by Mark Gaker

Created on: May 08, 2009

The Concept of Good Luck Charms

In every part of the world, everyone have their own set of beliefs and traditions. This system of belief and traditions forms part of our culture and our personality. Of course, the concept of culture can be a very wide concept yet there are certain aspects of our beliefs and practices that make us what we are and make us behave the way we do.

One distinct example of how culture is reflected in practice is how people believe and make use of good luck charms. Good luck charms consist of things, big or small, which are tangible and material which we believe brings us good luck. In almost every part of the world, we have our own idea of what good luck charms are. To some, it can be composed of small things that are worn and are believed to bring lick to the wearer.

Also, some people believe that not all good luck charms can only be worn. Some good luck charms can not be worn but must be near the person. This is usually composed of small things that we can keep close to our bodies, clothes, pockets, and even our homes.

Believing in good luck charms does not necessarily point to superstition. While it is related to belief and faith, someone who believes in good and bad luck charms is not necessarily and not automatically superstitious. For example, a person who does not believe in luck and fate, may want to keep a small piece of charm because it can remind the person of good ideas and happy moments.

Other people who wear or bring good luck charms with them do not necessarily believe in them. While this may sound incredulous, it can be true to a big number of people. Some people do not believe in the concept of luck but would prefer to bring them just to be assured of the possibility of luck. For example, a person who does not really believe that a certain charm or stone can pull good luck, he or she still carries on just to be sure that he or she may attract positive energy. This is fine because every person has different beliefs and different levels of belief.

There are many kinds of good luck charms. Some of them are worn as bracelets or necklaces while some are kept in a box or in the pockets. An example of good luck charm is a bracelet with beads of jade. Jade is a precious stone and is believed to bring good tidings to the person who wears or owns it. In Asia, for example, many people have jade jewelry or jade displays in their homes for good luck. Many good luck charms are also used not only to attract good energy and good luck but also to ward off evil or negative energy.

The belief in good luck charms certainly does form a part of many cultures. Believing in certain precious stones and figures to bring good luck is part of the culture all of us should be proud of.

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