spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
This past year we lost a spiritual giant. The globally renowned poet, activist and Buddhist spiritual teacher Thich Nhat Hahn passed away in January at the age of 95. Hahn arrived on the scene and rose to world prominence during the Vietnam War which desecrated his sacred homeland. He inspired some of the greatest spiritual … Continue reading Zen on a Treadmill by William Klein
Well, I hit the road to travel to LA to see some friends and do some networking. Just outside of Denver there is a shrine to St. Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini in Golden, Colorado. Born July 15, 1850, she died December 22, 1917. Mother Cabrini was an immigrant from Italy who settled in New York … Continue reading Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado by William Klein
There are things that stand in our way in terms of developing a rich spiritual life and spiritual realization, and one of them is what scientists call “the lizard brain.” The Encyclopedia of the Brain defines the function of “the Lizard Brain” as the following. “As a whole, the limbic cortex serves as an association area for … Continue reading Transforming the Lizard Brain by William Klein
David R. Hawkins, M.D., PhD. wrote a book titled, “Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior.” This book details the power of consciousness to transform a life. Hawkins’ work in kinesiology helped him in his psychological work as well as his medical work. He wondered if there was a way to quantify conscious understanding … Continue reading Power vs. Force by William Klein
Why are so many people abandoning religion? On one hand, religion is not serving their purposes and needs. They see judgment and doctrines that have undermined Christian values that are hypocritical in presentation. They see a lack of kindness on the part of clergy or harsh judgments from congregants and say who wants to belong … Continue reading Advantages of a Meta-Narrative
Rich Clark, the founder of the school where I taught theology passed away last week. His tombstone is an extraordinary school on the East side of Cleveland and a community that is one that is composed of the most genuine, mission driven, heartfelt givers I’ve ever met. This is where his coffin lay in state … Continue reading Remnants of Unconditional Love by William Klein
Recently Governors Greg Abbott of Texas, Florida’s Ron DeSantis and Arizona’s Doug Ducey have “relocated illegal immigrants” to places like Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and Massachusetts. Abbott sent “busloads” to Vice President Kamala Harris’s house in Washington and DeSantis sent “two plane loads” to Martha’s Vineyard, a popular beachfront resort island for the wealthy … Continue reading An Exercise In Welcoming The Stranger by William Klein
“Where the mind goes, the energy flows.” What a great quote that is. I just completed reading New York Times columnists analysis of where they were wrong in their columns. Ranging from Capitalism to Al Franken’s banishment from the Senate to the treatment of Trump supporters to Mitt Romney to Facebook following, the columns ran … Continue reading Where the Mind Goes, the Energy Flows by William Klein
I am always amazed at how art can imitate life. When you find a simple story with a life clutching action, you are propelled forward to find relevance to it in your life and times. In dark ways as well as enlightened glimpses of “obeyance” to what Ralph Waldo Emerson called “the Almighty effort – … Continue reading Through the Tunnel by William Klein
Every generation responds to the one before it by rebelling. It’s a natural process for youth to grow into an understanding of who it wants to be based on examining the world around it. Growing up in the 80s there was a group that emerged that has long since been forgotten called the “yuppies.” Yuppies … Continue reading Intergenerational Angst by William Klein
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