“Losing my brother,” Gordon says, “and gaining a …
He has managed to apply that principle to his own life, with his own grief, finding silver linings — dualities — in the inexplicable. Joy, he has learned, still accompanies sadness; as does understanding and uncertainty. “Losing my brother,” Gordon says, “and gaining a relationship with my nephews.
” He feels tremendous joy in being Uncle Aaron, as his nephews call him. He has helped raise them, and their bond has grown deeper over the last two years. He makes sure to roughhouse with them — like brothers do.
“My brother was a fighter (Yang),” Gordon says, “I am a lover (Yin), and I just make sure to beat my nephews up from time to time to make sure the Yang energy is balanced. For me, Yin is passive. Yang is active.
” He’s joking, but it is that playful spirit, that perspective, that has kept all of them going. New York Times This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: “Losing my brother,” Gordon says, “and gaining a …