Physics Analogies

Disclaimer: I am not a physicist. I have verified the physics information presented here with physicists, but if you find errors, I’ll be happy if you could contact me so that I can correct them.

[DRAFT]

  1. Spontaneous synchronization
  2. Gravity as a field and not a force
  3. Tuning a radio receiver to a certain frequency (inside the AM/FM scales) to receive only transmissions in that frequency
  4. Momentum and inertia
  5. Focus – a dish that focuses the sun’s rays into one focal point which raises the luminosity and temperature there to the point that can burn things. Similarly when the dish focuses light radiation to the focal point, you can see more clearly (e.g. Hubble space telescope) and for electromagnetic radiation – pick up the signal of a broadcast more clearly.
  6. Electromagnet: Energy “flowing” through a coil wire generates (induces) a magnetic field (induction) that causes metal objects to be drawn to the coil. [Good visualizations: 1 2]
  7. Two particles with opposite electrical charge draw each other, and with same charge repel each other. Similarly with poles of magnets.
    • This is similar to the attraction between hetero male + female, and the repelling between two hetero men. Because they complete each other’s lack (but then we learn to transcend and find in each individual both energies)
    • Also attraction between attachment styles: anxious vs avoidant (fearful/dismissive). There is a psychological explanation for why they complement and attract each other, and why two anxious don’t stick, and why two avoidants don’t stick.

Inspired Action

Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy

Inspired action can be likened to the conversion of potential energy (stored energy) into kinetic energy (energy of motion). Just as a ball at the top of a hill has potential energy that converts to kinetic energy when it rolls down, inspired thoughts build up potential which converts into kinetic energy when the action is taken.

The Butterfly Effect in Chaos Theory

Small initial changes can lead to significant outcomes. Inspired action often starts as a small, seemingly inconsequential step but can lead to large changes in one’s life. This is like the Butterfly Effect, where a butterfly flapping its wings might ultimately affect weather patterns far away.