Am I Superstitious?

First, I’ll have to look up as to exactly what superstition means: Superstitious describes a belief in supernatural causality—that specific actions, objects, or omens.

I fully believe there are events that occur in our world that we don’t truly understand. Carl Jung coined the term “synchronicity” to explain events that occur seemingly without one causing the other in such a way that can’t be readily explained. So it’s not a far fetch for me to think there may be connections with events, dates, objects, people and the like that can’t readily be explained.

I guess the real question comes when one considers how that belief in a superstition might affect a person’s everyday life. If it’s a superstition that has a positive effect or perhaps no effect in a person’s life, then I see no harm. If, however, it leads to the person leading a less fulfilling life, then that becomes problematic. Just because it affects a person in a negative manner, doesn’t mean it’s not real.

I would say that I do have a limited belief in superstitions. There are connections between the seen and unseen worlds. And while I don’t have scientific proof that there is a cause/effect relationship, I think that very well might be the case.

David Lee

Shared reading: Living in the Present Moment

Quote of the day by James Joyce: ‘There is not past, no future; everything flows…’: Lessons on importance of living in present from famous author – The Economic Times https://m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/quote-of-the-day-by-james-joyce-there-is-not-past-no-future-everything-flows-lessons-on-importance-of-living-in-present-from-famous-author/articleshow/129188926.cms

Whatever Does It Mean? – Glass Shattering

Upon my arrival at the cafe this morning, one of the baristas shared that she was moving a glass bottle when it suddenly shattered. Being the type person I am, I told her that I would investigate what possible meaning that event might have. The following is what I found….

One might would think glass shattering would be a bad omen. Yet despite the cut she received on her hand, it would seem the barista has perhaps hit upon good fortune.

  • Necessary Change or Transition – It could be a sign that there is necessary change or transition occurring in a person’s life. I think the key word there is “necessary”….While change can bring about an uncomfortable feeling at times, it is a necessary component in all of our lives. Transition is a part of all of nature and nowhere more evident than the changing of seasons that is soon upon us. Let us embrace the changes that are ultimately bound to occur in life.
  • Impending Good Luck – Definitely a good omen by this measure. While I wouldn’t consider it a lucky as finding a heads-up penny or feather, it’s not for me to say.
  • Releasing Negative Energy – This is the one I like better than the others. I think we each one can feel a fair amount of stored up negative energy. And from time-to-time, it helps to release some of this energy. While I can think of creative ways to accomplish this, say through exercise or creative writing, I can easily see how symbolic shattering glass might be.

Is It or Isnt’ It? – It very well could be both…

I like to apply the above thought experiment to a real-life situation.

Let’s suppose you’re out and about and think you see someone you know. From your point of view, it’s not real obvious as to whether or not it’s this person…or not.

You can then use Schrodinger’s Cat experiment to solve your quandry:

  • It IS indeed to the person you believe it to be. Then you’ll decide whether or not you want to make an attempt to interact with them.
  • It ISN’T the person you believe it to be, therefore decreasing the likelihood you’ll interact with them.

I like to call it a “perspective of the mind.” I can go forward thinking that it really was that person and deal with all the thoughts and images that conjures up. Or I can, at the same time, think it was just someone who resembled that person and the meeting was inconsequential.

Either way, the sighting can produce a combination of thoughts and emotions that are necessary for growth.

If you’d like to explore this concept further: https://youtu.be/vYlZoKIfZcM?si=m1-9wz8R2K96HHIX

David Lee