I often return to the work of the great Irish mystic poet John O’Donahue.  O’Donahue said, “Behind every face is a secret life.” Paraphrasing him, O’Donahue states, “We never really see our own faces and we rely on others to reflect back to us who we are.”  Mirrors only reflect an image of who we … Continue reading What the Mirror Projects by William Klein →

There’s a large stamp outside of city hall in Cleveland that says, “Free” on it. Some people say that the stamp is symbolic of all the free services and giveaways the government has provided over the years, but the real reason is deeper. “Free” was the stamp that was used for those who were first … Continue reading The Free Stamp by William Klein →

As famed psychologist Eric Fromme has pointed out, “Human history begins with an act of disobedience.” He notes that Adam and Eve are disobedient and it is part of the human condition. This is an interesting precept as we move through these trying times.  What is disobedience but an attempt at honoring the act of … Continue reading History Is Watching Us by William Klein →

We are failing our children in real time. We are watching the destruction of our country by a disease that is ravaging our citizens’ health.  People can’t breathe. It is also wreaking havoc on our mental faculties by imposing fear and uncertainty into the mix. We are watching the injustice of a black man (George … Continue reading Truth In Real Time by William Klein →

In a Washington Post article in April of 2019, it addressed the growing alt right movements in Europe. The author spoke of a growing trend in fear mongering and racist identity politics.  Places like Germany, pro-Nazi groups have had a resurgent growth in numbers. In America pro-right groups have also seen their fair share of … Continue reading The Strain of Isolationist Politics by William Klein →

There is no substitute for the maternal.  There’s an understanding there that the maternal is second to nothing. In Hindu art, Parvati is the daughter of Himavat and embodied in the Himalayan Mountains. She is a consort to the god Shiva and is represented with a trident to demonstrate her power. On the other side … Continue reading Artful Maternity by William Klein →

Blaise Pascal said, “You should always keep something beautiful in your mind.”  It’s hard to do. Our mind plays tricks on us when we’re forced to be alone with it. Illusions have a way of creeping in and unsettling us. Chaucer wrote, “An idle mind is the devil’s playground.” The virus is not a partisan … Continue reading Refreshing Words Of Hope by William Klein →

I heard a great term from Jack Kornfield called “gracious uncertainty.” I love that term.  It identifies with so much during this uncertain time.  We need to learn to cope with fear of the unknown. I see these pro-Trump people who are protesting and expressing their fear.  They are going out and stopping traffic, holding … Continue reading “Gracious Uncertainty” by William Klein →

There’s an old saying, “The Devil’s workshop is an idyll mind.” We’ve stopped our daily routines. We’ve cleaned our homes and done our part to continue to keep busy at home. We’ve driven family members crazy with our internal combustion of angst and by-products of self- isolation. The gym, sports, theater and dining out have … Continue reading Quarantine by William Klein →