Luck of the Irish

What does it mean to be lucky?
In New Orleans, where I'm from, there are not one, but two parades in March, the St. Patrick's Day parade and the Irish-Italian parade. We all line up on the sidewalks to watch the floats and marching clubs go by. It's considered lucky if you get a kiss on the cheek and a carnation from one of the guys or girls in the marching club.

It's even luckier if you catch a cabbage. Yes, a cabbage! They throw all the vegetables needed for an Irish stew- onions, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, and the coveted cabbage. The cabbage is the money vegetable for the stew.

So what does it mean to be lucky? What does luck mean to you? Cabbage in your stew? Money in your pocket? A successful party or event? Expanding your circle of friends? What fills you up?

Attracting that abundance is a mindset. The more we work on ourselves and start doing what we love to do, the more abundance and luck we attract. The key is doing what you love. Abundance naturally flows from people who are filled with their own light, as they follow their soul's guidance.

Happy St. Patty's Day!
Katie Martinez, RN, BSN, Reiki Master

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