Recently, there has been much banter and controversy on social networks over this concept called Evil Eye, as if this thing exists and that some people’s bad vibes or bad wishes have so much to do with our lives. Without much empirical research or scientific evidence being put forward on its basis, opinions widely vary on this aspect of life. I believe that the concept of the evil eye is based on cultural and superstitious thinking, that is, those who feel envious of your success or inner light may wish you harm or cast curses, which can eventually bring about misfortune or a decline in the blessings already in your life.
The belief in the evil eye raised an important question- Could the actions and thoughts of others truly hold the power to change the course of your life? It’s a daunting thought to live in fear, thinking that others can influence your fate with their negative energy. In this article, I’ll explore the origins of the Evil Eye belief, its psychological effects, and how it might limit our growth. I will also give some practical recommendations for how to confront these fears and cultivate a more empowered mindset.
What is Evil Eye?
The term “evil eye” is a belief that people can bring bad luck into your life or even cancel good fortune by casting an envious glance or wishing ill upon you. It’s almost like the concept of manifestation; if someone feels jealousy and has negative intentions, they might inadvertently trigger a string of unfortunate occurrences. This metaphysical concept is that an evil eye is a bad look that can cause harm or adversity, and there is no scientific evidence to support the existence of the evil eye. This belief cuts across many cultures, including the Mediterranean, the Balkans, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Everyone fears opening new social media accounts, starting a business, talking about their successes, or just sharing what they like, all because of the thought that someone could cast an evil eye and take away their potential happiness, turning their contentment into misfortune. Another aspect of the evil eye is that it may happen unintentionally; we all might feel jealous towards someone, and that jealousy could allegedly cause bad luck to affect someone else. This understanding leads to many thinking that it is important to defend oneself and have some level of secrecy.
The Fear of Evil Eye and how it can hinder your growth
Our minds have since antiquity been conditioned toward thinking more about negative than positive experiences, making people obsess over the bad stuff happening to them and ignoring optimistic views around them. The concept of the Evil Eye promotes a victim mentality, implying that bad things happen to good people, instead of encouraging the recognition of the wisdom and resilience gained from difficulties that foster personal development. Rather than viewing adversity with a positive lens, individuals may think, “People must envy me,” or, “I disclosed my business, and now sales are declining; it’s not fair that others are wishing ill upon me.” Such a mentality leads to obsession over scarcity, feelings of inferiority, and the fact that people around you do not desire the best for you. Hence, you are burdened by negative energy that
takes over your attention. If you are aware of the laws of manifestation, you know that your mind governs your experiences. Moreover, the more you believe in being a victim and that unfortunate events happen to you, the more you will be fearful in your life.
While some may see manifestation as a spiritual or mystical practice, others approach it from a psychological perspective, emphasizing how mindset and intention affect behaviour and outcomes. When you operate at a higher vibrational frequency, which includes love, joy, and abundance, you attract more of that experience. Conversely, in the state of fear and from the perspective of scarcity, you repel the opportunities of abundance. Instead of seeing adversity as an opportunity to grow, the Evil Eye believer may view bad luck as a personal attack. This then leads to excessive worry and self-doubt. When we are fixated on external factors—like the supposed intentions of others—we distract ourselves from what matters: our resilience, actions, and mindset. We must remember that our thoughts shape our reality. If we constantly focus on negativity and fear, we attract more of the same. More so than that, if we can work life from an abundance mindset of prosperity, optimism, and confidence, then we can attract positive opportunities for success.
Transforming your perspective – Seeking abundance in daily life
1) Rather than engaging with negativity through thoughts, discussions, or complaints, which can diminish your energy to feelings like fear, anger, or sadness, there’s a more positive approach to protect your energy because it holds immense value. The best way to be selective about the company you keep is not by assuming that everybody wants to hurt your life but by making it imperative that the people you surround yourself with reflect your growth journey and uplift you. For instance, having insecure friends makes them undermine you, and even though that may not disrupt your entire life, it creates some level of self-doubt based on their words and actions. Secondly, it is wise to avoid people who are lazy and not striving for development.
2) Another beneficial strategy to guard against negative energy is to perform a strong
visualization exercise before going out or meeting new individuals. Picture forming a
protective barrier around yourself, where any negativity, hurtful comments, or judgments from others simply bounce off. You can see this by how it will help you not let unfavourable comments about you seep into your head. Imagine now a strong, positive glow around you; anything bad said about you bounces back, protecting your self-confidence and zest.
Conclusion
There are people out there who are genuinely achieving what you desire and surprise, they have not encountered any negativity. Once you grasp this, nothing will hinder your path; you will feel immensely inspired and secure as if all your goals are within your grasp. This is because there are others already turning those dreams into reality, and now it’s your opportunity to embrace that same reality as well.
-Hridya Sharma
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