by Gordon Parry | Jan 18, 2026 | Aging, Artist, Choices, Elders, Friendships, Hope, Joy, Possibilities, Renewal
Somewhere right now, a mechanic is bent over an engine that either will run or will not. A painter stands before a canvas, revising a line that still does not look quite right. A parent is interacting with their adult child, helping them think through an important...
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 20, 2025 | Compassion, Empathy, Joy, Renewal
Last week I wrote about walking with our elders, about listening instead of leading. That same posture of humility, patience, and attention is also the soil in which joy grows. As C. S. Lewis wrote, “Joy is the serious business of heaven.” It is not a feeling that...
