karma I’ve been known on occasion to be unable to refrain from discussing the point with rubbish dumpers…
My instant karma experience was a driver tailgating me who followed me into a service station, lost traction in loose gravel and crashed into a wall. No-one was hurt but it was a karma lesson for sure… learnt from another, and always remembered.
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Wow, that sure was an instant Karma lesson. I wonder how often we see or receive these lessons in life and don’t recognise them?? Yes, it is so tempting to ‘discuss’ the whole rubbish dumping habit with people at times, but sadly, people don’t usually learn that way. In fact it would be so interesting to know what, if anything, would motivate that type of person to change their ways. Thanks Dale.
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