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...
It’s About the Experience, Not the Stuff
Gregg Krech, , Holidays, ToDo Institute, gratitude, holidays, Mental Wellness, Relationships, 0Gift-giving is a great tradition that is wrapped in mystery and generates excitement. If you celebrate the holiday with...
The Spiritual Lessons of “White Christmas”
Gregg Krech, , Holidays, Mental Wellness, Relationships, ToDo Institute, Christmas, gratitude, holidays, Kindness, Relationships, 1White Christmas is a film my family has watched together since our girls were toddlers. With Bing Crosby’s voice,...
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...
Beyond the Veil of Disappointment
Gregg Krech, , Coping with Crisis, Gratitude, Life Not on Hold, Mental Wellness, ToDo Institute, Crisis, depression, gratitude, 0We can’t be thankful for the empty shelves at the supermarket, but we can be thankful for the food...
Why Your Resolutions Should Wait
Gregg Krech, , Acceptance, Attention/Mindfulness, New Year's, ToDo Institute, gratitude, Mental Wellness, naikan, new year, Relationships, 0The beginning of the New Year is seen as a transition for many of us. It’s a time to...
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...