Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Off and on my wife and I try to downsize our possessions. It started when we left the States to live in Nepal. We gave away everything we owned, except the 11 boxes of stuff we needed in Nepal. We were blessed as we were able to provide some necessary things to people in need.Continue reading “River of Delights”

Human beings are intrinsically selfish. When we give, we generally have some expectation of a return, if not a gift in return, some kindness. The same is true when we do something to help another person. We expect that we will receive help when we need it, or we expect others to think highly ofContinue reading “Selfless Love”

Little children have it right. They understand love by what their parents do for them. Then they show love by little acts of kindness for others. Our refrigerator is covered by art projects that our grandchildren have made for us. Their faces light up when they show us what they have made. Children also showContinue reading “Acts of Love”

I have never considered myself to be a brave person. Oh, I have done some brave things. I have hiked along a riverside in the Himalayan mountains, crossing through rivers and over landslides. For me, that 3 day trek required some courage. I have also stood in front of hundreds of people and given lengthyContinue reading “Move Bravely Forward”

We all want to do something that brings us a sense of fulfillment. Those types of things are not easy to find. Sometimes we just accept a job just to be able to pay the bills. The job may not bring us fulfillment but will accomplish the goal of helping to pay our bills. ButContinue reading “Fulfilling Our Purpose”