Oh, absolutely! I am very much superstitious. Being from India, superstition is almost woven into the fabric of daily life. It’s not just about personal beliefs, it’s a societal thing. Growing up, I was constantly surrounded by all kinds of superstitions, whether it was my parents warning me not to sweep the floor in the evening (because it might sweep away wealth) or being told to avoid cutting nails after sunset. Some of these beliefs were passed down so naturally that they just became a part of my thinking before I even realized it.
In India, superstitions are everywhere, whether in festivals, rituals, or just everyday habits. People consider certain days lucky or unlucky, certain numbers auspicious, and even certain animals as messengers of omens. If a black cat crosses the road, many would rather wait or take a different route than risk bad luck. And honestly? Even though I logically understand that a cat is just a cat, I still feel that hesitation deep inside. That’s how powerful these beliefs can be when you grow up with them.
My parents, like many others, have their own set of beliefs they strongly hold onto. They would often say things like, “Don’t start anything new on a Saturday” or “If your right eye twitches, something good will happen.” And when you keep hearing these things from childhood, they just get embedded in your mind. Even now, as an adult, I find myself unconsciously following certain superstitions, even when I know there’s no scientific basis for them. It’s not just about logic, it’s also about habit, culture, and sometimes even comfort.
Honestly, there’s something fascinating about it, too. Superstitions, in a way, connect us to our roots, to traditions, and to a belief system that has existed for generations. Whether they are true or not, they shape the way we perceive luck, fate, and even the unknown. So yes, I am very much superstitious, sometimes knowingly, sometimes unknowingly, but always with the deep influence of the culture I grew up in. 😊
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