GRATITUDE
Introduction to a Short Film
by
Jamie Dedes
I am so charmed by this six-minute moving-image film – you will be too – that I had to post it on Into the Bardo. I first shared it some time ago on at my primary playground, (Musing by Moonlight), where it was well received. If you can’t access YouTube or this specific video from your country, this film and The Hidden Beauty of Pollination are both on the TED talks site.
THE WISE AND GRACE-FILLED NARRATIVE
THE HEART OF THE FILM
The heart of this little gem is the gift of the very dear Br. David Steindl-Rast. If you are familiar with Br. David’s philosophy, writing, and voice, you will have immediately recognized who wrote and delivered the narrative.
BROTHER DAVID STEINDL-RAST (b. 1926)
Viennese, Catholic Benedictine Monk
Br. David is notable for his work fostering dialogue among the faiths and for exploring the congruence between science and spirituality. Early in his career he was officially designated by his abbot to pursue Catholic-Buddhist dialogue. He studied with several well-known Zen masters. He is the author of feature articles, chapter contributions to collections, and books. Among the most notable are Belonging to the Universe (with Frijof Capra) and The Music of Silence: A Sacred Journey Through the Hours of the Day (with Sharon Lebell). Br. David is the co-founder of A Network for Grateful Living, dedicated to the life-transforming character of gratitude.
THE FILMMAKER
Louie Schwartzberg, the film-maker, is an American and well-known for his time-lapse photography. The short-film here is one of several – each with a different theme – which you can find on YouTube.
THE MUSIC
The mood music background is by composer Gary Malkin. “He is founder of Musaic and Wisdom of the World™, a media production company and web site. He is also the co-founder of Care for the Journey, a care-for-the-caregiver initiative for healthcare professionals.” MORE
© 2011, Jamie Dedes All rights reserved
Video uploaded to YouTube by LouieSchwartzberg
Photo credit ~ Br. David Steindl-Rast, courtesy of Verena Kessler. She has released the photograph into the public domain.
The BeZine 
Wonderful, Jamie. Br. Steindl-Rast’s voice along with the beautiful music and pictures really shows the essence of gratitude. Thank you,.
Rob
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Today I am feeling for you Jamie … much gratitude. Thank you for this.
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Hearing about Br. David’s path and experience through the Ted connections, I was in awe of a man being asked to pursue this course of study, observation, learning and experiencing. Combining these fields is inevitable (The Great Unknown), but the way that he is able to deliver his insights confirms me as a beginner student.
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This is beautifully executed … it touched my heart, soul and spirit in a way I needed at this moment. Thank you for sharing ~~ blessings, becca
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That’s what it’s all about, Becca. Pleased to know his work gave you some joy.
Jamie
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Reblogged this on "On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea" and commented:
May this touch your heart, soul and spirit in the ways you need – as it did mine! Enjoy with many blessings ~~
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And so it is, Amen. Beautiful reminder that gratitude is the key to living a life of serenity and joy. Thank you! hugs, pat
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thankyou for the reminder 🙂
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This should be a mandatory 6 minute wake up film for everyone in the world. Am I supposed to be crying at 4:30 in the morning?
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You know that’s just fine. I’m so glad it touched you, Michael, and thank you for reblogging it for others.
Many blessings,
Jamie
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Reblogged this on Michael's Lair and commented:
A mandatory 6 minute film for humanity from intothebardo.wordpress.com
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