I am a big proponent of self-reflection. I’m also a proponent of action. They make a good team. Today...
Archive for category: Attention/Mindfulness
The Anticipation of Suffering
Gregg Krech, , Attention/Mindfulness, Mental Wellness, ToDo Institute, Attention, mental health, Mindfulness, Taking Action, 0“The Anticipation of Suffering is the Thief of This Moment” I was sitting in a gray, canvas camping...
Once in a Lifetime Encounter (ichi-go ichi-e)
Gregg Krech, , Attention/Mindfulness, Mental Wellness, Taking Action, ToDo Institute, Action, Mindfulness, Relationships, Thirty Thousand Days, 0Ichi-go Ichi-e is a Japanese phrase that literally means “one time, one meeting.” However it is often translated as “once...
Day Six and Seven of the Retreat – The Final Stretch
Gregg Krech, , Acceptance, Attention/Mindfulness, Gratitude, Kindness, Mental Wellness, Relationships, ToDo Institute, Acceptance, appreciation, gratitude, japan compassion, Kindness, Mental Wellness, naikan, Relationships, 0You’ve been here for five full days and you’ve done over 70 hours of self-reflection. You’ve witnessed your life,...
Day Four of the Retreat
Gregg Krech, , Acceptance, Attention/Mindfulness, Gratitude, Kindness, Mental Wellness, Relationships, ToDo Institute, Acceptance, appreciation, gratitude, Kindness, naikan, Relationships, 0It’s 5:50am and you hear the sound of the morning bell, announcing the start of a new day. You’ve...
Day Two of the Retreat
Gregg Krech, , Attention/Mindfulness, Gratitude, Mental Wellness, ToDo Institute, gratitude, japan compassion, Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, naikan, 0It’s Day Two of the Naikan Retreat at the ToDo Institute. What’s happening today? If you were spending the...
How to Cope with Post-Election Shock Syndrome
Gregg Krech, , Acceptance, Attention/Mindfulness, Gratitude, Mental Wellness, Morita Therapy, ToDo Institute, Acceptance, Crisis, Mental Wellness, Zen, 1If you were one of the 59 million people who voted for Donald Trump, you may be feeling jubilant...
The Challenge of Being Present with People
Gregg Krech, , Acceptance, Attention/Mindfulness, Kindness, Mental Wellness, Relationships, ToDo Institute, Attention, Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, Relationships, 5For the past two years I’ve surveyed people about their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to the skills...