19/05/2026
I gave some thought to the concept of frequencies and arrived at a conclusion that I think might be a lot interesting...
In physics class, those who were in Sciences would remember that colours were said to be a perception of the eyes following the refraction of white light on the retina. In practicals, if you should pass white light on a prism, it separates the different wavelengths of white light and depending on their frequencies, different colours such as the ROYGBIV can be observed.
As interesting as that is, frequencies are not just considered in the refraction of light but in sounds too. A study have shown that the frequency of sound although not seen with physical eyes can form certain shapes depending on their tunings and vibrations. That study is referred to as "cymatics" where the visible effects of sounds can be seen.
Cymatics makes the wave nature of sound visible to the eye, much as the wave nature of light is made visible as colour.
To further buttress this point, I cannot help but incorporate the creation story where God said, "let there be light" (vocal sound) and there was light (shape/form). Every created thing He made, He made with the sound of His voice through words. The frequency of His voice was enough to shape things which is not entirely out of context of what cymatics proves.
We remember the adage that what we consistently listen to shapes us and that is because the frequency of whatever it is we listen to shapes the people we become overtime.
Ever wonder why certain sounds inspire you, makes you dance or makes you sad?
The ear does not exactly hear what is being said but notes the frequency of each sound and it is recognized and interpreted by the brain which gives it meaning (shape).
That's because the frequency sends impulses to our brain and the wavelengths can determine our feelings, mood, stress levels and focus which in turn may influence how we react.
What we consistently listen to can determine the kind of mindset we have, what thoughts we think and if you rightly recall, whatever we think we are, we are.
Cymatics is not metaphorically explained. It is a realistic analogy. If a metal plate covered in sand can change form or have a particular geometric shape when frequency hits it, why would our synaptic pathways, far more sensitive, remain unchanged?
A violin string tuned to the wrong frequency would simply fail to resonate with the rest of the orchestra. In the same way, we would also fail to resonate with certain values, conducts, goals, or mindsets depending on our dominant frequency intake be it what or who we listen to.
We are always being shaped, the question is by which frequencies?
Nurse-Artist D
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