The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #162524   Message #3868918
Posted By: GUEST,Larry the Radio Guy
28-Jul-17 - 09:03 PM
Thread Name: Parallel Universes and Music.
Subject: RE: Parallel Universes and Music.
Donuel, as somebody who barely passed highschool physics, my understanding of the mathematics and physics behind quantum theory and parallel universe theory is virtually zilch.   The feedback? Probably more related to the podcast itself, as to whether it somehow *resonates* and with who.

That being said, your statement:"The concept of parallel universe allows the mind to imagine second chances and overcome the regret of poor choices which I can see to be helpful in counseling/therapy.". I was thinking about that very idea just before I read what you wrote.....but more in terms of personal responsibility. On the one hand, it reinforces that fact that everything we say and do is, in some form, a *choice* (even when it may not feel so). And it can expand the possibilities.   On the other hand......just like with religion, it can sometimes lead to `irresponsibility` or a sense of nothing mattes.....and that our choices don`t make any difference.

So in counselling or therapy, I`m not sure how useful it is.....except if somebody has that belief, as a counsellor, its my job to help them use that to empower themselves and use it for growth rather than as a justification for abandoning themselves.

As for the quantum wave collapse: in the previous program to that one (while I don`t use that specific term) I quote a therapist friend of mine talking about the the power of the therapeutic gaze....how just being `seen`is an experience that elicits huge shifts.