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Don't jinx yourself

Life As I Know It
Colleen Crawford

People have been telling me "don't jinx yourself" on a rather regular basis lately. I don't believe in that line of thinking for a moment.



I regularly voice my appreciation for what is good in my life. I don't believe I am jinxing myself in any way when I openly voice my appreciation for what is good and my many small blessings.



How can one expect the best when you are afraid to acknowledge and appreciate it?



From things as inconsequential as the weather, to raising children, to a financial state of ease, I am rich in so many ways and I feel that “richness” comes from appreciating and being grateful for it. I don't care if the whole world knows how blessed I feel. I believe I should shout from the roof tops how grateful I am for all I have been given.



A person has no control over so many things in life. The weather is a perfect example.



When my mom and I flew to Toronto, it was a week after weather conditions forced many airports to close. Mom diligently followed the Weather Channel and reported all of the weather that was happening prior to our departure. I was actually relieved the severe weather was happening before we left. I felt it increased the odds for us to enjoy good travelling conditions when we were scheduled to travel, even though that line of thinking was as scientific as jinxing our luck by hoping for good weather.



I believe in miracles and they seem to happen every day. It was as if the skies parted for us and our safe arrival and departure to and from our destination. As the plane touched down after I reached my final destination, the snow and wind were just starting to wind up again. The weather turned miserable after we were both tucked safely back in our respective homes.



Did this happen because I believed it would? No. Not for a moment. We were very, very fortunate. Do I believe a person can “jinx'” the weather by stating the obvious, "We've had two great days in a row!". Not in a heartbeat. Do I believe our wishes have any control over the weather? Not that either. Do I believe in hoping for and believing the “best” can happen and wishes do come true? You bet!



I feel the only way I can jinx myself is in not being grateful and acknowledging the many small blessings that happen every single day.