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My friends call me "The Atheist Who Went to Heaven." Until my near-death experience in early 2014, I was a scientist and confirmed skeptic. Born Roman Catholic, I became an atheist, and later an agnostic, beginning in my late teens when I went off to university to study geology and archaeology. The sciences taught me to base my views on things I could measure, and since spiritual matters were not measurable, for me they did not exist.

During most of my adult life, though, a part of me hoped there was something more than just physical reality but I never saw evidence for it. The skepticism remained until January of 2014, when Spirit gave me a wake-up call! Since my near-death experience, I have returned to a more spiritual and creative life b
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Nancy Rynes It's not easy, but just keep writing even if it will never be read by anyone else. When I feel creatively blocked with my book authoring, I make sure …moreIt's not easy, but just keep writing even if it will never be read by anyone else. When I feel creatively blocked with my book authoring, I make sure to continue to write in my blog, answer questions from readers, and write articles for magazines.

I also make sure to take FuN time for me! I go for walks, hikes, camping trips, go to movies, read fun books (written by others), and listen to beautiful music. Nature photography is also a passion of mine so I might even take a road trip with a beautiful destination in mind.(less)
Nancy Rynes Start by writing, writing, and writing even more. Write what you know about to start. Get in the habit of writing, even if it's short blog entries or …moreStart by writing, writing, and writing even more. Write what you know about to start. Get in the habit of writing, even if it's short blog entries or potential magazine articles.

And don't ever underestimate the power of a good editor, especially if you are writing a book! A good editor can make a book or magazine article infinitely better and more readable than you can imagine. If you are self-publishing, spend money on a good editor...you will not regret it.(less)
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September 2025 Update

 By Nancy Rynes, author of Awakenings from the Light

Some of you may have noticed that I haven't posted here in quite some time. The truth is that I have been dealing with some fairly serious health challenges and decided to take time away from writing, interviews, and personal sessions in order to heal.


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 By Nancy Rynes, author of Awakenings from the LightSome of you may have noticed that I haven't posted here in quite some time. The truth is that I ha Read more of this blog post »
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“We can try to remember that each person has something to show us about ourselves or teach us about the world. Each person truly can be a mirror, a messenger, or a teacher for us if we choose to think about it in this way.”
Nancy Rynes, Awakenings from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near Death Experience

“Loving yourself unconditionally is one of the most precious gifts you can give back to God.”
Nancy Rynes, Awakenings from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near Death Experience

“Yes, it is our choice to practice love in some form or another every day. It isn’t just an emotion that happens to us.”
Nancy Rynes, Awakenings from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near Death Experience

“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
Dalai Lama XIV

“The further I wake into this life, the more I realize that God is everywhere and the extraordinary is waiting quietly beneath the skin of all that is ordinary. Light is in both the broken bottle and the diamond, and music is in both the flowing violin and the water dripping from the drainage pipe. Yes, God is under the porch as well as on top of the mountain, and joy is in both the front row and the bleachers, if we are willing to be where we are.”
Mark Nepo, The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou

“What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. Don't complain.”
Maya Angelou, Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now

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