spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
There’s an ancient myth where when one is in the deepest dark of the forest, a hermit, a wounded healer, comes along to impart wisdom to help a troubled soul get out of the forest. It just goes to show you that you cannot escape the world. The world will meet you where you are … Continue reading The Wounded Healer by William Klein
Talking about quantum physics, David Bohm said, “It’s not only stranger than you think, it’s stranger than you can think.” Every now and then we glimpse a part of the universe that reveals something that is beyond comprehension. Such an experience is a reminder that the feeling of awe is alive and well, beating like a heart … Continue reading The Power of Eclipse by William Klein
It always amazes me how art imitates life. There’s a great story by Flannery O’Connor, “Good Country People.” The story is about an atheist, Joy, who has a phd in philosophy, falls for a bible salesman, Manly Pointer. Manly seduces Joy, and while he’s making moves on her in a loft of a barn, he asks … Continue reading Art Imitates Life by William Klein
The Psychology of Resurrection I once heard a Buddhist priest remark, “There’s nothing unusual about resurrection. It happens every day. I was resurrected this morning. I was asleep, I woke up and saw the world as it was given to me.” He went on to use a familiar allusion when discussing resurrection, “A seed is … Continue reading The Psychology of Resurrection by William Klein
When I was first living in LA, I worked as a home healthcare aid. I remember sitting in the kitchen of a luxury apartment mid-city when the client called me into the living room to have “a talk.” He asked me, “Why do you do what you do?” I gave him my reason at the … Continue reading “Healthy Denial” by William Klein
Escape rooms are a fascinating fad. People are locked in a room and the object of the escape trick is to figure out clues to get out of the room before the time is up. It’s an interesting quandary. We are all looking for ways to be true to who we’re called to be and … Continue reading The Peace Room by William Klein
Every now and then I hear a message from two different people that tells me to pay attention to it. It’s the funniest thing. This is what people call “the universe talking to you.” How many times have you done something you didn’t want to do only to do it and discover it was the … Continue reading Show Up for the Dance by William Klein
It’s the root of things that inspires integrity. The trick to a healthy tree is in the roots. Considering the fact that we are such a polarized society, it begs the question what is at the root of our beliefs? Do we believe in the heart of equality and the soul of justice? What is the … Continue reading Defining Roots by William Klein
I feel like it’s easy to identify the four loves that C. S. Lewis talks about; Agape (Sacred), Storge (Instinctual Affection), Eros (Passionate) and Filial (Familial). I recently learned that Sanskrit has upwards of 96 words for love. Another author noted upwards of 200 words for love. Persian has 80. The Greeks have 4 and we … Continue reading In the Name of Love by William Klein
In this day and age, it seems the word “love” is over used and sometimes just another tawdry claim, but its bonds can be found in the smallest ways and simplest expressions of intent. I’m always amazed to hear what parents do for their children. My friend recently had a baby for the first time, … Continue reading Bonds of Love by William Klein
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