A Good Day: A Gift of Gratitude

by David Steindl-Rast, Louie Schwartzberg, Patricia Carlson

This moving gift book truly stirs gratitude for the blessing of life and the everyday wonder and beauty of nature. It was inspired by the short film Gratitude , a viral video sensation by acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg recently featured on Oprahs Super Soul Sunday . The book and film pair one of todays most uplifting poems—the Internet phenomenon “A Good Day,” written by revered spiritual leader Brother David Steindl-Rast—with stunning images by Schwartzberg. Perfect for graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays—or just as a gift for someone you love—this inspirational package includes not just the book but a DVD with two short films by Schwartzberg (including Gratitude ) and Brother Davids own A Good Day video. The last page has a link to the “A Good Day” audio track, which you can use to create your own video or slide show on what you are grateful for.

Genres: Self Help

96 pages, Hardcover

First published November 5, 2013

About the author

Brother David Steindl-Rast is a Benedictine monk, author, and lecturer widely recognized for his commitment to interfaith dialogue and his emphasis on gratitude as a transformative spiritual practice. Born in Vienna in 1926, he survived the challenges of World War II before emigrating to the United States in 1952. He entered monastic life at Mount Saviour Monastery and went on to engage deeply with both Christian and Buddhist traditions, studying with notable Zen masters. His work bridges spirituality and science and has led him to collaborate with religious and cultural figures across traditions. He co-founded the Center for Spiritual Studies and A Network for Grateful Living, advocating for gratefulness as essential to human flourishing. His writings include Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer and Belonging to the Universe (with Fritjof Capra). Known for his mystical approach, he describes religion as a living flame that must be rediscovered beneath layers of doctrine, ritual, and dogma.

Reviews

[Joanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice coffee table book with a good message, but the real gem is the video. luckily, the book comes with a DVD so you can watch it. It's also on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXDMoi...

[Trey · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Needed Today

This simple inspiring work was created by three diverse people whose love for humanity brought them together in a crescendo of love. Their work was the result of who Paul Tillich called the “Ground of All Being.”

[Karen E. Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful book which shows the simple things around us that are wonderful but sometimes tend to forget. It comes with a DVD located at the back of the book which can be seen online.