Journey Jar

Our gift to the community to help everyone with their journey on any particular day.

Introducing the recovery jar

At Mind Split Cafe, we are committed to offering tools that inspire personal growth, healing, and reflection for those in substance abuse recovery. One of our latest initiatives, the Recovery Jar, is designed to help individuals process their emotions and navigate their recovery journey in a meaningful and empowering way.

What Is the Recovery Jar?
The Recovery Jar is a simple yet powerful resource designed to support individuals through all stages of recovery. Inside the jar, you’ll find various colored squares of paper—each color correlating to a specific feeling or emotional state:
  • Red: Trigger feelings—acknowledge moments that challenge you.
  • Green: Grateful feelings—reflect on moments of gratitude.
  • Yellow: Complacency—check in with yourself when you feel stuck or stagnant.
  • Blue: Sadness—allow yourself to recognize and honor sadness.
How it works
The idea behind the Recovery Jar is to encourage regular reflection and emotional awareness. Whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure, pull a colored square from the jar that aligns with your current state of mind. On each square, you can write down thoughts, memories, or goals connected to that feeling, or simply take a moment to reflect on the emotion.
 
The act of physically drawing from the jar creates a mindful pause in your day, helping you better understand your emotions and take a proactive approach to managing them.
Why it Matters

Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey, and the Recovery Jar provides a personalized, ongoing source of support. Whether you’re dealing with triggers, feeling stuck, or experiencing moments of gratitude, the Recovery Jar encourages you to stay connected to your emotions while celebrating your progress.

Get Your Own Recovery Jar

We’re thrilled to be making the Recovery Jar available as a free resource on our website. You can download a printable version or follow our easy instructions for creating your own personalized jar at home. This tool is designed to be simple, accessible, and customizable—because we believe everyone deserves support on their journey to recovery.

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