As the saying goes
There is a common theme amongst Jews not to brag or say things are good because you invite bad. I was speaking to someone today who gave me a different cultural spin on the same thought. Russians believe you never let the bad show on yourself. Or that’s the literal translation. A friend around here who leans towards the new age said “don’t claim it” when it’s something bad.
So after spending the last two weeks saying “I’m going to have a heart attack” – I’ve changed my mantra. My heart is fine, my head is fine (won’t explode), and my body is great. I’m on the horse, another Russian saying.
I asked a Russian friend of mine if she is on the horse today and she said “face down in the dirt” – I said, good golly Miss Molly, time for a new attitude.