An Experiment in Gratitude | The Science of Happiness

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  • What makes you happy? Have you ever wondered why? Join us as we take an experimental approach on what makes people happier. Behind the Scenes of the episode! • Behind the Scenes | Th...
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    Created by: Mike Bernstein & Matt Pittman
    Director: Mike Bernstein
    Producer: Matt Pittman
    Cinematographer: Yuki Noguchi
    Production Designer: Flower Cole
    Editor: Casey McClelland
    Colorist: Trevor Durtschi
    VFX: Cameron Clark
    Camera Operator: Charles Balch
    1st AC | B Cam Op: Tony Corella
    Gaffer | C Cam Op: John Woodsie
    DIT: Jessica Blaize Hendricks
    Sound Mixer/Boom Operator: Ben Adams
    Sound Mixer/Sound Design: Matt Schwartz
    Production Coordinator: William Cubbon
    Art Director: Libby Wampler
    Makeup: Taylor Tompkins
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    HOST:
    Julian Huguet
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  • @MsSunnyMuffins
    @MsSunnyMuffins Před 8 lety +2954

    The old man who picks his teacher. That's why most teachers go into teaching - to be able to affect someone like that. Yay for everyone omg life is great :)

    • @earthwaterairspiritfireleb5482
      @earthwaterairspiritfireleb5482 Před 7 lety +23

      Gratitude for Teachers

    • @fullstopcomma8063
      @fullstopcomma8063 Před 7 lety +39

      MsSunnyMuffins That is the main reason why I am a teacher. hopefully I will have the same impact:)

    • @katiespencer8944
      @katiespencer8944 Před 7 lety +6

      I thought of my chemistry teacher when watching this :)

    • @jasperg5188
      @jasperg5188 Před 6 lety +4

      MsSunnyMuffins man that was my high school art teacher for sure, I dont know where I'd be without her

    • @jasperinooo
      @jasperinooo Před 4 lety +3

      I thought of my 6th grade Science and Math teacher while watching. Best teacher I ever had. I can't explain. It would probably take you guys an hour to read and even longer for me to write.

  • @Chariking13
    @Chariking13 Před 7 lety +1406

    Who else wanted to hear that man speak to his accounting teacher?

    • @larissangwe
      @larissangwe Před 5 lety +4

      meeeee

    • @halseyxxxo3064
      @halseyxxxo3064 Před 5 lety +2

      Ayman Kabir yeah but he's no more..

    • @alexvincenzo9408
      @alexvincenzo9408 Před 5 lety +1

      Me it would be awesome

    • @zadddy
      @zadddy Před 4 lety +10

      He will eventually...🙂

    • @dancingpeaches8140
      @dancingpeaches8140 Před 3 lety +36

      I thought it would've been really awesome if he could've called his account teacher's family. I would love to get a call from someone saying why my father or grandfather was such an important and influential person for them. That would have been really amazing.

  • @nesirsitsir
    @nesirsitsir Před 8 lety +2294

    I'm a doctor and was holding back for the entire video; given that we are trained to hide our emotions in clinical settings. I heard "Trust me..." and rolled my eyes, assuming the narrator was about to say "I'm a doctor." When he said "I'm in a lab coat" I lost it laughing and crying at the same time. You don't need a medical school education or a PhD to positively influence people's lives, or any formal education at all for that matter. Just a simple message like this can really influence a person's outlook on life and how they feel about themselves. Even someone like me; a cold, conditioned medical professional whose life centers around neutralizing my feelings and emotions. I'm going to call my dad and do this as soon as it isn't 3:20 a.m. on a Thursday night, because I have a day off tomorrow.

    • @kari_sims
      @kari_sims Před 8 lety +6

      +James Bone Did you do it? Tell us how it went :)

    • @nesirsitsir
      @nesirsitsir Před 8 lety +28

      no i didnt i was drunk lol

    • @ihustlenation2
      @ihustlenation2 Před 8 lety +2

      +James Bone Do it!!!!!!!!

    • @mistid1485
      @mistid1485 Před 8 lety +11

      Wait...you're a doctor and you were drunk at 3:20 in the morning?
      Lol not judging you but I just find it a bit ironic.

    • @mouradm.8772
      @mouradm.8772 Před 8 lety +25

      +Misti D (Mysterious Undead) Why ? Doctors can have their own life too (especially because he said that he was on his day off)

  • @nanimatamoros215
    @nanimatamoros215 Před 8 lety +1693

    i cried

  • @KristinWitcher
    @KristinWitcher Před 10 lety +1867

    "Trust me. I'm in a lab coat."

  • @_hhiraethss_4944
    @_hhiraethss_4944 Před 8 lety +575

    i'm not crying.....just...sweating from my eyes

  • @BBTLProductions
    @BBTLProductions Před 7 lety +167

    I can't be the only one really inspired by the fact that the older gentleman chose his college accounting instructor, good teachers can have a big impact on someone's life and I wish that more teachers could hear that.

  • @carmel9t
    @carmel9t Před 8 lety +634

    trust me im in a lab coat LOL

    • @tylerprowe
      @tylerprowe Před 8 lety +5

      +musicandthings His name is Julian :D

    • @user-hs6my7mt7b
      @user-hs6my7mt7b Před 10 měsíci

      I am grateful for marijuana in that it served as a catalyst for us all to have some time in nature, without the lab coats, without the imposition of manmade technologies and without the sterile scientific mindset.
      I am grateful that although we may want to sometimes stand apart analytically in the descriptor language of scientists, we are also realizing that the nature of mind and history is also cyclical return to the truly natural unity of wholistic vibration. Wholistic vibration is an elusive concept to the logos, like 'Aloha', it is one aspect that small kids instantly understand but those more initiated into society find marijuana experiences may be very helpful to aid in revival of.
      It wasn't until marijuana that I fully went back, knowing it didn't mean all had been destroyed, only that the flowers, ground and fruits of nature would also be coming with me, not restrained or diminished.
      I was able to talk to the Buddha in the plants and for the peace I gave thanks.

  • @hendawg8617
    @hendawg8617 Před 10 lety +101

    SHAYTARDS BROUGHT ME HERE

  • @miriamferrari7413
    @miriamferrari7413 Před 7 lety +204

    i cried a lot duing the sisters part and idk why :(

    • @auroraborealis675
      @auroraborealis675 Před 6 lety +2

      Do you have a sister?

    • @procrastinartist2825
      @procrastinartist2825 Před 5 lety +8

      i did too, mostly because i have an older sister and i related to that, i even pictured my own sister while she was talking to hers

  • @Kaktusalax
    @Kaktusalax Před 7 lety +47

    In the period between childhood and maturity, we're often reluctant to honestly express our gratitude. But when we leave the things we had far behind, we come to realize with painful clarity just how precious they were. Just how happy they made us.
    I'm crying again, goddamn it.

    • @user-hs6my7mt7b
      @user-hs6my7mt7b Před 8 měsíci

      I am giving gratitude now then for the fullness of everything now. This is heaven if our emotional of gratitude is full for every wonder, the beauty in every angle and light, the world itself is angelic.

  • @vilAvain
    @vilAvain Před 8 lety +72

    Did anyone else cried like a baby when he asked who influenced you the most in your life and I instantly thought of my mom, I cried so hard I felt like I need a break from the video and it's fucking 1.30 and I have school tomorrow. I've never felt more appreciative of my mom and I realized how much of a brat I've been. I am so so so so so sorry mom...

    • @alexverdana2435
      @alexverdana2435 Před 3 lety +3

      wow thanks for making me cry I was holding back tears the entire time... I know that your mom loves you :)

    • @kylawood1601
      @kylawood1601 Před 3 lety

      Sorry doesn’t cut it. How about “I love your you so, so, so much for. . . .”?

    • @alexverdana2435
      @alexverdana2435 Před 3 lety +4

      @@kylawood1601 seriously? Are you their mom or something?

    • @gee7295
      @gee7295 Před 2 lety

      aw honey.

    • @JenMumaw
      @JenMumaw Před 2 lety

      As a mom I can guarantee that she knows your faults and loves you more than you can possibly fathom. Give her a call and tell her how much you are thankful for her (on this day after Thanksgiving 2021).

  • @CarlosSarceno
    @CarlosSarceno Před 9 lety +122

    Weird. The person that has motivated me the most is Naruto Uzumaki...

    • @SalamiNinjaful
      @SalamiNinjaful Před 9 lety +2

      Carlos Sarceno I appreciate his character too

    • @larryhoover4339
      @larryhoover4339 Před 9 lety

      U go to njit?

    • @anonyabiz9310
      @anonyabiz9310 Před 8 lety

      Carlos Sarceno Lmaaao!!!

    • @craydehiyade3862
      @craydehiyade3862 Před 8 lety

      Carlos Sarceno i recently thought of this aswell

    • @Liri31ner
      @Liri31ner Před 8 lety +1

      +Carlos Sarceno I thought I was weird, but it seems people feel like this too lol

  • @isbms432
    @isbms432 Před 7 lety +170

    i was watching this while i was on the toilet...i cried while sitting on the toilet😂😂😂😂😂

    • @teodora3099
      @teodora3099 Před 6 lety +1

      kakaljin 134 I honestly would have said that an important person in my life is Brendon Urie lol

    • @zilans6955
      @zilans6955 Před 5 lety +1

      if this isn’t me

    • @georgie488
      @georgie488 Před 4 lety +1

      pray no one heard you and just wondered wtf you were doing

    • @abnermikalixen5890
      @abnermikalixen5890 Před 4 lety +1

      At least you had enough tissues to wipe your tears... otherwise you would have a whole different set of problems to resolve

    • @isbms432
      @isbms432 Před 4 lety

      @@abnermikalixen5890 forgot that i wrote this comment on youtube i used to have an interesting life i see....but goddamn you are so right imagine...good thing that didnt happen here in quarantine

  • @PowerThoughtsclub
    @PowerThoughtsclub Před 8 lety +398

    I am grateful for this video. NAMASTE my friends.
    LOVE & LIGHT

    • @riyascorner9198
      @riyascorner9198 Před 3 lety +1

      Hey btw just telling you mantras and the New Age is Demonic. As your not suppose to be opening your third eye and such and it’s in the Bible not to do manifestions. There are a bunch of Ex-New Age testimonies on CZcams telling from their personal experinces of demonic attacks through New Age. Pls for your soul leave it and come to the true light of the lord God.

    • @Axgeljc
      @Axgeljc Před 3 lety +2

      @@riyascorner9198 nice opinion, you don't even know if they did. whether they did it for a certain reason or not I don't think you should be focused on that because it's not your business. It seems as if you're seeking attention by downgrading others, please change your ways before something truly terrible happens to you. You should not have turned such a beautiful comment with such nice words "love & light" turn into this, you say god is good but you don't respect people like how everyone should do.

    • @megaagentj2248
      @megaagentj2248 Před 2 lety +1

      I can smell psuedo-science from just ur username

  • @kevincordeiro
    @kevincordeiro Před 4 lety +24

    gratitude rocks! We have so much to be thankful for - health, family, friends, just being alive to experience today. Use your time to learn a new skill, make new friends, volunteer, or reconnect with your family. Life is too short to worry all the time.

  • @ellielovesyouuu
    @ellielovesyouuu Před 10 lety +41

    Go Logan!

  • @savannahmccay3464
    @savannahmccay3464 Před 8 lety +8

    I can't upload a video because there are students involved, but I did this with my kids. They are from a title 1 school and many of them have rough backgrounds. I showed them this video, had them write the letter, and many decided to call the person from school. Some cried, which made me cry, but all were happy. I'm working on placing positive energy in their lives and this was one that I'm sure they won't forget!

  • @Participant
    @Participant  Před 8 lety +185

    It never hurts to say a quick thank you to someone you appreciate. How are some ways you show gratitude to the people in your life?
    Interested in more gratifying videos? Check out this fun and uplifting SoulPancake video: bit.ly/1gDQxW4

    • @laughinglimi
      @laughinglimi Před 7 lety +3

      love these experiments! how can we get access to the written test you administer before conducting the experiments?

    • @waadsafi671
      @waadsafi671 Před 7 lety +4

      you are so inspiring and full of love and science😂 this my first time to see u and I just subscribed cuz I believe you have something great to do, keep on 👌
      PS, can you make a Arabic language?

    • @yukadoo
      @yukadoo Před 6 lety

      In that case..thank YOU, for making this video.

    • @shahedabozaid5945
      @shahedabozaid5945 Před 5 měsíci +1

      انتو سوو فيديوهات تَجارب واحنا نبتلش فالتعليم من وراكو

  • @victoriaesra
    @victoriaesra Před 7 lety +407

    if you're reading this just know that you're beautiful and people love you❤❤

    • @dawnfrye4557
      @dawnfrye4557 Před 6 lety +2

      Victoria Frauenfelder And YOU are moreso for sharing first!

    • @rin-sf3oc
      @rin-sf3oc Před 6 lety +1

      Thank you!

    • @Lana-nz8ue
      @Lana-nz8ue Před 5 lety +2

      Thank you and I’m sure you’re beautiful and sweet and people love you too

    • @skyspruill
      @skyspruill Před 5 lety +2

      Victoria Frauenfelder thank you and same to you 💖

    • @thegrumpypanda1016
      @thegrumpypanda1016 Před 5 lety +1

      Yah not really .

  • @ChiquitaSpeaks
    @ChiquitaSpeaks Před 10 lety +86

    This may sound sad but i literally don't have anyone I can call that I can truly say has inspired me. Ive mostly just been overcoming peoples' bad influences in my life and protecting my mind. Maybe I need to think deeper, try harder... but yea.

    • @ishipwhovideos8330
      @ishipwhovideos8330 Před 10 lety +30

      It's okay if no one has inspired you, you being the person you are is just proof that even without people inspiring you, you can still be an amazing person! :)

    • @cyruspenland1222
      @cyruspenland1222 Před 10 lety +4

      Ditto what IShipWhoVideos said.

    • @DShaker24
      @DShaker24 Před 10 lety +9

      Maybe you can be a true inspiration to people. I bet you could. :)

    • @hiramb5724
      @hiramb5724 Před 10 lety +5

      Go out and make new friends, search for someone that makes you a better Person, someone that challenges you, someone that has what u want.

    • @jonsubs9998
      @jonsubs9998 Před 5 lety +2

      Sometimes it is not one person that inspires you. Look around. If you are surrounded by great people then you are at the right place. If not, do something about it.

  • @rickokelley4186
    @rickokelley4186 Před 9 lety +94

    Bill and Rose Morriss gave me a graduation card in 1970 and that wisdom has sustained me all my long life:
    Happiness does not
    depend upon what
    happens outside of you
    but on what happens
    inside of you; it is
    measured by the spirit
    in which you meet the
    problems of life.

  • @audascape5698
    @audascape5698 Před 7 lety +4

    Im greatful for my younger brother, not only because i have someone to talk to and is always there. But because he got me out of deppression and stopped from suiciding in the garage. Im grateful that he helped me see what i had lost sight of, he helped me see what was in front of me this whole time. Which was my family, my brother saved my life. Gave me hope that things would get better. My brother is my best friend that nothing / no one can replace. Im grateful for having him around, despite the times that we fight and hate eachother. There isnt anything in the world that will change that. My brother who is now 12 at the time has saved the life of someone who was 17 and have been going into the darkest moments of deppression. Thanks to him, I'm still in good health. My younger brother, whom at the time didnt care of what i did for the longest time, did something that even i couldnt do. That was, showing me the pain that loved ones would have to endure, for my careless thoughts, while blinded in deppression. Thanks to him I found what i have been missing. Thank you bro. For having my back when i needed it the most then and now.

  • @novaflorencia
    @novaflorencia Před rokem +6

    i love that the old man implied that Jesus is the One who has had the true biggest impact on his life. all glory be to God for who He is and what He's done for us 🙌🏼❤️

  • @yamini7221
    @yamini7221 Před 7 lety +246

    i dont know why this makes me cry :)

    • @johnou3401
      @johnou3401 Před 7 lety +1

      me too

    • @arispacetimeanduniverse8174
      @arispacetimeanduniverse8174 Před 7 lety +2

      same

    • @abnermikalixen5890
      @abnermikalixen5890 Před 7 lety +10

      Because you are a thread in the beautiful tapestry that is the Universe. We are connected in a deeper way that we can understand, so when someone is touched, all of us are. To you and all people I say: Namaste! If you don't know the meaning of this word, look it up. The definition itself might make you cry again.

    • @fionawrobel2511
      @fionawrobel2511 Před 6 lety

      Yamini Aw same

  • @jeffamunoz
    @jeffamunoz Před 6 lety +24

    *I will never forget this video, this is one of the proudest moments in my life. I did the challenge and called my parents while I was in college.*

  • @LaLabutterfly
    @LaLabutterfly Před 7 lety +7

    My mum and I aren't in the same country and I haven't called her in 3 wks. This has reminded me that inspite of all the ups and downs in our relationship and all our disagreements she still wants the best for me. We're pretty much oil and water and I remember exactly when that happened when I was younger. As much as it is hard for either of us to verbally communicate affection, it's important I let her know I appreciate how much she's done for me.

  • @DDRMR
    @DDRMR Před 3 lety +22

    This video almost 10 years ago changed my life. And I have changed so many lives living this out.. Anytime I speak highly about someone to someone else, I often call and message the person I was talking about in that moment to express that to them. I've also asked close friends who talk someone else up, to call that person in the moment to express that. They're shy about doing it at first, but once they do.. they see how much their life change.
    From the bottom of my heart, I hope you see this. Thank you for this video as it moved more mountains in so many people's lives than you'll ever realize

  • @Angarayan
    @Angarayan Před 9 lety +8

    Trying to be in a state of gratitude even when there is apparently nothing to be grateful for, is an unfailing way to be peaceful and joyous.

  • @noelle2482
    @noelle2482 Před 7 lety +64

    this made me so happy just to watch

  • @kamilia30
    @kamilia30 Před 7 lety +26

    "Trust me, I am in a lab coat"
    I love this phrase

  • @arlenejoiviernes8470
    @arlenejoiviernes8470 Před 7 lety +2

    This is true. I always call my mom and brother whenever I feel bad, and everything just lightens up.

  • @MS-hx3zv
    @MS-hx3zv Před 7 lety +146

    I mean.. this dude is wearing glasses and a lab coat so I gotta trust him

  • @agil1164
    @agil1164 Před 10 lety +5

    It made me cry the most important people in your life can make you happy

  • @lalitdoriyaal
    @lalitdoriyaal Před 7 lety +1

    Seriously I was high when I watch this and eating and I don't when in middle of food , middle of highness, middle of show my tears come out. Thank you for this. One of the best answer I get for happiness is here. Thank you. I'm feeling more happier now.

  • @An-li6er
    @An-li6er Před 7 lety +67

    well i cried and it felt good

    • @JoshuaHarrison-gq9cr
      @JoshuaHarrison-gq9cr Před 3 lety +1

      @10digits are 1 digit lol how am i a simp dumbass. your'e just proving what i said by getting mad lol.

  • @akshaypatel3559
    @akshaypatel3559 Před 10 lety +61

    Great video.. Shaytards sent me here! :)

  • @LennArtsTV
    @LennArtsTV Před 10 lety +8

    I red an article lately on trueactivist that said one of the 5 things most people regred when they are dying is to not have expressed their feelings. So Yes, i beleave letting other people know how you feel about them makes you a happier person.

  • @ocaeocae
    @ocaeocae Před rokem +4

    I wonder how much of this can be attributed to expressing gratitude, versus genuine connection? Those who weren't able to call the person, still expressed their gratitude in writing, but I think having those heart-felt conversations with another, are some of the most meaningful experiences we can have in life. Especially in a culture that emphasizes individualism, life can feel very isolating. Our mental health craves community and connection, and expressing gratitude is a great gateway through the walls we typically hide behind

  • @andreaglazzari
    @andreaglazzari Před 3 lety +15

    After 20 years of research, I’ve eventually been able to reach my second grade teacher to express my gratitude for the help she gave me (the last time I saw her it was 30 years before!): I don’t if I can measure the level happiness I felt for this! The same afternoon, when later I shared it with my family, the day before and even now I poured many tears of ...happiness I think!

  • @HerenKerrersVoice
    @HerenKerrersVoice Před 10 lety +19

    Just the fact that I have never even thought of appreciating my loved ones around me with a letter is what is motivating me to want to do this. I feel like I haven't said "I love you" and "thank you" enough to them. Thank you greatly for this idea.

  • @Nanciefy
    @Nanciefy Před 10 lety +33

    Awwww man... this made me cry.

  • @GenXatwork
    @GenXatwork Před 4 lety +2

    Wow - tears are flowing. i dont know why but they are - I love to see people experience happiness i guess. Love this

  • @jeffamunoz
    @jeffamunoz Před 8 lety +14

    I come back to this video once and awhile. I did the challenge while in college and it was one of the happiest moments of my life. I was really down, and this made me soar.

    • @jeffamunoz
      @jeffamunoz Před 6 lety

      *It was the adrenaline, that rush of actually doing the test and FEELING happiness to let my feelings out to someone I loved, put me on top of the world in that moment. I only wish I could see my smile.*

  • @Heno_Kay
    @Heno_Kay Před 10 lety +39

    Logan sent me here!!

  • @imane1061
    @imane1061 Před 9 lety +5

    Gratitude is the best! I try my best to show someone how much i care, sometimes it may be too much but it just means i care that much about you.

  • @ummihuma2190
    @ummihuma2190 Před 2 lety +2

    Julian you're a great man. Watching this made me feel really good. I'll thank my mom later and maybe she'll roll her eyes and walk away, I know she'll be happy and doesn't want me to see her teary smile. Thanks Julian.
    .
    .
    Hey, BTW you're handsome😇

  • @ercash99
    @ercash99 Před 9 lety +7

    I usually don't share or write comments on CZcams . However this one caught me by surprise, I have been going through a lot recently, and my dad being a typical hispanic father has taught be to keep it in. I literally bursted into tears seeing this video, and it felt really good . Now I just want to call all my loved ones and tell them , how much they mean to me. Thank you for sharing this video.

  • @Swagg494
    @Swagg494 Před 10 lety +14

    i cried thinking about my mom... i love her

  • @madelinec4317
    @madelinec4317 Před 10 lety +53

    Why would someone dislike this? It's so cool!

    • @anubose5435
      @anubose5435 Před 10 lety +5

      might be they should try being grateful!
      :p

    • @lishav2052
      @lishav2052 Před 2 lety

      Maybe feeling challenged to face the emotions.

    • @jlmann8109
      @jlmann8109 Před rokem

      Talking about feeling makes some people uncomfortable

  • @emilyann9664
    @emilyann9664 Před 8 lety +19

    My teacher showed us this video and had us do this. Helped so much, it was truly beautiful to see my piers calling their loved ones.

  • @riseupstudios8197
    @riseupstudios8197 Před 7 lety +11

    Thank you for the video, it reminded me of how much I actually appreciate my dad.
    I have never really expressed this gratitude to him and plan on doing this when I get home to see him. I am almost certain that I will barely be able to get it out and will be brought to tears.
    Thank you

  • @MabelSun98
    @MabelSun98 Před 8 lety +10

    Don't know why 391 people dislike this video, and I can only imagine it may trigger some memory that is hurting, and hope those are about the nice things happened in your lives.
    I have to press "like "and like just can not express my gratefulness to this video, since due to this video, my daughter was inspired and wrote a letter to me as a Christmas gift expressing her gratefulness and love to me , and described me as her "Most important person in her life, an Awesome supporter and company,and a Gracious and Fun Mom".
    This is by far the most precious gift I have ever received in my life, and I will cherish it and hold it dear to my heart! Because this letter, I had the most wonderful Christmas, though I almost cried my eyes out while reading her touching words. Last night, I put it under my pillow, and had a sound , relaxed and long sleep!
    What a priceless Christmas gift that I have, and I would like to share my joy and happiness to all of you.
    I am grateful for this "Science of Happiness" Video! IT WORKS!

    • @alfahari
      @alfahari Před 5 lety +1

      Fear is the root of all negative emotions...this is science. What is fear also manifests as guilt and more immediately as arrogance or smartness.

  • @keshavbx
    @keshavbx Před 8 lety +100

    Brilliant video. Something we can all do more of in our lives. That one phone call makes such a difference for both the recipient & giver. Imagine you did this on a weekly basis - how you would feel then? And imagine how people would feel about being around you? Love it.
    Also loved the bit at the end - "Trust me. I'm in a lab coat".

    • @artatsunrise3307
      @artatsunrise3307 Před rokem +1

      But if u do it on a weekly basis shud we choose a diff person each time or stay with the one who influences the most? 🤔

  • @Tauney
    @Tauney Před 5 lety +1

    I've been doing a gratitude challenge for 2 months. Write 3 things you are grateful for. Even if your upset. Everyday. Even small things. It has made me more aware of this short life and seriously more grateful than I have ever been. It takes less than 5 minutes and gives you more perspective. And made me around 70-80% better mood, wiser, it is awesome. And thank you ♡

  • @danielklee2933
    @danielklee2933 Před 6 lety +1

    It is nice to see that with all of our social media where people do not actually meet other people face to face and appear to hate each other, that when it comes right down to it and their feelings are exposed, there is a genuine loving and caring individual. This strengthened my belief even if it's just a little that people can still actually be kind and caring. We need more of this rather than the hatred you see on television.

  • @Mcfc2Rich
    @Mcfc2Rich Před 7 lety +44

    I've been very critical as of late and I don't like it. I'm trying to be more appreciative now, I've been practising gratitude for a while now, and I tell my mum how much I appreciate her a lot, it's nice to know you're appreciated. Now I want to take it to the next level and express it to as many people as possible, I don't wanna be critical anymore, I wanna be loving and all accepting. Ty for this video, even watching it uplifted my spirits. _ /|\ _ ❤️

  • @Cyrussy
    @Cyrussy Před 7 lety +31

    Must resist crying... Most resist- *starts crying*

  • @viiiRA_
    @viiiRA_ Před 3 lety +11

    I just sent my mom and sisters a long text saying that I love them. I don't remember the last time I've said it but I'm grateful they exist. My mother for her sacrifices, my elder sister for her protection(she's small and crazy. Filipino women, am I right?) and my little sister for saving me. Because if it wasn't for her existence, I would've committed suicide at a young age and I realised one day back then that I didn't want to put her through that. I don't think I've cried this long in decades. I'm a 28y old man bawling his eyes out over a text. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @karenrivera3614
    @karenrivera3614 Před 7 lety +7

    I know this was 3 years ago but my class saw this video and half the class cried and we are doing this!

  • @thisislisaaaa
    @thisislisaaaa Před 9 lety +3

    This made me cry... it is just so beautiful to see people speaking from their hearts

  • @MagdaNarima
    @MagdaNarima Před 10 lety +26

    This video made me smile. We did kind of the same thing in my Health class; we wrote a thank you letter to express our gratitude, but I never delivered it. Maybe I should try delivering it...

    • @Colstonewall
      @Colstonewall Před 10 lety +3

      I think just the fact you thought about what you're grateful for is enough to give you (or anyone) happiness on a regular basis. Of course there's nothing wrong with delivering your letter to whomever you wrote it to.

  • @user-hs6my7mt7b
    @user-hs6my7mt7b Před rokem +1

    There is a glow of thanks in my eyes tonight, I have walked freely through a free America, where Buddha is in abundance and as common as the weeds. Thank you, America, you are the land that allows us oneness, you give us all connections but you also let us be alone, in your natural glory, you are a Buddha pure land.
    America you have made us friends to all cultures, highlighting that we are one at the root and as unique as the colors of a rainbow in individuality. Because you have made friendship through education and ended misconception you recieve the gift of all the parts helping one cause.
    I am grateful for the liberations that are yet to blossom from the boughs of American trees, I am in thanksgiving every day knowing that all beings will be liberated from injustice.
    America they will not mine your metals and oils because the liberty growing there is more renewable! Liberty itself is a resource that we must realize we have in prime , karmas law

  • @bettymarshall4538
    @bettymarshall4538 Před 2 lety +5

    This is so precious and uplifting. I'm crying tears of joy, and I know none of these precious Folks! THANK-YOU!!

  • @Sarah-dd7qi
    @Sarah-dd7qi Před 7 lety +5

    I love this video. I always watch it when ever I'm sad, angry or upset. I sent my dad a text and it was on of the best moments in my life. Thank you.

  • @DarkLordAlu
    @DarkLordAlu Před 7 lety +4

    spread and share the love ppl we need it in this world today

  • @uygaro.2457
    @uygaro.2457 Před 6 lety +2

    Making someone happy,makes me happy the most.

  • @Accepterande
    @Accepterande Před rokem

    my teacher did this test to me and three others.
    I never knew it would have so big impact on me.
    I'm thankful for people who does care and show the best to others like he did to me

  • @CommunityInspire
    @CommunityInspire Před 10 lety +70

    "Trust me. I'm in a lab coat." LOL

  • @mariah_7654
    @mariah_7654 Před 6 lety +3

    This video is one of the few videos that has actually made me cry happy tears.
    Doing this activity today with my Mom.

  • @megacurlerer
    @megacurlerer Před 9 měsíci +1

    I'm a physician and was holding back for the entire video; given that we are trained to hide our emotions in clinical settings. I heard "Trust me..." and rolled my eyes, assuming the narrator was about to say "I'm a doctor." When he said "I'm in a lab coat" I lost it laughing and crying at the same time. You don't need a medical school education or a PhD to positively influence people's lives, or any formal education at all for that matter. Just a simple message like this can really influence a person's outlook on life and how they feel about themselves. Even someone like me; a cold, conditioned medical professional whose life centers around neutralizing my feelings and emotions. I'm going to call my mom and do this as soon as it isn't 3:20 a.m. on a Thursday night, because I have a day off tomorrow.

  • @cynthia41161
    @cynthia41161 Před rokem

    I had my clients write a gratitude list and on the list they put 3 things they are grateful for. 3 people they are grateful for and 3 reasons why. I wish I had of asked them to call those 3 people! It was awesome though. They shared openly and so many emotions from joy to tears to recognition on how they felt about them etc. I explained that I do a gratitude list in prayers in the morning when awaking and evening before bed. It has had such a powerful influence over my life and attitude towards life. Love this!

  • @katiaferreira-transformati6653

    I am grateful for you and your team that put this together.
    Please let each of them know how much they are contributing to a better world.
    Thank you very, very much

  • @nickybee2311
    @nickybee2311 Před 8 lety +24

    Is it normal to be crying my eyes out right now??? Goodness. Great first video to stumble on. I subscribed. Thank you!

  • @Digital_Dairy
    @Digital_Dairy Před 8 lety +1

    this is a great example of why its important to call out the good you see in people. it can be life changing for both sides, as it was for me.

  • @lovemecom3832
    @lovemecom3832 Před 5 lety +2

    It is such a beautiful scientific experiment of showing gratitude to the person who gave the biggest impact in your life. Seeing their reaction can boost the level of your happiness. Watching this video made me emotional. I almost teared up.

  • @ohnoitsmariap
    @ohnoitsmariap Před 10 lety +8

    Thanks to Logan
    I'm crying like crazy
    Can't stop

  • @chrisfoster4471
    @chrisfoster4471 Před 6 lety +6

    I'm a high school English teacher, and I used this video for a "Thanksgiving week activity." I did the activity and called someone to read my letter to in front of each of my classes, each time my students actually cried listening to me express my gratitude towards my husband, my sister, my sons, and my best friend. Each student did the same activity and called someone from class--the lesson was not lost on anyone! So many of them were talking about how well it worked: "I called my mom, and she said I made her day, and now I feel really good that I changed her day!" This was the most powerful lesson I have ever taught! Thank you!

  • @anadiaz8813
    @anadiaz8813 Před 7 lety +1

    the older man should be a writer. .. he said things so eloquently and it was beautiful I want to read a book that he writes

  • @SimonesBlankCanvas
    @SimonesBlankCanvas Před 3 lety +1

    This video inspired me so much and 8 years later I still watch it and can't stop the tears

  • @wend13
    @wend13 Před 9 lety +6

    ''trust me, i'm in a lab coat'' yeah i was crying but then this line just cracked me up.
    thank you for this video! it sure felt good.

  • @fire2box
    @fire2box Před 10 lety +16

    try not to cry, lay down, cry a lot.

  • @rediscoverbahrain9394
    @rediscoverbahrain9394 Před 5 lety +2

    This video made me in tears.. Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge.
    I recently have been writing gratitude memos before I go to sleep and I have seen the impact they made! Wonderful science.

  • @thefangirlray
    @thefangirlray Před 3 lety +1

    I just sent a thank you letter toy cousin/ best friend, and I couldn't be happier!!!

  • @arini8750
    @arini8750 Před 7 lety +22

    omg I cried so much 😭😭 I feel so bad. I haven't given my mom enough gratitude for everything she has done for me. I had an arguement with her today and she probably hates me right now 😭😭😭 I really want to say sorry. I don't know how. I feel so awkward. I'm such a bad daughter 😭 my mom worked so hard to raise so many children yet I have to put more pressure on her. 😭😭 I'll do something for her and try to make it up. I'm acting like such a child 😔

    • @paulate.5508
      @paulate.5508 Před 7 lety +7

      I'm sure she'll forgive you ♥

    • @alfahari
      @alfahari Před 5 lety +2

      Sweetheart, when you say to mama that you're sorry and that you understand your previous position was wrong, and if she is mature enough to celebrate your learning (but not react back in anger) yours will be the best of friendships that the world has ever seen

  • @JohnBelchamber
    @JohnBelchamber Před 10 lety +13

    So science has caught up with what your Grand Parents / Parents always knew...saying thank you and meaning it makes you and the recipient happy.

  • @rosalora1445
    @rosalora1445 Před 5 lety +10

    “Trust me, I’m in a lab coat” ACTUALLY made me laugh. This was great, thank you.

  • @dougprideaux3280
    @dougprideaux3280 Před 2 měsíci

    I am seeing this 10 years later... and the girl says Whitefish Montana... this is a small world. Being from there is a very special thing because certain stories arise from that small town and it always amazes me.

  • @GunnerAstro
    @GunnerAstro Před 10 lety +195

    Shaytards anyone?

  • @Disneyphotog
    @Disneyphotog Před 9 lety +8

    I LOVE THIS CHANNEL. EVERYBODY IN THE WORLD NEEDS THIS CHANNEL. I AM YELLING!

  • @Angelicas5318
    @Angelicas5318 Před 8 lety

    My science teacher showed us this video and then told us to write a letter to someone that matters to us. It was more emotional than i thought it would be honestly

  • @ShakespeareOfBorg
    @ShakespeareOfBorg Před 3 měsíci

    10 years later and this video still has a huge impact.

  • @ZallySpeaking
    @ZallySpeaking Před 9 lety +5

    Man I really shouldn't cut onions and watch youtube at the same time.

  • @ammaaressa
    @ammaaressa Před 3 lety +5

    This makes me wanna be a better person.

  • @lornasouther3456
    @lornasouther3456 Před rokem

    I am preparing to teach a short course in the elements of the law of attraction and, of course, one of those elements is gratitude. I happened on this video and enjoyed it so much - and the resulting tears were inevitable! I am now certain that the course I'm planning is exactly what I need to do. Thank you for the gift you've given all your viewers.

  • @giuliaditullio
    @giuliaditullio Před 8 lety

    The first thing I thought was to do this experiment, after having thought the person who was the most influential and important in my life I realised I wasn't able to call him. It is so heart wrenching for me not to tell the person I cared the most for what I thought about him.

  • @bangtanbeforeveryone4680
    @bangtanbeforeveryone4680 Před 7 lety +19

    I wish that I had a someone to tell me that

  • @sabrinabelaid
    @sabrinabelaid Před 8 lety +69

    this was so cute

  • @sandrastorm2338
    @sandrastorm2338 Před 2 lety

    This made me cry and cry and cry & realise that we dont do this enough!! THANK YOU.

  • @Noemi05258
    @Noemi05258 Před 7 lety

    This channel is like a happy non drama heartfelt buzzfeed. I love it