Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar, explains the science behind gratefulness, and how if you want to be happy, you have to be grateful. ✨ Watch the full TED video here: http://t.ted.com/XOSG7Lc | ATTN:

"It is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy." - Br. David Steindl-Rast Through his books, talks, and writings on this website, Br. David has shared the blessings of the thankful heart with millions. With this uncommon journal, he invites us to find greater depth and joy amid our daily challenges and burdens. Learn more: http://bit.ly/mch-journal | Grateful Living

David Steindl-Rast said “It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It is gratitude that makes us happy.” And “Joy is that kind of happiness that does not depend on what happens.” The people who live with the most joy and contentment aren’t the ones with the easiest lives…They’re the ones who look for the good and are grateful 🙏🏻 #dadhowdoi #wisdomwednesday #davidsteindlrast #gratitude | Dad, how do I?

See why Brother David Steindl-Rast describes gratefulness as a way of being. For more from Oprah Winfrey's conversation with Brother David Steindl-Rast tune-in to an all-new episode of SuperSoul Sunday on Sunday at 11am/10c | Super Soul