Staff Picks

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Books

You Are Here: Keywords for Life Explorers

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
Part roadmap for orientating to life and part dictionary of important spiritual terms, Br. David’s newest book, You Are Here,…
A young man wearing a striped navy blue button down shirt sitting on a wooden deck in a backyard garden.
Bright Lights/Young Lives

Bright Lights/Young Lives: Sawyer

by The Grateful Living Team
In this short video, Sawyer Palandro shares his story of learning from gratefulness through his…
Two people embracing in front of a black screen in front of a crowd of people
Videos

Love Has No Labels

by Ad Council
This campaign, created by Ad Council in 2015, is a timeless celebration of love in…

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Discover the Five Guiding Principles

Grateful Living is supported by guiding pathways, daily practices, habits of mind, 
and behaviors that make us more appreciative and available to life. 

These Five Guiding Principles are touchstones to support your practice:

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Life is a Gift

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Everything is Surprise

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The Ordinary Is Extraordinary

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Love is transformative

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Stories of Grateful Living

Holding Grief and Gratitude

by Alex Elle
In this Story of Grateful Living, Alex Elle reflects on experiencing gratitude amidst grief and…
Man sitting in front of a brick archway with text that reads "The Constant Gardener"
Videos

The Constant Gardener

by Green Renaissance
In this short meditative film, Corné Pretorius shares his story of not taking life for…
Br. David Steindl-Rast with writer and friend Nicos Hadjicostis
Videos

An Intimate Conversation with Br. David Steindl-Rast in Argentina

by Nicos Hadjicostis
Known for his teachings on grateful living and his lifelong work in promoting interfaith dialogue,…
Headshot of a Black man standing outside under the share of a tree
Bright Lights/Young Lives

Bright Lights/Young Lives: Greg

by The Grateful Living Team
In this short video, Greg Corbin shares his story of expressing gratefulness through relationships and…
A young woman in a long white dress practicing yoga in an overgrown field between two industrial buildings.
Bright Lights/Young Lives

Bright Lights/Young Lives: Jade

by The Grateful Living Team
In this short video, Jade Javon shares her story of practicing gratefulness through the peaks…
Book cover of You Are Here: Keywords for Life Explorers by Br. David Steindl-Rast (2023)
Books

You Are Here: Keywords for Life Explorers

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
Part roadmap for orientating to life and part dictionary of important spiritual terms, Br. David’s…
Silhouette of a hand holding a dandelion in front of a sunset as the wind blows seeds away
Community Reflections

Community Reflections: Grief and Gratefulness

by The Grateful Living Community
Our community reflects on the question “Have I ever experienced gratefulness in the midst of…
Young white man in a red t-shirt sitting in front of a drum set against a white background
Bright Lights/Young Lives

Bright Lights/Young Lives: Adam

by The Grateful Living Team
In this short video, Adam Rudisil shares his story of connecting with gratefulness through everyday…
Author Susan Cain
Videos

Why Bittersweet Emotions Underscore Life’s Beauty

by Susan Cain
Author Susan Cain explores how being attuned to the bittersweetness of life — and being…