Even before I started writing this series I was a bit superstitious, although not overly so. Or at least that's my opinion. But these days my mind slides to any superstition I'm reminded of in my everyday life.
For
example, I've generally ignored coins that aren't heads up if I see them on the
ground. But recently it even took me a
while to open an envelope from some charity that sent me coins with the idea
I'd send them a whole lot more money in return.
They'd fastened the coins face down, which made me sure I didn't want to
contribute to the organization... and I even hesitated opening the letter at
all.
And, yes,
these days when I tell a friend I'm crossing my fingers on her behalf, I
actually do it. And/or actually knock on
wood.
I'm really
looking forward to my Superstition Mysteries' publication. Will that make me even more superstitions--or
less so?
Guess I'll
find out. And meantime I'm collecting
all sorts of lucky things for myself, and possibly even to distribute to some
of my readers--hematite and jade, for example, and things with four-leaf
clovers that I picked up around St. Patrick's Day this year.
Oh, and by
the way, did you hear about the accident earlier this week caused by a teenager
holding his breath while driving through a tunnel because of a
superstition? Four people apparently
were injured. Sometimes it may be better
not to try to comply--at least not while you're driving a car. Holding his breath rendered this driver
unconscious...
How about
you--are you superstitious? Do things
that you read or write affect your whole life at times?
8 comments:
No,I'm not exactly superstitious in general ways...I am not afraid of 13 anything, or stepping on cracks, that sort of thing.I have figured out that if I talk too much about anything planned, I jinx it...truly,I need to keep my mouth shut!
Avoiding walking under ladders is always a good idea in the practical sense. I love black cats but even a nice orange and white one can trip you.(I have experience in that matter almost daily!)
Some superstitions do make common sense, Tonette, like not walking under a ladder. And the number 13 and I have always gotten along fine, too. Everyone I've spoken with seems to have her own wonderments about superstitions, though!
What a great cover, Linda! I am with you when it comes to being concerned that talking about something will jinx it.
Thanks, Betty. Love your cover for Knot Guilty, Too!
I'm not overly superstitious, but when I see a penny on the ground, I always pick it--just in case leaving it really DOES bring bad luck! Congrats on the new series. I can't wait!
It can't hurt to pick up those pennies, Tracy. And thanks!
I pick up pennies no matter what side is up and I believe black cats are good luck. I live with 2 of them. I also choose the number 13 a lot. However, I do knock on wood.
I do think that some superstitions work differently for different people, Katreader. As I said in an earlier comment, the number 13 and I get along well. But I'll knock on wood as I post this that we all remain lucky!
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