I received a complementary copy of this book for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.
In past books I have read about Quantum Mechanics, I have found the topic fascinating yet at times difficult to understand. This month I came across the most practical book on Quantum principles I’ve read yet – Cynthia Sue Larson’s Quantum Jumps: An Extraordinary Science of Happiness and Prosperity.
What makes Quantum Jumps different is how the reader can apply quantum thinking to everyday existence – to lead a better, more fulfilling life. “Quantum jumping is the process by which a person envisions some desired result or state of being that is different from the existing situation,” Larson writes, “and by clearly observing that possibility and supplying sufficient energy, makes a leap into that alternate reality.” Sound complicated? Not really. “As you learn more about various examples of quantum jumps, you’ll likely recognize common experiences from your daily life when you’ve made quantum jumps – often without realizing it at the time,” she adds.
That was certainly the case for me as I read the book and thought of past shifts in my own life. I realized I was applying quantum thinking without even knowing that’s what I was doing. Now that I have a better understanding of what Quantum Jumps are, I am encouraged to use these principles to make more life enhancing changes.
Quantum Jumps has its share of science, with sections entitled “Quantum Superposition of States”, “Quantum Coherence”, “Quantum Entanglement”, “Quantum Tunneling”, and more. For those who want more understanding of the theory of Quantum Mechanics, the book has it. I preferred the practical application advice in Quantum Jumps (the practical stuff makes up the majority of the book).
I must say there was one major beef I had with the author’s words. In one chapter she writes, “Studies show that extroverts are generally happier than introverts, so a scientifically proven method to feel happier through changed behavior is simply to act more like an extrovert.” If you read my past thoughts on introversion, like a review of Susan Cain’s excellent book Quiet, or my own experience using my introvert qualities to succeed in business, you will know I feel that introverts can be happy and fulfilled just being themselves, and not acting out of character trying to be extroverted. “Based on studies to date, it seems pretty clear that if you’re already an extrovert, you’re doing just fine – stay just as extroverted as you are,” Larson writes. “If you are naturally introverted, these same studies would indicate you might feel happier simply by behaving more like an extrovert.” Ugh! This is opposite of my understanding of the introvert temperament.
While this section on introversion may be off base, it is only a small part of the book and doesn’t take away from the overall message of quantum change. The book contains many real life examples to drive home its points, and it has a good question and answer section at the end to satisfy those who still may not grasp this new way of relating to the world. “Quantum jumping is a skill like anything else you learn to do, so the best way to improve is to get started and give it a try,” Larson writes. Reading Quantum Jumps motivated me to rely on quantum thinking to transform the current challenges I have in my life.
