Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Do you agree that the world is getting louder all the time? I am not only talking about the environmental noise of traffic, construction, and hoards of people milling about. I am also talking about voices. Turn on the television and you will inevitably see and hear someone yelling into a microphone or at somebody.Continue reading “Shouts of the Foolish”

Today I walked along the St. Joseph River. The Northside Trail is smooth and wide, but it is by no means straight. The trail parallels the river, which winds its way into downtown South Bend. The scenery is spectacular blends of a variety of trees and plants, some of which has inhabited the riverbank forContinue reading “Making the Crooked Path Straight”

In most conversations that I am a participant in, I have noticed that the other person or persons are far more eager to speak than to listen to what I might say. I can’t blame them, really, as I am also more eager to speak than listen. However, good relationships are not initiated or maintainedContinue reading “Conversations With God”

Everything seems to change in our lives. I am no longer the same person that I was 10, 20, 30 or more years ago. My body is weaker and my appearance is different. I don’t have the physical abilities and stamina that I once had. Mentally I may not be as quick, but I sureContinue reading “Unchangeable”

I have always tested very high in the introvert spectrum of personality and leadership tests. I recognize that I am an introvert and am okay with that. Even though our society values extrovert personalities, occasionally the introvert mindset is needed. Occasionally I can go too deep into an introvert mindset. I begin to feel likeContinue reading “We Need Each Other”