spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
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
I went on a staff and faculty retreat with my new school. We had the choice between participating in events like learning chef skills to axe throwing, meditating or kayaking. I chose kayaking as I haven’t been on the water all year but have been meaning to go. It was a pleasant trip down a … Continue reading Lessons From A Kayak Ride by William Klein
I always tell my students, “It’s not what happens to you in life, it’s how you respond to it”. It may be the most important lesson I need to impart. Sometimes it’s easier said than done. We all have that time in our lives where a moment tests our mettle. It seems like every now … Continue reading The Resolutionary Moment by William Klein
I was at a dinner party one night and we were talking about kids. I remember asking a mother, “What was the best advice she could give to her child”? She had one ‘go to’ phrase that she always finds herself using. “Pay attention”. She told me that her child was easily distracted, and she … Continue reading Pay Attention by William Klein
“There ain’t nothin’ more powerful than the odor of mendacity… You can smell it. It smells like death”. Tennessee Williams wrote those words in his famous play “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof”. Truth resonates and the words uttered by him have lasted the test of time because they are a testament to truth. Much … Continue reading Mendacity by William Klein
Every person who has ever walked the face of this earth is trying to understand who he or she is. Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am”? He needed others to help him gage what the world perceived about him. The great mystics of the world all identify the same idea. … Continue reading True Self and False Self by William Klein
