Name: Want to be happy? Be grateful
Uploaded: 2013-11-27T15:59:04Z
Duration: 14 min 16 s
Description: The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you're going, and above all, being grateful.

The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you're going, and above all, being grateful.

David Steindl-Rast: Want to be happy? Be grateful

Want to be happy? Be grateful

Gratitude, not the pursuit of happiness, is the key to a fulfilled life. Embracing each moment as a gift cultivates joy.

Simple acts of stopping to notice the richness of the moment can transform routine into joy and appreciation for life's gifts.

A grateful world is a peaceful one. Gratitude fosters enoughness, reduces fear, and engenders mutual respect among individuals.