by Gordon Parry | Feb 18, 2026 | Abundance, Family, Gratitude, Hope, Leadership, Love, Multiple Generations, Possibilities
Ryan Holiday’s Daily Stoic email on February 13, 2026, included this: “love … gives purpose to wisdom.” These five words articulate something I have noticed over several years in relationships, families, and organizations, and that was at the core of my own most...
by Gordon Parry | Dec 12, 2025 | Friendships, Giving, Gratitude, Hope, Optimism, Positive Psychology, Possibilities
Everybody Loves Betty: Courageous Acceptance, Holland, and a Life Lived Beloved Last week, I reread the latest CaringBridge update from my friend Betty’s sister, Mary Jo. She closed with a simple line that has become a familiar refrain: Everybody loves Betty. Every...
by Gordon Parry | Oct 30, 2025 | Choices, Gratitude, Hope, Joy, Noticing, Possibilities
There was a time, not so long ago, when I found myself standing at the edge of cynicism. I was not only standing but also moving toward it. After decades of leading, teaching, and believing in human potential, I had lost touch with the very qualities that once...
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...
