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Reluctant Retiree

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Conversations With God

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”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 1, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Conversations With God

Keep Your Ears Open and Mouth Shut

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 1, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Keep Your Ears Open and Mouth Shut

Unchangeable

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”

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 31, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Unchangeable

Anchor for Our Souls

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 31, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Anchor for Our Souls

We Need Each Other

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”

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 30, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on We Need Each Other

Faithfulness

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 30, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Faithfulness

Chosen

I remember waiting to be chosen for a team when I was a kid. The stress of waiting anxiously as one player after another was selected. The anxiety was followed by joy when I was finally chosen. Fortunately, in those days everyone was eventually selected. After selection, however, came the assignment of positions and possiblyContinue reading “Chosen”

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 29, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Chosen

Blessed

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 29, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Blessed

Teamwork

Today we watched one grandson play high school football and tomorrow we will watch another grandson play baseball. It is always good to support our grandchildren in whatever they enjoy doing. Our family has always been a sports family, with kids and grandchildren playing a variety of sports. We’ve also enjoyed drama, ballet, singing, roboticsContinue reading “Teamwork”

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 28, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Teamwork

Love One Another

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 28, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Love One Another

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