T’was the Night Before Christmas by Victoria Freeman Several years ago I conceived of the best possible Christmas gift...
Decorating the Tree with Gratitude: Ornaments and the Practice of Self-Reflection
Gregg Krech, , Gratitude, Holidays, Kindness, Mental Wellness, ToDo Institute, Christmas, gratitude, holidays, mental health, Mental Wellness, 1Decorating the holiday Christmas tree can be a great family activity. When our daughters were young, we designed an...
I Want to Be Remembered for This
Trudy Boyle, , Gratitude, Health, Holidays, Kindness, Relationships, 1I Want to be Remembered for This by Trudy Boyle Four years ago, when I was baking special...
Sensory Salvation
Linda Anderson Krech, , Attention/Mindfulness, Coping with Crisis, Gratitude, appreciation, Attention, Crisis, gratitude, Mental Wellness, 0Sensory Salvation by Linda Anderson Krech Gregg and I took our second bike ride of the season together...
Take a Peek Inside a Naikan Retreat (Day 1)
Gregg Krech, , Acceptance, Gratitude, Mental Wellness, Relationships, gratitude, Relationships, Self-reflection, 0This is our first full day of the Fall Naikan Retreat. It’s the 30th year I’ve had the privilege...
Our Lives Are Grounded in Activity and Passivity – What’s Missing?
Gregg Krech, , Gratitude, Mental Wellness, Relationships, ToDo Institute, gratitude, Relationships, Self-reflection, 0Many of us have very busy lives, from the moment we wake up in the morning. We shower, make...
My Days Are Numbered
Gregg Krech, , Gratitude, Holidays, Mental Wellness, Taking Action, ToDo Institute, birthday, gratitude, Purpose, 0I have 6,624 days left to live. More or less. Today is my birthday. I’ve completed 64 years since...
Capturing the Treasures and Teachings of the Year
Gregg Krech, , Gratitude, Holidays, Mental Wellness, New Year's, Relationships, ToDo Institute, gratitude, naikan, new year, Purpose, Relationships, Thirty Thousand Days, 0An enjoyable way to come to closure at the end of a year is to make a map of...