Chasing the SUN
Фильм және анимация
Life consists of polarities - light and dark, good and evil, sweet and bitter. We are no different. All of us have a shadow side. And it is this shadow or dark side that allows us to gain a sense of perspective, by allowing us to truly appreciate the light side of life. The more we acknowledge what we don’t like, the easier it is to see our gifts and strengths. It makes us a whole human being.
"There was a man who was so disturbed by his own shadow that he was determined to lose it for good. So he got up and ran. But his shadow kept up with him, and so he ran faster and faster until the exertion took its toll and he dropped. If he had simply stepped into the shade, sat down and stayed still [meditated], his shadow would have vanished." -Chuang Tzu, The Way
Filmed in Montagu, South Africa.
Featuring Marchelle van Zyl (www.flyingfeet.co.za)
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Who is Green Renaissance? We are Michael and Justine - passionate filmmakers, living off-grid and dedicating our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share positivity out into the world.
Editing - by Hanné Koster
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey
Music sourced from ArtList - bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Breaking Through - by Kevin Graham
Sunday Afternoon - by IamDayLight
Solus - by Life in Colour
Swept In - by Michael Vignola
Never Again - by Moment of Now
A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Catalan - by Pau Zabaleta
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Pavla Látalová
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
Filipino - by Fanita Spears-Mogro
French - by Amélie Macoin
Georgian - by Qeti Giorgadze
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Angeliki Papadimitriou
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Hungarian - by Gréta Palej
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Khmer - by Measraksmey Bou
Korean - by Chloe Park
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Emanuel Mori
Vietnamese - by Minh Le
Пікірлер: 619
Occasionally, your shadow is the only companion you have.
@guidedbysunshine333
Жыл бұрын
So true. I’ve come to a place where I’ve accepted my shadows and often times they arise and I just know they’ll be the friend within that day that needs a little extra love ❤
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
A deep thought. Thank you for sharing. Justine and Michael. 💚
Every time I watch a Green Renaissance video, I have the same thought: I wish people experiencing stress could watch these - be it at a hospital/doctor’s office , airport, high school/ college, prison, homeless shelter. Thank you, Green Renaissance Team.💚
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Diane. We are so glad our videos mean so much to you and many others. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@lindaparisi74
Жыл бұрын
EXACTLY what I've been desiring & visualizing for years!
She said all the words that live inside me and that makes me feel less alone.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
That is so wonderful Stacy. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a lovely and vivacious person she is! Her face lights up the room - her smile is infectious! Knowing we need to love ourselves is the key. Learning how to do it is the journey. If we can remember to be as kind, gentle, accepting and loving to ourselves as we would be to anyone else, we begin to see we are indeed “all one” and it becomes easier to love, to accept, to forgive and to fully live this life we are given. Thank you again for such a meaningful video. All of the videos are such beautiful reminders and manifestations of us all being so fundamentally alike. We are all the same energy within unique beings. Thanks to this beautiful woman for her candor, vulnerability and courage to share herself with us!
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts with us, Justin and Kathleen. So glad you enjoyed her message. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@lucycolgan3362
Жыл бұрын
Papa Bear u too are truly loving kind amazing I lived every word u placed to gather we need more people like u and this lovely lady Bless u Lucy Colgan from Ireland
I want to be this woman’s best friend. Sometimes it seems like the most positive people, the ones that illuminate the world, are the ones that hold so much inside and out themselves. I feel that way at times but what a reward to be able to cast light into this world by being a beautiful soul. It’s so true that we are bombarded with bad news and we forget what a beautiful life we have and what a beautiful world we live in with amazing wonderful people. It’s a good thing to keep your glass full. I love this channel. I’m sitting here on a rainy gray Saturday eating homemade gnocchi soup watching your channel with tears in my eyes. Makes me want to be a better human.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Such kind words. We are glad you allow us to share the Saturday afternoon with you, we hope it was a good day. It means so much to us to share some positivity. in the world. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@Amelianz
Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful description! I think you have a beautiful soul also! Big hug, from Vancouver BC.
What a kind woman, being willing to make herself vulnerable to comfort and uplift others. Another very special reminder of our shared humanity. Thank you.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Maria. We are glad Marchelle let us share her story, her thoughts. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I chocked in pain when she says : I am not always kind to myself
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Yes, we can be so hard on ourselves. Very sad. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I love this soul.... so much to teach us. The face says "I am confident.".. the soul says "I' am an vulnerable." We don't ever know what is under the skin. I love this film....her. I can so relate to this beautiful person. I wish I could reach out and hug her.....This film represents most all of us.... A beautiful face to the world and yet so much self-doubt. The story of us all,
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You summed it up beautifully Jonathan. Thank you for your kind words. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for all the different and mostly wonderful life reflections from special humans. This channel is truly a treasure full of wisdom 💛
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these kind words Claudia, we appreciate it. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@gamzeg.5601
Жыл бұрын
You really translated my feelings.
@Dalya666
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree, this channel is a treasure, full of wisdom and I’ll add spirituality in a sense which it gives you the opportunity where you can sit in calmness, listen to those special and in my opinion spiritual people ( perhaps without themselves knowing that they’re ), and reflecting on life in the midst of the chaotic every day.. so yes this channel is a real treasure 💛
Marchelle, thank you for putting yourself out there for the rest of the world to see and relate to. I’m sure I, like many others watching this, feel similar feelings on a daily basis. I’m always chasing the the light in life 🥰
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words Sharon. Keep looking for the light. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
You are saying the truth! You not always work from bravery but from fear. The beauty is that you see it and acknowledge it. That's why you are "a little bit less scared each day"! We all have to be brave enough to see our fear/misery/pain, accept it and then go beyond it. Thank you for such a lovely sharing 💝
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank for sharing these thoughts Jinky. So glad you enjoyed the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I'm thinking that I can stop therapy now because by watching your films every week, I continue to hear exactly what I need to hear. Thank you, Marchelle for allowing us in, for sharing your wisdom, for letting us see your vulnerability. Yes, beauty is everywhere in the midst of the mess, and Yes - we need to look carefully. And it's people like GR who's films not only remind us that what's on our news feeds is not all there is, but by watching them week after week, we are becoming more trained to see the beauty we so often miss. Thank you, GR. And Michael - the beauty of your visuals continue to leave me in awe!
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Linda. Your words touch us very much. It is so wonderful to hear that our videos mean so much to you, that we can create a positivity in your life with them. Good to have you with us on our journey. Sending you warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
"I don't trust myself . I don't trust my abilties." These observations are the shadows all of us have .Marchelle van Zyll, could not have been more painfully honest.
@larsstougaard7097
Жыл бұрын
So true, feel it every day , self love and more compassion is key
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We are glad her message resonated with you Sarah. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@sarahp1383
Жыл бұрын
@@ReflectionsofLife Thank you Justine and Michael for your message. Recovering from a long illness. So, at 76, your hugs are all the more precious to me.
I love her She's such a pleasant human being to watch 🌸🌸
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kindness Emma. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I can relate with her !! For so long I were also unkind to my own self....but now I understand that self love and kind relationship to your own self is as much important as it is for others.🌼🌼 love to all !! 💚
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We are so glad her message resonated with you Priyanka. Nice that you learned to be kind to yourself. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
"People are much kinder than we give them credit for." I couldn't agree more! After traveling and house sitting in the Western US for the last 6 months, I have a new found appreciation for this country's landscapes and the people who inhabit them. It has been an eye-opening journey. Thanks for sharing.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts Atticus, very interesting. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael.💚
Marchelle, you really made me smile. 😀 Thank you for your words! ❤
@ReflectionsofLife
11 ай бұрын
Lovely message. Touching. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautifully filmed and edited work of art... I mean, all of the films on this channel are. When this person was asked about why they had more difficult time being kind with themselves... what a beautiful moment when the emotion welled up in them... Sometimes healing is triggered just when somebody asks the question... the space and presence with compassion, respect and appreciation that the green renaissance film makers hold, makes a container for intimacy, connection and revelation. I feel like this person speaks to a lot of us human beings and our experience with ourselves, in life... Thank you for sharing this 😊🙏🏼.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. We are glad her words resonated with you so much. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful wise lady - thank you for this Green Renaissance
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure Anne, we are glad we could share her message. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@eparedes7165
Жыл бұрын
truth spoken in 9 : 3 6 minutes AMAzing
Thank you Green Renaissance 💚
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Justine and Michael. 💚
I really needed to hear this right now. I'm so sad what we do to each other in this world. These words helped me to bring my faith back in humanity. Thank you!
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We are glad this video came at the right time for you Tina. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
we all "chase the sun" up until that final moment when we head off to our ending permanent sleep...... every day allows us to find the light in new and interesting ways, if we allow the conscious experience to wash over us........
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
✨️"Shadow and light: There's always two sides to every aspect of our lives -but if your gonna focus only on the one, the other one is gonna lose meaning. If you only have joy in your life, how intense are you gonna experience that joy if you've never experienced sorrow?"✨️ These Green Renaissance videos always put me in a meditative state. With every video, almost instantly, I can feel my heart rate slow and my breathing steady. What a gift you continue to give me Green Renaissance!? The beautiful people, stories, music and cinematography are absolutely mesmerizing to my spirit. Since I discovered this channel, almost 3 years ago now, you have been my faithful friend holding my hand through my darkest of nights -with the loss of my 22 year old son, Timothy in 2019. Thank you Green Renaissance for being that friend to me. Each and every video, featured person and message is forever engraved in my heart.❤️
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Wow, we are very touched by your message Stacie. That our videos are playing such an important part in your life and help you through these difficult moments is overwhelming. Thank you for sharing. May they continue to give you the strength and hope you need along life's path. Sending you hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@staciejean
Жыл бұрын
@@ReflectionsofLife ❤❤❤
Chasing the sun or moving out of the shadows..it is a process of change and movement. It is a extremely important thing to be kind towards ourselves. This is a wonderful opportunity to be present in our lives with appreciation and gratitude for being alive...define our lives and not letting others define us. ❤ Every single moment is a new beginning and each day is another way to guide us in beginning a new perspective and understanding that we are truly devine beings and have a choice to be joyous and nurturing in our lives with our love. I am so grateful for the life confirming videos that are on this glorious channel! Thanks for sharing your thoughts Marchelle🙏 😊💚💛💜🧡❤💙✌👣🦋💐🌻🌹
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these thoughts Parry. It's such an important thing to look for the light, to love ourself,.... May her message inspire you on your path through life. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Totally felt like me sharing my own story. It's totally relatable for me.❤️❤️
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
How wonderful, we are so glad Bibek. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@blahblah4129
Жыл бұрын
Same here!
This woman ! She's my friend ! I'am so honoured to have her in my life ... You beautiful, beautiful soul!!! Engelmens ❤️❤️❤️she held my hand through many things , until this day .
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Anmiray, so beautifully written. We have no words. Sending you hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I hope this person knows what a GIFT their smile is because that's the only thing I could focus on in what was being said🙌🏾 Probably the most radiant facial expressions I've seen this week. Sometimes we can really benefit from looking in the mirror to see the Love/Light we "think" we're seeking/chasing
@ReflectionsofLife
10 ай бұрын
Beautiful comment. We are so happy her smile and facial expression meant so much to you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you, Marchelle, Justine and Michael, for creating this message of such simple and yet profound wisdom and beauty. As the film was fading on my screen, I realized that I've been smiling the entire time. Beautiful... inside out beautiful... 🙏
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure Olga! We are so glad her message made you smile. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
So agree - "its important to know thats not all there is to life". And you ll always find beauty somewhere. What a lovely woman🥰
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Linda, for appreciating the story that Marcelle shared with us. We send you love. Justine and Michael 💚
She is one of the wisest women in the world. Her smile is as bright as the sun. And yet she as had her problems . She rides her bicycle over the roughest terrain . And yet she does it . Her brother is of the wisest men in the world. This is a great video.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
So glad Marchelle’s message touched you so much. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Marchelle has the most stunning smile...she is all light - I see no shadows. Beautifully filmed xx
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this beautiful comment Mary. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a gorgeous person! She's got such a warm personality and a beautiful laugh. There's so much good in her, and I hope she eventually learns to love herself without reservation. It's a good place to be, where you are your own first and most important love.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these kind words and good wishes for her Shiko. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
She is a loving and wonderful person.❤️❤️❤️. Thank u Green Renaissance.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Savitri. Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you so much for this. I totally relate to her, the speaker. Facing the fears, moving toward the light, looking to hear the stories. And Green Renaissance is a wonderful platform for these brief touches of story. Thank you for your vision and successes thus far. This is Grandma Ellen in the PNW region of USA, over and out. 💜
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words Grandma Ellen, and we are glad her story resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I could cry with listening to the beautiful words that pour forth from this special lady Her smile is so engrossing , you can actually feel the healing love from her heart ❤️ Her smile speaks volumes . The video is about light and shadow , i feel led to this film Because I actually feel drawn to the light and shadows in my room. Beneath my bedroom window is a beautiful Victorian Lamp , the soft glowing light Enters my bedroom after the setting sun and remains til sunrise . So interesting a subject . Yes we live in a beautiful World , lets open our eyes Mary Canada 🍁
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
So lovely to read that her words/this video touched you so much, Mary. Thank you for sharing the thoughts about light and shadow. May there always be light and beauty in the world around you. Sending warm wishes to you in Canada, Justine and Michael. 💚
She seems to be a thoughtful and sincere person - very likeable :)
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. Justine and Michael. 💚
And I love your smile and laugh, so beautiful 🌸💞, thank you Green Renaissance 💚, lifting as always 🙏
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thanks so much Leo. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@leonita2252
Жыл бұрын
@@ReflectionsofLife ♥️♥️
What a delightful human! So happy to be a friend in the family of humans with her and you, the creators of these beautiful vignettes of our shared humanity!
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We really appreciate your kind words Kaitlin. Good to have you with us on our journey. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Your words have so much value. I recognize a lot of myself in you. Thank you for sharing. ✨🌄
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome, so glad her message resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Wieder solch ein schöner Beitrag. Wie schaffen Sie es diese netten, sensiblen Menschen vor die Kamera zu bekommen. Es ist wie ein Zauber, denn Sie scheinbar wie ein zartes Netz das über sie legen. Geborgen und Geschütz erzählen sie über ihre Wunden und es scheint ihnen ein wenig den Schmerz zunehmen. Es macht sie berührbarer und verletzlich zumachen. Ja es liegt dem ein Zauber inne und macht sie unduns Zuschauer stärker.Danke wieder an alle. Mögen alle Wesen glücklich sein.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We are so glad you enjoyed this video as well. People like her surround us all every day. It's about making the time to truly listen to each other, with open hearts and minds. We all have a story to share. And we are certainly grateful that they are all prepared to share their experiences and thoughts with us. Best wishes, Justine and Michael.💚
What a great smile you have!😃 thank you for showing your beauty and wisdem. You are brave!💖🤍
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
God bless you Marchelle, beautiful soul! ❤️🙏🏻✨
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Anita. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Yes, this smile.....so beautiful. Thank you for your honesty. Keep safe.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words Anneke. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I so Appreciate her honesty & smile!! Thank you for sharing this with your audience!! ❤️ I remain Grateful!!
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure, we are glad we could share her message. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you Green Renaissance team. What a delightful human and a contagious smile😃 I kept on smiling throughout the video. What is beautiful in each and every one of your videos is that, all these wonderful people had gone through so much in life yet their soul is so pure and life is full of gratitude. Thank you once again❤️❤️
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your touching and encouraging words Keeri, so glad you enjoyed this videos and others too. It's an absolute pleasure to share these videos with you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you Green Renaissance
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! Justine and Michael. 💚
This is warming the heart...beautifully done and my favourite piece so far. Thank you 💛
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it. Justine and Michael. 💚
What an infectious smile you have! Within the first few seconds I had a smile on my face, what a gift you have 😊
@1699ArunjeetSINGH
Жыл бұрын
True
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beatiful been, my God! What a gift could be to speak to that woman, and ear from her that profound honesty
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.💚
I definitely saw myself in this story. Also, what a beautiful smile you have Marchelle. Thanks Justine and Michael
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure. We are glad you liked the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I feel the same about nature, Mountains, News, people 😊
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We are glad her message spoke to you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a wonderful story from a vibrant lady. We can all relate. Thank you❤
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
So glad the video was meaningful to you Joni. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What an amazing video, what an amazing smile .. thank you for sharing your vulnerabilities but also that change of perspective in looking and understanding things .. “more running towards the light rather than running away from the shadows” ✨💫 we all have both in us, and reminded me of the tale of two wolves , it always wins the one we feed .. let’s always try to remember to “feed” the light , the Good, the kindness no matter in what situation we can find ourselves in . Thank you ❤
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Joana, glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Yes, we definitely can decide you we want to feed. Justine and Michael. 💚
Hvala što ste nam poklonili ovu priču.Puna je snažnih misli potiče na razmišljanje o sebi životu i zahvalnosti. Raduje me uvijek novi video i zahvalna sam vam Zelena Renesansa na tome i Davor u na prevodu i svima koji sudjeluju u stvaranju ovog videa. Pozdrav od❤️svima.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Ana, thank you for these kind words. It means so much to us to know the various people that assist with the subtitles for our videos. We are so glad her message resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Chasing the sun, or running away from it. Shadow and light. If you've never experienced loss ? Her words hit me hard....Can I say, if you lose a dearly beloved person, a parent, a child, you are usually left with unbearable guilt. Whether it is rational...Thank you, this brave lady, exactly, its not about you ! It happens. It's how you deal with it. Loving myself broke me apart but there it is, coming from an utterly shattered early life. I take my amateur pottery seriously. Each imperfect piece will find its way to somebody after I'm gone.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these thought Anjou. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Often you sounded like you were articulating my thoughts! Nice to know “there are others”
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
So wonderful that her words resonated with you Milomia. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I felt myself talking through her words 🎈
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We are glad her words resonated with you Melakoui. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
wow, I'm going to watch this one over and over again until I can learn the wisdom. happy to be sharing humanity with this gorgeous person.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
So wonderful that this video was so meaningful to you Traci, may it help and inspire you on your walk through life. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
A person getting emotional when pondering why they are not always kind to themselves is, I think, the reaction of a truly compassionate heart upon seeing light unexpectedly shed into a dark corner.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this thought.💚
Happy weekend to all of you wonderful people 🥰😍
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lily, we wish you the same. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
It is obvious you are a lovable person. When we find it hard to be good to ourselves and think highly of ourselves it is because of the message given to us when we were very young. We listen to everyone except our dearest self. Bless you.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Beautifully written, thank you. Thoughts to ponder on. Justine and Michael. 💚
A soul of light and understanding of one's self.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We are glad you enjoyed her message. Justine and Michael. 💚
What a sincere and vulnerable message, thank you for sharing:) I feel so much softness and radiance when I look at her. How nice that she feels less and less fear and really wants to cooperate with her shadow, aho! I've always had inexplicable fears, woke up with it in the morning and went to bed with it. Never felt relaxed and unable to function because of my passivity. Now, after an intensive therapy five years ago and the discovery of the powerful spirit of Ayahuasca in the beginning of this year, I have really landed in my body. I’m no longer afraid of the intensity of my emotions and can let them flow free through my body. I feel the desires of my playful inner child again and it’s so freaking good, haha. I think this inner journey is so special and it’s wonderful to see this journey of discovery in her and many others. We are together in this. Thanks GR for making true connections via this videos. Love to all the beautiful souls here
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these thoughts and experiences Irene, we are so glad Marchelle's message resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful smile and the most expressive eyebrows! Appreciate her sharing...
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for yuor kindness Carole, we are glad her message resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
The dynamic of light and shadow - as a photographer we need both to create an image. Depth comes from the shadows. There is beauty to be found even in the shadows. I also have to say that learning to love the self that is us, is one of the hardest loves to come to . . . . . . Learning to love our alone self is the hardest.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Interesting thoughts, thank you for sharing them Denise. Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you. What a lovely lady to admit her fears. We are all scared in life from time to time. It makes us more human to admit it. As for being kind to others and not myself I can totally relate to that. Take away message this week for me is to be kind to myself. Thank you GR. Truly appreciate your efforts x
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome Ad Ya, thank you for sharing your thoughts. May this video encourage you every day. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I think this is where most humans fall down in life. Lack of self love, doubt, lack of faith and trust. I’ve been paddling that boat all my life.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We are glad her words resonated with you. May the video inspire and encourage you on your path through life. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This channel is my therapy 💜🌺🌺
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Puja, we are so glad that we can make a difference. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@Peacemt
Жыл бұрын
Very true!!
@shannonjackson576
4 ай бұрын
Mine as well. ❤😊
@kemalhamamcoglu5338
3 ай бұрын
🥹
@Peaceonearthplease-lg9hb
3 ай бұрын
Becoming mine as well
OMG, addicted to this channel, love them all but l am totally in love with this woman , l could be her twin. Her story is my story. Have had so much loss & heartache. Been told lm one of the kindest people ever, but at 60, still so hard to be kind to myself. Thank you for yet another inspiring story & God bless this incredible, beautiful woman as well as you & your team . I am in awe & of course still crying. 🙏❤❤
@ReflectionsofLife
4 ай бұрын
Your words are so touching. So glad we could share her story with you. Maybe her words can help you to start a process to be kinder to yourself. So many people struggle with the same thing. But you can do it, take little steps, one day at a time. Sending you much love and kindness. Justine and Michael. 💚
Yet another great story of a real human being filmed by you guys. So much of what she said resonated with me. Thank you for sharing these stories, really appreciate what you do. 💚
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome, we are glad our videos mean so much to you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This person and this video touch my heart. Thank you for your perspective, your humor, and your tenderness, vulnerability. I have bittersweet memories of Montagu...and an old longing for that specific angle of light, the dry air, the slow pace.....Thank you for making this and putting it on KZread. Many, many thank yous, and gratitude that so many others resonate with this content - YAY!
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Lauren. We are glad you enjoyed what Marchelle shared with us. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
How Beautifully and with smile she is talking about her fears and in the processing of learning from that.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
So glad her story resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Your smile and words give us hope and joy. For shure you'll find what you are missing
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Fernando. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a delightful woman. Thanks for sharing her with us💚
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! We are glad you enjoyed the video Donna. Justine and Michael. 💚
Dear Justin and Claudia....what a beautiful, thought provoking video. Loved it and always love the beautiful music in the background. It felt like it was me telling about myself. Something that I could relate to almost everything...the shadows of the past, the grief and the losses, the self doubt, trying to be kind to others but to myself. Then hating the news but knowing that that's not the only side to life and the world. Finally knowing the truth about being able to experience something truly only because its opposite exists. Loved the laughter.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. We are glad you liked the video and could relate to her message Nasra. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What this beautiful person shows us is a reflection of what many people live from adolescence. These are insecurities, dark shadows, fears, fitting in, sexuality, a whole. And it's just a matter of taking the direction where we feel best at each fork in the road. The rest is a matter of time.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for writing these thoughts Julie. Sending you warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
vulnerabilities keeps many of us in the shadows... but vulnerability also propels many of us forward (to the light!) others keep a balance living in between shadow and light! Thank you for sharing...
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these thoughts Paulina. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@paulinawaas9204
Жыл бұрын
@@ReflectionsofLife love you guys work thank you for bringing real people and Iearned and understand a lot more my own...
I can related to a lot of things you said and see myself. I would think you are an empath. It’s easier for me to my gifts to be use for others, seeing very clearly their path but for myself and the ones very close not that clearly. I actually like that… don’t want to play God. 😊 I liked your brother’s quote. Very true l! I Learned that when you care so much about others, you also forget about yourself and also behind there is a need to be accepted. I learned to balance and set limits for myself. As an empath I had to learn. Let’s enjoy the sun that gives life to everything. Let’s be light! 🧡🙏🏼✨
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this lovely comment Ana. We are glad her message resonated with you. And yes, let's be a light and share warmth. Kind wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
As always, beautifully done. I love her words, the both sides of the coin approach to experiencing life, without one, how do you recognize the other. My father used to say something very similar about happiness.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We are glad you enjoyed listening to her message Rebecca. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I see myself here, i think we all reach to an age when you no longer care about what others think of you; because just then you realize that you too need some care and love and find out what makes you happy in life.. I hope we all go through brighter days leaving behind all kind of shadows.. Big warm hugs for the people behind team of this channel 🫂🫂💙💙.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these thoughts Futaim. And we appreciate your encouraging words. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you Marchelle and also our intrepid film makers Justine and Michael. I had a bit of a 'that is an interesting question' moment when you asked why Marchelle was not always kind to herself. I am learning to be my own 'BFF' it is taking a little while is all 🙂 The Yin and the Yang of life. Balance between dark and light in ourselves and nature.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
So true Kerry... learning to love ourselves is a journey. And it's once we embrace all parts of that journey, the light and the dark, that it becomes rich and truly beautiful. Sending you love as you walk this path towards love for self. Justine and Michael x
Loved this! Thank you❤️
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome, glad you enjoyed the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am here for this channel. Thanks for sharing and the storytelling ! We are powerful beyond measure.
@ReflectionsofLife
7 ай бұрын
Welcome. We are glad you enjoy the videos. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I was deeply touched by your smile and your lucidity. You are a beautiful soul and I love who you really are. Long life and always keep your magnificent positive attitude. Friendships. Fred.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We appreciate your kind words, Fred. Glad you enjoyed the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Being balance is not easy...accept and reflect the highs and lows in once life...but the most important thing is that one grow spiritual, mentally and emotionally. We all have light and shadows within ourselves - learn to love both - because without the other you will not be you.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Well said, thank you Farieda. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Great video 🙂 i also struggle to love myself Its like i dont fit in anywhere , everyone hate me and other feelings . right now i'm still fihgt with it, hope you all and me can find the light...✨
@barbiec4312
Жыл бұрын
What helps me is to go outside every single day for a walk. Hang in there. LOTS of people feel the same way. So look…you DO fit in somewhere!
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. We hope this video can inspire you to find the light. Stay positive. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a wonderful and inspiring interview. Thank you 💚
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Alice, we are glad her message inspired you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful lady with a beautiful spirit that she shared with us.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We are glad you enjoyed her message Terry. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you.😊
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Justine and Michael. 💚
Exactly. 100 % raw, and true 💗💗💗
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Carla. 💚
I really needed to hear all of this today. Once again, thank you!!! I hope you know what this channel means to us, GR! 💚
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
So glad the video came at the right time. And we really appreciate your kind words. Justine and Michael. 💚
Beautiful soul.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Allison. 💚
I am in alignment with your thoughts and insights. I feel much the same as yourself. Keep chasing the Sun, and the Moon. x
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Justine and Michael. 💚
People are actually much kinder than we give them credit for... well said
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
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Amazing, thanks a lot to share with us your feelings, so many times i feel like you but then a new day comes, the sun and then you know that life is beautiful and it, s worth to keep walking a living as a good humans as we are, and feel the joy of doing the good to everyone, bless you
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
We are glad her message meant so much to you Mari. Stay positive, keep walking. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
At the very start when I saw how smiley she/they were I immediately thought she/they were masking something. Nobody is THAT happy, I thought. 3 minutes in and tears.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting yourself being touched by this vidoe Simon. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
.."I think the biggest shadow is probably my own thoughts" -there is such truth in this statement.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Glad these words spoke to you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful soul.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the video Tamasin. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
So true ❤️. We have to be kind to ourselves.Her words are like echo of who iam.
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
So glad you found her message helpful Manu. Justine and Michael. 💚
how awesome great video green team and what a kind woman you seem to be Marchelle
@ReflectionsofLife
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video Dennis. Justine and Michael. 💚