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Are you superstitious? Just a little stitious?

My sister is convinced the number 2 is magical, and I might just be starting to believe her. She used to be a horoscope person but evidently has evolved to angel numbers. Now you may be asking what those are - angels numbers are numbers that stumble into your line of sight that were ✨sent by angels✨ intended to represent subliminal messages relating to your life. Why they would take time away from their divine leisure to do this is beyond me, but while I would normally tell her it’s full of shit, I think the seed has been planted in my head.

One of the things she told me (paraphrasing) is that the number 2 is supposed to represent harmony and balance. It represents that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be on your current path. When it’s seen sequentially, like 22, 222, or 2222, it’s supposed to relate to relationships with loved ones. This one stuck with me for some reason, because immediately I thought of the anniversary my boyfriend and I share - the 22nd of April. and had me digging my brain figuring out why. Here’s what I came up with.

We met when we were both 22 years old, on the 22nd of April.

We each had a dear friend who passed away at age 22.

Our birthdays are 22 days apart.

Before we even met he already had an infatuation and a superstition around the number 22 because back when he was a teenager he had a teammate who wore jersey #22 who passed away.

The address of the place we met? 222 E Main Street. My first initial is E, his is M.

Pure coincidence? Possibly. Do I sound like a nutjob? Possibly. But even if that is the case, I think it’s still worthwhile to be just a little bit stitious about things like this. We need all of the inspiration we can get… even if it comes in the perceived form of divine intervention. If that’s what it takes to convince someone to jump at the enticing opportunities life dangles in front of them, good for them. Faith in a higher power has been helping humans realize a purpose for thousands of years - is this really so different from religion?
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Ynotisay · M
I like the line about "perceived form of divine intervention.' Particularly the word "perceived." Because the truth is just that. It's perceived. It's not based on anything real. It's all made up. Gods, numerology, astrology and all the rest. But it's there for a reason for a whole lot of people. There's a need for some to believe in things outside of the tangible human experience. And if that delivers strength, understanding, kindness, confidence or any of the other positive emotions then I think it has a place. But I'm not sure that's the most common outcome.
Aleve · 22-25, F
@Ynotisay That’s why I can’t make fun of my sister for this, as much as I typically like to. It’s not very different in practice from religion, and instead of being inspired to start a crusade or a jihad, she might be inspired to apply for a job or ask a guy on a date.
Ynotisay · M
@Aleve Yeah. I guess if it delivers something that moves her forward in a good way then whatever floats her boat. I have absolutely zero belief in the supernatural BUT have made up a scenario in my mind that when I'm hiking, which is daily, I don't do anything that will piss off the "Mountain Gods." Or I "please them" by picking up litter or something. Kind of a fun way I keep myself in line. But I know it's not real. I think sometimes people are SURE things are real and they expect things from it that won't happen.
People are a trip.
Aleve · 22-25, F
@Ynotisay sounds a little bit like Kant’s way of ethics.
Ynotisay · M
@Aleve I could be wrong but doesn't that sort of revolve around "good will?" If so...I'll take it.👍
Aleve · 22-25, F
@Ynotisay yes it’s the same. Good will, duty. An ethical person acts in the way they hope/expect others to act. If you litter cause you think nobody is watching, but then get mad at the litter when you’re on a hike, it means you have a higher expectation for others than you do for yourself. AKA a leech.
Ynotisay · M
@Aleve Right on. Thanks for that. Seems like a pretty easy life strategy, huh? Maybe it'll catch on. :)