--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Think of mental energy as broadcasting on…" description: "\"“Think of mental energy as broadcasting on a certain wavelength,” he tried to explain. “People with powers of the mind can tap into that wavelength…” “..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/51e/m-a-george-15311_dry-humor_think-of-mental-energy-as-broadcasting-o_196270.jpg" --- # Think of mental energy as broadcasting on a certain… ![“Think of mental energy as broadcasting on a certain wavelength,” he tried to explain. “People with powers of the mind can tap into that wavelength…” “That’s all fine and good,” I nodded, “but evidently my transmitter is broken. Or much more likely…I never had one in the first place.” “Ah, yes,” he…” quote by M.A. George](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/51e/m-a-george-15311_dry-humor_think-of-mental-energy-as-broadcasting-o_196270.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/51e/m-a-george-15311_dry-humor_think-of-mental-energy-as-broadcasting-o_196270.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/51e/m-a-george-15311_dry-humor_think-of-mental-energy-as-broadcasting-o_196270.jpg) > ““Think of mental energy as broadcasting on a certain wavelength,” he tried to explain. “People with powers of the mind can tap into that wavelength…” “That’s all fine and good,” I nodded, “but evidently my transmitter is broken. Or much more likely…I never had one in the first place.” “Ah, yes,” he nodded unenthusiastically, “and your nose is mounted upside-down.” “Excuse me?” My forehead creased. “I do wish you would quit contradicting me,” he let out a tired sigh. “It’s insulting…and highly annoying.”” [M.A. George](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-a-george/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker uses a metaphor of mental energy as a broadcast wavelength, suggesting that some people can access it while the narrator feels incapable, leading to frustration and sarcasm. **In simple terms:** Mental energy is likened to a radio signal; the narrator feels they lack the ability to tune in. Key Takeaway Accept limits and seek realistic coping strategies. 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