Into the grand chorus of life the song of each contributes. A composite results. The sensitive conductor can pick out the singer, the instrument. Add a note or tone and the quality of the whole changes. It is known by the perceiver; and affects all, whether perceived or not.
Add a drop of sugar to the stew and it becomes sweeter. To the singer, the dome of personality resounds the sound of thought, action, feeling, desire - felt more strongly than afar - just as the sound reverberates with the dome of the mouth and head. Tuned to this it becomes more strongly perceived and sets the pattern which is felt by the singer. It is only when he or she finds the underlying resonance of the whole that it blends immediately and without reflection. This is the heart.
Each thought, feeling action, want, like, dislike, is a note to the song - a spice to the stew. Each determines the flavor, and brings its effect more closely to the singer or spicer. The intention carries the pattern for the result. As one sows, one reaps. These are the fruits of karma.
Below the dome of the universe is the reflection of intention - the prayers of actions returned filled - to all the actors, and to the one impelling, most of all. Add a drop to the universe of activity - the pebble in the pond - and it resounds and ripples throughout. It carries the wave and washes back upon the thrower. It is the song then that the singer hears, or stew available for the spicer to eat.