spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
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
When facing the enemy during the Battle for Lake Erie, Oliver Hazard Perry dispatched, “We have seen the enemy and it is us.” Perry understood in no uncertain terms that the human condition is wrought with frailties and in times of war those frailties will come to light. Great minds that have changed the world … Continue reading Fear In The Time Of Plague by William Klein
“I’ve never seen anything like it.” I have talked with my elder friends about the coronavirus that is overtaking the world and this is the common saying. We are hunkering down in our home bunkers, stocking up on canned goods, toilet paper, water and essential survivals like chocolate and wine. Many are practicing “social distancing” … Continue reading “Look For The Helpers” by William Klein
