[greybeard]

Regarding karma
It may well be so that there is a collective consciousness and when we are born we pick up our share of karma which is not personal though the effects are personal.
The very nature of the mind can cause us to identify sometimes even unconsciously with others illness and what we hold in mind can materialize. The thought that it must be terrible to suffer from cancer can trigger it within the body. The thought that I dont deserve to be healed can sabotage a healing.

We are bombarded on tv with this horrendous illness that terrible event, mass suffering of this group that culture. The news cast is the most depressing to watch.

Eckhart Tolle says "Made for pain bodies by pain bodies"
Negativity lowers the immune system and makes us more prone to illness and dis-ease.

So meditation and keeping good thoughts in mind is very practical in countering dis-ease.
The ability to forgive is very uplifting, carnying past hurt is bad for the health. Carrying the world apon ones shoulder is not a good idea.
According to "The Course in Miracles" anger is never justifyable.
Like to like. Anger attracts an equal reaction from that which you are angry at, be it life in general or a person.
Anger creates toxin in the body and can cause all kinds of pain.

Anway bed time.
Peace and pleasant dreams to all.
Chris