Support us in creating more films like this : http://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
Thank you. Justine & Michael 💚

Life has a way of throwing challenges at us. And sometimes those challenges leave us feeling lost, broken or overwhelmed. Whether it's trauma from the past or just the weight of everything we’re carrying, there are moments when we feel like we should handle it all alone. Society often teaches us that independence equals strength, but the truth is, the hardest battles are not meant to be fought in silence. Many of us struggle with this, believing we have to fix ourselves, hiding the pain behind a brave face. But healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s in those vulnerable moments, when we share our burdens with others, that true transformation begins.

This journey is about self-compassion, realising that you are worthy of help. It's about understanding that leaning on others isn’t a sign of weakness, but of incredible strength. When life gets tough, it's okay to not have all the answers, and it's more than okay to ask for a hand to hold along the way. And in embracing our own story, no matter how difficult the past may have been, we can rewrite our future with resilience, grace, and the unshakable belief that brighter days are always within reach.

Featuring Elizabeth Softky.
Filmed in Redwood City, California, USA.

All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth – that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.

In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge. The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy. If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - https://tgc.link/reflections

You can also sign up to take part in the Reflections of Life Intentional Journey, receiving a digital copy of each card direct to your email, over a consecutive 52 day period - https://www.inous.org/reflections-of-life-intentional-email-journey/

Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

The following music tracks are used in this film:
At First We Felt - by Christian Andersen (via Epidemic Sound)
Autumn Mist - by Nobou (via ArtList)
Softest of Feathers - by Calm Shores (via Epidemic Sound)
Soft Weight of Slow Desire - by Jay Taylor (via Epidemic Sound)
Araceli - by Harbours & Oceans (via Epidemic Sound)

A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Czech - by Katarína Borek
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Japanese - by Fumi Mori
Kazakh - by Mereinur Tabuldin
Korean - by Hotae Devin Noh
Kurdish - by Gashbeen Hassan
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Tadej Passer
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Thai - by Ornwara Diloknawarit

#emotionalhealing #mentalhealth #healing
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAZvakGYPmc

Support us in creating more films like this : http://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
Thank you. Justine & Michael 💚

There comes a time in life when we realise that holding on to pain only deepens the scars we carry. The hurt we’ve endured, whether through betrayal, neglect, or misunderstanding, can weigh heavily on our hearts, tethering us to the past. But in the gentle act of letting go, we begin to free ourselves from the chains that bind us.

When we choose to forgive those who have hurt us, not as an acceptance of their actions but as a release from the burden, we discover an unexpected gift — healing. As the bitterness dissolves, we feel lighter, as though the soul breathes again, untangling from the web of resentment. In that moment, healing blossoms within us, like a garden after the rain, nourished by the waters of understanding and grace. We step forward, no longer shackled to the pain of the past, but open, whole, and at peace with ourselves and the world around us.

Featuring Robyn Simmons (Instagram - @robz.photographer)
Filmed in Betty's Bay, South Africa.

The quote read towards the end of this film is by Khalil Gibran:
"The river needs to take the risk of entering the ocean because only then will fear disappear, because that’s where the river will know it’s not about disappearing into the ocean, but of becoming the ocean.”

All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
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If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/reflectionsfilms

Join our YouTube channel to get early access to our films :
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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth – that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.

In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge. The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy. If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - https://tgc.link/reflections

You can also sign up to take part in the Reflections of Life Intentional Journey, receiving a digital copy of each card direct to your email, over a consecutive 52 day period - https://www.inous.org/reflections-of-life-intentional-email-journey/

Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

The following music tracks are used in this film:
Distant Hope - by Laim Back (via Audiio)
Through Mountains - by Flint (via ArtList)
Shiver - by Borrtex (via ArtList)
Take Me Broken - by Salt of the Sound (via ArtList)
Many Faces of Healing - by Rand Aldo (via Epidemic Sound)
The Weight of Water - by Alan Ellis (via Epidemic Sound)
Sunday Afternoon - by IamDayLight (via ArtList)

A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Katarína Borek
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Japanese - by Fumi Mori
Kazakh - by Mereinur Tabuldin
Korean - by Hotae Devin Noh
Kurdish - by Gashbeen Hassan
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Tadej Passer
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Swedish - by Julia Alvar
Thai - by Ornwara Diloknawarit

#emotionalhealing #lettinggo #innerpeace
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF2mgQKknKY

Choosing a different path in life, one that breaks away from the norm, can often feel lonely. The pressure to conform is constant, with those around you eager to pull you back to the familiar and the comfortable. So to walk the path that is truly your own, you must first connect with who you are at the deepest level — your emotions, your desires, and what truly drives you. This journey requires stepping away from what society says you should be, and instead discovering your truth for yourself. In the end, life is about making deliberate choices, setting your own pace, and defining your own purpose with each step forward. This film is a reflection on the courage it takes to follow that unique, authentic path, even when the world encourages you to turn back.

Back in 2021 we shared a story featuring Theo, called "Being Simply Beautiful". It has received almost 2 million views to date, and comments continue to pour in, sharing appreciation for this man and his journey. We've also received many questions about his personal situation and how he sustains his chosen lifestyle.

We recently heard that Theo was building a food garden on a farm near where we live. So we decided to use the opportunity to revisit with him to bring you this follow up film, answering some of the many questions that we have received.

If you haven't seen it yet, you can watch the first film, Being Simply Beautiful, here -https://youtu.be/mRF1GUZHDIo

Featuring Theo du Plessis.
Filmed in Swellendam, South Africa.

All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth – that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.

Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

A HUGE thank you to Andy Aquarius, who composed all of the music tracks used in this film. He is an incredibly talented musician, and you can listen to more of his music here - https://andyaquarius.bandcamp.com. Or search for 'Andy Aquarius' or 'Ozbolt' on Spotify.

Thank you to Gaia Sanctuary (https://thegaiasanctuary.com), who are currently hosting Theo, for welcoming us to film on their beautiful farm.

In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge. The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy. If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - https://tgc.link/reflections

A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Katarína Borek
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Putz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Hungarian - by Ditta Ódor
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Japanese - by Fumi Mori
Kurdish - by Gashbeen Hassan
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovenian - by Tadej Pasar
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Swedish - by Julia Alvar
Thai - by Ornwara Diloknawarit

#minimalist #lessismore #simplelife
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1sAsoJVN1U

Shame, guilt, rage and resentment aren't part of our natural emotional state. And so when these feelings linger from past hurts, we often use denial to hide the original issues. But just like our physical health, our emotional well-being needs attention. Since emotional wounds aren't visible, we might think they'll go away if we ignore them, but they only grow worse in the dark. These wounds need our care and awareness to heal; otherwise, they just fester.

Healing deep emotional wounds takes courage because it means trusting your own feelings. It involves naming and understanding these emotions honestly. By having the courage to face and deal with shame, guilt, and other baggage, you start the process of healing and open yourself up to a more fulfilling life, ultimately improving your relationships with yourself and others.

“Don’t hide your heart but reveal it, so that mine might be revealed, and I might accept what I am capable of. ” - Rumi

Featuring Edward Celnicker.
Filmed in Portland, Oregon, USA.

All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
To be part of this journey : http://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/reflectionsfilms

Join our YouTube channel to get early access to our films :
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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth – that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.

Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge. The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy. If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - https://tgc.link/reflections

The following music tracks are used in this film, all sourced from Epidemic Sound:
Weightless Moments - by Mathilda Skonare
Friend or Foe - by Johannes Bornlof
What Happens Next - by Christophe Gorman
In Another Lifetime - by Christian Andersen
Dragonflies - by Helmut Schenker
Reliance of Dawn - by DEX 1200

A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Katarína Borek
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Hungarian - by Ditta Adore
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gorilla
Kazakh - by Mereinur Tabuldin
Korean - by Hotae Devin Noh
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Tadej Pasar
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Swedish - by Julia Alvar
Thai - by Ornwara Diloknawarit
Vietnamese - by Thi Le

#overcomingtrauma #selfimprovement #innerpeace #emotionalhealing
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmByMBz83XM

The act of paying attention seems rather simple - simply being aware of life happening all around us. And yet most of us are asleep at the wheel. Our habit is to be lost in a trance. Thinking. Planning. Worrying. So how can we find meaning in our lives when we are repeatedly lost in our own thinking?

A beautiful place to start is to pay attention. To live is to observe. To experience the fullness of life is to put oneself into the fullness of life. To embrace the wholeness of this journey is to lift your head, squint your eyes, wipe your heart of bias, and look. And in the looking, we might be profoundly changed.

Let's not miss a thing. Let's embrace it all - the beauty and the heartache — both of which make us feel alive and allow us to know that we're actively participating in life’s unfolding. Let's all strive to be awake for as much of it as we can.

Featuring Annie Lighthart.
Filmed in Portland, Oregon, USA.

We love Annie's poetry. And if you do too, you can find more details on her website - http://www.annielighthart.com

All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
To be part of this journey : http://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/reflectionsfilms

Join our YouTube channel to get early access to our films :
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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth – that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.

Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge. The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy. If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - https://tgc.link/reflections

The following music tracks are used in this film, all sourced from Epidemic Sound:
Calme - by Ever So Blue
Cute Dreams - by Gabriel Lucas
Origin - by Harbours and Oceans
A Second Chance - by Silver Maple
Tendencies - by Hanna Lindgren
Haven - by Aerian
Goya - by Aerian

A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Czech - by Katarína Borek
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Kazakh - by Mereinur Tabuldin
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Tadej Pasar
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Vietnamese - by Thi Le
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQuzh4PyzNs

What gives you a sense of awe? You might imagine standing on a wide-open plain with a storm approaching, or holding the tiny finger of a newborn baby. That word, awe - the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your understanding of the world - is often associated with the extraordinary. But you don’t need remarkable circumstances to encounter awe.

You can find it every day, often in the humblest places. Staring up at a starry sky; looking at a sculpture that makes you shudder; listening to a medley of instruments joining into one complex, spine-tingling melody - those experiences remind us that we’re part of something that will exist long after us.

Luckily, we don’t need to wait until we stumble upon it - we can seek it out. Awe is all around us. With a little intentionality, we can reclaim our sense of wonder in the everyday, ordinary moments of life. Perhaps awe, while an ordinary response to the extraordinary, is also an extraordinary response to the ordinary.

Featuring Dot Fisher-Smith.
Filmed in Ashland, Oregon, USA.

All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
To be part of this journey : http://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/reflectionsfilms

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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth – that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.

Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge. The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy. If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - https://tgc.link/reflections

The following music tracks are used in this film:
Lullaby to a Bird - by Yoav Ilan (via ArtList)
Pirates And Princesses - by Johannes Bornlof (via Epidemic Sound)
Sky Blue - by Yoav Ilan (via ArtList)
Distant Embers - by Adi Goldstein (via ArtList)
Imagine - by Valter Nowak (via Epidemic Sound)
Under Quilted Canopy - by Doug Kaufman (via ArtList)

A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Katarína Borek
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovenian - by Tadej Pasar
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Thai - by Ornwara Diloknawarit
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-rHc8tm5_c

The one unifying and undeniable fact of life is that we will all experience loss - the death of loved ones, the end of relationships, the shattering of dreams. In a society that so often tells us to ‘stay positive’ and ‘move on’, it is easy to view grief as something shameful. But what if, instead of a weakness to be avoided or a burden to be carried, embracing grief is actually a sacred invitation to heal, to grow, and to transform?

When we have the courage to feel our grief, to surrender to its depths, something miraculous happens. We begin to heal. We reconnect with our own soul, with the love and support of those around us. We find meaning in our losses, discovering that our pain is fertile soil for new growth.

So let’s not be afraid of grief. It is a fierce and loving teacher, a guide to our deepest self. Embrace it, learn from it. As the Persian poet Rumi recommends, let it crack our hearts wide open. That’s how the light of love gets in. On the other side lies a life of greater meaning and connection.

Featuring Antoinette Pienaar (https://kruiekraaikoning.co.za)
Filmed in Theefontein, South Africa.

Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

This film is part of a series collaboration between three independent filmmakers - Reflections of Life, Campfire Stories and Happen Films. These films explore how small acts of love and kindness have the potential to ripple out and change the world, touching hearts and minds in ways that we could never begin to imagine.

We'll be sharing a total of 12 short films, from across five continents - releasing one per month for the whole year of 2024 - four from each filmmaker.

Follow us on YouTube:
Reflections of Life - https://www.youtube.com/@ReflectionsofLife
Campfire Stories - https://www.youtube.com/@campfire-stories
Happen Films - https://www.youtube.com/@happenfilms

If you'd like to support us:
Reflections of Life - https://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
Campfire Stories - https://www.campfire-stories.org
Happen Films - https://happenfilms.com

The following music tracks are used in this film:
Numb3rs - by Jay Varton (via Audiio)
Vatnajokull - by Martin Landh (via Audiio)
Okaya - Textures - Instrumental Version (via Artlist)
Norðurljós (Northern Lights) - by The Spaces (via Audiio)
Four on Five - by Yehezkel Raz (via ArtList)
Tarab - by Lorenzo Travaglini (via Audiio)
Blossom Ends - by Abstract Aprils (via Audiio)

A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Katarína Borek
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovenian - by Tadej Pasar
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Swedish - by Mattias Olsson
Vietnamese - by Thi Le
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpvaspkLX2A

Love, the ultimate energy on this planet, conquers all. Every religion, each culture and ultimately each species can be peeled back layer by layer to its core of love. What an honour it is to step into this consciousness and intentionally contribute to the energy of the world.

In times of uncertainty the lightworkers must step forward. That is you. Bring your light into each moment, with each person, every day. With your family, your friends, strangers, the cashier, the waiter. Each fraction of loving energy you bring out into the world matters.

It’s simple, it’s profound and it matters the most.  

Featuring Gretchen Yanover (https://gretchenyanover.com)
Filmed in Seattle, USA.

All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
To be part of this journey : http://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/reflectionsfilms

Join our YouTube channel to get early access to our films :
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcPPUszZ4-7yzZNgAAYwJjg/join

Who is Reflections of Life?  We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance).  We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth – that we are all human.  The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.

Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge.  The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy.  If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - https://tgc.link/reflections

The following music tracks are used in this film:
Once Upon a Time - by Maya Belsitzman & Matan Ephrat (via ArtList)
3+1=Before - by Gretchen Yanover (via BMGPM)
Waves Wash Over Us - by Gretchen Yanover (via BMGPM)
Great Turning - by Human Suits (via Audiio)
Norman - by Boone River (via Epidemic Sound)

A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Katarína Borek
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Korean - by Hotae Devin Noh
Persian - by Mona Zadsham
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovenian - by Tadej Pasar
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Vietnamese - by Thi Le
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcCPhQZIjh0

A question for you to ask yourself : What do you believe makes you enough?
Go ahead, pause a minute and ask it.

What was your answer? Maybe it’s being a good parent. Maybe it’s the items you’ve checked off your to-do list today. Or the type of car you own. The list could go on and on...

If you answered that question in any other way than ‘I am enough simply because I’m me,’ then you’re certainly not alone. The feeling of not believing you are enough is a rocky place to be. It robs you of peace and presence. And if you continue to believe that you’re not enough, you will never allow yourself to embrace who you really are.

Believing you are enough is a journey. It takes time and action. And the path isn’t a straight one. Once you reach that destination of believing you are enough, it takes work to stay there. The state of ‘enough-ness’ is one you can return to again and again once you truly believe all you are is all you need to be.

Featuring Brad Lichtenstein (https://www.thebreathspace.com/about)
Filmed in Washington State, USA.

All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons. To be part of this journey : http://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth – that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.

Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge. The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy. If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - https://tgc.link/reflections

The following music tracks are used in this film:
Our Secret Universe - by Alan Ellis (via Epidemic Sound)
Particles of Harmony - by Rand Aldo (via Epidemic Sound)
It Gets Better - by Hayashi Egnell (via Epidemic Sound)
Umi - by Hayashi Egnell (via Epidemic Sound)
Outside In - by We Dream of Eden (via ArtList)

A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Albanian - by Denis Skendaj
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Czech - by Katarína Borek
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Tadej Pasar
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Vietnamese - by Thi Le
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk8XXrt53L4

No matter the kind, pain is as inevitable as life itself - we all go through it in some way or another. Be it emotional, mental or physical - it's going to happen.

Too often we shy away from admitting our pain to the world - too ashamed to allow ourselves to surrender. It’s OK to be hurt, to be angry and to feel helpless. It is OK to surrender.

When we hear the word 'surrender', we often think of giving up, waving the white flag, and throwing in the towel. We associate it with gracefully bowing out and retreating away from our problems. But that’s not what we’re talking about here.

Surrendering in this sense means acknowledging that the pain is real and allowing those feelings to come to the surface. Allowing time and holding counsel with the pain. When we soften. When our mind softens. When we let go. It is in that state of surrender that we somehow become more powerful. It's a paradox, and one that we can learn to embrace.

In the meantime, remember that you don't need to be in pain to engage in empathy, compassion and gratitude. For we never truly know what those around us are going through.

Featuring Nicole La Follette (https://queenjesterpress.com)
Filmed in Seattle, USA.

All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
To be part of this journey : http://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/reflectionsfilms

Join our YouTube channel to get early access to our films :
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcPPUszZ4-7yzZNgAAYwJjg/join

Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth – that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.

Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge. The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy. If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - https://tgc.link/reflections

The following music tracks are used in this film:
Stumbling - by Sleeping Vines (via Epidemic Sound)
Hopefully - by Itai Argaman (via ArtList)
Jorja - by Sam Will (via Epidemic Sound)
Thoughts in Motion - by Tristan Barton (via ArtList)
Everywhere except Right Here - by Hanna Lindgren (via Epidemic Sound)
Lighthouse - by Michael FK (via ArtList)
A Place Beyond Belief - by SLPSTRM (via ArtList)
White Dream - by Yehezkel Raz (via ArtList)

A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Albanian - by Denis Skendaj
Arabic - by Frihat Oussama
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Katarína Borek
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Korean - by Hotae Devin Noh
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Vietnamese - by Thi Le
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3boYRvp0ts