Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Job Application

If you’ve ever applied for a job, certain things are expected. You may fill out an application or prepare a resume. You words will be designed to demonstrate that you are qualified for the position. Then you may be called for an interview, where, again, your words will be carefully constructed to confirm that youContinue reading “Job Application”

Trust Versus Fear

Suppose you are driving down a rural highway through the mountains. You are enjoying the views and not paying much attention to your speed. Then, you see a police car. Your automatic reaction is to look at your speedometer and slow down, no matter at what speed you are currently driving. Why is that? ItContinue reading “Trust Versus Fear”

Sowing, Watering, and Reaping

The farmer will not reap a bountiful crop if he doesn’t first plant seed, and then water and care for the crops as they grow. We generally do not reap the benefits of friendship until we practice being friendly. We can not expect to receive love until we give love. If we are not sowingContinue reading “Sowing, Watering, and Reaping”

From Dark to Light

I have a particularly difficult time moving from a dark environment to a light one. It takes time for my eyes to adjust so that I can once again see well. In fact, when I simply go outside from inside a store or restaurant, I always sneeze, three times. The great thing about the lightContinue reading “From Dark to Light”

Influence Upon People

Have you noticed that the more time you spend with complaining people, the more you complain? The more time that we spend with happy people, the more time we spend happily enjoying the time and experience. We become like the people we spend time with. On the other hand, people who spend time with usContinue reading “Influence Upon People”