13 Bulletproof Ways to Eliminate Superstition

Old Wives Tales

Superstition is one of those things that lye dormant at the back of our minds and make the occasional appearance from time to time. Whether it’s black cats or Friday the 13th, these old wives tales have ancient roots going way back in time. Is it possible that even those who profess not to believe in superstition, deep down really wonder if there’s any truth to it? Could there be bits of truth sprinkled throughout the myths, legends, and superstitions that we insist on passing down from one generation to the next? Well, you decide. In the meantime, here are 13 bulletproof ways to eliminate superstition the next time it arrives.

1. Feed a black cat next time you see one.

2. Stay in bed all day next Friday the 13th.

3. Break 7 small to medium sized mirrors back to back and then belly laugh right after.

4. Make a sign that reads “Superstition”, then crush it.

5. NEVER, I repeat, never ever run a yellow light. That’s plain dangerous.

6. Recite and repeat 13 Hail Mary full of graces every time you step on a crack.

7. To eliminate the risk of getting out of bed on the opposite side you got in, begin swan diving with your eyes closed into bed each night. Or, duck tape plywood to one side of the bed ensuring you neither enter or exit the forbidden side.

8. Install a den of vipers upon your doorstep and greet them with only organic fruit and vegetables each time you pass.

9. Hang a broom in each room of your house.

10. Have a ladder permanently installed above your front door so that you walk beneath it every day.

11. Write 13 letters to the CEO of 13 high rise buildings in your nearest metropolitan city and request they add a 13th floor immediately or you will refuse to enter their building again. Site your religious beliefs as reasoning.

12. Befriend a witch and invite her for tea and bagels on Friday the 13th.

13. And finally, embrace the number 13. It’s wants to be your friend.

Maybe you think these ideas are silly, there’s a chance I may agree with you. Maybe you don’t believe in superstition or maybe you do, either way I think you’re both right and wrong. Budah was famous for replying with, “It’s both, and/or neither. That’s your answer”. What do you think, do you have a creative way to fly in the face of superstition? Let me know with a comment. Cheers.

*Oh Disclaimer: I agree that you understand that you agree that just in case something bad happens to you and you contribute it to one of the 13 steps above that you hold me neither liable or in contempt.