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“On a beautiful sunlit evening two longtime friends met up to continue a conversation that has spanned decades,” says Kate Olson in the beginning of the inspiring new film, “The Practice of Grateful Living.” The conversation between Br. David Steindl-Rast and Jack Kornfield focuses on grateful living practice and how we can incorporate it into our daily lives via a simple “Stop! Look! Go!” process. This intimate conversation was filmed by a topnotch crew (a 60 Minutes favorite) before a small audience in June 2013.

Please enjoy the 3-minute clip below.


Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB

Brother David Steindl-Rast — 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.

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Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield

Jack Kornfield is an author, Buddhist practitioner, Spirit Rock Meditation Center founding teacher, and one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Over the years, Jack has taught in centers and universities worldwide, led International Buddhist Teacher meetings, and worked with many of the great teachers of our time. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a father, husband and activist.

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