Hope for the Future

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Video Transcript

Well, one thing that gives me hope for the future is the many, many people like you who try to live gratefully every moment, who put gratefulness in their lives. Imagine if we were in a world in which everybody would practice grateful living. It would certainly be a different world. It would be a world that all human beings long for. That’s what I’m more grateful for, for you all.

Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB

Brother David Steindl-Rast — centenarian, author, scholar, and Benedictine monk — is beloved the world over for his enduring message about gratefulness as the true source of lasting happiness. Known to many as the “grandfather of gratitude,” Br. David has been a source of inspiration and spiritual friendship to countless leaders and luminaries around the world including Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Thomas Merton, and more. He has been one of the most important figures in the modern interfaith dialogue movement, and has taught with thought-leaders such as Eckhart Tolle, Jack Kornfield, and Roshi Joan Halifax. His wisdom has been featured in recent interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Krista Tippett, and Tami Simon and his TED talk has been viewed almost 10,000,000 times. Learn more about Br. David here. Join Br. David Join in making your life work one of gratefulness by making a planned gift. Learn more about the Br. David Legacy Circle.

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