Your DREAM was to DO what you LOVE
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- "Sometimes what you really love in life is so unique and so yours, that nobody else on the planet will understand it. And once you bring it out, it becomes something so powerful and so beautiful." - Eduardo Shimahara
Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. And above all, do what you love.
This film is dedicated to the memory of Eduardo Shimahara - your words live on through us all.
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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.
This film features : Eduardo Shimahara, Brett Bard, Vuyo Katsha and Catherine Davies
Filmed in South Africa and Scotland.
Editing - by Coralee Long
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey
Equipment used - mix of Sony FS7 and Sony A7S
Music sourced from ArtList - bit.ly/2KfrAt2
bit.ly/2KfrAt2
The Racer - by Tristan Barton
Eternity - by borrtex
Failure Over Regret - by borrtex
As Dust From The Ground You Walk On The Wind - by The Soundkeeper
Falling - by Gumo, ft Daniel Netz
Street Walking - by Shahead Mostafafar
A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Bengali - by Md Zahid Ansari
Catalan - by Pau Zabaleta
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Pān Yung Chih
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Zdenek Hampl
Dutch - by Patricia Rossel
French - by Natalia Hoffsteter
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Nektarios Michalakis
Hungarian - by Judit Csirke
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
Korean - by Chloe Park
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
Romanian - by Iulia Nastase
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Spanish - by Marianne Carrere
Turkish - by Ahsen Aygören - Krátké a kreslené filmy
This film is translated into 15 languages.
A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Bengali - by Md Zahid Ansari
Catalan - by Pau Zabaleta
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Pān Yung Chih
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Zdenek Hampl
Dutch - by Patricia Rossel
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Nektarios Michalakis
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
Korean - by Chloe Park
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Spanish - by Marianne Carrere
Even i have neve done it before i really would like to translate it into Turkish. But I don't know how to do it.
Obrigado a todos e principalmente a jonatha koeller
@Ahsen - We'd love to include Turkish subtitles. If you drop me an email (hello@greenrenaissance.co.za) I can fill you in on what is needed. THANK! Justine. x
I would like to translate this in hindi & marathi...these are Indian languages
@Ahsen - go for it. This is my first work with public translation ever and Justine is really helpful. Don’t worry about it. Follow your passion as we 💚
I'm no longer afraid to take that jump. I hate IT / Corp job, I want to teach others the basics of cooking at home. Thank you.. if you're ever in Poland - I'd love to grab a cup of coffee together!
Create a CZcams channel to do this. Make sure that the title of your channel is catchy and tells everyone that it's about cooking. Make your profile picture eye catching. Comment on as many cooking channels as you can because this is what gets you attention and subscribers. This is something you can do as a side business and it does not take a lot of startup money, just the ingredients (which you will eat anyways) and your time. If your channel becomes a success you will no longer need a job. The power of manifestation is real but it's more than just thinking about it, you have to take a step towards it. Remember, many channels do not become popular the first year or two. You will need to continue to put out content on a regular basis and have patience. There are many people who have cooking channels that have hundreds of thousands of subscribers or even millions and make a very good wage from sponsors and CZcams/Google. You can also create yourself a website that has the pictures and recipes linked in the description box so that if people want the ingredient list they have to click on it which will also give you income. There are always ways to get what you want but there are a lot of excuses that we make as well that keep us from them. I wish you well.
Do what you love Wojciech!!
@Wojciech Keller - What a great idea - and we love the suggestion below about starting a YT channel. Go for it! And YES - one day - Poland - coffee - it's a date ;)
@@kamikazitsunami I've actually planned everything out - I'd say it's a business plan for a YT channel but yes, you are all correct and thank you, maybe one day you'll watch it as well without even knowing we had 'a chat before'!
@@ReflectionsofLife pierogi's on me then!
"Go. And if you're scared, go scared. "
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That resonates deeply... I did that 8 years ago, and a few times since... this short film is so powerful 🙏
Anytime i changed course, moved etc., I put up with wrangle - family is the worst. Mainstream culture will leave you void.. No one cares, and they will begrudge you happiness because they don't have the means to make change for themselves. Have courage to have contempt at convention.
Someone write the quote in the original language
@@sadypack Vai , E, se der medo , vai com medo mesmo . Go . And if you are scared , go scared .
My husband just died in April 2021... We had relocated 2.5yrs ago to his home town. A place where I knew no one and didn't speak the language. Strangely, I was the one who pushed for the move so that we could live a more contented life, free of all the corporate distractions that had plagued us for over 20yrs. I was looking forward to spending the rest of my life with him and then just when we were totally into our new life, he left me. I am still grieving and trying to understand what just happened!!! I miss him terribly, it's like my heart has been wrenched out of my body... I am so glad that I have been introduced to these videos because although his passing still doesn't make sense, I am beginning to understand that my life can mean something through the kind of person he was and the person that I am growing to be. Thank you.
Thank you Brenda for your deeply personal message.
We sending you lots of love and strength, we know it is not easy.
We love that your husbands essence still lives through you.
Thank you for writing to us.
Best wishes,
Michael and Justine
@@ReflectionsofLife Thank you
@@patjos7719 Thank you
t is so tragic in our lives when we suddenly lose the one soul we love the most and with whom we have lived together so many years and suddenly we are left feeling so bereft of hope and faith. But consider this unbearable loss as a new path to self-awareness and look upon it as a new dimension in your life that will make you so much stronger and resilient in life. Have courage and faith dear Brenda ,your husband will live for ever in your heart!...
This year has made me realize that doing what I love is the only thing that matters in life. I hope everyone reading this comment can find the courage to pursue the things they love the most in life too ❤
@Himalayan Indigo - Beautiful, caring, thoughtful comment - thank you x
To innerstand what is important in this world is part of the path that many people are still on. Whatever brings you into love and the love vibration is the true path that you should be on. That looks different for each one of us. Anything that brings you into fear or anger is a lie so we need to self-reflect on those things and find out why we are connecting to them. The only truth is love and it's how we fight the things that we don't like within this matrix.
I quit my job a month ago, and now I am groping my path. Just went into the unknown with things I love. As men in the video said. Go, and if you are scared, go scared. That is right :)
@@Budoshoha Life is a fool's journey. I do not believe in the tarot cards as a fortune teller but more like the story of the path that people are on. If you look at all of the cards in order and read their upright meaning versus their reversed meaning you will see how your life has been reflected in the cards. The upright would be when you're in a high vibration making the correct decisions for yourself and the reverse meaning is when you are in a lower vibration and made some missteps. The missteps were lessons that were hard learned but that is how we grow and evolve. Those help us not to live in fear of the future when we have learned the lesson attached to the misstep (NOT mistakes, there are no mistakes). It all starts with the fool card. The fool is blind folded and has one foot on land and one foot in the air about to take a step but there is a cliff right in front of him. The fool will meet many characters on his path that will teach him lessons so that the next level he reaches he will have faith in his ability to navigate whatever comes. Each level is an awakening unlayering things that we learn do not belong on our path and an inner awakening to our ability to not live in fear, just faith in ourselves. Everything from our past has equipped us to be able to walk with a blindfold on and not worry about a cliff, because we can inner see through self reflection from our past experiences and our link to our intuition which way is best for us.
@@Budoshoha going back to the fool with a cliff in front of him. The blindfold represents the fact that we don't know what the future holds. In the beginning of our life we are inexperienced and so we may take that misstep off the cliff. Depending on our soul's journey and our karmic debt, the fall down the cliff may be traumatic or perhaps it won't be a very hard fall. After this, every step that we take we will learn balance so that we put our foot down lightly and if we do not feel anything underneath our foot we will maintain our balance on firm ground and change our step to another direction.
"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." - .
Such a poignant quote - love it - thanks for sharing Sofia. 💚
Wonderful :)
A quote by Mark Twain.
@@ReflectionsofLife A quote by Mark Twain
Gosh. Being a person who suffers from chronical depression and suicidal thoughts, this brought tears to my eyes. Still hoping to find the why. Thank you.
This really resonated with me. I gave up the 9 to 5 to become a comedian. It's been 10 years since and I can safely say it has been the best decision of my life. Today, nothing excites me more than traveling the world and making people laugh. It's such a simple, pure emotion and I feel blessed that this is my calling. If you're watching this, I hope you listen to that inner voice and take a leap of faith, because your life can be so much more. Back yourself to win!
@Daniel Fernandes - LOVE THIS! Hats off to you Daniel, for believing in yourself, for having the courage to take that first step. We salute you! And let us know when you travel down to South Africa one day - we'd love to join you for a giggle x
Omg this really is you.. Why's there no replys? An intellectual stand up comedian.. When I started watching you there weren't many who were as bold as you.. I used to have very little knowledge about many things n therefore some of your jokes went above my head.. So I used to pause the video and search about the things😂
Really nice to see you here
so cool! :)
Thank you, Daniel. I'm slowly seeing the light...
Love seeing others that stop the wagon and jump. I felt my soul and body slowly pulling away from me. Can't allow that to happen. Have a Wonderful life. 💛💚
"It is not about fitting in. It is about finding our own path." May we all find our own path and feel content in our own solitude.
Thank you Jenny for your beautiful message, we really hope the same for everyone.
Best wishes,
Michael and Justine
Focus concentrate on Doing what you Love only you know what success really means to you Alone Peace
May we all find our path and have the courage to follow it. X
I remember Kate Nowak on this
Thanx deeply.
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Am I where I want to be NO doing what I want NO
Amen. 🙏🏼🙏🏼😭😭😭😭😭😭
I retired from professional sport aged 27, in pursuit of something else.
What that is, isn't a profession, I took a simple job a five minute walk from my home. Others though I was crazy, but wow do I love the changes this decision has given me.
I see my boy after school and spend time doing nothing, laughing, parenting.
I learnt that you don't have to have a passion for something work related, just go into the direction of how you want your life picture to be.
How do I appreciate my time now.
Love C
Thank you for sharing, you sound so positive and satisfied. So wonderful to read that you are happy with your decision thought others couldn't understand it. We wish you all the best on your road ahead. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael.💚
This channel has been so therapeutic to me and has helped me through difficult times. It has given me the courage to pursue things that fulfill my soul. Even if some people are belittling to me because I don't make a bunch of money right now at 23. I am so happy that I get to help refugees, be an animal rights activist and this channel even inspired me to make my own little channel. Thank you for all that you guys do. It makes real and positive impacts on so many lives💚🌿
Such kind and encouraging words, thanks so much. Nice to read that we could inspire you to do things differently, that give you purpose in life and are fulfilling. We wish you all the best and happiness for the walk ahead. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I wish the entire world was as peaceful as this video.
There is so much chaos around us. I want to escape the craziness.
We hope that you find your oasis of calm within!
Hugs. Justine and Michael 💚
I always thought that I have no purpose in life, but after watching this incredible video, I realized that the answer is simple. I have to be myself truly, without comparing my individuality to others..
Wonderful that this video created positivity, changed your outlook on life. May you find the real you and be able to live true to yourself. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I'm 23 years old, this video is so timely. I am crying right now. 😭✨ thank you for your light. Such an inspiration.
@Angelica Lomotos - HUGS to you xxx
I am 63 and let the importance of others overshadow my unique expression. Don’t let that happen to you. Find others who support your voice learn your craft but learning isn’t perfect we strive to be better. If you love something the effort is worth the time. Keep in contact with people you value. It will come back to you. I’ve been too much of a loner due to cptsd
I am grateful for what I have now. I exercise, meditate, I care about the planet I am a vegan, drive a Tesla and help to educate others. I understand many people won’t change
I was hit by a car I am recovering. I have a new appreciation for life. Being kind to myself and others. Believe in yourself. Move forward don’t let fear and perfectionism stop you. You can figure it out.🙏🏻❤️
@@JnTmarie thank you so much for your words; it means a lot! 🤍🇵🇭 sending you love and light from the Philippines! I will forever cherish your words of encouragement as I choose to keep going. I will pay the kindness forward.
Again, thank you so much and I am praying for your full recovery and healing.
I am 67 years old and I still don't know where my path is and which one is the right one. Isn't that pathetic? If you asked me, "what do you really want to do, or What would make you really happy? " I don't think I could answer you anymore.
Probably a bit late to reply but it's not pathetic. I think most people go through life performing to the expectations of others or at least cultural "norms". Work at the same place for decades, kids are raised and I never really enjoyed the work that I do. Love my family, not my work - ever. Hit sixty - now what? I'm getting motivated to find out.
The real secret is to love everything that you do.
Thank you!
I would like to add onto this a dialogue from the movie Peaceful Warrior.
"A warrior does not quit what he loves, he finds love in what he does."
This explains it well, that we can always find love in the work we do, if we search for it.
@@heethjain21 Thank you for your input. I love this Peaceful Warrior book/movie. Love is attention. Warm regards from Wishram.
I would say to do everything with love, even the simplest of tasks, but you won't reach that level of heartfelt living whilst you're pushing yourself and everyone around you to achieve ever greater KPIs , to reach higher profit margins, to build a bigger house, buy a better car etc
Know your natural talent, learn skills related to them. Be in environment that conductive with your natural talent. Everyone is a genius in their own talent, I never doubt that.
What if you have more than one talent?
@@jf8461One may have a few natural talent, but one is enough to be mastered in a short lifetime.
In Joy Act what you Love to DO Success comes forward Only you will know how successful you
become -----------> when you DO what you Love It Takes ACTion & prACTice Never give UP !!!
It's sometime feels so hard to figure your talents out with yourself!
@@zeinabharoon9299 remember when you were a little child...
What was it that you wanted to become --- find your passion
and it is not about the money simple heart
Lost my job last February.It was a blessing in disguise.At 52 I can at last start doing what I truly love.At the very least...TRY.
🙋🏻♀️🌳🌳🌳🌳😍😍😍😍😍
Be blessed
oh my god, thankyou for being so open. You give me encouragement.
Do it!!!
I'm in the same boat at 55. Here's hoping 🙏🌸
@@JGalegria
Three years have gone by so I'm 55 too.
Still trying and not giving up.😉🙏
Good luck my dear friend❤👋
"To feed your soul" - omg...such beautiful words ❤. I've had a spinal cord injury for 16 years and worked at my company for 33.5 years. Way too much pain in my body, my mind and my soul. I left the company this past year and it was the best decision I have ever made. At 56 years old and in pain daily I made the decision to be happy, to be content, to have less money in my life. By far the best decision ever. My thoughts are now my thoughts my body is slowly healing to a degree. This incredible site and the fantastic stories are part of my healing process. Much 🧡 to all.
Oh WOW! This message left us with such a big smile on our faces. Well done to you - for having the courage to make a change, to recognise that you were worth more, and for doing something about it. May every day see your pain reduce and your strength return. Healing love to you. Justine and Michael 💚
Start Ashtanga yoga to heal your back
Get well soon
Made me feel grateful that I have the privilege to question myself if I should take that risk because as most mentioned, not everyone is able to live life however they want.
Only because they set out in life instructed in fear of lack. Unless you really are at risk of imminent starvation, your circumstances are not so desperate that you can't pursue what you love and make that your life's work. 🙏
Well said; "We are all faced by mountains everyday. So it's either you climb or you remain in the foothill."
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Prajakta whose quote is this? 🙏👌☮️🙌🏻
@Atashak Gem - The quote comes from this film, and are words said by Vuyo Katsha in this story :)
Or you are already on top of the mountain and you want to come down to the meadow.
When you do what you love, it’s never work... it’s pure passion!! It like gardening.
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Goosebumps..❤️💯💯
This is the best film of green renaissance.
I am a 24 year old boy in India preparing for competitive examinations which I don't want to do but there is not much options for living in India and to get money.
I write poetry very good but in this preparations of competitive examinations I had left that soul of mine somewhere.
Watching this film gave me another life today.
Anyhow I am going to devote some time for poetry from now onwards.
Thank you guys for this.
Remember you can have a job and a career. One earns a wage, one earns you enjoyment. John travolta and many famous people have a job(acting) and a career (John is a qualified pilot). Food for thought
Arrey, wah!
Please poetry ke liye waqt nikaliye.
Best wishes for a bright and happy future.
Don't give up.I was once like you.Education was my ticket out of poverty.It wasn't easy but with courage and determination I slowly achieved my goals.I did not do this alone.My higher power has always been there with me,for me and thru me.
"if it speaks to you and you only, in a way it doesn't to anyone else.."
i've been reading Letters of van Gogh and in every paragraph, i feel how he describes things in terms of colour and the feelings they evoke. he wrote about the humble working-class people and his empathy was soul-deep. it all was there before life got around to get him the realization he was a painter. it is there in all of us.
it wasn't easy for him either, he NEVER got acclaim while alive. and yet. he did what his heart asked him. i hope i can, too.
that`s beautiful. thank you for sharing.
yes... VG is the example that actually if we follow our bliss money will not always follow (as it's usually promoted), but the feeling of fulfillment, peace, being at home, being truly happy is much greater reward!
Thank you for this comment ❤️
One of the few independent channels that really knows how to use soundtrack.
@Mary Matsumura - Thanks for this beautiful compliment x
YES! This! Please make a video of hours of just music, so we can all relax. I would listen to it everyday!
@@ReflectionsofLife Can you please tell me what the artist and song is that starts around 4.00? It reminds me extremely of Norwegian singer Aurora which I love for her music and her way of considering life (which suits a lot with your videos for sure!).
Yes!
This moved me and brought tears to my eyes. Time to wake up out of this fog and get going on my life... Much love to all on their journeys.
@Laura Pauk - And much love to you, as you step forward with courage and belief in what lies ahead. 💚
Tell us your story please!
Ah the strength of the fog that clouds and confuses, we all need these small droplets of clarity that clear the way enough for us to see our next step forward
@@ReflectionsofLife😊
"there's absolutely nobody out there who's gonna do it for you" #LoveLife
So glad you enjoyed the video. 💚
“Go and if you’re scared go scared”Profound words of wisdom.Great reminder for myself as I’m choosing what truly matters🙏🙏🙏
Yes, those words are so powerful, glad they resonated with you. May they inspire on your walk through life. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
One of the best CZcams channel I have ever seen
@Sanu T thomas - What an incredibly kind compliment. THANKS! It's great to have you here with us. Hugs to you. Justine and Michael.
I know, but I must wait. My daughter needs my full attention for 2-3 more years ... then, if I still have my health, I will go straight to a hidden forest that I know.
May light eternal shine on Eduardo. He didn't go scared.
As for me, yes I am doing a job that I love, and living a full life
I am thankful.
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2Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us the Spirit of fear, but of Power, & of Love; & of a Sound Mind. Amen.
Yip - even if you go scared, just go anyway as the biggest mistake we all make is to think that we have time !!!
@Henry Green - So very true!
When one is scared but still makes a go at it ,that is when one truly discovers his strength ....just my two pennies worth . Tq
There is always a certain amount of fear. Go forth with what we know, take our risk, for our clock's are always ticking. Thank you.
So many people are doing jobs that hurt oursefl and nature. Let go of yesterday's expectations of struggling to make it big and making everyone struggle for a business that is not healthy for us or our earth.
Yes, we need first to eradicate our old belief system that dont serve the planet and its inhabitants.. lets birth the new paradigm.. we can do it individually.. not in a group.. no leaders.. just each of us..
You are so right.. this is the time of change..and we must go in the right direction to heal the earth.
Yesssss🎯👏👏👏👏 . I have been wondering....how to do that? Specially the corp job...how to create a new mindset on them? I try to survive working there and acting more in a human way, not like a machine as they do...but I feel that it hearts me....for them it is all about money and productivity... I must leave corp job but still did not find another job...I like nature , animals, simple life!!
@@bewusstsein3527 👏👏👏👏👏🎯🤲 my answer is above!
I'm so sad about Eduardo's early death, he was still so young and with so much love to give.
Hope his legacy lives on through his children and all the people who watched and will watch these short films.
Thanks for these meaningful, delicate films who incourage people around the world to make the necessary changes in their lives.
Courage is not lack of fear, but how we face and deal with fear.
With all my love to all of you 💜💜
@Prizzy - Thanks for your touching words. And he is deeply missed, by many. But his teachings, the values that he held dear and shared with so many - that lives on. x
What was the cause of death?
Green Renaissance ohhh god 😢😢😢🕊🕊🕊🌹🎈💔
Glad he did what he loved, and loved life, before passing away! Imagine if he hadn’t... THAT would have really been sad!
7:00 "Something that appeals to you, that makes you smile, and moves you...that doesn't move anyone else. That's the thing. That's what's speaking to YOU alone."
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Your channel is one of the most beautiful channel with extraordinary contents and superb cinematography in the CZcams. Green Renaissance is a one of the best discovery so far.
@Sumantra Sardar - Thanks for being such a bit part of our little online 'family' x
I agree
I was shocked, that such a channel could even exist on CZcams
9:28 " Go. And if you are scared, go scared. " YES, I like that ! ;)
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OR, "do it afraid."
Green Renaissance's videos are not only showing touching, inspiring, wise, unforgettable and important stories,
But also each video is like piece or art - the pictures, light , music etc. Just wow..
Thanks for appreciating every little detail that goes into the creation of each film. And it's wonderful to have you along on this journey with us.
Happy weekend hugs! Justine and Michael 💚
The real secret is to feel the gratitude of every blessing that you have. Enjoy each little moment. And oh man, how hard it is to be grateful.
Well said. We hope that the message shared here encourage and inspire you. Sending much love and kindness to you. Justine and Michael. 💚
After this video it became clear to me to leave my job. Even in Corona time. With a salary of 3000,-€ a month netto. Everybody is unique like the man said. So what you want is so unique that almost nobody will understand what you want....i adopted a dog from Russia. The dog will help me in daily life. As a mirror....a dog cannot stay alone for long hours. But i left myself alone in the job. Losing myself...
@Ingo Meulendijks - We wish you much love and good wishes for the adventure that lies ahead. Follow your heart!!
“Have the courage to be who you want to be, in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else.” 😎
“Change is about growth. You can grow and develop to be whatever you want to be in life.”
“The whole thing is a learning process.”
“If you don’t make a move, nothing’s going to change.”
👏👏Thank you !
@@islandiasmith9329 You’re welcome 😃
I love the natural ways the people live. They are so content and at peace.
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I'm at a crossroads. I SO needed to hear this! Thank you!
So glad this video reached you at this time of decision-making. May his words help, inspire and encourage you. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Authenticity. That is the word. Everyone who I've listened to who has survived a near death experience has came back to consciousness deeply changed. Most, in common ways; they simplified, more love, more trust, more service, more earth. They refashioned their lives in dramatic ways; left jobs and wealth, left marriages, left mainstream culture. They expressed a common instruction that they understood as essential . . .they needed to live their lives authentically. Each person in these vinyette has the same message, having come to it from a deep dive within their own unique souls. There is the message for us all; to find our own AUTHENTIC selves, and to live accordingly, fearlessly. Therein lies true peace. Beautiful.
Absolutely wonderful Karen - you have expressed the essence of this film so beautifully with your words. Thank you for sharing. Justine and Michael 💚
I just quit my work for my employer 5 days ago to focus on starting my own business. Taking the leap of faith felt so right but scary at the same time. I am happy with my decision and am never going back to being employed by someone else.
Amazing Anna! Such an exciting adventure is starting to unfold for you. We send you good luck wishes for the journey ahead, and much success with the new business venture. Justine and Michael x
"the only thing you need to be afraid of is not listening to yourself, not doing what you feel is right"
This video is full of wisdom! 💚💚
“Life isn’t always give you a second chance but if someday life gives you a second chance you gotta take it full-on”
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Rest in peace, Eduardo Shimahara. You were in the right place, you did what you loved and you made the most of the time you had on this earth. All your words have inspired us and will continue to do so for a long time. 🖤
@Hubert BARIL - Very touching words - thank you 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife was he the guy who said, Go and if are scared, Go Scared? If so, what ever happened to Eduardo? He seemed so young.
@LitoGeorge Yes, it was him that shared those wonderful words. Sadly he passed away, his beautiful words and messages live on through all of us. 💚
Courage to live our purpose, listen to our inner voice, so good 🦌🦌🦌🙏
So true Jenny - it does take courage - and the beauty that unfolds when we step forward with conviction and belief in ourselves, is truly rewarding. We send you warm love, and thank you for your support. Justine and Michael 💚
I'm so sad to hear of Eduardo's passing. I guess he really felt too much. It's hard to be a sensitive soul in a hard world.
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Yes, it is hard... but so worth it 🤗
Yes indeed your words are true .
He was a deeply sensitive soul. I feel blessed to have had some hours in person with him.
sad he couldn't hold on for his kids sake.
Am glad I landed on this channel, I struggled with a job that drained me and I had a very hard time walking away. But I followed my heart and finally quit, now am doing what I love and am still discovering more.
What a precious message, that has got us grinning from ear to ear. We are so proud of you for taking that first step, that takes such courage and self belief. May only wonderful adventures unfold for you as you move forward along your new journey. Much love and respect! Justine and Michael 💚
At age 24 I left my job and wanted to to something that I loved...I wanted to work in my dad's farm and grow it into something..Nobody supported my decision..not even my family.everyone said I will be poor like my dad..I was scared...but I just caught my hope alone and started slowly...in between I was forced to go back to a 9 to 5 job...now am 30 ...I started dairy farming...I do have fear , that my relatives keep saying I will never find a girl to marry....but I trust God...and clinging to hope...the pandemic made me happy..as they all lost their jobs...and I was happily working.
Keep the hope of love alive. If you believe in it with your whole heart, I believe it will come. Passion and a calling in life are attractive quality.
Your family, with all respect is yealous: they are too scared to follow there heart, I'm allmost certain they have jobs that pay well but does'nt make them happy.
And now the 'black sheep' of the family has the nerves to do what makes him happy, let's discourage him.
We happy that you trusted in yourself to do what made you happy.
We sending you strength and love on your journey Augustus.
Best wishes,
Michael and Justine
Good. Never go back.
This resonates deeply within my soul. We are alive when we do what we truly love.
@Norlyn - And we can all, in our own small way that works for our situation and our lifestyle, do things that bring joy to our hearts. x
@@ReflectionsofLife This serves as my guidance on how I live my life right now.
So true
Love this....‘it’s not about fitting in, it’s about finding your own path’ No truer words uttered indeed!! ❤️
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I FOUND WHAT I LOVE TO DO THE MOST!!!!! IT'S BEEN ALWAYS THERE BUT I NEVER ALLOWED IT TO BECOME A REAL THING!!!!!!!!! BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WASN'T GOOD ENOUGH
So beautiful that you have found what you love most.
You are perfect just the way you are.
Thanks for watching this little story.
Please share the details of your story with us
@@AmrShedou I always looked a people who had great passion and dedication for a specific thing and I prayed to find my own one. I never listen to myself, I always look outside but Alhambdulilah, when I was pregnant with my second child, I thought drawing will help me not to fall into depression; I wasn’t feeling great with my first child. How on Earth I thought that? Since drawing wasn’t part of my existence at all. Pain brought me there. Indeed Pain is a blessing. Going a bit forward The first lookdown we got stuck in Egypt and because of the time spent at “home” I started my art journey.
I didn’t know I would be where I am now. Drawing is playing a big role in my life and I trying to transform it into a career
I feel free, calm, connected and a peace when I draw - if I had time I would do that ALL the time. I FOUND my biggest passion and I am tremendously grateful for this
@@gc6497 very glad you found yours .. it's a very lovely story ... Hope you can make a living out if it :)
By the way I live in Egypt too right now
Listen to the whispers of your soul, it took years for me , but now I stand in my own power and it feels peaceful! Love to all on your journey!
We appreciate your encouragement! So glad you were able to listen. Wishing you all the best further on your own journey. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
I charted my path a long ago, chased after the life trappings, built few things out of nothing and just realised that I was doing it all wrong and for the wrong purpose. I am reseting the whole thing again and 2021 is the launch for a real life.
Please tell us your story
This helped me stop crying today, thank you . I am so so very lost right now, so I will sit in the foothills and breathe while my animals love me back to action, whatever that may be.
@Cheryl Carlson - We send you warm hugs, as you pause to catch your breathe, to soak in the silence and allow your heart to find its way x
Hello Cheryl hope you okay?
@@stephenlyons2846 better thanks
Sending hugs ((((❤))))
Hope everything is well now Cheryl
Fear can keep you chained to a life of continued anxiety. The courage to change a life of slavery to a life lived is necessary. It is not easy, however it is taking the time to appreciate who you are and what you can give from a place of gratitude. Glad I was able to take the leap off the tread mill I was on and walk through the nature around me. I wish this for any of you. The courage and the beauty you will enjoy. It is up to you, as so many of these wise people on this video have said.
Thank you for sharing these thoughts and experiences, they are encouraging in so many ways. We are glad that you found a way to change your life and are happy and content now. Sending much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Green Renaissance has never been needed more than now. Many caterpillars living as caterpillars without knowing they could become a butterfly. We will come through this time of chaos with a new vision. Thank you GR for being a guide through this amazing times we are living in. Blessings from Australia 💞
Such beautiful words, such an interesting thought regarding some people living as caterpillars yet they could become a butterfly. Thank you for sharing. We send many warm hugs to you in Australia, Justine and Michael.💚
This short film is an inspiration for people like me who get stuck up somewhere in their lives, not by choice, but by chance. My only anxiety at the age of 52 is, “would i be able to live some of my remaining life by my choice?” I have been living an artificial life of working as a doctor in the UAE. I crave for nature. I want to live in mountains, listen to the streams of water, paint and write. I am at the breaking point of living a mundane life( myth of Sisyphus). I hope and wish to take the risk of change.
Thank you for sharing these thoughts Asma. So sorry you feel at breaking point and things are difficult. We hope the video can help and inspire you to be able to maybe make some changes, even if they are small. We wish you all the best and strength for the road ahead. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am 55 and want to do the same thing. Live in nature. Quiet. Peace. Joy. I dream of it. I go to parks all the time, in the quiet. I just don't know how to survive on my own. I need wisdom. Divine wisdom. And I pray you get there.
This is the spiritual food humanity needs. beautiful
I’ve seen at least 20 of these videos over the past week. One thing the speakers all have in common, is they all make a great cup of tea! There has to be something in that! I’m an English girl, so I appreciate it. ❤
What a lovely observation. Glad you are enjoying this. Definitely
here in South Africa the people enjoy their cup of tea (or coffee for some). Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
In this full chaos world everyone is busy in making money and i don't know where they will gonna keep soo much money from my perspective money is a thing but it's not everything we have to look deeper inside us that what we are and what we really can do because everyone wants love and it can be only given by your heart not from your money , not from your career and not from your outer appearance .
These kind of videos make me to feel that this earth can be a better place if you want :)
Thankyou soo much for this video❤
@Future Doctor - And thanks so much for sharing your views here with us, and so eloquently and beautifully said x
In your vedios everything is music. Each visual frames, each dialogues... everything is music . More musical than music!!!
Oh WOW Ligi - such a special compliment. Thank you xx
I found what I love at about age 25. Accounting. That doesn’t mean it was easy. Nothing in life is easy. Companies have their idiosyncrasies and co-workers their complexities. But the work was always fulfilling in itself. Wasn’t an accounting major. Fell into it. Then went to night school to perfect it.🦋
Wonderful story. So happy for you that you found what you love. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am 62 taking a break from madness of treadmill. Suddenly lots of time to rest and regenerate with nothing to answer to. And now I started to rebuild myself. I started light weight body building. Something to look forward to. It feels good. Let's see what life bring. 🙃
Sounds wonderful that you could step back for a busy life, and evaluate and regenerate. May your positive path continue. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
People enter the second sphere of the spirit world when they decide not to let fear hold them back
I have been put on this earth to do what I love. If I am doing what I love, I am living my purpose, loving and helping society and humanity in the most positive way.
This is so TRUE, but there's always that question of "how," especially when it comes to money. You can only go but so far without it. It's not everything, but you do need it. Sometimes I wonder if we are really paying attention to our lives because time and time again things get repeated ... like here, "do what you love" and it is the absolute truth. I know I have heard this so many times, have tired, failed, stopped and tried again, but the problem with not being consistent and continuing we (I) lose the most valuable commodity that I cannot get back again, time. Such a short film with such a very powerful message! God is always sending us messages through someone or something. Green Renaissance should be the daily 5 o'clock news, nothing but goodness here. Thank you.
Touching and encouraging words, thank you so much for sharing. We are glad his message resonated so much with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I get it.
Passion.
Path.
Authenticity.
Yes.
One Life.
...... do garbage truck drivers love what they do?
The janitor?
The cleaner?
Maybe they do love their work.
I cleaned for nearly a decade, enjoyed creating a clean tidy space and to take all my frustrations out in hard physical work.
Perhaps our Societies need to be run in a way that empowers each to go into what they feel attracted to.
Who will collect the rubbish?
Clean public toilets?
Stack shelves.?
Maybe it’s not even about that.
Maybe, it’s about our hearts.
Who do we want to be?
Is there compassion in it?
Is there judgement and ego?
Maybe if our heart is filled with good, inspired through Spirit, we can clean a public toilet for pay, for’ what we have become is bigger than what we do ( for $$$)
Very well said Nina, and so much food for thought in your message. Thanks for sharing this here with us all. x
I'm so used to negativity that positive thoughts or inspiration makes me feel uncomfortable. Sad the way I've followed the wrong path for so long because it was comfortable.
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Yes I'm in the right place because I do what I love...
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Arent you the lucky one!!!
Lucky you
What do you do? Just curious
Secure roof over our heads would help to do what we love, because man, financial struggles are a beast.. But hey, we just need to keep doing what we can in this crazy world, and make it possible 💪thank you for another great video :)
Agree... We can follow our path to find our roof... It takes time but it's possible ☺️
i think this is d most logical comment ive seen. finding what u love will follow once ur family obligation and self obligation is completed. living in a third wolrd cpuntry and being born from poor family, previlige and oppurtunity to make money is very less , regardless if ur d work is far from ur dreams as long as it brings food to my familys table, bring education to may siblings and be able to buy medicine for my old parents - ill do it. survival is my priority, next is comfort of my family, last will be my self. if in lucky enough to fullfill those dream at the apex of my age, i can lie low and full fill the thing thay i love d most which is painting. following what u love to do is onyl aplicable to those born with silver spoon, first world countries, no family obligations - being a part of an unfair system wont loose my hope to acquire that mantra i for my self deserve! i aint complaining, as my passion and drive for self and family betterment will always be on fire! my definition of happines is not self happines alone, it includes both my personal happines ans when i see my family happy too!
@@ceciliacecilia6671 as a person living in a third world country and being born into a financially unstable family, i could agree with what you have said. i hope we get to the place our soul desire us to be on the right time and place. keep the fire burning, fellow human!
@@sixtyseconds6019 xoxo and hugs fellow human. fighting!
thank you.. i quit my job to become a singer. I am 46 and this is all i ever wanted. Here I come - scared - but I am on my way 😇💋🌞
You are welcome. And keep going, fulfill your dream, even if you are scared. We wish you all the best for your future life. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Quotes of the day, "Nobody is gonna do it for u, and thats the truth"....Big hello from Isabela - Indonesia
@Isabela Vivin - And many kind wishes back to you, across the seas from South Africa x
@Isabela Vivin Also, no person will be able to tell you what is the right thing to do. This does & must come from you... out of who you are. Dudley, United States, sends back to you & Indonesia a "Big hello..." A big kind 🧡Hello!
Green Renaissance, this video hit me harder than any of your videos I have watched and loved. I am in a life place where many changes need to be made and I have waited and waited "just to be sure" . Then the virus hit us all and now......now I go between "now or never" kind of mindset, or "do nothing because everything is changing so don't you change too" I needed this little film, thank you xx
@Scribble Artie - So glad that this story found you at a time when it so deeply needed to be heard. Good luck with your journey, and keep following your heart. x
I am in exactly the same place. It feels bad feeling scared. I envy the brave ones that have the courage to do what they love.
I was also incredibly touched by this film. There is just something to it.. It overpowered me. Listen to that small voice inside of you..
@ItsFlawlesss - One step at a time in the direction of your heart, day by day. It doesn't need to be an overnight change. But with steps along the right path, it falls into place. HUGS to you x
@@ItsFlawlesss Its scary because its unknown. But try not to let it overwhelm you, or you get stuck in a cycle of fear and dread. I write it down so its out of my head onto paper, that helps. Even make a little plan of different scenarios (depending on what you need to do), that will give you confidence to move forward in baby steps. :)
Rest in peace Eduardo and may your soul rise again .
Juan Matus said follow a path with with heart and you will always be at your best.
@Rich Diana - LOVE this. Thanks for sharing x
I cannot believe this beautiful man is no longer with us. My heart is broken 😢
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Taking a leap means trusting your heart, trusting your gut. All is working out for your highest good.
@Barbie c - Beautifully said x
I desire to live an authentic life. Waking up and putting effort to do something that makes me feel alive. Rather than wake up,push myself out of bed and do something that I dislike so much
Yes, living authentically makes such a difference. We hope you can manage it as much as possible. Enjoy life as much as you can. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Go. And if you are scared, go scared. (Nice 👌)
@Bridget McCoy - Powerful words that I think of regularly, even years after filming this story x
Much love from Sri Lanka ❤! Thank you
@Roy Fernando - And very kind wishes back to you, across the seas from South Africa. Justine and Michael x
Some time ago, I found the Green Renaissance and signed up. I found Eduardo's video ...... I was so touched by what he said ...... I thought he was a special person, and that video made me think and I went to find out more about him ..... because I'm brazilian, I wanted to know how he got there and what he worked with .... I ended up finding out about his recent death ..... even without knowing him, I felt devastated ...... I couldn't find out the cause of his death, but I saw a post from a friend of his where that friend says that Eduardo "couldn't stand" the pressure! Then, I realized the magnitude of Eduardo's soul and a hint of sadness in him in some other interviews I saw on the internet ....
Nice tribute! I am deeply touched, thoughtful .... I wish he found peace!
@Mônica Lauber - Thanks for allowing Eduardo's original story to have such a big impact on you. He is missed, by so many, every day. But we carry his memory in our hearts, our minds and our actions going forward 💚
Yes, I just read a blog post written by his friend where he talks about Eduardo's mental health issues. It's so sad.
@@ReflectionsofLife Exactly! That seed mentioned by him ..... he managed to spread it around the world in many places and you contributed to it too!💖
@@monicalauber2934 Well said & a gracious sentiment. I agree🧡
My biggest goal and dream in life is to write books. I need a job and money, but writing is the most important and inspiring thing for me. I love taking pictures, singing and playing guitar, drawing, travelling, beeing out in the nature...but in the end, all the inspiration I get from the things I love, it ends in writing my feelings down...I hope that one day, I'll have the courage to go my own way...And I wish you all the same. Do what you love.
We send you strength and kind wishes for you to follow your heart, dear Mary.
Much love to you. Justine and Michael 💚
Hello Mary hope you okay?
@Green Renaissance Thank you from my deepest heart, dear Justine and Michael. I wish you all the best. Thank you for your inspiring Videos that gives me so much inspiration, hope and positive energy.
"Go. And if you're scared, go scared" Somehow I feel like this is the wall that is holding me back from doing what my heart is telling me to do...
We hope his message encourages and inspires you. May that wall break, we wish you all the best. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you.....reminds me to continue on my path....follow my gut instinct and make my life spectacular through the simplicity of love courage kindness & free yourself from yourself. Let go ..take a leap of faith....be who you were born to be....❤️❤️❤️
So beautifully said Colin - thanks for sharing.
Warm hugs. Justine and Michael 💚
Hello Morgan hope you okay?
Beautiful compilation of thoughts, which all point the same way
You have only one life. Be true to yourself. Be proud of who you are. Be ever aware of the lessons nature teaches you. Patience, humility and forgiveness. Nothing else matters.
@Sarah P - I want to give this 100 heart signs! 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife Thank you. Honoured.
got goose bumps when heard " Go, and if you're scared , go scared!"
Yes, such deep words. But so motivating. We hope they inspire you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I choke yet I struggle every day to get out of my personal hell feeling stupid and desperate and so lonely. And then I met you, I met this polar little star and suddenly my heart is relieved and I believe that I have to go, with panic and fear in my bones, but I have to go. Love you all, God bless you.
We hope this video can give you lots of strength to go out, albeit with fear and panic. We wish you lots of courage and self-confidence for the road ahead. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife thank you, my dear friends 💜💚❤️
Pleasure. 💚
This is so inspiring! I only started painting in my 30th year, and now I am all ears listening to my heart, I'm building my art studio this year and I am excited for what's to come. I don't know what's gonna happen next, but I am following my heart and I know it will lead to possibilities! woooh! hands up beautiful people! you got this!
Absolutely love to read comments like this, about the joy and sense of freedom that comes with finally take the bold steps to following our hearts! We send you many kind wishes for all that lies ahead. Justine and Michael x
Thank you for sharing your story with us
Starting my painting class next week
30 is very young! It's great that you are starting out in life already doing what you love
"...and the seed was planted in my heart."...by all means, after seeing the film. Thanks to all of you for planting the seed to many of us so we can let it grow...and know that "we are a magnificent work in progress"
@Ivana Plesologija - 'a magnificent work in progress' - I love that line. Thanks for sharing x
Woodworking has become the key for me. 3 years ago I began crafting wooden spoons and spatulas. I found a bliss in this work and people have responded. Gratitude keeps me grounded and inspired. Trust the process and the journey.
SO wonderful to hear that you have found what makes you most happy, that you are on the right path.
Big hugs for all that lies ahead. Justine and Michael. 💚
Yes.. the power of intention is significant!
FInd Love within Truth, while radiating realization of Oneness with the Creator, from the self.
Please do not stop making these videos. You are changing so many lives for the better out here. I am more inspired to leverage the flexibility of my freelancing career to move from the city to the countryside and connect more with nature, people and still pursue my long-term goals.
Many thanks from Kenya.
Peace
Thank you for your very kind words - we are so blessed to be able to make these films - and have no intentions to ever stop.
Thank you for the support.
Have the most wonderful weekend.
Best wishes,
Justine & Michael
I did the same gave up a monetary successful career (which had killed me literally once) and moved into vocational work, much more meaning and Joy. and now I've a much higher quality of life and have TIME to watch, help, enjoy...the kingfishers. LOL if you do anything else, you have wasted your life. If you are worried about Money, there are plenty of safe, welcoming, naturalistic, places to live, without working towards a self-inflicted heart attack....still. And be still, not ILL. That's when YOU start to wake up and you are born again. Give yourself a 2nd chance.
Absolutely beautiful Jonathan - so happy to hear that you had the courage to take that leap of faith, to make a change, to choose to truly LIVE! 💚
People tend to question anything that makes them uncomfortable. Part of this stems from learned or conditioned behaviors or responses. We have to move beyond this fear because being comfortable and safe isn’t always authentic. Finding your true purpose requires courage and trusting your instincts outside of whatever anyone else views as what is right or wrong for you. Only you can determine this choice. You will find a new kind of comfortable after you have persevered through the challenges and the possible judgement of others. You will be comfortable being you and living authentically instead of living in a disguise of comfort for the sake of pleasing others.
@Linda Murphy - So powerfully said!
To be where you want to be and to do what you want to do must be the goal of your life and to do what do not hurt this planet in any way at all-be good to others, give love and get love- help those who need help and remember that only a smile can be a help for others.
@yusuf bych - Beautifully said!
Thanks is true 🙏❤️