Monkey's Paw

The concept of the monkey's paw is an interesting thing to think about.

For example, I could wish that a million dollars would land in my lap with me having done no actual work, and it would happen, but it would be through something awful like I got maimed by a car and the lawsuit won me a million.

I don't believe in fate. I'm only a little superstitious about things and they are stupid little things that have no actual significance other than I think it is a funny quirk in me to be superstitious about them. One thing I feel that way about is phone numbers. For example, in the past when I have met a guy I really like, I never put his number in my phone because I was superstitious that it would cause the "relationship" to dissolve prematurely. Of course, I based this on one or two instances that were compelling in such a way.

I've been thinking about it a lot the past while. I really do wish on every eyelash that a million dollars will land in my lap. It's completely compulsive. But what if it's my monkey's paw and it will eventually have a negative effect I never wanted?

The vicious circle of superstition.