JULY 15, 2024
Strategy 11:
Create
Good Karma
The strategy shifts the focus from self to service. Strategy 11: Create Good Karma encourages applicants to actively repair the harm they’ve caused by doing good, consistently, quietly, and without expectation. It’s about choosing to be a force for healing in a world you once hurt.
Strategy 11 – Create Good Karma teaches that rehabilitation isn’t complete until it begins to benefit others. Whether through mentorship, service, kindness, or small daily acts of responsibility, applicants are challenged to become a positive influence in their environment. This strategy emphasizes that good karma isn’t about image—it’s about integrity. When the Board sees evidence of consistent, unselfish service to others, it signals that change is real and sustained.
Notes
Creating good karma means doing good without being told, thanked, or seen. The Board looks for quiet, consistent actions that reflect maturity and accountability. This might include helping others in self-help groups, resolving conflicts peacefully, or supporting those new to recovery. These acts show leadership and transformation in practice—not just theory. It’s the outward expression of inward growth.
Recap & Takeaways
Strategy 11 reminds us that good character is proven through action. The path to parole includes not just personal change, but a commitment to give back. Creating good karma builds trust, with the Board and with oneself. It’s a signal that a person is no longer just avoiding harm, but actively cultivating good. This is where credibility meets contribution.
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