Adam MarkelInternational Keynote Speaker On Resilience

Science of Gratitude - Adam Markel

Name: Science of Gratitude - Adam Markel
Uploaded: 2023-11-28T21:21:11+00:00
Duration: 44 s
Channel: Adam Markel
Description: A short spoken segment from Adam Markel's YouTube talk "Science of Gratitude" (recorded/uploaded Nov 28, 2023). Markel argues that practicing gratitude…

28 Nov 2023 · 1 min

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A short spoken segment from Adam Markel's YouTube talk "Science of Gratitude" (recorded/uploaded Nov 28, 2023). Markel argues that practicing gratitude produces measurable, positive changes — "the molecular structures of our brains change" and hearts change — leading to increased energy, patience, exercise, caregiving, reduced complaining, and greater happiness. He notes the claims are supported by science and refers listeners to handouts for details.

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You know, when things are not easy, our hearts can close. The aperture of our hearts can close. We need energy to keep them open, to have patience. I get energy from gratitude. I said earlier, this science behind it. This is the science. You could take a picture of this, but it's in the handouts as well. When we're grateful, the molecular structures of our brains change. Our hearts change. We exercise more, we care. We're less inclined to complain. We're happy about our lives just from a gratitude practice. If it's woo woo, so be it. I like woo woo, but I like when science backs it up. And that's what this is.