Silence is Golden...who said that? In the real world it seems silence is becoming a real problem. People just don't communicate enough, they're forgetting how to talk to each other and all indications point to that getting much, much worse. My own preference is for the expression, "Communication is key." I think often about the distance people create from others with their silence. More problems in relationships are caused by lack of communication than anything else. What frightens people? Is it accountability? Fear of being wrong? Perhaps it is an assumptive fear of confrontation that results in communication being avoided altogether. I don't know, what I do know is that one medium where people do seem able to speak their mind is on the internet in formats where accountability and being wrong don't really come into play. Nor do being sensitive, having any degree of self respect or any consideration for others whatsoever.
"Knock on wood!" Yes, I admit it, I do it all the time, habit I guess. I have also heard that one should never leave cupboard doors open, if you do people will gossip about you. Spilled salt is thrown over the left shoulder with the right hand. There are a lot of little things folks do for a lot of reasons. To many, black cats represent good luck, not bad and some folks never develop a fear of the number 13, for some it is a favorite number. One can hammer 3 nails in the shape of a triangle on the door for protection or place an amulet in a tree outside. A strategically placed Mojo bag under the porch or even a "Witch Bottle" under the kitchen sink have all been used, even egg shells have a purpose. Mostly these things are done to protect home and family and to bring prosperity. |
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October 2023
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