A Night At the Palladium: Dennis Prager - Happiness is Not a Feeling: It's a Moral Obligation

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A Night At the Palladium: Dennis Prager - Happiness is Not a Feeling: It's a Moral Obligation
The Applied Ethics Institute and the 2012 Keith Goree Lecture Series presents Speaker Dennis Prager for Happiness is Not a Feeling: It's a Moral Obligation, at the Palladium Theater.
More about Dennis Prager:
Host of The Dennis Prager Show, and one of America's most respected radio talk show hosts
Nationally syndicated columnist and bestselling author
Worldwide lecturer on a variety of topics including personal and social issues, morality and religion
Has appeared on Larry King Live, Hardball, Hannity & Colmes, CBS Evening News, The Today Show and many others.
About St. Petersburg College:
In 1927, St. Petersburg College (then known as St. Petersburg Junior College) became Florida's first private, non-profit, two-year school of higher learning located in downtown St. Petersburg. Full accreditation followed in 1931 and in 1948 SPC became a public college.
In June 2001, SPJC officially became St. Petersburg College when Florida's governor signed legislation making it the first community college in Florida to offer four-year degrees. On Dec. 11, 2001, the college received the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' accreditation to offer courses leading to bachelor's degrees.
In 2002, St. Petersburg College began offering courses leading to bachelor's degrees in Education, Nursing and Technology Management. The college's commitment to its two-year curriculum, which has earned it wide recognition and annually wins it high national rankings, remains as strong as ever.
Today, SPC has eight learning sites throughout Pinellas County and recently became the first college in Florida to offer a four-year degree in Dental Hygiene. This program's offerings augment its two-year program, which has been in operation since 1963. SPC added four-year degrees in Veterinary Technology, Public Safety Administration and Orthotics and Prosthetics in 2005.
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@YousAHunter
@YousAHunter 3 жыл бұрын
"If you don't act how you feel you are an adult" this one line has changed countless circumstances I have encountered
@koyunbaba73
@koyunbaba73 12 жыл бұрын
These are lucky kids. To hear these lessons at their age, and to have so much time to benefit from them, is a great blessing.
@schizophrenicprojection5126
@schizophrenicprojection5126 4 жыл бұрын
And now it’s 2019 and the students would Stone Dennis
@twirlykaa2222
@twirlykaa2222 3 жыл бұрын
@@schizophrenicprojection5126 hey buddy. Check out my response somewhere else here. If you have ears to hear and eyes to see.
@mnordfors1
@mnordfors1 3 жыл бұрын
@@schizophrenicprojection5126 0
@mtadrous493
@mtadrous493 6 жыл бұрын
Dennis has changed the way I think for over a decade now. I love how he simply explains life in such an articulate and respectful way. Never afraid to admit when he is wrong. Thank you Dennis for being an awesome voice of truth and reason.
@butisittrue3789
@butisittrue3789 8 жыл бұрын
We don't have the right to make others miserable simply because we are feeling miserable. Excellent speech Dennis.
@misplacednewyawker8320
@misplacednewyawker8320 5 жыл бұрын
And yet I bet you support that sociopath Donald Trump who has not one quality of kindness at all.
@drreason2927
@drreason2927 5 жыл бұрын
@@misplacednewyawker8320, I think in your obsession of hating the person of President Trump you missed the point of the entire speech here by Mr. Prager.
@Gweidemann
@Gweidemann 5 жыл бұрын
@@misplacednewyawker8320 As the Scripture (not the Humanist Manifesto) clearly specifies "Before you speak of the speck in your brother's eye, remove the log from your own eye, that way you can see more clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye, after you've removed the log from your own eye " It's kind of like "Judge not, lest ye be judged." As well as, "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." Slandering a brother, and ignorantly, arrogantly speaking falsely about the man who I voted for President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, is distinctly immoral, unwise, repugnant, and very deplorable!!
@Gweidemann
@Gweidemann 5 жыл бұрын
@@drreason2927 "Those who live and hate shall redeem their souls too late."-Savage Grace, Warner Bros. recording artists, Al Jacques, bass and vocals.
@skipdippity
@skipdippity 4 жыл бұрын
Misplaced New Yawker yep
@treetrain
@treetrain 10 жыл бұрын
anyone leaving negative comments does not understand this man and his messages. He is BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANCE !!!!
@treetrain
@treetrain 9 жыл бұрын
David C Do you hear yourself? personal attacks? Ya' just keep showin' how upside down the world is. the left is all about personal attacks. even bigger, it attacks personal liberty and responsibility. if you don't see that, you're too far gone at the moment to have a conversation that goes anywhere and grows with. the world isn't a left right world, and he's said that, but he's also said that it is important to pinpoint who does what, and he always describes the right or left in clear, accurate ways. in the end, it's not a left right world but some times, just like your name, it's helpful to actually use a name to makes clear the kind of ideology or actions that a certain group takes part in. to have a name for who you are talking about. you just did it yourself by claiming the right is all about personal attacks, hahaha. he is very critical of the right too. and if you were a true listener and reader of his, every day, you'd know that he's written books, done speeches, has a segment every week, on happiness, and you are making one point for him, that the left is, shown by studies too and by just living life every day and seeing it, the left is unhappier, the secular are unhappier. He is one of the happiest people I've ever been witness to.
@davidc7928
@davidc7928 9 жыл бұрын
daniel curatolo Personal liberty? I admit the left is not perfect, but they are the only party that wants to stop Citizens United. The right is a joke. They want corps to give them as much money as they want. I am a working man and refuse to vote against myself. The right uses religion and racism to get regular folk to vote against themselves. As far as personal attacks, none are as bad as the right wing hate mongers on AM radio, which thankfully because of TuneIn and other internet radio options is dying.
@davidc7928
@davidc7928 9 жыл бұрын
David C And of course the right suppressing the vote, because rather than change their evil platform designed toward the wealthy, they know the demographics are going against them.
@RoseNoho
@RoseNoho 9 жыл бұрын
Ryan Ferretti Cons want the government to run your personal, intimate life. They want the government to tell you who you can if sex with, which drugs you can take. They want to ban abortions. There is nothing wrong with Teacher's Unions, you just want all the power in the hands of a few people at the top.
@treetrain
@treetrain 9 жыл бұрын
Rose NoHo how can you say you're informed and be this far off. they don't want the gov't to run your personal life, they want people to be personally responsible, and the gov't to let us do that, and for the gov't to also promote personal responsibility instead of taking it away from us. by giving us those liberties, we would be forced to face values, which when the gov't gives everything to us and there is no personal responsibility, they actually promote a social society that doesn't have values but gov't offerings. and there is nothing wrong with the idea of unions, but they have to be run financially and socially responsible, which they are not, and they actually take away tax dollars from people not even in the unions, cause political corruption, etc. everything is good until it is bad, and unions can be good if run responsibly and not corrupt like they are. you are so lost.
@dluap75
@dluap75 4 жыл бұрын
Dennis, I’m sure you’ll never see this, but thanks my brother from another mother!
@JohnDaneKXRM
@JohnDaneKXRM 9 жыл бұрын
Dennis, It is such a blessing to have discovered you. Never stop!
@benlujan288
@benlujan288 6 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@laurasmith1078
@laurasmith1078 4 жыл бұрын
How I feel recently!!👏👏
@suzannedubeau9892
@suzannedubeau9892 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the truth I am hopeful that others hear
@ianshand6094
@ianshand6094 4 жыл бұрын
@@benlujan288 I I am just going out with with a family for the
@rosedragon108
@rosedragon108 7 жыл бұрын
love it : 'i didn't break her... i can't fix her'. he's right - brilliant
@vtschanz
@vtschanz 9 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've listened to Dennis Prager, but I will certainly become a regular. I've been greatly blessed in my life with my family, my faith as an Orthodox Christian, with material wealth, travel, education, a loving husband, and everything coming up roses except for chronic pain. I don't have to act, because I am in fact contented, if not totally happy all the time. Dennis has made me aware of how I impact others when I talk of my pain, so I'll try acting, and believe I'll consequently become less aware of my pain.
@juliehodgman6618
@juliehodgman6618 8 жыл бұрын
+Virginia Tschanz Thank you for your comment-with which I agree. After a twenty year nursing career, I've lived with chronic illness/pain of Scleroderma since 1996 and wish I had heard Dennis' message 20 years ago after diagnosis. I'm sure I've made my husbands life so difficult and wish I could go back and not talk about how distraught I feel so much. Will begin today to smile and laugh around him more often, despite how I'm feeling.
@7santarick
@7santarick 7 жыл бұрын
I've started trying to do the same thing. I will sometime talk of my aches and pains with friends. Like Dennis says here, talk with your friends. But I always try to end it by saying that everybody has something wrong, bad back, bad leg whatever, so then I laugh about it and say so maybe I'm not so bad off after all. And really end with a laugh. If nothing else it helps me get through the day.
@Gweidemann
@Gweidemann 5 жыл бұрын
@@juliehodgman6618 Bless you and your husband, Julie.
@Gweidemann
@Gweidemann 5 жыл бұрын
@@7santarick Someone said "I once complained I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet."
@thanksforbeingausefulidiot9016
@thanksforbeingausefulidiot9016 4 жыл бұрын
+Virginia Tschanz - interesting how a Jew like Prager (i.e., he thinks Jesus was a fraud) can possess so much good judgment and wisdom in the eyes of an Orthodox Christian.
@neoncherry3070
@neoncherry3070 2 жыл бұрын
Dennis Praeger is one of my favorite people in the public light. He seems to be a genuinely good man.. we need more people like him in this world. 🙏🏼
@thejoshiclesofjoshua8372
@thejoshiclesofjoshua8372 Жыл бұрын
oh god please no
@tiffsaver
@tiffsaver 3 жыл бұрын
There's a song that I think summed up this man's philosophy perfectly. "Smile," by Charlie Chaplin: Smile, tho' your heart is aching Smile, even tho' it's breaking When there are clouds in the sky , you'll get by If you smile through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow You'll see the sun come shining thru for you Light up your face with gladness Hide ev'ry trace of sadness Altho' a tear maybe ever so near That's the time you must keep on trying Smile, what's the use of crying You'll find that life is still worthwhile If you just smile
@vickicain2104
@vickicain2104 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@christineclements9321
@christineclements9321 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sending this out for us❣️🤗
@pamelafelt4414
@pamelafelt4414 3 жыл бұрын
Q
@garyfrancis6193
@garyfrancis6193 3 жыл бұрын
Yep. Ol’ Charlie was a great composer and lyricist plus being a genius at film comedy. And the Red Scare of the McCarthy era in the early 50’s drove him to go back to England then Switzerland never to return. He return in the 70’s as a old man to accept a special Academy Award then left forever. He was a man who could compose that and America rejected him. That led to today.
@angelikaskoroszyn8495
@angelikaskoroszyn8495 2 жыл бұрын
Aaand then your all suppressed emotions blow up into your face. And people wonder why millenials are so depressed. They were raised by a generation that didn't teach them how to deal with emotions in healthy manner
@sislau
@sislau 3 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely amazing! I'm generally uni-polar, aka, happy 95% of the time. It DOES attract people, it DOES improve my life and those lives around me. Such good advice. Is my life perfect? Absolutely not! If I stop and think about my trials, the things that hold me back, those around me that try to drag me down, there are many ... So what? I don't let those things define me. My grandmother gave me advice when I was young about trying to 'please' everyone, and it's so true. She'd quote President Lincoln (poet John Lydgate supposedly said this and later Lincoln adapted it), “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time." Life changing. YOU DO YOU. And if you listen to Dennis Prager's advice of just being happy, being real all the time, everything will fall into place. Love it! LIVE IT.
@maestrulgamer9695
@maestrulgamer9695 3 жыл бұрын
Being happy all the time | | being real all the time You can pick only one!
@ZakBellinger
@ZakBellinger Жыл бұрын
Being "real all the time" can just become an excuse to take others' happiness from them. Nothing wrong with not being 100% chipper all the time, but no reason to drag others down because there is always something that can be perceived as negative that one can complain about. One by one people will disappear from your life. Being inauthentic and not wanting to cause chaos in the life of others are two completely different things.
@johnhause2995
@johnhause2995 2 жыл бұрын
Every time I listen to you Dennis I come away with the affirmations of my own thinking . Those thoughts agree with yours 100% every time. And I listen often. You keep my keel in the proper attitude. Thank you.
@SY-jq4yw
@SY-jq4yw 3 жыл бұрын
Happiness is temporal short lived and from outside stimulus which can change, but joy is eternal and from inside assurance and expectation of hope and can’t be taken away.
@gabrielcanuteson4679
@gabrielcanuteson4679 4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best speeches I have ever heard.
@iluvnyc93
@iluvnyc93 5 жыл бұрын
BEST lecture I have ever watched on happiness, and I have watched DOZENS
@jeansilvas
@jeansilvas 10 жыл бұрын
Outstanding
@KJ-xc6qs
@KJ-xc6qs 4 жыл бұрын
What a gem! Brilliant lecture filled with wisdom.
@seanleith5312
@seanleith5312 2 жыл бұрын
I am the one who is moody, I am because I see so much stupidity around you. I can't stand people who are okay with everything. If you are okay with everything, then you are useless.
@DavidHRelkin
@DavidHRelkin 8 жыл бұрын
This is the essence of living well. Now go and do it.
@terryhuffaker3615
@terryhuffaker3615 4 жыл бұрын
I still believe that one bedrock of happiness is the ability to be grateful... Happy/Grateful is he/she whose God is Yahweh..
@shireensaroea946
@shireensaroea946 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve tested it . It’s true.the ability to see even the most minor things as miracles
@1pt21jigawatt
@1pt21jigawatt 12 жыл бұрын
Lengthy, but worth every minute. Thank you for posting
@PresCalvinCoolidge
@PresCalvinCoolidge 11 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic and important speech. I am completely amazed that he can give such a coherent speech without notes. I am so jealous!!
@terryhuffaker3615
@terryhuffaker3615 4 жыл бұрын
I wished that he used notes OR an outline at times..
@cliffsuddaby6581
@cliffsuddaby6581 4 жыл бұрын
A person in politics who uses notes should be the first to make the short list . If you are grown up you should Know your mind and thoughts .
@heidiescobedo2870
@heidiescobedo2870 19 күн бұрын
I’ve been listening to Dennis for a long time. He makes practical sense with so many areas. He talks about subjects others see as taboo or ones most don’t talk about …at least in a public forum. Love his Happiness Hour & the hour he has once a week on men & women. I’ve learned a lot from him. Try to share his thoughts especially on happiness with my loved ones….especially my children.
@ducarai30
@ducarai30 Жыл бұрын
My goodness, I’m so happy to have listened to Dennis today 01/03/2023 , I consider my self a happy and blessed person ,but I do sometimes fight some inner demons, anxiety, a low extent of depression, and I now know how my behavior could’ve had effect the people around me . And after this lecture I will try to lead my behavior in a better outcome towards others , thank you Dennis , it was a joy listening to you this evening and an eye opener!
@mauriciot.5049
@mauriciot.5049 8 ай бұрын
How’s that going so far?
@faycarterwithouttheerealta4645
@faycarterwithouttheerealta4645 5 жыл бұрын
I JUST FOUND HIM,,,,,, I am so so Happy!! MBGA GBA love
@carolpaventi1285
@carolpaventi1285 4 жыл бұрын
Wow ! I am so glad he didn't leave out that last part. Wow it's all I can say. But I will always remember it and try to live by it.
@deborahwatson4236
@deborahwatson4236 9 жыл бұрын
about an hour and 15 min. good stuff for anyone with children to see, uninterrupted
@kimkimkim9557
@kimkimkim9557 5 жыл бұрын
I had to clap and had a tear in my eye just listening to the last line. Amazing man.
@rosamariajirano3638
@rosamariajirano3638 3 жыл бұрын
This video should be mandatory, and there is so much wisdom. Values guide me.
@peepgod1263
@peepgod1263 2 жыл бұрын
No offense but ur extremely attractive n VERY IMPORTANT 2 this planet! N ur really adorable n super awesome n so wonderful!
@WDEMMEL
@WDEMMEL 9 жыл бұрын
Looking back on a very eventful life, it defies every common perception, but it is true for me, happiness trailed success, not the other way around. Today, I am watching my son in law confirming the case.
@andreaspetker7294
@andreaspetker7294 5 жыл бұрын
What a speech!! THANK YOU @Dennis Prager
@dkm6486
@dkm6486 4 жыл бұрын
The best speech i have ever heard Dennis Prager this was a long time ago but applies throughout life. This should be listened to in school.
@genecarl9047
@genecarl9047 4 жыл бұрын
Finally some inspiration for confused people, like me, in a time of utter chaos. Thank you, Dennis!
@gailhandschuh1138
@gailhandschuh1138 3 жыл бұрын
The lectures and books of Dennis Prager are always uplifting to the listeners.
@Bubleone1
@Bubleone1 2 жыл бұрын
12 YEARS ON WHEN THIS WAS UPLOADED ON KZfaq, AND TODAY, WHILST GETTING ON WITH TRIMMING THE CHRISTMAS TREE, I LISTENED... I LAUGHED..AND NODDED MANY TIMES IN AGREEMENT, I ALSO SHARED IT WITH MY FAMILY AND FB.. IN THE HOPE THEY WILL ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS I DID. THANKS DENNIS!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR GORGEOUS WIFE AND FAMILY.
@lauriehall4025
@lauriehall4025 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I loved listening to Mr. Prager speak on “happiness”. Such wisdom and insight. This was truly a blessing to me and I am so thankful I listened to it.
@profeh3346
@profeh3346 3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to use this to make a toast at my daughters wedding! It “feels” like (yes I get the irony!) the Protestant wedding is equivalent to the barmitzvah in our culture! Freedom from responsibility for my children’s happiness! I needed to hear much of this - looking forward the book. Thank you again Mr. Prager!
@MrSmajgaard
@MrSmajgaard 3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful speaker. From the very first time I listened to Dennis, I realized how much he had in store for me.
@married-wit-childrenadog9249
@married-wit-childrenadog9249 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome!!
@jamesbryson575
@jamesbryson575 3 жыл бұрын
We should all treasure this man’s body of work.
@skuterixas91
@skuterixas91 11 жыл бұрын
Dennis Prager is one of few sane people left on this earth
@nancywolf3786
@nancywolf3786 3 жыл бұрын
i used to get on the elevator at work numerous times every day. many times i would say to whoever was on there, "thank you for stopping" i'm pretty sure every one of them smiled or laughed
@ninamaria1339
@ninamaria1339 Жыл бұрын
Although "happiness" is my setpoint that I nearly always strive to reset, I had never realized happiness as being a moral imperative, even though that belief resonates deeply with me. I am so grateful for the truth Dennis Prager speaks on a myriad of issues, issues more relevant today than even the 10 + years ago this was spoken! God bless your path Mr. Prager, you have illuminated mine tremendously!
@hdgehog6
@hdgehog6 9 жыл бұрын
I shower twice a day because if feels good to be clean. The same goes that most people think I'm always in a good, cheerful and upbeat mood - especially when I'm down and sad and surly. It's nice to be thought of as approachable and liked. I choose to present myself that way because life is soooo much better because of it. It's my choice and that's the choice I have to live with.
@tiffsaver
@tiffsaver 3 жыл бұрын
WOW. I really loved this video. It was enlightening and hilarious, at the same time. I just wanted to share one thing I learned this year, on this same subject. When a reporter asked the Dalai Lama what was the best advice he could give to mankind, he responded: *"Strive to be happy."*
@dorinahines2583
@dorinahines2583 4 жыл бұрын
This is the most brilliant & humorous speech I've heard.love it💪💪💪
@jimmiemclovin
@jimmiemclovin 5 жыл бұрын
i am a lot happier after watching this than i was before. and i hope you all have a happy great day!!!
@FeWolf
@FeWolf 8 жыл бұрын
excellent, time to grow up
@HugoVSSantos
@HugoVSSantos 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to have a friend like you for the rest of my life. My background is in Economics, but I have an immense thirst to know everything that matters to the man of common sense.
@taliron
@taliron 8 жыл бұрын
Thank U, Dennis, for such a great lecture!
@gailhandschuh1138
@gailhandschuh1138 3 жыл бұрын
Being 68 , I can understand in school disapline we learned manners and respect from our parents and teachers.
@meisong0717
@meisong0717 2 жыл бұрын
This lecture is what happens when you have wisdom not simply knowledge. Mr, Prager is knowledgeable and more importantly than that, wise.
@davidr4523
@davidr4523 Жыл бұрын
Several thoughts on this outstanding lecture concerning such an important topic. Below are the points I agree and disagree with Prager on AGREE 1. The opening introduction was very good. 2. Actions are definitely more important than feelings. 3. To beat procrastination they act first then you get in the mood. Very rarely will you ever be in the mood first to act. 4. Happy people attract people since no one wants to be around a negative pissed off person. 5. If you kids are unhappy as adults there is little you can do to change them. I believe trying to adjust behaviors and beliefs as adults is almost impossible. 6. Many times as an adult you need to act in contrary to your feelings. 7. You do have to let go of the past DISAGREE 1. Feeling some unhappiness is good since it can bring about change. Some people need to reach a certain level of pain or unhappiness to want to change. 2. Sharing your feelings with others is not recommended as either people don't care, are incapable of providing any helpful advice or will see you as a troubled person that they no longer want to associate with.
@UndividedJerusalem
@UndividedJerusalem 5 жыл бұрын
got to love this man
@robg1229
@robg1229 3 жыл бұрын
Put this on repeat
@DemsnRepsR2BLAME
@DemsnRepsR2BLAME Жыл бұрын
One of the best speeches ever! I recommend it for everyone ‼️
@grammytina373
@grammytina373 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, my stepfather told me all my childhood that I was stupid and ugly too.... and his name was also Jim... very strange. And yes it's always in the back of my mind even though most people would never know it. God bless you for the work you do, very nice talk. Thank you!
@friendlyone2706
@friendlyone2706 Жыл бұрын
The best comedians simply reveal us to ourselves. This talk is more entertainingly amusing than most comedians. Enjoy Laughing while you watch! Towards the end he shares that if you share unhappiness with a closest friend, recognizing common sources if life's imperfections and conflicts can lead to -- of all things -- laughter and the happiness it takes to accept what cannot be changed and the beginning of wisdom to change our own reactions & values & ability to change the world for the better. In other words, he starts with happiness is a moral obligation as a general principle, and at the end gives very specific examples.
@johnhause2995
@johnhause2995 2 жыл бұрын
Dennis, you made me realize that I too, have a compulsion to ease the foul moods of those around me. I can feel the " angst" of whoever is near me. I am a super sensitive Empath and their moody becomes MY moody and I don't like me when I feel moody and full of angst. It is palpable and thick as heavy fog. I don't like me when I am like that. Im always the first one in a room to break up the stress. To bring about a good ending when bad news people seek to control others by being " MOODY".
@madubalaabdulhamid591
@madubalaabdulhamid591 Жыл бұрын
Happiness as he said isn’t psychological or feeling but a moral obligation. You can’t be happy until you take responsibility for your life. In a nutshell he wants to say “ Don’t be sad, a maxim that makes life easy because life is rife with potential stressors and if you are to be sad at any small matter or provocation you will never be happy. Happiness as well can be subjective from the material perspective as what makes you happy wouldn’t make the other happy…
@lizgichora6472
@lizgichora6472 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dennis Prager!
@floridaboy.californiaman.649
@floridaboy.californiaman.649 3 жыл бұрын
What a speech ! Like it . 🦅🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸
@lnln3656
@lnln3656 2 жыл бұрын
Sending love and blessings from Canada!
@marianbarchilon815
@marianbarchilon815 2 жыл бұрын
Have listened to this talk many times. Would have enjoyed having you as a guest speaker when I taught interpersonal communication and teamwork. Your presentations make so much sense to me.
@lmja5046
@lmja5046 3 жыл бұрын
I love this man! This is GREAT!
@k.m.7059
@k.m.7059 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this. This was a great listen. I will be sharing this and relistening.
@loud_laughter
@loud_laughter 11 жыл бұрын
Wow. I mean, wow. I'm speechless. My only response to this incredible insight is sharing it with others. I'm gonna post this link everywhere, if you don't mind.
@Rochelle937
@Rochelle937 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great talk. I wish I heard this when I was young. Not only is Prager wise, but he is absolutely hilarious. A natural comedian and a gifted speaker.
@hopewynn87
@hopewynn87 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Wonderful!
@Opa773
@Opa773 Жыл бұрын
Wow ! One of the best I ever could use in my life .
@Melody-st4df
@Melody-st4df Жыл бұрын
Hilarious ! Mr. Prager you have changed my perspective on Happiness and I will now try to remember that "Happiness is a moral obligation" Thank you.
@DrMayte
@DrMayte 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Loved this speech. Dennis Prager at his best.
@danmitchell5470
@danmitchell5470 2 жыл бұрын
A profound lesson for everyone
@georgevanvalkenburg2560
@georgevanvalkenburg2560 4 жыл бұрын
Spot on . . . . . . . . .
@debifambro1039
@debifambro1039 5 жыл бұрын
excellent speech!
@alm5682
@alm5682 9 ай бұрын
Wonderful lecture. Starts at 3:45
@blanchespindell8980
@blanchespindell8980 8 ай бұрын
Love this!
@andrejguesswho9837
@andrejguesswho9837 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic speech!
@fleurdrose5504
@fleurdrose5504 5 жыл бұрын
A tonic of wisdom!
@nineteeneightyfour3680
@nineteeneightyfour3680 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Pragurer. My german shorthair bird dog wanted me to get up to finish what I started last night. I trust I'll get the opportunity to meet you one day
@miyukishijisha8540
@miyukishijisha8540 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@thomasfossett3345
@thomasfossett3345 8 жыл бұрын
I woke up laughing one time. The sound startled me and I believe that is what woke me up LOL
@DavidHRelkin
@DavidHRelkin 8 жыл бұрын
+tango1 foxtrot1 no one wakes up happy. never happened except on a planet far far away from this world.
@lauraowen8142
@lauraowen8142 4 жыл бұрын
@@DavidHRelkin Not true. I'm saddened that you hold that view. I pray that you will be able to experience that for yourself!
@nataliepearson2119
@nataliepearson2119 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with this theology, a smile & or a conversation costs nothing, as you say many want to run cause they think your weird, but a few enjoy, but then there is always the very small percentage that need a conversation because they have no one or they just need someone to remind them that not all people are grumpy & un approachable, I totally agree about the moody, I have a moody teenager & its difficult living with her when I’m affected by her moody wats, I try desperately to change her way of thinking, & thats even difficult, its weird being a natural positive outlooking person & surrounded by others who are so down, really sad! Stay positive folks even though its difficult
@Mr1998Brandonify
@Mr1998Brandonify 4 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand how people leaving a negative review perceive it as such. Brilliance through practicality
@alyn2156
@alyn2156 4 жыл бұрын
This is an interesting topic. It reminds me of a couple I met years ago when I was younger who knew my Dad. The man was very placid and intelligent, in fact my Dad arranged for me to work for him one summer since he wanted me to follow in his footsteps into the same trade as he had and this gentleman was the person who actually trained him. The woman was extremely obnoxious and treated the man like garbage even in public. The man tried very hard to change her even going to the extent of taking a year away from his business to spend full time with her in the hope of getting her to change. Not only did it not work but in later years when the poor man had a stroke and ended up disabled she actually deserted him. This is a good example of why non moody people should not get mixed up with the moody.
@marianbarchilon815
@marianbarchilon815 2 жыл бұрын
We live in a feelings based society. Values and ethics. Morals. Behavior vs. feelings. Good to be an adult. Pleasure in bringing happiness to others. Act loving and you will be more loving.
@jenniferoutlaw1975
@jenniferoutlaw1975 2 ай бұрын
BRILLIANT!
@shawngregory5879
@shawngregory5879 9 жыл бұрын
excellent
@carolkingsafer7456
@carolkingsafer7456 4 жыл бұрын
I started to APOLOGIES to my daughter when she was 2. I learned from my parents that they make mistakes, back then they didn't apologise. I felt it was necessary for me to APOLOGIES for my mistakes, in order for her to learn to APOLOGIES for her behavior 😉 I let her know that sometimes we take our anger out on others when we're stressed. We're not perfect, any of US 😉 had to leave my husband Because he was a miserable person. I COULDN'T try to bring him UP ANYMORE. I needed to do it for MYSELF 👍 Thanks much 💞👏👍🙏😉
@burlingtonbill1
@burlingtonbill1 6 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT !
@kerrymadgett9852
@kerrymadgett9852 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@zhannashpitalnik4327
@zhannashpitalnik4327 8 ай бұрын
Brilliant!
@ericsurf6
@ericsurf6 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis! Happiness is really more of a choice than a feeling. I've always felt that way. Why do so many people choose sadness?
@Rentalhost
@Rentalhost 6 жыл бұрын
Ericsurf6 good question
@aqvws
@aqvws 4 жыл бұрын
@Ericsurf6 "Happiness is really more of a choice than a feeling. " This is probably the only topic on which I disagree with Prager. Prager is doing the same thing that leftists do when they want to use a word that represents a concept or value, but then change the definition of that word as it suits them in their argument. For leftists some such words are "marriage," "fairness," and "sex." Happiness is a feeling. From Merriam-Webster: happiness: a : a state of well-being and contentment : joy b : a pleasurable or satisfying experience It may be desirable to act happy, but it is just the acting that is the good. It is good because we don't want to negatively affect others. If acting happy somehow results in actually becoming happy, or is just coincidental with happiness, then so much the better. But acting happy is not the same thing as being happy, by definition.
@lauraowen8142
@lauraowen8142 4 жыл бұрын
@@aqvws A state of well-being refers NOT to feelings, but one's Spirit.
@ayhamalghoul4864
@ayhamalghoul4864 3 жыл бұрын
bet you won't find this reply.
@justinlindfors8512
@justinlindfors8512 3 жыл бұрын
It's not a choice. It's a state of mind. Why are people sad? Well ask them what's wrong and maybe you can help them feel better.
@ChristianGibbons777
@ChristianGibbons777 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll watch this later❤️❤️❤️Thanks college😎🧠⚡️💡🔥💻
@rebel7332
@rebel7332 7 жыл бұрын
Very very good!!!
@Aumid
@Aumid Жыл бұрын
Excellent speaker
@rodolfodiaz5695
@rodolfodiaz5695 3 жыл бұрын
Just great!
@Free-flyBE
@Free-flyBE 2 жыл бұрын
'Parent is only as happy as unhappiest child - heard Dr. Phil say that once & thought it was spot on...didn't realize it was a common saying!
@51lodb
@51lodb 3 жыл бұрын
AWESOME!!!!!!
@charylliss1472
@charylliss1472 3 жыл бұрын
As a moody person I am interesting, creative, honest, intelligent. My non moody ex husband is amoral, irresponsible personally and financially, but he is wonderfully charming, lots of friends, the life of the party. Just because I am moody doesn't mean I am NEVER happy nor am I ALWAYS miserable. Our 3 sons, who are legally blind,are independent living and very aware of the differences between their parents.
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