David Steindl-Rast
Benedictine Monk | Gratitude, Mindfulness & Environmental Sustainability
About
Brother David Steindl-Rast is a Benedictine monk known for his pioneering work on the spiritual aspects of gratitude and mindfulness. As a TED speaker with over 5 million views, he has shared his unique perspective on cultivating a thankful heart as a path to inner peace and ecological awareness.
Steindl-Rast's books, including 'Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer' and 'A Listening Heart', offer timeless wisdom for finding meaning and connection in daily life. His keynotes inspire audiences to approach the natural world, and their own lives, with reverence and appreciation.
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Want to be happy? Be 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.
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