An Experiment in Gratitude | The Science of Happiness

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CREDITS:
Created by: Mike Bernstein & Matt Pittman
Director: Mike Bernstein
Producer: Matt Pittman
Cinematographer: Yuki Noguchi
Production Designer: Flower Cole
Editor: Casey McClelland
Colorist: Trevor Durtschi
VFX: Cameron Clark
Camera Operator: Charles Balch
1st AC | B Cam Op: Tony Corella
Gaffer | C Cam Op: John Woodsie
DIT: Jessica Blaize Hendricks
Sound Mixer/Boom Operator: Ben Adams
Sound Mixer/Sound Design: Matt Schwartz
Production Coordinator: William Cubbon
Art Director: Libby Wampler
Makeup: Taylor Tompkins
BTS Cinematographer: Blair Neighbors
BTS Editor: Oscar Castro
HOST:
Julian Huguet
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[@MsSunnyMuffins]

The old man who picks his teacher. That's why most teachers go into teaching - to be able to affect someone like that. Yay for everyone omg life is great :)

[@earthwaterairspiritfireleb5482]

Gratitude for Teachers

[@fullstopcomma8063]

MsSunnyMuffins That is the main reason why I am a teacher. hopefully I will have the same impact:)

[@katiespencer8944]

I thought of my chemistry teacher when watching this :)

[@jasperg5188]

MsSunnyMuffins man that was my high school art teacher for sure, I dont know where I'd be without her

[@jasperinooo]

I thought of my 6th grade Science and Math teacher while watching. Best teacher I ever had. I can't explain. It would probably take you guys an hour to read and even longer for me to write.

[@Chariking13]

Who else wanted to hear that man speak to his accounting teacher?

[@larissangwe]

meeeee

[@halseyxxxo3064]

Ayman Kabir yeah but he's no more..

[@alexvincenzo9408]

Me it would be awesome

[@zadddy]

He will eventually...🙂

[@dancingpeaches8140]

I thought it would've been really awesome if he could've called his account teacher's family. I would love to get a call from someone saying why my father or grandfather was such an important and influential person for them. That would have been really amazing.

[@nesirsitsir]

I'm a doctor and was holding back for the entire video; given that we are trained to hide our emotions in clinical settings. I heard "Trust me..." and rolled my eyes, assuming the narrator was about to say "I'm a doctor." When he said "I'm in a lab coat" I lost it laughing and crying at the same time. You don't need a medical school education or a PhD to positively influence people's lives, or any formal education at all for that matter. Just a simple message like this can really influence a person's outlook on life and how they feel about themselves. Even someone like me; a cold, conditioned medical professional whose life centers around neutralizing my feelings and emotions. I'm going to call my dad and do this as soon as it isn't 3:20 a.m. on a Thursday night, because I have a day off tomorrow.

[@kari_sims]

+James Bone Did you do it? Tell us how it went :)

[@nesirsitsir]

no i didnt i was drunk lol

[@ihustlenation2]

+James Bone Do it!!!!!!!!

[@mistid1485]

Wait...you're a doctor and you were drunk at 3:20 in the morning? Lol not judging you but I just find it a bit ironic.

[@mouradm.8772]

+Misti D (Mysterious Undead) Why ? Doctors can have their own life too (especially because he said that he was on his day off)

[@nanimatamoros215]

i cried

[@mythirdchannel]

+Nani Matamoros I always cry XD

[@Zestrayswede]

+mythirdchannel that can't be healthy... you might want to get your eyes checked out

[@joseantoniogarciarivas8042]

+Nani Matamoros tears of JOY perhaps?

[@nanimatamoros215]

+Jose Antonio Garciarivas lol I think?

[@nomedasabeckiene9152]

+Nani Matamoros I cried too.

[@KristinWitcher]

"Trust me. I'm in a lab coat."

[@GraceMcCulloch]

Haha yeah

[@live_for_the_music8292]

lol Ikr

[@thevoid3853]

milgram's study (i hope some psych student understands me lol)

[@maureenkendle188]

Live_for_the_Music a

[@lindseywheldon2790]

😂😂😂😂

[@_hhiraethss_4944]

i'm not crying.....just...sweating from my eyes

[@0mss]

_hhiraethss _ love your pic.... it's so soft

[@brendawilliams7086]

I was sweating from my eyes to 😌

[@beansandrice8398]

I read that in dans voice

[@kylawood1601]

😂😂😂

[@Maple_loop222]

Omg! This was my same reaction ! hahaha :')

[@BBTLProductions]

I can't be the only one really inspired by the fact that the older gentleman chose his college accounting instructor, good teachers can have a big impact on someone's life and I wish that more teachers could hear that.

[@isaacthiessen7442]

Bad teachers can too. And not in a good way

[@audascape5698]

Im greatful for my younger brother, not only because i have someone to talk to and is always there. But because he got me out of deppression and stopped from suiciding in the garage. Im grateful that he helped me see what i had lost sight of, he helped me see what was in front of me this whole time. Which was my family, my brother saved my life. Gave me hope that things would get better. My brother is my best friend that nothing / no one can replace. Im grateful for having him around, despite the times that we fight and hate eachother. There isnt anything in the world that will change that. My brother who is now 12 at the time has saved the life of someone who was 17 and have been going into the darkest moments of deppression. Thanks to him, I'm still in good health. My younger brother, whom at the time didnt care of what i did for the longest time, did something that even i couldnt do. That was, showing me the pain that loved ones would have to endure, for my careless thoughts, while blinded in deppression. Thanks to him I found what i have been missing. Thank you bro. For having my back when i needed it the most then and now.

[@savannahmccay3464]

I can't upload a video because there are students involved, but I did this with my kids. They are from a title 1 school and many of them have rough backgrounds. I showed them this video, had them write the letter, and many decided to call the person from school. Some cried, which made me cry, but all were happy. I'm working on placing positive energy in their lives and this was one that I'm sure they won't forget!

[@Kaktusalax]

In the period between childhood and maturity, we're often reluctant to honestly express our gratitude. But when we leave the things we had far behind, we come to realize with painful clarity just how precious they were. Just how happy they made us. I'm crying again, goddamn it.

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

I am giving gratitude now then for the fullness of everything now. This is heaven if our emotional of gratitude is full for every wonder, the beauty in every angle and light, the world itself is angelic.

[@kevincordeiro]

gratitude rocks! We have so much to be thankful for - health, family, friends, just being alive to experience today. Use your time to learn a new skill, make new friends, volunteer, or reconnect with your family. Life is too short to worry all the time.

[@carmel9t]

trust me im in a lab coat LOL

[@tylerprowe]

+musicandthings His name is Julian :D

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

I am grateful for marijuana in that it served as a catalyst for us all to have some time in nature, without the lab coats, without the imposition of manmade technologies and without the sterile scientific mindset. I am grateful that although we may want to sometimes stand apart analytically in the descriptor language of scientists, we are also realizing that the nature of mind and history is also cyclical return to the truly natural unity of wholistic vibration. Wholistic vibration is an elusive concept to the logos, like 'Aloha', it is one aspect that small kids instantly understand but those more initiated into society find marijuana experiences may be very helpful to aid in revival of. It wasn't until marijuana that I fully went back, knowing it didn't mean all had been destroyed, only that the flowers, ground and fruits of nature would also be coming with me, not restrained or diminished. I was able to talk to the Buddha in the plants and for the peace I gave thanks.

[@hendawg8617]

SHAYTARDS BROUGHT ME HERE

[@rickokelley4186]

Bill and Rose Morriss gave me a graduation card in 1970 and that wisdom has sustained me all my long life: Happiness does not depend upon what happens outside of you but on what happens inside of you; it is measured by the spirit in which you meet the problems of life.

[@novaflorencia]

i love that the old man implied that Jesus is the One who has had the true biggest impact on his life. all glory be to God for who He is and what He's done for us 🙌🏼❤️

[@jeffamunoz]

*I will never forget this video, this is one of the proudest moments in my life. I did the challenge and called my parents while I was in college.*

[@DDRMR]

This video almost 10 years ago changed my life. And I have changed so many lives living this out.. Anytime I speak highly about someone to someone else, I often call and message the person I was talking about in that moment to express that to them. I've also asked close friends who talk someone else up, to call that person in the moment to express that. They're shy about doing it at first, but once they do.. they see how much their life change. From the bottom of my heart, I hope you see this. Thank you for this video as it moved more mountains in so many people's lives than you'll ever realize

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

This may sound sad but i literally don't have anyone I can call that I can truly say has inspired me. Ive mostly just been overcoming peoples' bad influences in my life and protecting my mind. Maybe I need to think deeper, try harder... but yea.

[@ishipwhovideos8330]

It's okay if no one has inspired you, you being the person you are is just proof that even without people inspiring you, you can still be an amazing person! :)

[@cyruspenland1222]

Ditto what IShipWhoVideos said.

[@DShaker24]

Maybe you can be a true inspiration to people. I bet you could. :)

[@hiramb5724]

Go out and make new friends, search for someone that makes you a better Person, someone that challenges you, someone that has what u want.

[@jonsubs9998]

Sometimes it is not one person that inspires you. Look around. If you are surrounded by great people then you are at the right place. If not, do something about it.

[@miriamferrari7413]

i cried a lot duing the sisters part and idk why :(

[@auroraborealis675]

Do you have a sister?

[@procrastinartist2825]

i did too, mostly because i have an older sister and i related to that, i even pictured my own sister while she was talking to hers

[@LaLabutterfly]

My mum and I aren't in the same country and I haven't called her in 3 wks. This has reminded me that inspite of all the ups and downs in our relationship and all our disagreements she still wants the best for me. We're pretty much oil and water and I remember exactly when that happened when I was younger. As much as it is hard for either of us to verbally communicate affection, it's important I let her know I appreciate how much she's done for me.

[@MabelSun98]

Don't know why 391 people dislike this video, and I can only imagine it may trigger some memory that is hurting, and hope those are about the nice things happened in your lives. I have to press "like "and like just can not express my gratefulness to this video, since due to this video, my daughter was inspired and wrote a letter to me as a Christmas gift expressing her gratefulness and love to me , and described me as her "Most important person in her life, an Awesome supporter and company,and a Gracious and Fun Mom". This is by far the most precious gift I have ever received in my life, and I will cherish it and hold it dear to my heart! Because this letter, I had the most wonderful Christmas, though I almost cried my eyes out while reading her touching words. Last night, I put it under my pillow, and had a sound , relaxed and long sleep! What a priceless Christmas gift that I have, and I would like to share my joy and happiness to all of you. I am grateful for this "Science of Happiness" Video! IT WORKS!

[@alfahari]

Fear is the root of all negative emotions...this is science. What is fear also manifests as guilt and more immediately as arrogance or smartness.

[@HerenKerrersVoice]

Just the fact that I have never even thought of appreciating my loved ones around me with a letter is what is motivating me to want to do this. I feel like I haven't said "I love you" and "thank you" enough to them. Thank you greatly for this idea.

[@GenXatwork]

Wow - tears are flowing. i dont know why but they are - I love to see people experience happiness i guess. Love this

[@noelle2482]

this made me so happy just to watch

[@jennifertannescia5598]

same

[@akshaypatel3559]

Great video.. Shaytards sent me here! :)

[@vilAvain]

Did anyone else cried like a baby when he asked who influenced you the most in your life and I instantly thought of my mom, I cried so hard I felt like I need a break from the video and it's fucking 1.30 and I have school tomorrow. I've never felt more appreciative of my mom and I realized how much of a brat I've been. I am so so so so so sorry mom...

[@alexverdana2435]

wow thanks for making me cry I was holding back tears the entire time... I know that your mom loves you :)

[@kylawood1601]

Sorry doesn’t cut it. How about “I love your you so, so, so much for. . . .”?

[@alexverdana2435]

@@kylawood1601 seriously? Are you their mom or something?

[@gee7295]

aw honey.

[@JenMumaw]

As a mom I can guarantee that she knows your faults and loves you more than you can possibly fathom. Give her a call and tell her how much you are thankful for her (on this day after Thanksgiving 2021).

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

There is a glow of thanks in my eyes tonight, I have walked freely through a free America, where Buddha is in abundance and as common as the weeds. Thank you, America, you are the land that allows us oneness, you give us all connections but you also let us be alone, in your natural glory, you are a Buddha pure land. America you have made us friends to all cultures, highlighting that we are one at the root and as unique as the colors of a rainbow in individuality. Because you have made friendship through education and ended misconception you recieve the gift of all the parts helping one cause. I am grateful for the liberations that are yet to blossom from the boughs of American trees, I am in thanksgiving every day knowing that all beings will be liberated from injustice. America they will not mine your metals and oils because the liberty growing there is more renewable! Liberty itself is a resource that we must realize we have in prime , karmas law

[@kamilia30]

"Trust me, I am in a lab coat" I love this phrase

[@Nanciefy]

Awwww man... this made me cry.

[@CarlosSarceno]

Weird. The person that has motivated me the most is Naruto Uzumaki...

[@SalamiNinjaful]

Carlos Sarceno I appreciate his character too

[@larryhoover4339]

U go to njit?

[@anonyabiz9310]

Carlos Sarceno Lmaaao!!!

[@craydehiyade3862]

Carlos Sarceno i recently thought of this aswell

[@Liri31ner]

+Carlos Sarceno I thought I was weird, but it seems people feel like this too lol

[@arlenejoiviernes8470]

This is true. I always call my mom and brother whenever I feel bad, and everything just lightens up.

[@PowerThoughtsclub]

I am grateful for this video. NAMASTE my friends. LOVE & LIGHT

[@riyascorner9198]

Hey btw just telling you mantras and the New Age is Demonic. As your not suppose to be opening your third eye and such and it’s in the Bible not to do manifestions. There are a bunch of Ex-New Age testimonies on KZbin telling from their personal experinces of demonic attacks through New Age. Pls for your soul leave it and come to the true light of the lord God.

[@Axgeljc]

@@riyascorner9198 nice opinion, you don't even know if they did. whether they did it for a certain reason or not I don't think you should be focused on that because it's not your business. It seems as if you're seeking attention by downgrading others, please change your ways before something truly terrible happens to you. You should not have turned such a beautiful comment with such nice words "love & light" turn into this, you say god is good but you don't respect people like how everyone should do.

[@megaagentj2248]

I can smell psuedo-science from just ur username

[@Angarayan]

Trying to be in a state of gratitude even when there is apparently nothing to be grateful for, is an unfailing way to be peaceful and joyous.

[@ellielovesyouuu]

Go Logan!

[@lalitdoriyaal]

Seriously I was high when I watch this and eating and I don't when in middle of food , middle of highness, middle of show my tears come out. Thank you for this. One of the best answer I get for happiness is here. Thank you. I'm feeling more happier now.

[@ummihuma2190]

Julian you're a great man. Watching this made me feel really good. I'll thank my mom later and maybe she'll roll her eyes and walk away, I know she'll be happy and doesn't want me to see her teary smile. Thanks Julian. . . Hey, BTW you're handsome😇

[@bettymarshall4538]

This is so precious and uplifting. I'm crying tears of joy, and I know none of these precious Folks! THANK-YOU!!

[@andreaglazzari]

After 20 years of research, I’ve eventually been able to reach my second grade teacher to express my gratitude for the help she gave me (the last time I saw her it was 30 years before!): I don’t if I can measure the level happiness I felt for this! The same afternoon, when later I shared it with my family, the day before and even now I poured many tears of ...happiness I think!

[@isbms432]

i was watching this while i was on the toilet...i cried while sitting on the toilet😂😂😂😂😂

[@teodora3099]

kakaljin 134 I honestly would have said that an important person in my life is Brendon Urie lol

[@zilans6955]

if this isn’t me

[@georgie488]

pray no one heard you and just wondered wtf you were doing

[@abnermikalixen5890]

At least you had enough tissues to wipe your tears... otherwise you would have a whole different set of problems to resolve

[@isbms432]

@@abnermikalixen5890 forgot that i wrote this comment on youtube i used to have an interesting life i see....but goddamn you are so right imagine...good thing that didnt happen here in quarantine

[@Participant]

It never hurts to say a quick thank you to someone you appreciate. How are some ways you show gratitude to the people in your life? Interested in more gratifying videos? Check out this fun and uplifting SoulPancake video: bit.ly/1gDQxW4

[@laughinglimi]

love these experiments! how can we get access to the written test you administer before conducting the experiments?

[@waadsafi671]

you are so inspiring and full of love and science😂 this my first time to see u and I just subscribed cuz I believe you have something great to do, keep on 👌 PS, can you make a Arabic language?

[@yukadoo]

In that case..thank YOU, for making this video.

[@shahedabozaid5945]

انتو سوو فيديوهات تَجارب واحنا نبتلش فالتعليم من وراكو

[@agil1164]

It made me cry the most important people in your life can make you happy

[@ocaeocae]

I wonder how much of this can be attributed to expressing gratitude, versus genuine connection? Those who weren't able to call the person, still expressed their gratitude in writing, but I think having those heart-felt conversations with another, are some of the most meaningful experiences we can have in life. Especially in a culture that emphasizes individualism, life can feel very isolating. Our mental health craves community and connection, and expressing gratitude is a great gateway through the walls we typically hide behind

[@jeffamunoz]

I come back to this video once and awhile. I did the challenge while in college and it was one of the happiest moments of my life. I was really down, and this made me soar.

[@jeffamunoz]

*It was the adrenaline, that rush of actually doing the test and FEELING happiness to let my feelings out to someone I loved, put me on top of the world in that moment. I only wish I could see my smile.*

[@MS-hx3zv]

I mean.. this dude is wearing glasses and a lab coat so I gotta trust him

[@Angel-wg9jy]

Angel 28 exactly ! XD

[@lashorinakiyaaa]

*SAME*

[@LennArtsTV]

I red an article lately on trueactivist that said one of the 5 things most people regred when they are dying is to not have expressed their feelings. So Yes, i beleave letting other people know how you feel about them makes you a happier person.

[@imane1061]

Gratitude is the best! I try my best to show someone how much i care, sometimes it may be too much but it just means i care that much about you.

[@nickybee2311]

Is it normal to be crying my eyes out right now??? Goodness. Great first video to stumble on. I subscribed. Thank you!

[@keshavbx]

Brilliant video. Something we can all do more of in our lives. That one phone call makes such a difference for both the recipient & giver. Imagine you did this on a weekly basis - how you would feel then? And imagine how people would feel about being around you? Love it. Also loved the bit at the end - "Trust me. I'm in a lab coat".

[@artatsunrise3307]

But if u do it on a weekly basis shud we choose a diff person each time or stay with the one who influences the most? 🤔

[@emilyann9664]

My teacher showed us this video and had us do this. Helped so much, it was truly beautiful to see my piers calling their loved ones.

[@ercash99]

I usually don't share or write comments on KZbin . However this one caught me by surprise, I have been going through a lot recently, and my dad being a typical hispanic father has taught be to keep it in. I literally bursted into tears seeing this video, and it felt really good . Now I just want to call all my loved ones and tell them , how much they mean to me. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@megacurlerer]

I'm a physician and was holding back for the entire video; given that we are trained to hide our emotions in clinical settings. I heard "Trust me..." and rolled my eyes, assuming the narrator was about to say "I'm a doctor." When he said "I'm in a lab coat" I lost it laughing and crying at the same time. You don't need a medical school education or a PhD to positively influence people's lives, or any formal education at all for that matter. Just a simple message like this can really influence a person's outlook on life and how they feel about themselves. Even someone like me; a cold, conditioned medical professional whose life centers around neutralizing my feelings and emotions. I'm going to call my mom and do this as soon as it isn't 3:20 a.m. on a Thursday night, because I have a day off tomorrow.

[@Mcfc2Rich]

I've been very critical as of late and I don't like it. I'm trying to be more appreciative now, I've been practising gratitude for a while now, and I tell my mum how much I appreciate her a lot, it's nice to know you're appreciated. Now I want to take it to the next level and express it to as many people as possible, I don't wanna be critical anymore, I wanna be loving and all accepting. Ty for this video, even watching it uplifted my spirits. _ /|\ _ ❤️

[@MyLinhiie]

I hope your journey of gratitude is going well :)

[@dianarosario6965]

I love this response!

[@madelinec4317]

Why would someone dislike this? It's so cool!

[@anubose5435]

might be they should try being grateful! :p

[@lishav2052]

Maybe feeling challenged to face the emotions.

[@jlmann8109]

Talking about feeling makes some people uncomfortable

[@yamini7221]

i dont know why this makes me cry :)

[@johnou3401]

me too

[@arispacetimeanduniverse8174]

same

[@abnermikalixen5890]

Because you are a thread in the beautiful tapestry that is the Universe. We are connected in a deeper way that we can understand, so when someone is touched, all of us are. To you and all people I say: Namaste! If you don't know the meaning of this word, look it up. The definition itself might make you cry again.

[@fionawrobel2511]

Yamini Aw same

[@danielklee2933]

It is nice to see that with all of our social media where people do not actually meet other people face to face and appear to hate each other, that when it comes right down to it and their feelings are exposed, there is a genuine loving and caring individual. This strengthened my belief even if it's just a little that people can still actually be kind and caring. We need more of this rather than the hatred you see on television.

[@riseupstudios8197]

Thank you for the video, it reminded me of how much I actually appreciate my dad. I have never really expressed this gratitude to him and plan on doing this when I get home to see him. I am almost certain that I will barely be able to get it out and will be brought to tears. Thank you

[@thisislisaaaa]

This made me cry... it is just so beautiful to see people speaking from their hearts

[@CommunityInspire]

"Trust me. I'm in a lab coat." LOL

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

It is inspiring to see americans around me being a little more assuring of their loyalty to THIS country, and their adherence to american freedom and equality in personal experience. I had an experience that represented a climactic insight that all things have never ceased to be emptiness, but even despite this, love is. I emphasized the rareness and fullness of the logic and experience of freedom beauty and happiness is gave me, as an equation just that one fractal step beyond the grids. Other americans listened and felt awe, but they then found equalities in their own unique experiences. They are americanly polite. They are finding equality and matching one of my greatest experiences thus making it relateable. Only in america can I be enlightened and instantly everyone else understand without explanation, so i am grateful, this is not a place where spiritual teachers are needed really, so much as a place whose principles must be viewed more simply and constantly for it to grow and flourish as it should. Money alone is not america, and money is possibly in a sense a trap for america, who must assure its true essence of wealth is its adherence to real freedom of life and consciousness without violence. Thank you USA

[@rosalora1445]

“Trust me, I’m in a lab coat” ACTUALLY made me laugh. This was great, thank you.

[@Sarah-dd7qi]

I love this video. I always watch it when ever I'm sad, angry or upset. I sent my dad a text and it was on of the best moments in my life. Thank you.

[@mariah_7654]

This video is one of the few videos that has actually made me cry happy tears. Doing this activity today with my Mom.

[@katiaferreira-transformati6653]

I am grateful for you and your team that put this together. Please let each of them know how much they are contributing to a better world. Thank you very, very much

[@karenrivera3614]

I know this was 3 years ago but my class saw this video and half the class cried and we are doing this!

[@DarkLordAlu]

spread and share the love ppl we need it in this world today

[@wend13]

''trust me, i'm in a lab coat'' yeah i was crying but then this line just cracked me up. thank you for this video! it sure felt good.

[@rediscoverbahrain9394]

This video made me in tears.. Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge. I recently have been writing gratitude memos before I go to sleep and I have seen the impact they made! Wonderful science.

[@cynthia41161]

I had my clients write a gratitude list and on the list they put 3 things they are grateful for. 3 people they are grateful for and 3 reasons why. I wish I had of asked them to call those 3 people! It was awesome though. They shared openly and so many emotions from joy to tears to recognition on how they felt about them etc. I explained that I do a gratitude list in prayers in the morning when awaking and evening before bed. It has had such a powerful influence over my life and attitude towards life. Love this!

[@An-li6er]

well i cried and it felt good

[@JoshuaHarrison-gq9cr]

@10digits are 1 digit lol how am i a simp dumbass. your'e just proving what i said by getting mad lol.

[@MagdaNarima]

This video made me smile. We did kind of the same thing in my Health class; we wrote a thank you letter to express our gratitude, but I never delivered it. Maybe I should try delivering it...

[@Colstonewall]

I think just the fact you thought about what you're grateful for is enough to give you (or anyone) happiness on a regular basis. Of course there's nothing wrong with delivering your letter to whomever you wrote it to.

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

I am grateful to the United States for raising me and us all here nonracistly with gratitude for the past that brought the present liberties equality and international cultural synergy to fruit without hypocrisy. I am deeply grateful to have seen the good of a little of all heritages in good life circumstances, absorbing some of the deep wisdom of all people's in such a meeting place as the USA. The open minded philosophy is a true blessing, there are so many things among the varied cultures that compliment and deepen the understanding of other cultures that is why America will always survive because it is the stablest place that will always remind us and thrive specifically on those who love to find those connections and draw people together over them for the greatest good. Thank you for places where nonbiased perspectives can truly be reached.

[@Tauney]

I've been doing a gratitude challenge for 2 months. Write 3 things you are grateful for. Even if your upset. Everyday. Even small things. It has made me more aware of this short life and seriously more grateful than I have ever been. It takes less than 5 minutes and gives you more perspective. And made me around 70-80% better mood, wiser, it is awesome. And thank you ♡

[@chrisfoster4471]

I'm a high school English teacher, and I used this video for a "Thanksgiving week activity." I did the activity and called someone to read my letter to in front of each of my classes, each time my students actually cried listening to me express my gratitude towards my husband, my sister, my sons, and my best friend. Each student did the same activity and called someone from class--the lesson was not lost on anyone! So many of them were talking about how well it worked: "I called my mom, and she said I made her day, and now I feel really good that I changed her day!" This was the most powerful lesson I have ever taught! Thank you!

[@Disneyphotog]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL. EVERYBODY IN THE WORLD NEEDS THIS CHANNEL. I AM YELLING!

[@Accepterande]

my teacher did this test to me and three others. I never knew it would have so big impact on me. I'm thankful for people who does care and show the best to others like he did to me

[@SimonesBlankCanvas]

This video inspired me so much and 8 years later I still watch it and can't stop the tears

[@viiiRA_]

I just sent my mom and sisters a long text saying that I love them. I don't remember the last time I've said it but I'm grateful they exist. My mother for her sacrifices, my elder sister for her protection(she's small and crazy. Filipino women, am I right?) and my little sister for saving me. Because if it wasn't for her existence, I would've committed suicide at a young age and I realised one day back then that I didn't want to put her through that. I don't think I've cried this long in decades. I'm a 28y old man bawling his eyes out over a text. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@victoriaesra]

if you're reading this just know that you're beautiful and people love you❤❤

[@dawnfrye4557]

Victoria Frauenfelder And YOU are moreso for sharing first!

[@rin-sf3oc]

Thank you!

[@Lana-nz8ue]

Thank you and I’m sure you’re beautiful and sweet and people love you too

[@skyspruill]

Victoria Frauenfelder thank you and same to you 💖

[@thegrumpypanda1016]

Yah not really .

[@Digital_Dairy]

this is a great example of why its important to call out the good you see in people. it can be life changing for both sides, as it was for me.

[@uygaro.2457]

Making someone happy,makes me happy the most.

[@Heno_Kay]

Logan sent me here!!

[@ohnoitsmariap]

Thanks to Logan I'm crying like crazy Can't stop

[@rebeccaewell6854]

Good Morning~ I LOVE this video! I am putting it within my "Thank-fullness" Lesson. I am a Visual Arts Teacher at Whitman Middle School in Whitman, MA. During this awful pandemic, I am trying to be as creative as ever to have my students be engaged. This video is touching and lets us think of how lucky we are to have people in our lives that we love. I have put within this lesson as well; how has this person positively impacted me and my life as well as what is special to them. Whether it be the sunset on a summers day, a pet, a cityscape or an image of a lighthouse. Create those images for this special person and write a small "thank you" note to them, expressing gratitude for what they have done for you. They may have laughed with you, loved you, taken care of you when you were sick, or pepped you up when you happened to be down. Then mail it to them, hand it to them, drop it off in their mailbox. Their reactions will make you happy~ Because people need people. Thank you for this inspiring video, especially during this time of crisis~ Take care, Rebecca Ewell Visual Arts Teacher

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

I am grateful for the green grass and the blue sky. I am grateful to be free and have no major obligations right now. I am grateful for the kindness and wisdom of those around me, and their efforts to sustain and promote goodness in the world. When my way of life yields its unique jewel, either in meditation, in amidst the flow of every day life, its jewel being the lotus flower of satori, there is no expression suitable for the thanks that my soul has. What has made me flexible and relaxed all these years is that simple insight, or satori, of true emptiness. What has allowed me to sustain my beginner's mind and beginner's heart is the mathematical truth that there is simply none. Starting from that point, I am able to extricate myself from a mind that flows like a river, from illusion to illusion, I am able to effect reality and truly live because it does not bind me as an absolute. Like watching a graph or matrix, I am aware of the eternal cosmic emptiness in it all, rather than only of the binary input information. Paradoxically, there are ways to strengthen our root to this liberating and infinite emptiness (which is akin to energy) one being the act of writing and attempting to reflect it in poignant words such as sutras. Each time I awaken to the truth, then express it, I am fastening it to a world that will otherwise be unconscious of itself. Therefore I am thankful for language because it serves as a doorway to freedom. The more clear reflection of reality, the less pain because the true possibility remains apparent. The energy is free, not blocked by the mind's games. Emptiness reflects fullness. __________ I am grateful for the power of thought vibration. As I go to school, the thoughts uplift me, I realize there is a deeper truth than I initially expected within it all. I feel, in the intellectual thoughts a satori based not in mere survival but actual transcendence. 喉 Nodo - throat in nihongo ____________ I see a fair world, a balanced world (almost surrealistically so, as if it were an intended depiction of balance in everything - LOGOS EROS) of mathematical virtue. A world whose ultimate essence is 0, and yet play. 遊び It is not that which you see, it is that which you say; the flexibility of true zero is such. With the realization that this is a grid, and that our existence within it is merely a code not necessarily ultimate truth, we come to the wonder of gift of language. Its perhaps not the terms themselves but the context of the terms, what we are using them to describe. The experience of a school, and a fairly basic one at that is what seems truly alive, while almost everything else is only halfway conscious. Could it be that the terms are describing a school? A school that can only be activated by communication and not by pure learning itself for the sake of outward awards. Suddenly there's no limit to what is possible, with the clarification that there is no real physical component to this. When it becomes about communicating with the world around you and even manifesting the greatest potential out of what can rightly be called even mathematically illusion, it becomes directly relevant to ones life. The most basic skill, not compartmentalizing everything Black and white Young old Male female Spring summer winter fall If the math is showing you that really it is nothing, you begin to recieve zen. You are not 'gaijin', you are not gauging. You are purely experiencing. At first it seems like merely using a discordant label, you have called it purple when really it is teal, later however, when the initial impulse to immediately label and clamp everything down dissipates you begin to see new colors you never experienced before. Then you have Japanese or hebrew (haskalah); languages that are designed as doorways back to the unconditioned mind, the place within is that is always new undesecrated and 'holy', set aside from the mundane world that is entirely grid based. It's one thing to know it mentally and another to root it as a reflection of the truth of consciousness in written communication in the world. In this practice, we are in effect being our most effective in our lives and rooting everything directly to the best and most sublime even when that seems paradoxical (the best is few and the common many, right? But if we are able to transcend our own graphs and limits each day, or however often we like, without destroying the system itself, simply allowing it doorways in and out for each priceless soul within it to breathe in effect we realize that even those best things actually are available to us all, though physically we cant understand how.)

[@Swagg494]

i cried thinking about my mom... i love her

[@cumiral]

Beautiful and true, it made me cry. Thank you so much for this positive reminder

[@lovemecom3832]

It is such a beautiful scientific experiment of showing gratitude to the person who gave the biggest impact in your life. Seeing their reaction can boost the level of your happiness. Watching this video made me emotional. I almost teared up.

[@lornasouther3456]

I am preparing to teach a short course in the elements of the law of attraction and, of course, one of those elements is gratitude. I happened on this video and enjoyed it so much - and the resulting tears were inevitable! I am now certain that the course I'm planning is exactly what I need to do. Thank you for the gift you've given all your viewers.

[@Cyrussy]

Must resist crying... Most resist- *starts crying*

[@gemagonzalez9570]

hahahaa that was me!

[@arini8750]

omg I cried so much 😭😭 I feel so bad. I haven't given my mom enough gratitude for everything she has done for me. I had an arguement with her today and she probably hates me right now 😭😭😭 I really want to say sorry. I don't know how. I feel so awkward. I'm such a bad daughter 😭 my mom worked so hard to raise so many children yet I have to put more pressure on her. 😭😭 I'll do something for her and try to make it up. I'm acting like such a child 😔

[@paulate.5508]

I'm sure she'll forgive you ♥

[@alfahari]

Sweetheart, when you say to mama that you're sorry and that you understand your previous position was wrong, and if she is mature enough to celebrate your learning (but not react back in anger) yours will be the best of friendships that the world has ever seen

[@MariaStancheva17]

So beautiful.. And we often overlook gratitude but it is such a powerful tool to happiness and appreciating the people in your life. Warmed my heart to watch this!

[@sandrastorm2338]

This made me cry and cry and cry & realise that we dont do this enough!! THANK YOU.

[@budjitresvalles6397]

I've watched this around a dozen of times, make me cry with happiness all the time. Thank you very much for this!

[@ronrodriguez1469]

Same here 😭

[@naughtypepe9308]

"Trust me im in a lab coat" 😂

[@anadiaz8813]

the older man should be a writer. .. he said things so eloquently and it was beautiful I want to read a book that he writes

[@thefangirlray]

I just sent a thank you letter toy cousin/ best friend, and I couldn't be happier!!!

[@alishaw.76]

This was so great! It made me happy just watching!

[@VictoriazAnna]

lol, I got emotional watching this... cried rivers! Loved it

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

I am grateful for the sun in the morning and for the cool breezes, grateful for the persistence of my good fortune in a time where there is much difficulty for all, grateful for the simplicity of reiki as a health preserver. In recent days, the world has entered radical shift, major illness being the catalyst. Thankfully food supply is still good, and thankfully my family still has its stability and income. I am grateful to have a home at this time, and to have a bathroom and a window and a bed, I am grateful to have time to meditate and study energy especially that of the heart in a reiki context. Through my endeavors I feel I have healed in a meaningful way through energy waves harnessed from the heart center, waves originating in love and compassion feelings, I am crying often and generating/storing lakes full of permeating love vibration healing universal energy that I send to those I know and to the world in general. No doubt I see the effects of these energies and am happy for this sensitivity.

[@dannnn98]

OMG this is just wow; the always show my appestion for anyone who was good, life is too short not too. but I learn the hardest when my grandfather pass away glad these few moments I share with him reassure me love and hope come in way we never though; still can't believe that when blust my knee for a week he could gone out he stay with me teaching to play crib; just talking, laughing, and making feel included when everyone went out.