Scared of that bitch called Karma!

There are two of so many lessons I’ve learned in life that keep me thinking:

• People hurt each other, in order for the individuals involved to grow.
• What goes around comes around (what goes up must come down)…the law of Karma!

Sometimes we hurt each other on purpose, sometimes we don’t. I am not the type that would hurt someone on purpose, but I did hurt a loved one in the past by following my heart. By doing something that I wanted to, for me! I don’t think it’s a bad thing I did at the time, but still… 

The law of Karma considered, I must say that I sometimes wonder what I have to expect in life or already got because of this deed (which I do not regret). I actually think of this ALWAYS...which, in essence means that I, as many others live with the fear that Karma will bite me in my already not so big behind  if I make the slightest mistake?

I mean: isn’t hurting someone every now and then by making certain choices (I don't mean physical abuse), AND the other way around not just a matter of LIVING? And does living mean that we should accept Karma as a part of it that will always be there, ready to give us in return whatever we give the universe?