spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
Gratitude has a power all its own. It reinforces the gifts present in life and inspires the endorphins of fulfillment to unleash its power on self. It transforms the down and out “ne’er do well” into an empowered, motivated activist working for the betterment of the common good – or not. It may simply render … Continue reading Gratitude by William Klein
Alan Watts, the great philosopher and writer said, “ A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thought. So he loses touch with reality and lives in a world of illusions. By thoughts I mean specifically chatter in the skull. It is a perpetual and compulsive repetition of words… of … Continue reading Head to Heart by William Klein
We are surrounded by the presence of holiness. As the world spins, the creative forces of beginnings swim in the realm of inspiration and possibility. Inspired art is all around us. It is in every rock, flower, plant, mountain and the biology of stoic observations in science. The great ones see holiness in the animate … Continue reading Hymns To Nature by William Klein
I was talking to a friend about the law. He reminded me that he used to go to Cleveland Stadium for games on the shores of Lake Erie. He would cross a bridge over the railroad tracks, and he had a full view of the county courthouse. Chiseled in stone are the words “Obedience to … Continue reading The Letter Of The Law by William Klein
My foray into service learning has reaped tremendous rewards. I’ve been exposed to the power of intention behind words. St. Francis said, “Teach the gospels and if necessary use words”. Francis knew the power of action to speak louder than words. My sense is that the intention behind the action makes all the difference. I’ve … Continue reading The Gift Of A Kind Intention by William Klein
I was attending a volleyball game at my school to support my students. The volleyball coach runs up to me and says, “We may need you to be a line judge”. She quickly taught me the hand signals for “out” and “in”. Two arms down, pointing stiffly at the ground – in. Two hands, palms … Continue reading Claiming The Moment by William Klein
Thorton Wilder, the author of “Our Town” writes: “I want you to try and remember what it was like to have been very young. And particularly the days when you were first in love; when you were like a person sleepwalking, and you didn’t quite see the street you were in, and didn’t quite hear … Continue reading Reflection: A Walk In The Old Neighborhood by William Klein
