“See the stone set in your eyesSee the thorn twist in your sideI’ll wait for youSleight of hand and twist of fateOn a bed of nails, he makes me waitAnd I wait without youWith or without youWith or without you” Alex Goot & Jada Facer / U2 – With or Without You While I may…
Author: yonkey
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Neil: Yonkey’s World
In preparation for this season, I was often asked about my personal view on God. That’s complicated. I see him through the lens of 6 different characters. But this entry is about Neil (the human) so let’s see… I see God as my conscience. Whenever I need to contemplate a difficult decision, I imagine that…
Zola: Big Bang
You’ve all heard of the Big Bang theory, but have you heard the story of how it happened? Pour a glass of wine and get comfortable… This is one for the ages. God and I go way back — back to the beginning of time. I was a young PhD student in Environmental Studies and…
Kenna: Yin / Yang
I have to admit, I’ve never really seen the whole appeal in God. I mean, sure, he’s omnipotent, but who isn’t these days? All you hear about are “old white men” in high positions of power running the world. What about all the women? Why can’t we play “God”? One thing is certain, you’ll never…
Dylan: Father
Biological My dad passed away in January 2017. In the last few years he suffered from dementia: a horrible disease which causes impairment in memory, communication, and thinking. In other words, it slowly destroys everything that makes you human. Earlier in life, he used to tell me these really detailed and long-winded stories. I was…
Caleb: God
If God were to return to Earth as an ordinary human being, I believe he would choose to be an actor. An actor is a person who portrays a character in a performance, and God is certainly one complex character! He already has previous experience playing diverse characters in creation stories — playing male and…
Death: Purgatory
Level 1 I’m in a square room with four white walls and one door. Inside there are two chairs — one orange and one blue. There’s also a bed. Why am I here? How did it get to this stage? You know what, I should just leave. But… I should figure this out. I need…
Neil: Power
How many of us dreamed of having superhero powers when we were kids? Obviously, a lot, otherwise Marvel wouldn’t have made so many movies in the past decade! Having the ability to fly, super strength, or any other ability (that defies the laws of physics) is not only entertaining to see, but empowering when used…
Zola: Coronavirus
Back in 2019, I was very upset about climate change and its effect on the environment. So, I decided to have a conversation with my good friend, God. Zola: “It’s been almost 40 years since they defined the term climate change and they’ve done nothing to reverse it! I can’t take much more of this,…
Kenna: The Dragon
The following story is about how I became a fire enchantress: Seven years ago, I was granted the power to control fire, but I did not know why. I wanted answers, so naturally, I went to the blue river to visit The Dragon. The Dragon is a very wise and powerful creature. It is well…
Dylan: Broken Promises
Have you ever made a promise you tried desperately to keep, but ended up having to break? I know, it happens to all of us. But for me, whenever I make a commitment, I try to keep that commitment until it’s been fulfilled. So if ever I’m forced to break a promise, for any reason,…
Caleb: Integrity
Before entering Heaven, your soul must undergo a “judgment” process (by God). Unfortunately, I’m not permitted to disclose the details of this exact process to you. Nor can I describe exactly what’s involved in sentencing. However, I can prepare you for what to expect. All souls have something called “integrity”. When you commit a sin…
Death: Soul
I’ve always believed that we all have souls, but what exactly is a “soul”? As far as I know, you can’t measure or quantify it. I once heard that it weighs 7 grams, but that sounds a little far-fetched to me. Why so little for something that represents so much? Your soul is what makes…
Neil: Destiny
Despite having free will, I’ve often wondered if we also each have a destiny. By that, I mean do we have some kind of path that we’re following throughout life that’s predetermined? Maybe not in the sense of every decision being known beforehand, but more like our life choices are centered around some kind of…
Zola: Earth
Our planet is beautiful. A ball of blue, green and white representing water, land and ice. It’s been around for over 4.5 billion years. It will always be our home. Still, we must protect it from mankind’s destruction. Pollution of the air, land and sea result in climate change. Temperature shifts cause extreme weather patterns…
Kenna: Attraction
When we see something we like, what drives us towards it? What causes that magnetic force which pushes two objects close to one another? What is the true definition of “love”? It all boils down to one thing: attraction. We all have our likes and dislikes, but this goes beyond that. Desire is based on…
Dylan: Inequality
I can’t remember the last time we talked to each other, but compared to how close we were a decade or so ago, we’ve now become strangers. I know, we’ve both been busy but I feel mostly responsible because you’ve made some attempts to reach out and I’ve dismissed you almost every time. It’s not…
Caleb: Guardian Angels
Most people go through life thinking they’re on their own. Yes, they have family and friends that direct them in some way or another, but there are times where we feel completely alone. I want to assure you that this is not the case. Each of us have guardian angels that watch over and protect…
Death: Afterlife
The following is a true account of a semi-lucid dream I had about the afterlife: It all started with a dream. The time was between 1 and 5am. I know because I had just gotten up to use the washroom, and looked at the clock. Anyway, I was having some dream which featured family friends…
Neil: Human Nature
What does it mean to be human? Does it mean that we all eventually die, and that our lives determine what really matters? Does it mean that good and evil are just constructs determined by one’s own upbringing? Or does it mean we’re imperfect beings, bound to make mistakes, yet determined to learn from them….
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