Help Me with Writer’s Block
There’s a concept in quantum physics called “entanglement,” in which two particles created together remain in constant contact with one another regardless of the separation of time or space. When one particle is moved to another city, or another universe for that matter, the particles remain in harmony with one another. If one of the separated particles is forced to spin in a counter-clockwise direction, for example, the other one instantly reverses direction in perfect synchronization with the other.
Can a similar state be experienced by larger and more complicated systems - such as two lovers separated by circumstance? This idea has been bouncing around in my head for at least 10 years, and I’ve tried to write about it many times in the form of a short story. But for some reason, the words just won’t come. I’d like to hear from my visitors to help me get past the only case of writer’s block I’ve ever had.
The Austrian physicist Erwin Schrodinger who coined the term entanglement later theorized about the nature of reality by way of the now famous Schrodinger’s cat paradox. Simply put, if a cat is sealed in a box with a poisonous agent that could either be released or not depending upon chance, the cat would hypothetically be neither alive nor dead until the box is opened and the cat observed. Would entangled lovers who never had the chance to explore their feelings experience a similar state? If so, how would the box be opened?
It’s important to note here that there was no real cat. It was a hypothetical cat, and no animals will be harmed in the writing of this story. Just like the cat, the story is entirely fictional, but I sense there is also a deeper reality to the idea. I’m looking to expand my fictional credits which are few.
I became absolutely compelled to write this ever since awaking at 2:30 a.m. yesterday. I wrote the first three paragraphs easily enough, but then I came to a dead stop just like every other time. This has never happened to me before. So, I’m asking for your help.
Does this story make any sense at all? Have you experienced something similar in your own love life, and if so, what did it mean to you? Did your metaphorical cat live or die? Should the box ever be opened? Can such a connection actually exist in real life?
I throw the idea out for discussion and look forward to hearing from my visitors. Maybe you can help me make this story a reality. A woman’s perspective would be particularly valuable, but all ideas are welcome. I’ve been told that a tale from Indian folklore (Asian Indian) has a story line about separated lovers who meet years later. If anyone knows about that, I’d love to hear from you.
Most visitors have been using the contact form to reach me, but I’d appreciate public discussion about this by using the posting form below. Ideas get better with additional perspectives, and together, this could become a classic.
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Wow … great idea, and so romantic!!
But I think i see your problem. You’re a double hemisphere thinker kind of guy. Just shut off the side that gets into all that tecky stuff and you’ll be fine. Just like you did on the Rashkind video.
Jill
BTW, love the site. So much better than 90% of the other blogs out there. Can’t believe this is just the beta version!!! Looking forward to more.