My mom's superstitions still rule my life from @wacomo
The creator explains that despite living over 5,000 km away from his mother, her superstitions still influence his life. He details her diverse background (Basque Country, NYC, Mexico City, London, Soviet/French parents) which created a "mosaic" of beliefs. He then lists and visually demonstrates three specific superstitions: not sweeping at night to avoid disturbing ghost gnomes, sitting on a suitcase for a minute before traveling for good luck, and sticking a knife in the ground to prevent rain. He concludes by reflecting that even if he doesn't believe in them, following these rituals keeps him connected to his mom.
Creator: @wacomo on Instagram
Transcript
For over five years, I've lived 5,570 kilometers away from my mom. Yet somehow, her superstitions still run my life. And she's got a lot of them. They're like a mosaic of all the places she's ever lived in. She was born and raised in the Basque country, and she lived ten years in New York City, eighteen years in Mexico City, five years in London, and her parents worse based in the Soviet Union, but half her family lives in France. And her superstitions were part of the laws of our worse. But to
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