John Coltrane Wasn’t Just Playing the Saxophone—He Was Preaching a Homily
By Donnie Yance September 23 marks the birthday of musical legend, John Coltrane. When Coltrane stepped to the microphone, he wasn’t just performing—he was giving a homily or a sermon. His saxophone became a conduit for what he called “spirit communications,” transforming concert halls into sanctuaries. Each solo was a sermon without words, each phrase […]
The Easter Connection: Death, Resurrection, and Transcendence
By Donnie Yance “There isn’t anything about a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” –Buckminster Fuller The parallels between near-death experiences (NDEs) and the core narrative of Easter in Christian theology are both striking and profound. Easter commemorates Christ’s resurrection—the ultimate transition from death to new life—which resonates deeply with NDE […]
The Art of Living: Finding Balance in a Fragmented World
by Donnie Yance In our hyper-connected yet somehow disconnected modern world, many of us find ourselves longing for something deeper—a sense of wholeness that transcends the fragmentation of daily life. We seek not just physical health, but a harmonious existence that nourishes body, mind, and spirit equally. This integration isn’t just a luxury; it’s increasingly […]
Christmas and Chanukah: A Light Shining in The Darkness
Imagine a world without light. I know it can be really hard, right? Without this fundamental element there would be no sight, no plants, no animals, no life; just a cold, dark, lifeless, void. The Christmas season is the time to contemplate the birth of The Light of the World, and the Chanukah season is […]
Martin Luther King: Exploring Space, the Soul, and Our Divine Purpose – A Timeless Perspective
In this exploration of the life and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr., (MLK) we delve into his profound insights on humanity’s place in the universe, our spiritual journey, and how we can find a sense of divine purpose. Drawing from his speeches and writings, we uncover the lesser-known aspects of Dr. King’s wisdom that transcend […]
The Significance of Optimism, Hope, and Kindness Over Medications
Unlocking Happiness, Cardiovascular Health, and Longevity God is not found in the soul by adding anything, but by a process of subtraction.Meister Eckhart, sermon on Romans 8:18 While the United Nations and most scientists consider any age beyond 60 as old age, it’s important to recognize that aging varies for each person. Some individuals may […]
In Death and Grief We Find Love
Reflections for Easter, Passover, and Spring By Donnie Yance Just before Christmas, I lost my youngest sister Gi Gi, to a sudden accident. She was in a coma for several weeks prior to her transition. As my sister hovered between life and death, I found myself in a deep state of grief and reflection. A […]
Tears of Joy
Sorrow and sadness are part of our human existence, both personally and on a global level. In reflecting on grief, I am aware that there is simultaneously a feeling of deep love, if we open ourselves completely to the emotion. Tears have a purifying, rejuvenating, and Light-bearing power, as well as a great capacity to […]
Faith, Death, and Resurrection
“Faith is much better than belief. Belief is when someone else does the thinking.”