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 →