by Rev. Krystin | Feb 5, 2022 | Emotional Wellness, Gratitude Practice, The Grateful Jar Project
Today I am grateful for the sense of satisfaction and happy relief when finally identifying the name of an earworm instrumental TikTok song that has been haunting me for hours.
by Rev. Krystin | Feb 4, 2022 | Emotional Wellness, Gratitude Practice, The Grateful Jar Project
A young man loading the dishwasher and wiping down kitchen counters without being prompted or instructed. Random acts of kindness and...
by Rev. Krystin | Jan 11, 2022 | Emotional Wellness, The Grateful Jar Project
Since 2015 I have kept a Grateful Jar. A daily practice of identifying and writing out at least three of the day’s experiences I am grateful for, folding the note up, and offering it to the Jar. Then, on Winter Solstice, the darkest day of the year, I empty the...
by Rev. Krystin | Oct 4, 2021 | Emotional Wellness
Six hours and two ferry rides away from home, my car died, on my birthday- more than 100km away from the nearest tow truck or service station. It had been acting weird and the check engine light had appeared before its sudden demise. While I hoped for the best, it...
by Rev. Krystin | Aug 6, 2021 | Emotional Wellness
A daily gratitude practice isn’t just a wishy-washy endeavour. It has been extensively researched and scientifically proven. Physical Health Benefits A gratitude journal reduces stress and improves the quality of sleep (Seligman, Steen, Park, & Peterson,...
by Rev. Krystin | Jul 25, 2021 | Emotional Wellness, Personal Ritual
Ten Ways The Grateful Jar Project Changed My Life Faster than I ever could have imagined! I experienced greater presence in my life and my relationships with loved ones deepened. Honouring my emotions allowed me to recognize what boundaries had to be set or...
