I still step over the cracks.

Just to be sure I don't break my mothers back.

I walked today all the way to my farthest client which is quiet a distance and I found myself falling into an old habit which I still do on occasion. I step over the cracks in the sidewalk.

even the breaks where each cement block has been poured... I step over them too.

When my mom was ill when I was growing up I figured she had enough wrong with her and I really was more of a burden it felt like then something she wanted so I tried in the very beginning to be very careful even with the superstitious sayings. Mom was superstitious too.

I think now its more of a game to entertain myself while walking in the city... I don't always do it. I think I do it usually when I am focusing on my desires, my outlook on my life...

I found myself doing it today... I was listening to my ipod a soundtrack for the walk and obstacles presented themselves... baby carriages, delivery boys on bikes, etc... and each time I would twist around them while listening to the music and avoid the cracks

just funny thinking about it... I often do it and don't realize it until blocks later.

step on a crack
you'll break your mothers back
step on a line
you'll break your mothers spine

Mom's not around but inevitably I am still trying to do my best in all areas of life. Even walking apparently.