The Luminescence Theory – On Human Resonance

In this blog, I explore my understanding of human relationships—how we connect, why we resonate with some and not others, and what it means to truly amplify one another.

Waël Ardati

5/7/20253 min read

I’ve been thinking a lot about this.

Why do some people click instantly, while others—no matter how kind, how close—never feel like they're really "in tune" with you?

At first, I thought it was about common interests, maybe shared values or background.

But that’s not enough.

I’ve had deep moments with strangers and cold silence with people I’ve known for years.

So I started asking myself:

Why do I care about some people around me and not all ?

What is the resonance between humans?

To me, it’s not just vibe. It’s not chemistry.
It’s something deeper—a kind of energetic alignment.

Like… two lights recognizing each other.
Or maybe two instruments tuned to the same frequency.
You speak, and the other doesn’t just hear—they feel it in their bones.
You’re not pulling each other up or down—you’re moving in rhythm.

That’s when I started developing what I now call:

The Luminescence Theory

Here’s the image that keeps coming to me:
Every human carries a kind of inner light—shaped by their thoughts, will, wounds, dreams.
And relationships? They’re just ways our lights interact.

silhouette photo of two person inside room
silhouette photo of two person inside room
bokeh photography
bokeh photography

Sometimes they clash. Sometimes they blend. Sometimes… they ignite something new.

Over time, I noticed three types of light-interactions:

  1. Dimming – You feel smaller with them.
    You can’t be all of you. You shrink. You walk on eggshells.
    They may not even mean harm—but your light fades around them.

  2. Reflection – They mirror your light.
    Safe. Familiar. You see yourself in them. It’s peaceful, but doesn’t push you.
    You stay the same.

  3. Amplification (Luminescence) – This is rare.
    These people don’t just match your light—they expand it.
    They challenge you. Stir you. Sometimes even hurt you—but in a way that cracks you open.
    You grow beside them. Together, you shine brighter.

Light, Energy, and Position

A small lamp cannot shine in sunlight, and a star at the edge of the universe cannot be seen—no matter how bright it burns.

Everyone carries their own light, yes. But to shine, you must burn energy.
And energy is limited.

So we often find ourselves in competition—whether we admit it or not.
And we have to learn to optimize how we spend our energy, depending on where we place ourselves.

If you sit next to a star, it’s hard to be seen, no matter what you do.
But if you isolate yourself, and burn wildly in the void, you’ll still remain unseen.

It’s not just about shining—it’s about placement, timing, and balance.

a lamp post on the side of a river
a lamp post on the side of a river
But Here’s also What I’ve Learned the Hard Way:

Not everyone can resonate—even if they want to.

If someone is trapped in their need to be needed, or stuck in a role—hero, victim, savior—they’re not free.
And if you’re not free either, the connection will distort.

Real resonance only happens between people who are willing to be raw and real.
No masks. No debts.

Final thought

I still don’t have all the answers. I’m still learning what it means to resonate, to be free, to amplify instead of dim.

But if there’s one thing I trust now, it’s this:

Look for the people who make you feel more alive.
The ones who challenge you to grow, who see your light and reflect it back stronger.
And be that person for others.


That’s the kind of love I believe in.
Not comfort. Not safety. Luminescence.

right human hand
right human hand