Lately, I’ve been exploring the work of Joe Dispenza, particularly his book Becoming Supernatural. I’ve read a lot of material in this realm, much of it from the Hay House stable—Wayne Dyer, Esther and Jerry Hicks, Anita Moorjani, Gregg Braden, and, of course, Louise Hay. Plus many others that I haven’t mentioned here. While I’ve always been drawn to these ideas, I have to confess to having a stumbling block when it comes to fully grasping the quantum physics side of things. Not that I don’t want to understand it, but I can’t deny that I tend to glaze over a bit when it’s mentioned. Even after earnestly rereading passages several times, I often find myself left feeling somewhat confused.
I had listened to a few of Joe Dispenza’s YouTube videos (whether or not they were actually him or AI imitations is another question), but either way, he managed to get through to me in a way that others hadn’t. So, I borrowed the Becoming Supernatural audiobook from the library and got about a quarter of the way through when I realized that I really wanted to refer to the diagrams that were being mentioned in the book.* Wanting to get the full experience, I visited his website—only to find that his resources were incredibly expensive. An eye mask, for example, which I could buy for under $5 in New Zealand, cost nearly NZ$80 after factoring in the exchange rate, shipping, and GST. And a course would set me back NZ$1200. While recognising that this may not always be my reality, given my current circumstances, this isn’t something I can comfortably manage right now.
I have to admit that did make me question his motivations and I reached out to groups to get a wider opinion. The vast majority were positive but still something felt a bit off. Certain things in my life have left me with a cautious distrust of charismatic gurus, and over time, I’ve developed a kind of sixth sense for spotting them. The fact that I had been watching Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix probably didn’t help either! I was still intrigued though, particularly by his work in quantum healing. As someone living with multiple sclerosis, I’m always interested in alternative ways to improve my health and well-being and I knew enough to realise that I needed to approach this with a level of trust—which, if I’m being honest, I didn’t completely have at the time. Setting my reservations aside, I decided I’d get more from the physical book, so I ordered a copy online. Living in semi-rural Diamond Harbour, I knew it would take a while to arrive, so I returned the audiobook, resigned to the idea that I’d have to sit back and wait a while to “become supernatural”.
Just a few hours later, I received a notification from the same library that The Life Impossible by Matt Haig was now available for download—an audiobook I had completely forgotten I’d put on hold. It’s a popular title, and I suppose I must have requested it some months ago.
Although I tend toward murder mysteries when I want to read fiction, I’m a big fan of Matt Haig, having read The Midnight Library and many of his other works, so I was excited to dive in. The first delightful surprise? The book is narrated by Joanna Lumley, a longtime favourite of mine. She reads it as though she’s simply recounting her own experiences, which makes it all the more immersive—a testament to her skill as an actor. Another thing I could relate to is the protagonist who, although she is older than me, not by that many years!
Then came the eerie part. As I listened, I realised that The Life Impossible, although clearly a work of fiction, shared uncanny similarities with Becoming Supernatural. While The Midnight Library arguably delves even deeper into the quantum realm, The Life Impossible follows a similar thread—examining the nature of reality, the power of the mind, and the strange, seemingly impossible events that can occur. It uses quantum physics metaphorically to explore themes of interconnectedness, uncertainty, and the idea that reality may be more fluid than we think. The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she confronts the mysterious circumstances surrounding a deceased friend on a remote island, hinting at a reality beyond our typical understanding—much like the strange behaviors observed in the quantum world. And very much like what Joe Dispenza is referring to in Becoming Supernatural.
I now have received my hard copy of Becoming Supernatural, which I am approaching with perhaps a more open mind. This is just one of a series of recent coincidences in my life, most of which are too trivial to mention. Many of my so-called “supernatural” experiences have either come to me in dreams or through books and I can’t help feeling as though something is conspiring to keep me on this path, gently nudging me to embrace these ideas while not falling prey to self proclaimed “gurus” with an eye for the main chance.
*NOTE: I later discovered that the diagrams for Becoming Supernatural are actually freely available on Joe Dispenza’s website.