Maria Rodriguez Bross is an author and playwright delving into the fictional world of all things bodegas, botanicas and creative tales of the supernatural, the unexpected and the phenomenal. Stay tuned Brujas!
Is it Superstition or Coincidence?
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Volume 1; Issue 7: May 2025 Ever blame superstition on something that's a mere coincidence? I have. This month, I've had so many coincidences that I can't help but be a bit superstitious about it. Even though I know my luck won't change by relying on superstitious phrases like "knock on wood" or "never put a purse on the floor", coincidences are sometimes hard to accept as just random events. This got me thinking about why I'm sometimes superstitious in the first place. For me, it goes back to my childhood when my family and friends made bold statements like watch out for the "mal de ojo" (the evil eye), as if it were an absolute fact. Back then, when I didn't have an explanation for something, a superstition filled the gaps of my unanswered questions. The problem with superstition is that it doesn't really answer anything at all and only left me with more questions. But here's the thing: coincidences may not require an explanation, but they do make for the basis of a great story. For a fiction writer like myself, it's fun suggesting superstition. For more about what is "mal de ojo", see below and be sure to check out my bodega news. Spanish Word Translation: Mal de Ojo: The literal translation is "the evil eye". The belief is that someone can cause harm just by looking at them with envy or even admiration. When I was growing up, it was customary to place a red bracelet with a black stone amulet on a baby's ankle to protect it from "mal de ojo".Bodega News
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Maria Rodriguez Bross is an author and playwright delving into the fictional world of all things bodegas, botanicas and creative tales of the supernatural, the unexpected and the phenomenal. Stay tuned Brujas!
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