Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Do you remember playing hide and seek as a child? Somebody was “it” and closed their eyes, while everyone else hid. When he or she was done counting, they would open their eyes and go look for everyone. As adults we often play a game of hide and seek with our emotions and even ourContinue reading “Hide and Seek”

I have not come across anything that is truly indestructible. Everything that we have invented or created has inherent weaknesses that prove to be its downfall at some point. Even our imaginations cannot come up with something that is indestructible. Super heros all have their weaknesses along with their strengths. If opposition is directed againstContinue reading “Indestructible”

These days people have become experts at creating large followings. Many use social media to create such a huge group of followers. These use social media to sell things, promote their so called expertise, give out advice or interesting information. or just stir emotions. They have become experts at self promotion, but many have stoopedContinue reading “Creating a Following”

When learning a new skill we should gather the best resources available to us. The owner’s manual provides detailed information on how something is put together and how to use it to its best potential. Wise counselors lead us to resolution of problems through understanding of their sources and the best ways to address ourContinue reading “How We Apply Wisdom”

Yesterday I was walking through a grocery store when my shoe stuck on the tile and I fell to the ground. At first I felt pain in my elbow, but as we continued walking through the store, I began to feel pain in my hip and my knee. Now all of these pains were minorContinue reading “A Glimpse of Heaven”