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Facing Difficulty with Gratitude

In a conversation from the Greater Good Gratitude Summit, Jack Kornfield talks with Brother David Steindl-Rast about how to cultivate gratitude, even in difficult circumstances.

By Jack Kornfield, Brother David Steindl-Rast | September 2014 | TRT 4:42

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Jack Kornfield

Jack Kornfield, Ph.D., is a world-renowned psychologist, author, and teacher. He is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness…

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