by Gordon Parry | Oct 2, 2025 | Abundance, Aging, Gratitude, Noticing, Possibilities
This past weekend, I tried out the advice of two voices in human flourishing, Arthur Brooks and Ellen Langer. Their message is simple but powerful: if we want to rediscover joy, counter negativity, and unlock our potential at any stage of life, we need to train our...
by Gordon Parry | Sep 24, 2025 | Aging, Change, Choices, Family, Giving, Multiple Generations, Possibilities
One of the reasons I first began thinking about life in “thirds” came from an unexpected place: my son’s youth hockey career. He played goalie, and I learned how much games can change in the third period. What happened in the first and second didn’t always predict the...
by Gordon Parry | Sep 17, 2025 | Aging, Family, Multiple Generations, Possibilities
Aging is not just a personal journey; it also reflects society’s values. How we treat our elders, how we discuss aging, and how we get ready for it reveal what we truly value. I began to see this clearly as I walked with my parents into their 70s and 80s. I...
by Gordon Parry | Sep 11, 2025 | Aging, Choices, Optimism, Possibilities
When asked about three books that influenced me, my response came quickly. Some works leave a lasting impact, not because they provide easy answers, but because they open new ways of understanding ourselves and the world. For me, these three books have laid a...
by Gordon Parry | Aug 28, 2025 | Aging, Family, Living Longer
Aging is inevitable, undeniable, and deeply part of the human experience. However, despite its universality, it is often described inaccurately and incompletely. Common narratives reduce aging to decline, limiting possibilities, shutting doors, and a time when our...
