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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
Alchemy is the process in which an average metal is transformed into gold. August Strindberg, the great Swedish playwright, spent many years at great expense to his health and sanity to prove that certain metals could achieve the feat. He was determined to receive a Noble Prize in either chemistry or literature. His contemporary, Henrik … Continue reading Care and Hope as Alchemy by William Klein
Blog HOPE by William Klein I remember when I was teaching the theological virtues to my high school students how confused they were when I asked them to define the virtues. They had trouble identifying between faith and hope. They were lost in the abstraction and confused by hope. Isn’t being hopeful having wishful thinking? … Continue reading Hope by William Klein
I read an op ed in the New York Times titled, “Things I Thought Made Sense Just Don't Anymore,” by Mira Jacob (December 28, 2023). It’s written in cartoon form and opens with: “I thought time would come back after the pandemic. I thought I would come back after the pandemic. I thought there would be … Continue reading Making Sense of Insanity by William Klein
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