The 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...
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...
Examine Life Outside the Boundaries of Your Suffering
Gregg Krech, , Gratitude, Attention, gratitude, Mental Wellness, naikan, 0Ironically, the occasions of our greatest focus are often when we are suffering. We may be struggling with an...
Thanksgiving and the Spirit of On
Gregg Krech, , Gratitude, Holidays, ToDo Institute, gratitude, holidays, Mindfulness, Thirty Thousand Days, 0I once traveled with a friend who had great insight into human nature. He said, “Wherever you go you...
What kind of mom did you have when you were young? What kind of care did you receive?...