The philosophical explanation of Karma can differ slightly between traditions, but the general concept is basically the same. Through the Law of Karma, the effects of all deeds actively create past, present, and future experiences; thus making one responsible for one's own life, and the pain and joy it brings to oneself and others. Karma is the expression of the Cosmic Law of Retribution and it can be manifested in various forms; internally and externally, through both pleasurable experiences and disagreeable ones.

The content that comprises Internal Karma refers to the realms of the personality. Therefore, the Internal Karma is the main factor that helps the process of self-expression and enlightenment of the true Self.

When we analyze the External Karma, we face it from a different perspective. It may be good or bad; but it cannot be consider positive or negative, because the real value of Self finds no balance or reference from it. This may be the result of diverse interactions though assorted contacts and situations through our lives, but they never determine the qualities, gifts or development of the Soul which is experiencing them.

A heavy Karma can be expressed as an opportunity of spiritual progress and transcendence, as a light and pleasurable Karma can be presented as a challenge for the human character, values and ethics; as an example, we can see how one behaves in the case of becoming an instant celebrity, or being wealthy.

External Karma cannot be described as either negative or positive; because what determines the dimension of the experience is the response we have in the face the challenges of those specific situations. In other words, the way we react to outside challenges.

Only through the profound analysis of Internal Karma can the seeker truly dimension the amount of internal work they need to undertake in order to develop the path of balancing and releasing their personal Karma. The external aspect of Karma determines under what circumstances the work on releasing must be developed during this incarnation's time. The awareness of this state expresses the first position on the Path of Consciousness.

In order to manifest this work, the seeker must analyze carefully the essence of his External Karma in retrospect. With special meditations, the consciousness tends to expand and, at the same time, allows in a near future the realization of the scope of responsibilities and acceptance of the Life Path; therefore, the recognition of Karma and the consequential correct release.
When applying these concepts to the analysis of our relationships, one must recognize the range of reactions and how they directly interfere in all the personal relationships, especially the romantic ones.

Here are some suggested meditation topics:

1. Remembrance of facts and situations of one's live in different periods of time: the challenges, conditions, alternatives and the more important episodes.

2. The determination of the Character in each event or fact: if they were agreeable or disagreeable, or if they have a positive or a negative effect on your life.

3. Try to remember your reaction on each one of those past events or situations and try to determined if those reactions, attitudes and choices were Karmically correct or incorrect and why.

4. Try to determine what extent the external conditions or events from your past associated with your individual reaction to them and influenced the conditions of your internal life.

The duration of these guided meditations will depend on the extension and the broad scope of the experiences and, as also related, directly to the intensity of the experience.

The understanding of the External Karma allows the Seeker to realize a basic task, which is to affirm oneself as a conscious individual, relying on the Internal Observer to guide one through correct reactions and aligning one's will with a higher purpose.

This correct understanding of the different Karmic states affirms the individual onto a higher path, giving them strength to resist "regressive temptations", especially ones that come with the brilliance of good moments and happy resting times. Spiritual practice is nothing else than a practice, it is internal work, and it never really ceases per se. This posture will equip the Seeker with gifts of fortitude and spiritual assertiveness during times of trial when the "disagreeable Karma" manifests in the Seeker's life.

These are some of the many reasons internal spiritual work has to be developed in a continuum with an awaken mind and a sensitive consciousness.