Do you believe in money(or law school) magic?


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Do you believe in money(or law school) magic?

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The New York Times has an article about studies showing how our brains are wired for magical thinking. Even highly skeptical people cling to private rituals that they think somehow will help determine the outcome of an event in their life. Even when one knows that it’s not rational to believe that wearing a certain shirt or carrying a certain penny will change the outcome of our life, we still do it because it brings a bit of confidence.

So, do you believe in money magic? Some people do, like Steven Palvina. Here’s a page with spells to attract money. Prosperity gospel leaders like Joel Olsten teach their followers that if they pray for wealth, God will bless them with it. Has money magic brought you prosperity?

I don’t really have any money magic rituals that I do. However, I am pretty superstitious when it comes to law school. I have a set routine that I do everyday. If I break it, I feel like I’m going to jinx myself.

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Brett McKay | 22 Jan 07 | Magic, Success, Pre Law School, This And That

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Lawrence on 23.01.2007 at 19:38 (Reply)

I believe in magical thinking. I’m not necessarily saying I believe in magic in the literal sense, although it would be cool to cast a level 21 firewall spell on a Druid. My form of magical thinking is more along the lines of specific superstitions. (Example: Never walk on chalk that’s on the playing field before the game)
You get the feeling that if it worked before, than it will work again regardless of how irrational you are being.
The Frugal Law Student on 24.01.2007 at 05:22 (Reply)

The never walking on the chalk routine. I did that, too. Remember rally caps? I never got that. I never thought wearing your mitt on your head or turning your hat inside out would do anything. It was just fun to do.
1. nabil on 21.12.2007 at 07:56 (Reply)
  
  slt ca va tous est bien commencer????

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