About Author
Jack Miller
My journey from a high school dropout in Flint, Michigan, to a thought-provoking author began nearly fifty years ago after a chance encounter raised a life-altering question: “What do you think about the afterlife?”
It was 1976, and I had arrived in Boston a week early to prepare for a rendezvous with a group awaiting a shipment from Colombia destined for Maine. At the time, my life revolved around chasing big money and indulging in a carefree lifestyle. But this trip became more than a logistical stop; it became the turning point of my life.
While in Boston, I immersed myself in the health and wellness scene, attending classes at the Hippocrates Health Institute with Ann Wigmore and Victor Kulvinskas. There, I was introduced to concepts of healing and vitality that were as foreign to me as the Sikh-led kundalini awakening class I attended that same week. That day of breathwork, yoga, and meditation left me feeling euphoric, like I was floating in the air.
As I walked away from the class, still basking in a newfound sense of peace, a young man approached me with a simple yet profound question about the afterlife. It struck a chord, triggering an internal dialogue I hadn’t dared explore. My Catholic upbringing had long been abandoned, discarded in favor of a life filled with excess. But recent revelations, like the discovery of a one-year-old son I hadn’t acknowledged, had started to awaken feelings of guilt and the need for a deeper purpose.
The young man invited me to a weekend retreat in New Hampshire, which I would later discover was organized by the Unification Church, commonly known as the Moonies. Initially skeptical of their intentions, I approached the weekend with guarded curiosity, uncertain of what to expect. However, what unfolded over those two days profoundly changed my perspective. Through shared stories, meditation, and deep reflection, I encountered a depth of spirituality that was both unfamiliar and transformative. The sincerity and kindness of the group disarmed me, and their discussions about God’s boundless love began to resonate in ways I hadn’t anticipated.
For the first time, I began to grasp the idea that God wasn’t a distant or punitive force but a loving presence patiently awaiting my willingness to be open to His love. This realization struck me to my core, unraveling years of guilt, rebellion, and self-doubt. By the end of the retreat, I found myself overwhelmed with clarity and emotion, culminating in tears. In that moment, I felt a profound connection to something greater than myself—a love that was unconditional and all-encompassing. It was a turning point, a spiritual awakening that would set me on a path of seeking and self-discovery.
But life’s trials were far from over. Three days after returning from that retreat, I was arrested in what would be recorded as Maine’s largest marijuana bust at the time.
The next two years were a whirlwind of trials, appeals, and reflection. During this time, I got married, gave my son my name, and began studying to become a minister in the fundamentalist Church of Christ.
Up until my arrest, I had completed only one book in my life. Suddenly, I became an avid reader, devouring everything I could get my hands on, seeking answers and meaning in ways I hadn’t before.
When I began my five-year prison sentence, I was filled with fundamentalist zeal, determined to deepen my faith and spread my biblical understanding. During my incarceration, I was introduced to people from numerous other faiths, which challenged my viewpoints and broadened my perspectives. My thoughts kept returning to a book that three people had recommended to me in the past, though I had always declined their offers to read it. Intrigued and now open to exploring new ideas, I asked my wife to get me a copy of The Urantia Book and send it to a Baptist minister I was studying with so he could pass it along to me.
Reading The Urantia Book was a revelation. Its teachings resonated deeply, offering a profound lens through which I could explore the intersections of science, spirituality, and purpose. It challenged me to think critically and expansively, becoming a catalyst for my personal transformation. The book inspired me to study more deeply, question more boldly, and ultimately begin writing to share my newfound wisdom.
Over the years, I’ve worn many hats: a father, a husband, a participant and facilitator of Urantia Book study groups, and an advocate for spiritual growth. My work with organizations like the Florida Students of the Urantia Book, the Theosophical Society of South Florida, and the Boy Scouts of America have all been an outgrowth of my desire to know and serve the God of my understanding.
In writing Wisdom Accelerators, I’ve woven together the threads of my life’s journey—moments of spiritual awakening, lessons from hardship, and insights from years of study. Each “Accelerator” in the book is designed to ignite curiosity and inspire readers to explore the profound connections between the facts of science, the laws of nature, and the teachings of the Urantia Book.
My path has been unconventional, marked by challenges and triumphs that have shaped my understanding of living a life of purpose. Today, I am grateful for the journey that brought me here and excited to share Wisdom Accelerators with the world. I hope it serves as a beacon for anyone seeking inspiration, transformation, and a deeper connection to the universe.
