The universe may be indifferent, but if we can make it feel friendly toward us, then that’s practically the same. Which, incidentally, is all the occult really is—it’s interfacing with your unconscious in order to change your perception of the universe in ways that are more conducive to a desired outcome.
I once heard an anecdote where some doctor nixed research into some illicit drug being used for pain relief, arguing that the patients were still in pain…they just didn’t feel it.
