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Limited Knowledge

For thousands of years man has been on a quest for knowledge. And yet we have still only scratched the surface of the available knowledge. Every day humans learn hundreds of new things. Yet scientists remain puzzled by the origins of life and health professionals are limited in their ability to diagnose and treat patients.Continue reading “Limited Knowledge”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 2, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Limited Knowledge

In a Mirror Dimly

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 2, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on In a Mirror Dimly

Annoying Squaks

As we walked along the South Bend Riverwalk this morning, we could see and hear dozens of geese. Whether they were flying down the river or resting in the water, most of the geese were making lots of noise. Their squawks are as annoying as they are incessant. In my experience, geese are not easyContinue reading “Annoying Squaks”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 1, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Annoying Squaks

Complaining

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 1, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Complaining

Power Source

Bad habits are difficult to break. Bad behavior is even more difficult to change. Sometimes I feel powerless to make the life changes that I know are needed. It is so much easier to stay on the same old destructive path.. I may have success in making temporary changes, but not in the long-term reliefContinue reading “Power Source”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 28, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Power Source

Victory

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 28, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Victory

Speaking Up

While social media has emboldened many people to voice their thoughts on many subjects, for many this bravado is a facade. What we have to say online, we don’t always feel free to speak about in person. While we promote certain ideas or personality online, they may mask our true selves. In addition, we mayContinue reading “Speaking Up”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 27, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Speaking Up

Not Ashamed

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 27, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Not Ashamed

The Right Mindset

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 26, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on The Right Mindset

Turn the Lights On

When we pass through a tunnel, it is dark and we can’t wait to get through the tunnel to the light. We do the same thing mentally. Sometimes we are taken to a dark place in our minds and we are eager to see the light. Depression may afflict us or we may become virtuallyContinue reading “Turn the Lights On”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 26, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Turn the Lights On

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