I am a father who, like all loving fathers, wants his children to live free of the weighty burdens we often place on ourselves when we face the unknown. My hope is that this book lifts some of that burden for my daughters. Then why did I write a book with the words "quantum physics" in the subtitle? Good question. Quantum physics can actually be approached from a big picture perspective without too much trouble. Regular guys like me may be amazed at the implications of even the most modest explorations of the theory. The "great mystery" that I explore is uniquely compelling regardless of one's science background, values, or beliefs. I think you will find that once you get over your initial skepticism about the material (which you will almost certainly have, trust me) you will experience a sort of epiphany about one of the most taken-for-granted yet awe-inspiring and mysterious phenomena in the universe-human consciousness.