Filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg discusses the healing powers of gratitude and nature. Topics include the importance of soil and pollinators, practicing gratitude, the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine in nature, choosing non-toxic media, and the evolutionary power of emotions.

Louie Schwartzberg, visionary director of Fantastic Fungi, dives into the connection between psychedelics and mindfulness with Jack Kornfield. They discuss psychedelics as a gateway to wonder, the intersection of art and science, therapeutic uses of psilocybin mushrooms, and the importance of sacred attention in finding beauty in nature.

We’ve talked A LOT about inner freedom over the past couple of years, and specifically how you can gain the freedom to choose how you feel and how you experience every moment of your life—regardless of your circumstances. Choosing to maintain a state of authentic GRATITUDE can be one of the most beneficial states of consciousness we can choose—especially when we’re enduring difficult times—and yet that’s also when maintaining that state is most challenging. Enter today’s guest. Few people know this better than Louie Schwartzberg. Louie grew up with parents who were Holocaust survivors, and he learned the power of gratitude from a young age. Louie is an award-winning cinematographer, director, producer, and visual artist who tells stories that celebrate life. He's also produced three TED talks that have over 60 million combined views. His newest film, Gratitude Revealed, is a beautiful homage to gratitude and how it improves our lives – both as individuals and as a community. In today’s conversation, we discuss why it's crucial to be grateful when times are tough and how to do it, why suffering leads to growth, and Louie’s strategies for practicing gratitude in every moment. KEY TAKEAWAYS How Louie learned gratitude from his Holocaust survivor parents and how that inspired him to tell stories about adversity and gratitude through photography and filmmaking. The importance of being grateful not just when things are great but also when things feel terrible. Stop taking everything for granted. You can be grateful even for the small, mundane things that happen to you daily. Gratitude is a muscle, and it will get stronger with practice. Why being kind is always better than being right. How to sprinkle gratefulness throughout your daily existence to break the pattern of negative thinking and rumination. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/453 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast app, visit MiracleMorning.com/subscribe. Copyright © 2022 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Award-winning cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg gains a new perspective on the universe through time-lapse photography. He discusses the impact of his parents' Holocaust survivor experiences, challenges societal norms in filmmaking, and reflects on living off the land. The episode concludes with personal reflections and gratitude.

Louie Schwartzberg, renowned filmmaker known for the award-winning documentary 'Fantastic Fungi' and director of 'Gratitude Revealed,' discusses how psychedelics inspired his cinematic exploration of the invisible. He talks about his techniques to capture the unseen aspects of reality, the premiere of 'Fantastic Fungi,' his new streaming channel, and a clinical trial on using imagery and music on psilocybin. He also explores the power of gratitude, resilience, and the blessing of being a photographer.