A Grateful Day with Brother David Steindl-Rast - Gratefulness.org

[@IsadoraMindfulRealtor]

I listen every morning. Thank you Brother David. So grateful for you and your work 🫶

[@rosemarielucero5577]

I have been using this as my first prayer of the day. Formerly I used the original video that has been viewed more than 1.6 million times. This prayer sets the meaning and goal of my day every day. Thank you so much dear Br. David Steindl-Rast for this gift to humanity from you. Your life is a blessing to the world. May you be blessed forever!

[@shmulu]

I listen to this every morning to remind myself that this day is new, special and just as important as the last. I am grateful to be humbled by these words ♡

[@grateful_org]

Shelby, thank you sharing that you use Br. David's meditation as a daily practice. We share in your gratitude to him!

[@drlucianobeltrame]

The same here, every day! Makes me happy and always put a smile on my face.

[@samuelgio1975]

More gems like this please!! Thank you Brother David, friend of Thich Nhat Hanh 🙏♥️🌷

[@Lifearchitecture52]

I too, have listened daily for at least 5 years. It has helped me develop a sense of gratitude and freedom that I didn't have before. I have opened my eyes and I am surprised I have eyes that can open. Thank you.

[@Skyjems]

I've been watching it almost daily for the past couple of weeks, it's life altering.

[@coachjohnodea490]

Sometimes I have to listen to Brother David's "Gratefulness" and Tim McGraw's "Humble and Kind," multiple times until the healing messages finally push out the chaos I get distracted with. Sometimes my emotional release doing so leads to tears and then calm. I guess that is gratefulness. "Then it can really be a good day."

[@ronaldbell3788]

This special man's wisdom and words remind us of those things that are truly important in a world that is obsessed by money, materiality and ego. What a blessing to be reminded of the basics we so often overlook.

[@scottlutz2311]

I’ve been watching this every morning for a while; it brings me such peace. If only every person on earth could share this peace. That is my prayer right now. Let this gratefulness flow as a blessing to all I encounter today. Amen.

[@jskeller6220]

Scott Lutz I agree Scott, and today more than ever!

[@billlawlor4858]

Thank you so much for this beautiful lesson. It helps me to see the eternal beauty around me, especially in the so-called average day. There is so much in our world to wonder at in every eternal moment. We are here for but a moment in cosmic time, yet our relationship with the world we have can be eternal, changing its beauty each and every moment. What a beautiful human being you are to share this with us.

[@danlill7962]

An absolutely wondrous video message. I have used it numerous times in the past but now I use it as a comfort to myself on the passing of my beautiful wife in April of '24. Trying to be grateful in difficult times. Thanks Brother DSR. You are indeed a blessing to many.

[@JBNemeth]

This is a true thanksgiving to life. I am greateful to have heard this message.

[@e.terryhall1895]

Thank you thank you thank you! Every single time I relisten to this Beautiful Inspiring Warm Grateful Day with Brother David my whole Being is lifted magically!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@lindamarsh3963]

This is a high vibration lesson. I am so thankful and I am so grateful to be alive. Thank you God for everything that you’ve done for us. It is a vast universe and we play a small part. I pray others know your will over their lives. Every day is a gift from God. Remember, everything is energy and every day is brand new.

[@patsyw4141]

We so rarely look at the sky, how true and am recently aware of it. We need these reminders to make us appreciate and enjoy all thats available and free for us all.

[@eremit1396]

Tears.....love.....what a mighty Re-minder....to experience our Life on this wonderful Earth.....every day and every moment.....thanks.....

[@maras2079]

i love meditating on what it would be like on the first day and the last day of life - the wonder and trust of an infant and the wisdom and perspective of an old woman ... and as a person who can't talk or move much, the concept of being able to bless others "just by your presence" is immensely reassuring.

[@carrieseeberger-ray7664]

Brother David captures your heart and and with his sincerity and gentle truth brings gentleness to your soul.

[@timsheil6343]

Mara S 🙏

[@debbielangan9741]

Beautiful !!

[@BernadetteCurran-sc4ow]

It's so important to thank The Lord for the gift of life and all the gifts of nature. and the birth of a child is so supernatural that The Lord has bestowed on us.. Thankyou Lord for water and the beauty of the earth. ❤❤❤

[@hullshores]

Thank you, Brother David for this beautiful reminder to be aware and grateful for the gift of each moment .❤

[@JulieBoyer]

I continue to watch this most mornings. It's my favorite way to start the day when I'm not able to see the sun rise in person. It's like a sunrise from home!

[@macauvoice]

Wonderful! GOD BLESS US ALL!

[@joy7592]

We are so grateful for your life and message Bother David!! Thank you!!

[@rizyrozaytheboss8516]

Each and every day is so precious; there is so much to be grateful for if we only look around and look inside and ourselves. To be able to be alive, to breath, to have a roof over our heads those of us that do, and if not we can work towards that. The biggest and most important blessing of all we have is the health. May everyone have a good day

[@johnstewartvet]

I am going to try this as part of my morning ritual for a month

[@WendyBWilde]

Oh, wrong, I am so rarely NOT looking at the sky! The best show being offered to me (and at the very best price 🥰!)

[@LinaLeyda]

12.23.22 I came across an incredibly inspiring gratitude video by Louis Schwartzberg which included this gratefulness video by Benedictine Monk Brother David Steindl-Rast. For those of us blessed to have seen and heard this gratitude video, please let's continue to share so we can be that instrument of kindness and peace to those around us and all over the world. May the wonder and joy of the birth of Jesus Christ fill your hearts this holiday season 🙏🎄🙏

[@zijo9930]

Open my eyes to all the beauty, so my heart will be open to gratefulness 💜

[@carlbowles1808]

We are better off than we think. Gratitude is the reminder. 🙏🌞♥️

[@laurtro8369]

Viewing this every morning, started this enormous change in my life

[@zarandunloy8789]

Let your presence be a blessing felt by all

[@alidaantonelli340]

Beautiful video and so very true❣️

[@qualitydag1]

I can't truly find the words to describe what this video does to me. Simply beautiful.

[@skacicki]

A Grateful Day - precious message for today and every day.

[@VivianWatson-sj4qx]

God bless everyone

[@khwlel]

Best video ever made, nothing has had more positive affect on my mental states than appreciation and thanking the one who deserve to be thanked for all the great things that he/she has given to us

[@jessicavandyke9339]

Well said 💛

[@lennieblue]

Oh my. My sister sent me this link. I am awed. I cried. I smiled. And now I will go outside and glory in nature. How blessed. Thank you. Thank you for the reminder.

[@rickwood100]

Listen to this every morning to remind myself how blessed I am ❤ thank you for these beautiful words ❤️

[@isabelmarti4507]

THANK YOU

[@MiracleYears]

Hi! I am from De LaSalle! I just saw this video at my school MPH on Monday! I was being blessed. Thank you! I like your video! And I am one of those who subscribe!

[@karenshuman4518]

Thank you as I put my body and mind in stillness and peace to begin my day as I listen to your words.

[@stephenmalone8571]

This video has become my morning routine....Gratitude is salvation

[@HousePeople]

For a moment heaven's curtain was lifted, the warm light flooded in & I remembered it was only a curtain. Sublime. Thank you x

[@grateful_org]

How lovely! Thank you for watching A Grateful Day and for your poignant response. ~Margaret

[@elaineroddy9958]

So very beautiful 😊. Fills my heart with joy. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@shirleyneely3076]

Beautiful. Beth, thank you

[@ShaileshKumar-pl9vz]

Thank you Brother David

[@rollylirio]

Praise the Almighty God!. During my confession in my early high school days, I confided to the priest, "how do I know the presence of God?" He answered, "Look at the mountains..." I did not understand, so the question remained in my mind. This video toched me and tells me in so many ways the question that lingered in my mind for so long a time.. Even when while practising my Catholic faith! Thank you, Lord! Continue to nourish and nurture my faith🙏

[@vincentfelice]

My daily prayers to God almighty are about gratitude first, second and third. By the time its time to pray for what I need or want, my gratitude exceeds my needs.

[@Anima7incarnata]

I can only confirm what Brother David Steindl-Rast tells us. Gratefulness is key ro bliss. Give thanks.

[@peterlinden4572]

❤Beautiful, thank you ❤

[@elaineroddy9958]

Thank you so very much for these beautiful thoughts 😊. I am so blessed by hearing them😊.. Bless you!!!❤😊

[@cooltazrn]

Thank you!!! So very very powerful!

[@stefb1998]

I'm grateful for this video. Thank you

[@alexisfriesen4640]

I love this, it never fails to brigthen my day and always puts me back on track. Thank you💖💖

[@motivational_mouse]

Thank you 💛

[@everubinstein3331]

I love this, thank you

[@lornapement8610]

This is part of my morning routine as of now. thank you xo

[@LauraSamidoun]

Lovely and calming. A great reminder to us all...

[@nigelgoodwin5094]

Health and peace to you all. God bless.

[@NoelOco]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@nancyashbrook1643]

So beautiful. Thank you for this.

[@finalwordoftruth]

Beautiful beyond words, thank you.

[@oneineuniceson9148]

Thank you, this was wonderful. Namaste ❤️

[@Skyjems]

Thank you so much for this ❤️

[@jgarciajr82]

I'm listening to this every morning 🙏❤️🔥

[@janetlawrence4359]

This prayer is beautiful. Amen

[@alexisfriesen4640]

Thank you Brother David, listening to this is such a wonderful way to start my day. Always! 💖

[@DIANA-rv7zn]

Es tut mir gut,den Tag mit diesen Gedanken beginnen zu können. Dankeschön für diesen Impuls. Der soooo wichtig ist!🙏🌹🌏

[@patriciamesserschmidt166]

Grateful ✨Thankful ✨Blessed

[@lizanema4401]

so moved by this powerful loving vidio with Brother David...yes to today...yes to this cherished moment....covid or not

[@lindacrawford9319]

AWESOME

[@rachelbowler5096]

This video brings me joy, it reminds me to be obedient to myself and to those who care for me. Sisterhood and brotherhood is the angel card I pulled from a box yesterday ✨ I’m going to listen to this everyday ❤️

[@hugolasrolas]

every year, i came around to watch again this video, and always makes me being thankfull for one more year. Thank you Brother David

[@francismausley7239]

I feel a need to learn real gratitude.... "...real thankfulness is a cordial giving of thanks from the heart. When man in response to the favors of God manifests susceptibilities of conscience, the heart is happy, the spirit is exhilarated. These spiritual susceptibilities are ideal thanksgiving." ~ Baha'i Faith

[@tflynn9673]

I feel very blessed to be the 100th soul to comment about this gift and blessing.

[@grateful_org]

Sorry I missed your 100th blessing first time around, Terri - thank you!

[@michaeldanielson2602]

So beautiful.

[@yolyaumentado9270]

Peace and blessings to you dear Brother David! How we thank God for you...

[@grateful_org]

Thank you, Yoly. We have passed along your kind blessing to Br. David. Yes, we are so fortunate to have him with us.

[@BarrieCitadel]

Thanks for adding actual captions for the Deaf - makes it easy to follow along - thank you. This was shared during a staff meditation hour on Friday the 28th of October 2022.

[@sheilafling608]

How do I get the captions? 3:57 pm CST Nov 25, 2022

[@fernandablanco1967]

Me emociona cada vez que lo veo. GRACIAS

[@clodaghcollins7073]

This is so beautiful 😍 thank you ☺️

[@MartieAdler]

Such a beautiful reminder, it always brings tears.

[@JMLRecording]

Gratitude is the only response I have for all experiences good and bad. Bless you guys, great video. Great reminder. Thank you

[@grateful_org]

Thank you, Joshua, for your kind words...and for your own grateful living...~Margaret

[@sandralukacs4905]

This is so beautiful. It has really opened up my heart and soul 💓💞💖

[@scottlutz2311]

“Let the gratefulness flow into blessing all around you.” God comes to us disguised as our lives. Spend the day very well by this simple blessing of others. Our gratefulness, a sharing of the love of our creator hidden in plain sight. This is how we show Christ to others, how we see Christ in the other.

[@DARIOESTANISLAOVASQUEZESTELA]

amazing video, so beautiful

[@jeanniefries105]

I’ve watched this over and over - it’s truly right on point!

[@theresawhitley3437]

That was Beautiful and for EVERYDAY

[@PatrickBorelli]

I love this video so much. His message is so simple and yet so profound. I grew up in the Catholic Church and pushed away from it because I did not see any sense of joy, happiness, contentment or love for others both in the church or in my household, which was deeply Catholic. There was a disconnect between the teachings and the way my parent's, priest and parish (the three p's!) approached life. I saw no gratitude or love for the self or for others -- quite the opposite. Someone sent me this video a month ago and it blew me away and I was surprised to see he's a Catholic monk. I'm grateful that he is. I keep thinking, 'Where was his message when I was growing up? Why don't all priests and nuns have his same deep sense of peaceful joy and gratitude for life?' Then I realize that I can't change that. I'm just grateful that I found him and can learn from him.

[@akirahojo2]

Patrick, a lot of Catholic parishes and priests have been compromised in their faith and practices through two millennia of schisms, political and spiritual turmoils. But there are still pockets of communities that hold on to the True Cross. May we both find our ways back, just as we found Brother David’s video on gratitude.

[@julienorton4908]

Lovely. Inspiring. Helpful.

[@grateful_org]

So happy you enjoyed this video and found it helpful Julie! Feel free to share it!

[@jgarciajr82]

I cried 🙏❤️🔥

[@maureencartier6695]

This is beautiful and creates such peace and gratitude!

[@JoelATaopo]

I want to watch again in again.. Thank you Godbless

[@TarBabyJim]

Jesus Christ is Lord. He is the only way to God. He died so we might live. Give your heart to Jesus.

[@AnitaAdamsNCTreesAtYourService]

Thank you Br.David and all those who helped to create this beautiful video. The message is clear. Grateful for finding this site. Grateful for Brother David, Kristi Nelson and so many others. xxxooo

[@leonhard_rosner]

#LiveRightLiving 💛🙏✨🌞🔑🌞✨🙏☀️

[@Chr.1995]

Magical

[@jamesmcquitty8875]

Gratitude is most worthy, thank you for sharing.

[@bettycooper1399]

What a blessing this video is for me. I watch it and feel my heart opening, wanting to explode with love and gratitude. May we always be in the moment and recognize the gratefulness within us and celebrate life by giving thanks.

[@Chr.1995]

This is powerful

[@rongracilla6164]

More relevant this New Year Day of 2020 than ever. Share with everyone you know. Oppose the dark forces...bring light instead.

[@davidokeefe1898]

Wonderful!

[@pattyfair5357]

Very inspiring ❤👼🌹 I love this Beautiful message! ❤ Live everyday like it was your first day, and your last!❤❤❤

[@V13-m2z]

What a gift!!

[@junktex]

A Day the Lord has made

[@annelunde8492]

This is a beautiful website with Brother David! He is a German monk! He is nondenominational - short meditations on peace and thanksgiving!!!