TED: Want to be happy? Be grateful | David Steindl-Rast

The video explores the universal desire for happiness and its connection to gratefulness. It argues that gratefulness, not happiness, leads to true joy. The speaker explains how to live gratefully by recognizing each moment as a gift and seizing opportunities. A simple method of 'Stop, Look, Go' is introduced to cultivate grateful living. The societal impact of gratefulness is discussed, highlighting its potential to reduce fear and violence, and promote respect and joy. The video concludes with a call to action for adopting a grateful lifestyle.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?