An Experiment in Gratitude | The Science of Happiness

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  • @nesirsitsir
    @nesirsitsir 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2334

    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 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @nesirsitsir
      @nesirsitsir 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      no i didnt i was drunk lol

    • @ihustlenation2
      @ihustlenation2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @mistid1485
      @mistid1485 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      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 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

  • @MsSunnyMuffins
    @MsSunnyMuffins 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3049

    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 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Gratitude for Teachers

    • @fullstopcomma8063
      @fullstopcomma8063 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

    • @katiespencer8944
      @katiespencer8944 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I thought of my chemistry teacher when watching this :)

    • @1ClownFreakTown
      @1ClownFreakTown 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @jasperinooo
      @jasperinooo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1481

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

    • @larissangwe
      @larissangwe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      meeeee

    • @halseyxxxo3064
      @halseyxxxo3064 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ayman Kabir yeah but he's no more..

    • @alexvincenzo9408
      @alexvincenzo9408 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me it would be awesome

    • @zadddy
      @zadddy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He will eventually...🙂

    • @dancingpeaches8140
      @dancingpeaches8140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @BBTLProductions
    @BBTLProductions 8 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    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.

    • @isaacthiessen7442
      @isaacthiessen7442 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bad teachers can too. And not in a good way

    • @Catmom2004
      @Catmom2004 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You will probably NEVER see this but I was SO glad that I reached out to my best HS English and German teacher a couple of years ago. (I graduated in 1978!)
      Unbeknownst to me, he was dying of cancer at the time and was "flabbergasted" that I had reached out to him through our alumni office. I just HAD to tell him how much he had meant to me. I had a VERY successful academic course in college partially thanks to his fine teaching!

  • @audascape5698
    @audascape5698 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

    • @MEROHAC
      @MEROHAC 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sometimes every moment has something that giving you a meaningful purpose man...

  • @KristinWitcher
    @KristinWitcher 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1907

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

  • @DDRMR
    @DDRMR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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

  • @Ccocakola
    @Ccocakola 9 ปีที่แล้ว +594

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

    • @0mss
      @0mss 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      _hhiraethss _ love your pic.... it's so soft

    • @brendawilliams7086
      @brendawilliams7086 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was sweating from my eyes to 😌

    • @beansandrice8398
      @beansandrice8398 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I read that in dans voice

    • @kylawood1601
      @kylawood1601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @Maple_loop222
      @Maple_loop222 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg! This was my same reaction ! hahaha :')

  • @kevincordeiro
    @kevincordeiro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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.

  • @savannahmccay3464
    @savannahmccay3464 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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!

  • @nanimatamoros215
    @nanimatamoros215 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1713

    i cried

    • @mythirdchannel
      @mythirdchannel 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Nani Matamoros I always cry XD

    • @Zestrayswede
      @Zestrayswede 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +mythirdchannel that can't be healthy... you might want to get your eyes checked out

    • @joseantoniogarciarivas8042
      @joseantoniogarciarivas8042 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Nani Matamoros tears of JOY perhaps?

    • @nanimatamoros215
      @nanimatamoros215 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Jose Antonio Garciarivas lol I think?

    • @nomedasabeckiene9152
      @nomedasabeckiene9152 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Nani Matamoros I cried too.

  • @MabelSun98
    @MabelSun98 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jeffamunoz
    @jeffamunoz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    *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.*

  • @Participant
    @Participant  8 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    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 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @waadsafi671
      @waadsafi671 8 ปีที่แล้ว +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 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @shahedabozaid5945
      @shahedabozaid5945 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      انتو سوو فيديوهات تَجارب واحنا نبتلش فالتعليم من وراكو

  • @carmel9t
    @carmel9t 9 ปีที่แล้ว +638

    trust me im in a lab coat LOL

    • @tylerprowe
      @tylerprowe 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +musicandthings His name is Julian :D

    • @名誉ために日本人天の祖先
      @名誉ために日本人天の祖先 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @rickokelley4186
    @rickokelley4186 10 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    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.

  • @HerenKerrersVoice
    @HerenKerrersVoice 11 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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.

  • @novaflorencia
    @novaflorencia ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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 🙌🏼❤️

  • @LaLabutterfly
    @LaLabutterfly 8 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Kaktusalax
    @Kaktusalax 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    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.

    • @名誉ために日本人天の祖先
      @名誉ために日本人天の祖先 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @ChiquitaSpeaks
    @ChiquitaSpeaks 10 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    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 10 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      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 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ditto what IShipWhoVideos said.

    • @DShaker24
      @DShaker24 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @hiramb5724
      @hiramb5724 10 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jeffamunoz
    @jeffamunoz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +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 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      *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.*

  • @ercash99
    @ercash99 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I usually don't share or write comments on TH-cam . 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.

  • @miriamferrari7413
    @miriamferrari7413 8 ปีที่แล้ว +208

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

    • @auroraborealis675
      @auroraborealis675 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you have a sister?

    • @procrastinartist2825
      @procrastinartist2825 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @lalitdoriyaal
    @lalitdoriyaal 8 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @imane1061
    @imane1061 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @Angarayan
    @Angarayan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @hendawg8617
    @hendawg8617 11 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    SHAYTARDS BROUGHT ME HERE

  • @victoriaesra
    @victoriaesra 8 ปีที่แล้ว +407

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

    • @dawnfrye4557
      @dawnfrye4557 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Victoria Frauenfelder And YOU are moreso for sharing first!

    • @rin-sf3oc
      @rin-sf3oc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

    • @Lana-nz8ue
      @Lana-nz8ue 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @skyspruill
      @skyspruill 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Victoria Frauenfelder thank you and same to you 💖

    • @thegrumpypanda1016
      @thegrumpypanda1016 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yah not really .

  • @andreaglazzari
    @andreaglazzari 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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!

  • @emilyann9664
    @emilyann9664 9 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @noelle2482
    @noelle2482 8 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    this made me so happy just to watch

  • @isbms432
    @isbms432 8 ปีที่แล้ว +170

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

    • @teodora3099
      @teodora3099 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @zilans6955
      @zilans6955 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if this isn’t me

    • @georgie488
      @georgie488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @abnermikalixen5890
      @abnermikalixen5890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @danielklee2933
    @danielklee2933 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @bettymarshall4538
    @bettymarshall4538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @MS-hx3zv
    @MS-hx3zv 8 ปีที่แล้ว +146

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

  • @vilAvain
    @vilAvain 9 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @kylawood1601
      @kylawood1601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @alexverdana2435
      @alexverdana2435 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @fishwithapacifier
      @fishwithapacifier 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      aw honey.

    • @JenMumaw
      @JenMumaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 9 ปีที่แล้ว +123

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

    • @SalamiNinjaful
      @SalamiNinjaful 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Carlos Sarceno I appreciate his character too

    • @larryhoover4339
      @larryhoover4339 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      U go to njit?

    • @anonyabiz9310
      @anonyabiz9310 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Carlos Sarceno Lmaaao!!!

    • @craydehiyade3862
      @craydehiyade3862 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Carlos Sarceno i recently thought of this aswell

    • @Liri31ner
      @Liri31ner 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @名誉ために日本人天の祖先
    @名誉ために日本人天の祖先 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @riseupstudios8197
    @riseupstudios8197 8 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @kamilia30
    @kamilia30 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

  • @nickybee2311
    @nickybee2311 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

  • @LennArtsTV
    @LennArtsTV 11 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @GenXatwork
    @GenXatwork 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ocaeocae
    @ocaeocae ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @agil1164
    @agil1164 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @wend13
    @wend13 10 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @rosalora1445
    @rosalora1445 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @katiaferreira-transformati6653
    @katiaferreira-transformati6653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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

  • @mariah_7654
    @mariah_7654 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @chrisfoster4471
    @chrisfoster4471 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @CommunityInspire
    @CommunityInspire 10 ปีที่แล้ว +69

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

  • @Nanciefy
    @Nanciefy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Awwww man... this made me cry.

  • @arlenejoiviernes8470
    @arlenejoiviernes8470 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @TaunellE
    @TaunellE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ♡

  • @uygaro.2457
    @uygaro.2457 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Making someone happy,makes me happy the most.

  • @Disneyphotog
    @Disneyphotog 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @DarkLordAlu
    @DarkLordAlu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @PowerThoughtsclub
    @PowerThoughtsclub 9 ปีที่แล้ว +397

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

    • @riyascorner9198
      @riyascorner9198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-cam 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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can smell psuedo-science from just ur username

  • @keshavbx
    @keshavbx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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? 🤔

  • @Sarah-dd7qi
    @Sarah-dd7qi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @yamini7221
    @yamini7221 8 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    i dont know why this makes me cry :)

    • @johnou3401
      @johnou3401 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too

    • @arispacetimeanduniverse8174
      @arispacetimeanduniverse8174 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same

    • @abnermikalixen5890
      @abnermikalixen5890 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yamini Aw same

  • @madelinec4317
    @madelinec4317 11 ปีที่แล้ว +53

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

    • @anubose5435
      @anubose5435 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      might be they should try being grateful!
      :p

    • @lishav2052
      @lishav2052 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe feeling challenged to face the emotions.

    • @jlmann8109
      @jlmann8109 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Talking about feeling makes some people uncomfortable

  • @bethaniegellerman3447
    @bethaniegellerman3447 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have watched this video maybe 30 times. I've sent it to friends and family more times than I can count. I've even used it in a psychology presentation and for work training. It still makes me tear up. This is wonderful.

  • @Digital_Dairy
    @Digital_Dairy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @MagdaNarima
    @MagdaNarima 11 ปีที่แล้ว +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 11 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @benyameenyitzhak1036
    @benyameenyitzhak1036 9 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    I'm a pretty masculine man... Watched this and thought to myself "here we go, another bullshit video" ... started crying

    • @yarawaters4365
      @yarawaters4365 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Masculinity is not about not crying, masculinity is about encouraging yourself to show your real emotions

    • @ifiget100subsillstartmakin7
      @ifiget100subsillstartmakin7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You shouldn’t have to feel like you shouldn’t be allowed to cry because you’re a man

    • @ubelove4410
      @ubelove4410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      toxic masculinity again.

  • @karenrivera3614
    @karenrivera3614 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @cynthia41161
    @cynthia41161 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @viiiRA_
    @viiiRA_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Mcfc2Rich
    @Mcfc2Rich 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    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. _ /|\ _ ❤️

    • @MyLinhiie
      @MyLinhiie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope your journey of gratitude is going well :)

    • @dianarosario6965
      @dianarosario6965 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love this response!

  • @akshaypatel3559
    @akshaypatel3559 11 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Great video.. Shaytards sent me here! :)

  • @Cynastri
    @Cynastri 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

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

  • @SimonesBlankCanvas
    @SimonesBlankCanvas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rediscoverbahrain9394
    @rediscoverbahrain9394 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @An-li6er
    @An-li6er 8 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    well i cried and it felt good

    • @JoshuaHarrison-gq9cr
      @JoshuaHarrison-gq9cr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @b3blueblue
    @b3blueblue 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've watched this around a dozen of times, make me cry with happiness all the time. Thank you very much for this!

  • @ohnoitsmariap
    @ohnoitsmariap 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @Accepterande
    @Accepterande 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @lovemecom3832
    @lovemecom3832 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Swagg494
    @Swagg494 11 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @cumiral
    @cumiral 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful and true, it made me cry. Thank you so much for this positive reminder

  • @ellielovesyouuu
    @ellielovesyouuu 11 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Go Logan!

  • @Cb_classes
    @Cb_classes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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😇

  • @megacurlerer
    @megacurlerer ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @VictoriazAnna
    @VictoriazAnna 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    lol, I got emotional watching this... cried rivers! Loved it

  • @cherrylulu-o7h
    @cherrylulu-o7h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is my favorite video in all of TH-cam

  • @PandaxPowerx
    @PandaxPowerx 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Well now I'm an emotional wreck lol, that was so beautiful my poor un-expecting family and friends are getting giant paragraphs of why I love them today! :'D

  • @Noemi05258
    @Noemi05258 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mollyellis8094
    @mollyellis8094 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched this today at a presentation by SoulPancake cofounder Shabnam Mogharabi. After the video, she asked if there was anyone that wanted to come up and share who they were grateful for on stage. A gentlemen bravely approached the stage and shared that through his troubles his wife had stayed by him and helped him be strong. Then, Shabnam asked him if he could call her. TEARS TEARS omg. He put her on speaker phone, we all heard him tell her how grateful he was to have her in his life and that he couldn't do this without her. It was such an amazingly great AUTHENTIC moment. I've been to many speakers, and this was one of my favorite. Someone who really understands the power of authentic connection and how it can change the world.

  • @alishaw.76
    @alishaw.76 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was so great! It made me happy just watching!

  • @alwalw9237
    @alwalw9237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much. I know that since I have learned to be grateful to life and for life my happiness has increased expotentially. Thank you for sharing this. It reminds me of this quote:
    Gratitude is a recognition of the giving of others and of the giving of life. It is a recognition of what you have right now. It is a
    recognition of the miracle of your existence.
    From Joy and Gratitude by Marshall Vian Summers

  • @arini8750
    @arini8750 8 ปีที่แล้ว +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 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm sure she'll forgive you ♥

    • @alfahari
      @alfahari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @sandrastorm2338
    @sandrastorm2338 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rebeccaewell6854
    @rebeccaewell6854 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Morning~ I LOVE this video! I am putting it within my "Thank-fullness" Lesson. I am a Visual Arts Teacher at Whitman Middle School in Whitman, MA. During this awful pandemic, I am trying to be as creative as ever to have my students be engaged. This video is touching and lets us think of how lucky we are to have people in our lives that we love. I have put within this lesson as well; how has this person positively impacted me and my life as well as what is special to them. Whether it be the sunset on a summers day, a pet, a cityscape or an image of a lighthouse. Create those images for this special person and write a small "thank you" note to them, expressing gratitude for what they have done for you. They may have laughed with you, loved you, taken care of you when you were sick, or pepped you up when you happened to be down. Then mail it to them, hand it to them, drop it off in their mailbox. Their reactions will make you happy~ Because people need people.
    Thank you for this inspiring video, especially during this time of crisis~
    Take care,
    Rebecca Ewell
    Visual Arts Teacher

  • @naughtypepe9308
    @naughtypepe9308 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    "Trust me im in a lab coat" 😂

  • @wipedout7598
    @wipedout7598 8 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    ugh i want to do this but i'm scared

    • @cosmocelli
      @cosmocelli 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Do it!!! You can do it!

    • @ruqaiyah1412
      @ruqaiyah1412 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wiped out same here :(

    • @jonsubs9998
      @jonsubs9998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Scared of what? Saying nice things about someone so they can have a nice day? Go ahead, it'll be fine.

    • @authentic_101
      @authentic_101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey buddy! I totally understand what you mean.. I've been there.. I know your comment was 3 years old, but if you're still in that place.. you may want to write the letters for yourself or even daily gratitude journal for some time.. you don't even have to send the letter to that person.. Don't force yourself.. it does not work most of the time.. just keep doing these perhaps in a place you have privacy, so you can comfortably cry or laugh.. trust me.. this can change your life totally :) All the best to you! :)

  • @ZallySpeaking
    @ZallySpeaking 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @fabio21199
    @fabio21199 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a 23 yaers old psicology student and i love people and theyr feelings; I have just watched this video and I think it will change my life in a marvellous way, cause it makes me understand (and be more convincet that) these are the feelings i really want to work with in my life.

  • @ginnybee1478
    @ginnybee1478 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crying happy tears through this whole video. So touching. Thank you.