by Gordon Parry | Mar 19, 2026 | Aging, Change, Exhaustion, Living Longer, Noticing, Positive Psychology, Possibilities, Regroup, Renewal
Rehabilitating an Overloaded Nervous System in the Third Period of Life During the recent Winter Olympics, I found myself watching the cross-country skiing finish line with greater interest than the medal ceremony. The athletes did not glide triumphantly across the...
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 | Nov 4, 2025 | Positive Psychology, Possibilities
Positive psychology is often misunderstood as a “feel-good” project centered on happiness and optimism. While this misconception is easy to repeat, it is far from reality. The field is deeply rooted in ancient philosophical traditions, grounded in rigorous science,...
