Why I Don’t Believe in Superstitions: A Personal Reflection

Friday the thirteenth? Thirteenth floor? Not a problem.

Black cat? Walk under a ladder? Broken mirror? I don’t give it a second thought.

I don’t keep wearing the same socks to keep a win streak going, either.

I’m not superstitious.

However, when someone says, “I hope it doesn’t rain!” I’ll catch myself responding, “Don’t jinx it!” As if the weather was subject to our random comments.

I’m not big on coincidences, either. I’m a logical thinker and like to investigate cause and effect. I have a pretty good handle on numbers and probabilities, too. Plus, my faith reminds me that God is still in control.