a quantum thought - (another essay)

9. Sharing intellectual interests is an important aspect of university life. Describe an experience or idea that you find intellectually exciting, and explain why. (1500 character limit)

My mother has always told me that thoughts, in and of themselves, have physical power. I of course, being then stubborn, indignant child I was, didn't believe her and instead concluded Mom had been reading too much Deepak Chopra. Then, a few weeks ago, I went to the movies and saw "What the Bleep Do We Know?" At the risk of being accused of being paid to endorse the movie, I will say this: It is one of the most thought-provoking pieces of media I have ever experienced. It details the study of quantum physics, and how they relate to a person's spirituality and reality in general. The prevailing theme of the movie is that reality is totally dependent on the observer; that is, everyone creates his or her own reality, and it is up to us to actively and consciously create the world around us. As profound and bold a statement as this was, it sounded familiar. I thought about it for a minute and realized (with a groan that everyone releases when they discover their parents were right) that Mom has always told me this. The idea, explained in interviews with numerous scholars and doctors, is precisely what my very own quantum physicist, Mom, has been trying to drill into my thick head since I was born.

Reality is what we make of it? I am still fascinated by the concept. I now awake every morning and create my day. I have been scientifically convinced that with positive thinking, I can truly do anything I will to happen. Look out world, here I come!