I love this! I'm from the States, but attended Cardiff Uni for my master's in ethnomusicology (focused on Welsh traditional music) back in 2014-15. I have always been awed by the principles of quantum physics, so this is absolutely fascinating to me. It's fantastic to hear about this research, conducted by a Cardiff Uni lecturer, no less!
Even before seeing your academic affiliation, I was reminded of a quote from one of my favorite authors, which is even more relevant given his and your ties to the magical city of Cardiff.
"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."
-Roald Dahl
That quote has always resonated with me. Magic is around us every day, we simply have to learn/know how to recognize it.
And I also love Philip Pullman's writing. Seeing the Northern Lights (possibly on a trip to Svalbard) is the only item on my bucket list.
My questions for you are:
Can you go into a little more detail about spells you can cast yourself? I think about people who light spell candles and/or intention candles. The color of the candle correlates to a specific category of spell/intention you want to be manifested / you want to manifest. You light the appropriate candle and then essentially meditate on the intention (whether with a spoken mantra, just in your mind, etc.). Some people may call this casting a spell. I think of it as focusing on an intention and then changing your own thoughts, behaviors, and actions to make the intention come to pass in real life. You yourself - your change in attitude/behavior - are the magic. I imagine your take on this is different because it is based on physics (external) rather than psychology (internal). I am curious to hear your perspective.
Where is the best place to purchase your book? By which I really mean, which online distributor is the most equitable / gives the most back to YOU?
Thank you for taking the time to do this AMA! I'm glad I scrolled by and learned a bit about you and your work. Best wishes for your book and all future research.
P.S. Great draw in the Men's World Cup yesterday. Cymru am byth. 🏴
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I love this! I'm from the States, but attended Cardiff Uni for my master's in ethnomusicology (focused on Welsh traditional music) back in 2014-15. I have always been awed by the principles of quantum physics, so this is absolutely fascinating to me. It's fantastic to hear about this research, conducted by a Cardiff Uni lecturer, no less!
Even before seeing your academic affiliation, I was reminded of a quote from one of my favorite authors, which is even more relevant given his and your ties to the magical city of Cardiff.
"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." -Roald Dahl
That quote has always resonated with me. Magic is around us every day, we simply have to learn/know how to recognize it.
And I also love Philip Pullman's writing. Seeing the Northern Lights (possibly on a trip to Svalbard) is the only item on my bucket list.
My questions for you are:
Can you go into a little more detail about spells you can cast yourself? I think about people who light spell candles and/or intention candles. The color of the candle correlates to a specific category of spell/intention you want to be manifested / you want to manifest. You light the appropriate candle and then essentially meditate on the intention (whether with a spoken mantra, just in your mind, etc.). Some people may call this casting a spell. I think of it as focusing on an intention and then changing your own thoughts, behaviors, and actions to make the intention come to pass in real life. You yourself - your change in attitude/behavior - are the magic. I imagine your take on this is different because it is based on physics (external) rather than psychology (internal). I am curious to hear your perspective.
Where is the best place to purchase your book? By which I really mean, which online distributor is the most equitable / gives the most back to YOU?
Thank you for taking the time to do this AMA! I'm glad I scrolled by and learned a bit about you and your work. Best wishes for your book and all future research.
P.S. Great draw in the Men's World Cup yesterday. Cymru am byth. 🏴
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