spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
We are failing our children in real time. We are watching the destruction of our country by a disease that is ravaging our citizens’ health. People can’t breathe. It is also wreaking havoc on our mental faculties by imposing fear and uncertainty into the mix. We are watching the injustice of a black man (George … Continue reading Truth In Real Time by William Klein
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
When facing the enemy during the Battle for Lake Erie, Oliver Hazard Perry dispatched, “We have seen the enemy and it is us.” Perry understood in no uncertain terms that the human condition is wrought with frailties and in times of war those frailties will come to light. Great minds that have changed the world … Continue reading Fear In The Time Of Plague by William Klein
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend. As I consider the idea of love, I consider those who have loved and lost, and have let this holiday preoccupy themselves with what they are missing. It’s easy to do this. We go back to the beautiful times we spent when we were committed to someone and reflect on those … Continue reading A Valentine: Yearning And Learning From Love by William Klein
Reading Senator Sherrod Brown’s book about progressives inspires greater thoughts about our times. “Desk 88” is a powerful and potent historical document for our times. Implicit in the writing of this book is the idea that we assess the intentions of a lawmaker not by just what he says, but by what he does. Senator … Continue reading Desk 88: A Progressive History Lesson For Our Times by William Klein
We are all experiencing challenges in life. They may stem from the loss of a loved one or the loss of love or even the loss of innocence in a world that inundates us with cold, hard reality. Our struggle may be the result of a dark night of the soul and our quest for … Continue reading Exile by William Klein
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