( WP ) Blatant Magic vs . Subtle Magic

`` You think you understand the universe, but you do n't. There's much more at play, much more than you can even conceive, without help that is. Your feelings, your impulses, everything you experience is part of a larger picture. It was psychologist Jung who suggested that people have a collected conscious, one that connects us to the universe and to other people. Like all things, there is some truth to this. We are all connected. 
 
 It then makes sense that we can sense these connections. It makes sense that we can manipulate and change them.'' The professor paused. He looked at his students meaningfully, as if sensing their eagerness. When no one asked a question, he continued. 
 
 `` Now you may be wondering,'what makes this guy such an expert?' And you're wondering is n't for naught. I'll explain through a personal anecdote: 
 
 When I was younger, younger than you lot, I used to sense destiny. I know it sounds weird, but it's true. I had a feeling I was supposed to go here and do this, and I did. The result? I made people happy; I made people better. One day I was fetching groceries for my parents. I had a strange feeling, like I was supposed to wait for somebody. So I did. 
 
 I noticed an elderly lady had too many groceries to carry. The staff was short handed that day, so there was nobody to help her. I offered my assistance. As we walked to her car, we talked and I found out she was a recent widow. Well we became quick friends. What she taught me changed my life. In fact, she is the reason I'm here, teaching you all, today. She taught me that I had a gift for helping others and I inadvertently helped her cope through her wife's death. 
 
 These subtle feelings I get, the nudge's in people's lives I do, they're like magic.'' 
 
 The professor paused again, a slight smile on his face. One of his students raised her hand. `` Yes?'' He addressed her. `` Mr. Professor, so what are you here to teach us?'' 
 
 The professor paused, more for dramatic effect than anything else. `` I'm here to teach you how to be happy.'' 
 
 `` And how are you going to do that?'' She asked. 
 
 `` I'll cast a spell on you,'' he answered. The professor wore a knowing smile.
