LOVE never DIES- Our SOULS are GARDENS
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- Опубликовано: 31 мар 2023
- Humans are great at running from truth, but in the garden you can’t hide. Life and death, vitality and decay - it’s all there happening before our eyes.
The garden is a space defined not by it’s physicality but by the emotions it evokes and the connections it provokes. And the act of gardening can change the way we relate to the world around us for the better, giving us perspective and teaching us lessons about life.
Do we choose to plant seeds of fear or love? Do we fertilize anger or harmony? Do we water the connections we have or let them die of thirst?
Our souls are gardens. Our hearts are flowers. They need to be watered, tended, fertilized and loved. Happy gardening!
Filmed in Riebeek West, South Africa.
Featuring Corné Pretorius.
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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth - that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.
Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Music sourced from ArtList - bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Fishing - by The David Roy Collective
Bloom Again - by We Dream of Eden
Godnattsaga - by Beneath the Mountain
Grow Slow Grow Deep - by We Dream of Eden
Plant Your Fields - by We Dream of Eden
Dawn - by Yehezkel Raz
A Sudden Stillness - by We Dream of Eden
Disappear - by Mattia Vlad Morleo
A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Assamese - by Partha Protim Borah
Chinese - by Loretta Mao
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
Georgian - by Qeti Giorgadze
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Angeliki Papadimitriou
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Hungarian - by Zorka Evetovics
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Korean - by Chloe Park
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Persian - by Mona Zadsham
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Vietnamese - by Thi Le 
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Someone said that the secret of happiness is wanting what you already have: inhabiting the life you already live.
Wow...I love this!
Words to ponder on. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
About 2 hours before I read your comment I realised I have, thank you for reminding me.
I concur with your sentiment 100%♡
Australia.
So profound. So true.
If only we could put this man's brain in charge of the world past or present. No wars just peace on earth. 🌎
Thank you for the kind thought. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife You're very welcome
I concur with your sentiment 100%♡
Australia
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You are a Love ♡
Guilt and regret are two emotions that you should never feed.
I love that statement he made.❤
That's wonderful that these words meant a lot to you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚💚
1 min in and I’m Immediately enchanted by this man. Feels like a kindred soul
That's lovely Benjamin. So happy to read your words. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am 75 years young and I watch and enjoy each video you all produce. Much gratitude from me in Boston,Mass., U.S.A.
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words, Kathy. We truly appreciate it. Good to have you with us on our journey. Sending you warm hugs to Boston, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a wonderful sweet human. You have made your grandparents proud, sir. Well done.
Thank you for your kind words. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Bless those grandparents for nurturing this beautiful soul🥰 love the advice re having reverence for the beauty that surrounds us
Thank you for your kind comment, Linda. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Your laughter feels like a warm embrace. 😊🪴🌺🌳🥰
Thank you, lovely words. Justine and Michael. 💚
Exactly
Your content is like a book and meditation ♥️
Thank you for creating something soothing in the world of noises.
You are so welcome, glad we could share this video with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
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Another fantastic film, another fascinating person. Just imagine how different people would about the world and their fellow human beings if presented to them through Green Renaissance’s eyes. People would see love, creativity, beauty, kindness, compassion, respect, authenticity and vulnerability as the norm instead of their opposites.
Thank you ☘️ imagine the world where 400 million watched this deserving content. That is something to inspire 🌲🤲
Pleasure, so happy that you liked the message he shared. And we appreciate your kind thought. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Okay, I can already tell, this is one I'll save and replay! He has the best laugh!
Lovely. Enjoy it every time you watch. Justine and Michael. 💚
Your grandparents live in you, they are in every cell of your body. They breathe with you, they enjoy the beauty with you❤
Beautiful, thank you. 💚
What a beautiful legacy his grandparents helped pass on that is evident in how compassionate loving and thoughtful Corné is in his life and sweet memories of their influence. It also shows up in how he affectionate he is with his pets. Thanks to him and to you Micheal and Justine for another gorgeous video. You are truly talented in presenting the best in us to ponder and appreciate.
This is really beautiful. I wish we could hear more of this man. I was left wanting to hear more.
I felt so peaceful watching him & hearing him speak.😍
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words, it means a lot to us. So glad you enjoyed this story. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@gypsyrose2439 Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. We will see what the future holds regarding a follow-up. Justine and Michael. 💚
7:05 affectionate parrot
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“Listen to the Robin before it gets dark”. Thank you! :)
Our pleasure Maria. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
"The most important thing is Love" So true!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So glad his message resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Plants and animals teach us unconditional love...
If we, like him, acknowledge that, we are achievers!
By the way, this channel is pure poetry: in images, words and action!
I Lost my thirteen year old bulldog two weeks ago , he just died in his sleep . A more gentle and loving creature there never was !. We fall short . We are so flawed in comparison! .
@@tazpoochie Bless his heart!
He just turned purpurin and is now around you. Think about that... :)
Thank you for sharing these words, lovely. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@missgaia5046 Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging message, we appreciate it. 💚
Thank you for letting us meet this lovely gentleman. The love and wise words his grandparents had for him are still living within him. It’s a blessing to have that gift growing up. 💚💚
We are glad that we could share his story with you, Alice. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Something about spring that keeps one grounded in the beauty of the world
Nice thought, thank you Reyna. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
My grandfather use to tell me that you cannot always be happy, but you can learn to be thankful and content. ❤
Lovely words, thank you for sharing. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
My dad was a great gardener. He loved it and just followed him around all day when I was a child. he died 2001, but I feel his love everyday when i tend my own garden and use his special book for advice. So I understand that lonely is subjective to each and every individual. Sometimes I am lonely needing someone or something to put me on the right path again, other times I am alone, but not lonely because I have a goal and purpose.
Lovely thoughts, thank you for commenting. Nice that your dad's hobby lives on in you. May you always find the right balance between having people around you and being content to be alone. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a wonderful look at life.
So glad you enjoyed his message, Denise. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Yes, love is the most important thing!
Glad you enjoyed the message he shared, Loretta. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Corné, I love your wisdom, your kindness, your love for Nature and your home: só beautiful, it looks like heaven.
You have a beautiful soul. 💫
Thank you for your kind words Jeanette. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife I find jewels of light in all your video’s. It is me that must say thank you. 💛
Communication with the flora... with two fauna dogs and bird near by... respect, even for the person I am... impact of grandparents... the consideration of life as a sine wave... there is magic out there... the next generation... love is beyond age, it's ongong...
Thank you for sharing these thoughts, so glad you enjoyed it. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Beautiful hug for the soul:)..... Precious:)🌸🌸🌸🕊🕊🙏🏿🌷🌺
Lovely words Tamatha. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
you can imagine yourself holding their hands and walking through the garden with them the are there
Thank you for your kind words Carin. Justine and Michael. 💚
The most important thing is love. No doubt. Also, I mirror his view about regrets and guilt vs. joy.
My mother is in ICU fighting AML for last 1.5 months. We spend maximum time with her in this phase of her life.
Thanks to Team GR for cementing my faith in LIFE.
You are so welcome. So glad that we can share hope and positivity with our videos.
We are truly sorry to hear about your mother's illness, we are sending her and all of you lots of energy, strength and much love. Justine and Michael. 💚
Another lovely video, featuring such a beautiful human being. Thank you, Green Renaissance, for the beauty and joy you bring!
You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This is what true unconditional 🌀💚love,joy 🤗peace of 😌mind ,health 🤔appears like.🌱🥰
Lovely comment. Thank you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for these moments of peace and sweetness.
Pleasure, we are glad we could share the video with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such a beautiful soul.
Glad you enjoyed the video, Debbie. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife Warm hugs to you both. 💚
Absolutely radiant and so captivating. The ❤ magnificence of our planet and our lives. It is a blessing to learn how to be loving and caring for all life and the celebration of being unique and comfortable in our lives with appreciation and gratitude. Simply being present and loving.
Thanks ❤ Joyous celebration and creativity is limitless and helps us all in our lives with balance and harmony. Learning from each situation and responding with a open hearted sense of humor and realization that changes are happening and inevitable.
No fear or doubt, let go and take a leap of faith and trust in the mystery and follow your own heart ❤ 💙 💜 Wonderment and awe are feelings that restore our sanity and the way of being present and grounded in love. Enjoy ❤
This resonates into our own lives and grows as a result of love and peace with empathy and generosity of love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣
We are so happy the video resonated with you, Parry. Thank you for sharing these lovely thoughts. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I love everyone gardeneres 🌸🌼🥀🍀
So kind, thank you. Justine and Michael. 💚
I loved this man with his parrot….so beautiful…
Lovely, thank you. Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you!💚👍
Our pleasure, Verna. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful man, and filmed so perfectly by you guys. Thank you once again for reminding us of our shared humanity 💚
Our pleasure Maria. And we thank you for yuor encouraging words regarding our work. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a truly fascinating man....
Thank you for your kind words Cristina. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Lovely lovely lovely! Thank you, his smile is infectious! Love his sweet feathered friend too!
We are so happy you enjoyed the video, Annette. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Oh my goodness.........what a beautiful human being, his grandparents must be watching over him with bursting proud hearts-thank you for sharing❤
Thank you for your kind words Joanne, glad you enjoyed his story. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank You for your inherited gifts, living a legacy of love, compassion, kindness shared....for keeping the love alive in all you are and do in this beautiful life and beautiful world. I can feel the affection around you.... it's all in the wings. ♥️🙏♥️
Lovely message, thank you Melissa. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Beautiful ❤️🌿
Thank you! 😊 Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful film; such a loving man.
So glad you liked it, Cathy. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Wow! This one grabbed my soul! What a beautiful human and legacy. If we could all mirror this❤. Thank you GR☺️
Wow, so happy the video was so special, Joni. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a lucky man to have known such love and care from grandparents. So fortunate
Glad you enjoyed it his message, Cindy. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
So beautiful...
Thank you so mutch
With L.O.V.E from Portugal
We are so happy you liked the video, Victoria. Sending you warm hugs to Portugal, Justine and Michael. 💚
Beautiful as always. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed this video too. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
So beautiful. I needed this today.🕊️🙏❤️
So glad the video came at the right time Melinda. Glad you liked it. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I can relate to this video in two ways. My grandparents raised me and were the first and best teachers in my life. I was even fortunate enough to have a great grandmother living with us in my early childhood. My grandfather taught me to garden. That has been a lifelong gift. So, I watched this one shaking my head yes! Thank you for sharing this beautiful man and place with us.
Such a beautiful message, thank you Deborah. Glad it brought back such wonderful memories. And continue to enjoy gardening. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Absolutely remarkable. I always smile when you pop into my feed. The work you are doing inspires me to live life more intentionally. Thank you for the work you are doing.
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Jane, we really appreciate it. Glad a new video from us brings a smile to your face. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
No matter which Film i watched on your channel i think i cried happy tears each time. It is like getting answers to questions i didn‘t ask. 🙏🏼
Beautiful message. Thank you for sharing. Warm wishes.
You are welcome Sabina, glad you enjoyed his story. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Beautiful video...but this man's voice...it's like a tonic to my soul. I could listen to him speak all day.
Thank you for the kind words, Lisa. Glad you enjoyed listening to him. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Totally agree and I m so glad there are people like you in this world. Thank you for sharing the love.
So kind, we are glad you enjoyed his message. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
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Magic.💚🐕💚🐾💚 Thank you🤗❤
Our pleasure Vava! Glad you liked it. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Allways deeply Grateful to 💚Green Renaissance💚for teaching us all deep spirituality through this great personalities life's,u all r truely God send loving 💕ANGEL'S💕who r spreading God's love & teachings through all this real life hero's💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕
Thank you for these beautiful words, we are so glad that we can share these stories with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
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What a lovely man
Glad you enjoyed the story. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you so much for another incredible short video. One of your best videos so far. In these 11 mins this amazing man has summed up what is important in life. My sentiments exactly. And I'm glad I'm not the only one talking to plants. Xxx
Wow, thank you Adya. Glad this video was so meaningful to you. And enjoy your plants, they are our friends too. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
These videos always bring me so much peace and help ground me in this world. Thank you for these beautiful moments you have shared. If everyone watched and listened to these videos, our world would change.
It's a pleasure, so happy our videos mean so much to you. We trust that these videos have a positive impact on many and that they can give hope and light. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
thank you for this beautiful video !
You are welcome Monique. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Brilliantly eloquent for all. "No Borders" mind you. Merci.
No borders, unbound Love
It's a pleasure, glad you enjoyed it. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I only had one set of grandparents and lost them when I was 10 & 13. But my love for gardening lived on from those few years walking barefoot in their garden helping them.
Touching words, thank you for sharing, Karen. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful film. Thanks for sharing!
It's a pleasure, glad you enjoyed it. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
They can see it dear...🧡🧡🧡
So touching, thank you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thanks!
Thank you so much again for your contribution towards our project. We appreciate it so much. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful gift it is to be close to grandparents. What a beautiful legacy! And, again, it is just like this message is for me. So many responses to this and there is not the time this morning. But, thank you again for a lovely lesson. Grandma Ellen.
We are so happy that this video was valuable to you too, Grandma Ellen. Have a lovely Sunday. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
❤no words, just speechless... Another masterpiece...missing my grandma 💞
So happy that it resonated with you. Thank you for your kind words. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Pure beauty❤
Thank you Isabel, glad you liked it. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
i loved him..great words amazing smile !!!Thank you very much once again from Greece..!
Our pleasure Alexandra! So happy you enjoyed the video. Sending you many warm greetings to Greece, Justine and Michael. 💚
So beautiful💗thank you
Our pleasure Cheryl! Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
thank you for a beautiful message ❤
It's a pleasure. So happy you enjoyed the video. Much love Justine and Michael. 💚
It's really soothing for the soul to see this video....Every word he spoke..it's absolutely true and reminding us that there is many things greater than us in this beautiful world...and it is the nature that really teaches us this vital truth....❤❤❤❤
Thank you Green renaissance for giving us a new message and making this day more beautiful.
Thank you very much Corné Pretorius for being a lovely inspiration for us......❤❤❤❤❤
It's a pleasure. So glad you enjoyed it, Anila. We appreciate your kind words. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Love has no boundaries, how beautiful it was, thank you 🙏🏼✨🌿🩵
So glad you liked the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Meraviglia!Quando vedo delle persone così,sono certa che il mondo cambierà, perché l'AMORE è la forza del cambiamento!GRAZIE!
Such positive and hope giving words, thank you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Love this soul! Listening to this first thing in the morning is so nourishing!
Thank you for your kind words. Lovely to hear that you start your day with one of our videos. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
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Predivno.Njegova basta je bajkovita,naravno tu su i nasi najbolji prijatelji zivotinjice😍
Lovely words, thank you Sandra. So glad you enjoyed the video, including the animals. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a masterpiece! The beautiful person you found who just, in those few moments, enhanced my soul with love, life and truth. The videography, as usual, was perfect. Even the music was tasteful and expressed the tenderness of Come's heart strings. May this work of love reach the four conrners of the earth, even if just in spirit. I am blessed today for your offering. Thank you.
Wow, your words touch us. We are so glad that it was so special. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Wise Man, outstanding message and video!!!!❤
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the message he shared. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Cornè's smile was mesmerising, a lovely profound gentleman.
Such kind words, we are so glad you enjoyed the smile and Cornè's message. Sending much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Love & Peace✌
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Wouldn't his Grandparents be so proud to see this video? So lovely!
Thank you for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a profound message in a world where Apathy has become the norm.!
We are so glad this message was valuable to you, Elloise. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
So, so,so, beautiful, i drink it in Corne.... you are so special, thank you for sharing your wisdom with us, my time is also coming and i also feel my vulnarability, and its scary, not no 1 anymore, not the best or fastest anymore, or the strongest, but the wisdom and peace and connectedness is def at this stage a big win to outno all the rest of the worries, Gid Bless You
We are so thankful that his message was so special to you, Rhona. May his words inspire and help you along life's path. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
“While you are here, do good……”. 🥰🌱🙏🌾🐾🥰
Yes, such simple and beautiful words. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
How absolutely beautiful. Grandma miss you. Gentle Lilly of the valley
Thank you Janna, glad you liked the video. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Good is majority in this world. Evil is not… they just make more noise.
You, my brother, is part of this multitude of light and love that expresses in its own particularly way that in the end people can identify as Love. It can be giving water to the plant, to an animal or an human being… the actions, the fruits of love cant be mistaken.
I am an grandmother and my grandson that I helped raised as my Daugther works, was raised in my back yard, eating the herbs after learned how to identify them and being a great host when Neighboors come to see the garden and chickens he became a guide telling them and offering the herbs and collard greens to try the tastes.
When I live this world I know I will left “my seed” of love to him to take to this world. Thank you for sharing your love… 🌷🙏🏼🌷
Thank you for sharing this story, wonderful. We are so glad you enjoyed his message. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Very gentle and soothing content, visuals, cuts, and music.
Thanks so much. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
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A beautiful human being, with a beautiful message. Thank you for sharing.
You are welcome Nicole. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I love all of your movies ❤ Thank you!! I lost the ability to walk freely 3 years ago and I started germinating seeds at home. Plants inspired me to move more, I made steps every day to check on them 🌱 I never realized that gardening could be so healing.
It's a amazing to read how gardening helped you after you lost the ability to walk freely. We are so glad the plants encouraged you to keep moving and be as active as possible. So touching. Thank you for your encouraging words about our work, so glad you enjoy the videos. Much love and all the best for the days ahead, Justine and Michael. 💚
My mother was an avid gardener and I took to gardening as a tribute to her. Even I feel at times that she would have been so happy to see me tending to so many plants. Thank you for a reminder once again from another wonderful soul of how to live in awe and gratitude for the beauty in our lives! Gardening can be truly transformational!
It's a pleasure, we are glad that we could share this story with you. We are so glad that gardening is giving much joy and creates a wonderful connection to your late mother. Keep it up. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Incredible message, thank you🙏🏻❤️
Glad you liked it so much, Heidi. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
💕God💕 allways bless each & every wonderful soul,luv u all👌💚👍💖
Thank you. Justine and Michael. 💚
Thanks a bunch for sharing these wonderful conversations with beautiful people
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoy them. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Cultivar um jardim é uma manifestação de esperança ..❤
Beautiful words, thank you Maria. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What wonderful grandparents they were🥰. Thank you for sharing💐
It's a pleasure Eva, glad you enjoyed the story. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
That smile on his face! So lovely!
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I have always considered myself a gardener, so thank you for sharing this..
Lovely, glad you enjoyed it. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚