Our HEARTS know what REALLY MATTERS
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- The real treasures in life are not found in the attic or contained in any physical thing. Our hearts know that real treasures are simply moments, memories and people.
Yet our thoughts cloud what our hearts see so clearly. Our mind tells us to hold on so that we don’t lose something or miss out on anything - that if we let it go, we won’t have enough - and that if we don’t have enough, we won’t be enough.
But no matter how much money you make or how much you have, you’ll never be more content, healthy, happy or loved. Nothing you own will bring someone back into your life or make someone in your life love you more.
If you want a joyful life that is filled with love and happiness, align your actions with your heart. When you finally let go, your heart will embrace your real treasures.
Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to look like and enjoying it for everything that it is.
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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth - that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.
Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey
Music tracks used in this film:
Alices Theme - by Jakob Lindhagen (via Audiio)
Orange Leaves - by Goldfinch (via Audiio)
Making a Life - by Nova (via Audiio)
Fragile - by Matteo De Grandis (via Audiio)
A Great Distance - by Philip Daniel (via Audiio)
Moving Towards Resolution - by Spearfisher (via Audiio)
Minning - by Osker Wyld (via ArtList)
Nostalgia - by Osker Wyld (via ArtList)
Tea for One - by Yehezkel Raz (via ArtList)
A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Bulgarian - by Polina Stoyanova
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Hungarian - by Zorka Evetovics
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Romanian - by Anca Zaharia
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Thai - by Pimmi Uamart
Vietnamese - by Thi Le
She is fortunate to have enough money to live the way she does. Many of us, after losing long time relationships, and particularly if they ended abusively, have a very difficult time providing the necessities of life....on top of the grief of what you thought you had.
Sorry to hear that your situation has been so difficult. May the road ahead become easier for you, as you navigate the grief and create a new life for yourself - one that you truly deserve. We send you much love and care. Justine and Michael. x
Solitude rather than a bad company is a bliss..
Thank you for sharing this thought Vivechya. Kind wishes Justine and Michael. 💚
Amen to that...
Indeed it is. ❤
Agreed 👍🏽
Dziękuję,potrzeba było mi posłuchać i pomyśleć,mam teraz trudny czas, dziękuję 💚
I’m going through a break up after 12 years of togetherness, and I’ve been really focused on the negative parts of our relationship as a way to continue to justify why this has to happen. I have been avoiding thinking about the good times, so as not to feel their loss or doubt my decision. When she started talking about the good times being her treasure, I started bawling. I haven’t lost those times and they aren’t going away with him. I will always have them as memories in my heart as treasures and blessings. Her words helped me find a place for those wonderful memories ❤
How beautiful that her words meant such a lot to you, that you could find that place for the precious memories. All the best for the road head. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am so happy to see, that more and more people are choosing to live a simple life and enjoy it. It's so beautiful ❤
Thank you for sharing these thoughts. So happy her story resonated with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
While I was watching this beautiful soul tell her story, it was like she was telling my story about my 45 years of marriage. Still together but stuck about changing. It so sad to belong to someone, when the right one comes along.
David 😢
Sorry to read your message. Wishing you all the best for your road ahead, may the right thing happen. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This is EXACTLY the journaling I did the night of my 53rd birthday (yesterday). I am at a point in my life journey when it's time to accept what IS, focus on the real priorities of NOW, and let GO (or step around as her mother wisely suggested).
Wonderful that the video/her message was so fitting. Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday and all the best for the year ahead. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and insights. You're helping many people especially young ones. So many people feel so lost and broken, we need to help each other to understand life. ❤
Lovely that her message spoke to you. May these words inspire and help you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Gina, I've been blue the last few years of my life. Sometimes I do not know if I will support such deep sadness. Watching your videos is a kind of hope. Thank you for your life and videos.
So wonderful to you that her videos give you hope. May the messages carry you when things are difficult. Sending much love and kindness to you. Justine and Michael 💚
I'm so grateful for this outlet! I can relate to this video and it was soothing to hear! Thank you for sharing and thank you Green Renaissance ❤️❤️❤️💗💗💗
You are very welcome. So happy her message resonated with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for sharing the treasures of simple life. The way images, sounds and words are curated, result in a piece of art, poetry and absolute beauty.
Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging words, so glad you enjoyed the video. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I'm going through something similar. It's been more than 6 months of grieving now and I've fortunately had the support Gina had with my friends and I know what she means, what I truly must do to heal... But unfortunately, I'm still hanging on the expectation of a change, which is not even under my control. You do not believe that it is just it.... I understand very well when she says that mind and heart misunderstand each other. You know what you must do, but you just, can't... Gina's given me hope, anyway. Thank you. ❤
Our pleasure. We are sorry to hear that you are in a similar situation right now and struggling at this time. But it is wonderful that Gina's words gave you hope. May her words carry and strengthen you in the time to come. Wishing you the very best and sending much love and kindness to you. Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife I'm so grateful for your support and you beautiful work...❤
A beautiful message but I've been struggling for 30 years...concentating on each hour, let alone day.
I'm so glad this woman is happier.
I've tried to live and am losing patience and hope since 1991.
Glad you enjoyed this video but we are sorry to read about your sadness. Not sure what you can do but we hope somehow that a change can happen for you and you can become more happy. May a door open. Sending you warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I absolutely needed to watch and truly listen to this today ❤
So wonderful the video came at the right time. May her words inspire and help you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This was so beautiful, and I really resonated with her view on life. Thank you, it inspires me even more to appreciate the days I have. ❤
❤We all are very blessed by the process of life unfolding in the mystery ❤
So happy to read her message was inspiring. Enjoy every coming day. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What beautiful life lessons she shares. I too have come to realize it's about living in the moment and enjoying the small treasures life has to offer. Thank you for sharing!
You are welcome Madeleine. So happy the message she shared was valuable. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
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you are wise beautiful sincere honest and touching a gift to humanity.your message touches us all in different ways .we all can relate to your story .and your take on life
bless you
Thank you for your kind words Asanga, we are glad you enjoyed the message she shared. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
You are a very inspiring lady, so sweet and wise. It was a real pleasure for me to listen your thoughts and to share moments of your daily life, so creative and enriching 💐
Beautiful, so happy you liked listening to Gina's message. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
I wish I'd had heard this 11 yrs ago, but maybe I wouldnt have been able to hear it in my grief.
Thank you for this, it was like sitting and chatting with a loved one that's already left to go home to the lord.
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Thank you for sharing these thoughts/this experiences Elizabeth. We are glad that you enjoyed listening to Gina's story. Sending you warm hugs to Canada, we hope you are doing ok. Justine and Michael. 💚
Love this ❤we are married 41 years and have 7 adult children I just had my 60 th birthday. Joy in the little things is what I live for that and my faith gives me hope .
We are glad you enjoyed the video. May you be able to enjoy many more happy years and the little things together. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thankyou so much for sharing your thoughts. They are inspirational to me. And how you expressed everything with clarity and truthfulness and sincerity, was wonderful to me. Thankyou again. John (Australia)
It's a pleasure, we are are gld that her message spoke to you so deeply. Sending you warmest of hugs from South Africa, Justine and Michael. 💚
I’m beginning the last chapter of my life. I feel as you do. My life is almost devoid of unnecessary drama.
Glad her message resonated with you Jane. Wishing you all the best for this chapter of your life. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a lovely woman to watch and listen, and the man with a land rover....but only for holidays, that was brilliant:)
Thank you for watching. So happy you enjoyed Gina's message. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for your generous offering of WISDOM. Your vulnerability to share the most intimate parts of YOU makes this video so soo Honest and Relatable. WE ARE NOT ALONE. WE ARE WITH OURSELVES. much Luv. KRay///NYC
Thank you for your kind message. We are really happy you appreciated the thoughts Gina shared. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Regardless of the outcome, this will always be my treasure, that moved me to tears, thank you❤
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This woman….made my day……. Your channel is the greatest on RUclips….. thank you so much…….
Wow, thank you Joana. Your encouraging words touch us. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
So wonderful film making as well.
Thanks so much for the beauty showing in the video. It’s literally like a poem. Gently touched deeply. ❤
We appreciate your kind and encouraging words regarding our work and hope to share many more stories with you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for this. It’s just what I needed today
We are so happy to read this. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This was helpful, beatyful produced and with wisdom from a lovely lady 🙏
Glad you enjoyed this story. Hugs to you. Justine and Michael. x
Us a. Very nice talk.... As a Catholic trying to follow Jesus and his Mother Mary.... Things are never easy or without pain..... But.... Everything make sense, acceptance is pure love, and at least if I let HIM DO THE BEST FOR ME,..... I AM IN PEACE...... THANKYOU FOR SHEARE YOR EXPERIENCE🙏🙏❤❤❤
You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
"This Too Shall Pass." Thank you very much.
You are welcome, glad you liked her message. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
She is so beautiful!!! ❤
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A beautiful life well lived. ❤same here .
So happy her story resonated with you Florence. Glad you can also say you have a life well lived. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I know it can be said that wisdom comes with age, but l think alot of people cab be wise too in their younger years.
And the younger we start to become aware and have the wisdom to live in the moment the better as we will leave longer fuller lives!
Thank you for sharing, some deep words. They invite to sit down for a bit and ponder. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
This was beautiful and helpful. Thank you for sharing.
You are welcome, glad her message helped you. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Lovely words. ❤
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Thanks 😊
You are welcome. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
People try to handle the pain of life differently.
That is true - we all have our own ways of processing and working through the pain. It is journey that we must each walk on our own - but never forgetting that there are people around us to support when we feel we need a helping hand. Sending you warm hugs. Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife Awww 🥰 Thank you so Much! I totally agree with you.👍💞 It’s just hard and I think many just don’t know what to do next sometimes. Take good care and Ty again.💞
Lesson, To Note:
When things are over, try to end peacefully (even if the other party doesn’t or isn’t able), end it as peacefully and gracefully as you can and move forward (conveyor belt). Don’t stay an extra 10, 20, 30 years
This video can be helpful for those that stayed past the expiration date. And even then sounds like she has a good, healthy support system, her mother/mother’s words, her children, and the friend that she mentioned.
A number of people do not have those realities. It takes their faith, perseverance, etc to get them through, if they even get through.
But please make the tough choices early on if you can.
Love. ❤
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. We hope Gina's message can help others. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thanks!
Thank you for your support. We are truly grateful. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael 💚
Thank you 🙏🏼💗
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this is exactly what i felt when i decided to take a break from law school for two years. hahahaha! i missed that kind of life!
We are glad the message Gina shared resonated with you. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Just step over it : wonderful quote from your mother. Thank you for sharing. ❤. Are you German?
So happy you enjoyed the quote. Gina is from Austria. If you would like find out more, just go to her website - www.ginaniederhumer.com It's also mentioned in the write up below the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such a great content, Why I’m not be able to see this content in high quality video..? Why there is no option in the settings? Can you please guide me?
So glad that you enjoyed this film. All of our films are filmed in full HD. You can chance the quality settings by clicking on the settings wheel in bottom right corner below the film - click 'quality' from the menu - select either of the 1080p HD options. This should work. If you have any issues, drop us an email (hello@reflectionsof.life) and we'll gladly send more details. Warm hugs to you. Justine and Michael. x
Thanks for the response
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“A man with a Land Rover for holidays.” 😂 What a lovely lady. Also could we have a recipe for those delicious looking biscuits please?
Coming soon! Gina is writing a recipe book - so best to stay in touch with her - www.ginaniederhumer.com Thanks for watching. Love from Justine and Michael
Those cookies look delicious. Can you share recipe?
We agree, they do look nice. Gina is writing a recipe book - so it's best to stay in touch with her via her website - www.ginaniederhumer.com Kindest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
The joy of getting older is realizing what really matters and not caring about what doesn't.
Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Absolutely.♥️
So true❤❤
So true but not for all older humans I’ve met. Reality is too many even in their 90s hang on to what no longer should matter.
So true! It never even crossed my mind because I don't know any of them right now, in the past yes.@@jmc8076
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Whenever I find myself feeling down or disillusioned with life, I turn to this channel for solace. It's so comforting to have people from all ages and walks of life who've gone through the strife and struggles of life and come out on the other side, and to be able to hear their stories and be reminded that there is much beyond life than my current struggles as long as I have the courage to go on. I am absolutely amazed by the limitless wisdom and beauty of this channel. Words cannot express my gratitude to you for creating these extraordinary documentaries.
Thank you for your comment, your words mean a lot to us and encourage us. It's wonderful to read that the various stories help and inspire you when you are struggling. May there always be the right video for you at the right time. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I do too, that is why I am here today. I do watch it other times but especially when I need uplifting, and good advice from my elders, I come here. Thank you Green Renaissance for such beautiful visual and verbal material.
Your words stand true for me as well, kindred-spirits 🤗Thank you Justine and Michael
Yes me too. Love these beautiful souls that talk of love and peace with themselves and what is. This channel gives me peace and joy
I am feeling all the sadness you mentioned. I am trying to let go and live the moments that I am here. I stumbled across this video and I am so grateful. It really comforted me. I loved how you shared your talk along with your cookies and your neighbor’s cat. I am crying tears of joy. I feel like I was sitting down with an old friend. ❤😊. Thank you.
I wish I lived next door to Gina. We'd sew and paint and talk deeply about deep things. We'd butter bread and drink tea and laugh out loud about holiday men.
Could I join you .
Lovely. Glad you enjoyed the video with her so much Jenna. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I'd love being neighbors with you and Gina. Deep thinkers & logical, honest people are hard to find. :)
Can I be in your neighborhood too?💜
What a beautiful thing to say ❤
She paints, bakes, writes, speaks well, stich & have a garden 🥹it's a dream life 💕
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I also do most of what she does, and I have a family of 5 to take care of. And yes, its a dream life.
Yes. Many older divorced women have to stay in the workforce indefinitely to afford a roof over their heads, sometimes working several jobs.
There’s balance in everything… we all find time to do things we are interested in.
Perhaps you can find a way to have more of these things in your life too? I hope so ❤
I am an empty nester, nearing 50 yrs old and have been struggling deeply, with sadness, anxiety and loneliness. Having a difficult time settling into my “now” life. Struggling to accept my aging face and body, my empty home and just trying to figure out what it is that I should be doing with this season of my life. Gina’s story and sweet, gentle wisdom was a balm to my angsty soul. Thank you for showing us how peaceful and joyful the second half of life can be. It gave me a glimmer of hope.
Thank you for sharing your current struggles with us Loretta. So special that Gina's story touched you so greatly. May her words help and inspire you to find your feet and settle in this new phase of your life. Sending you much love. Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife thank you! 🙏🏻❤️
❤ I’m in the same place in my life , recently alone at 67 ❤
There is so much you can be doing. Now you can find a friend to go on a cruise with. Get a job in a friendly environment. Volunteer. Find a spouse if you don't have one. You have a full life of your own that is separate from that of your dear children. Take control of it and live it!
I am 51 and experiencing a similar transition - although without children. What is so fascinating to me is how much most of us have in common. (This is beautiful life!) I wish you the very best, sending a smile your way. Happy New Year. ⏳☕️🧭💕
Under 2 min. in, I’m tearful & so grateful for Gina & her message. A few days before my mother transitioned, she looked me directly in my eyes and said, “stop taking life so seriously, it’s not for you to understand, enjoy your life more, please.” With tears in our eyes, we hugged and I nodded like I “got it.” For the last two days, been journaling more & letting go … finally, a decade later, at 59, her words are ringing true. Freedom. Grateful.
🥺🙏🏼💗 So beautiful. You are spreading her wisdom to me now. She is still blessing others. I needed this. Thank you for this gift! 🙏🏼💐
❤Thanks for your help and support for all of us in our process of living in the moment and finding the joy of living regardless of the circumstances that surround us.❤
Your comments resonate with me at this moment and I happen to be 59 s well. Thanks for sharing!
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I am also 59, I was meant to read your comment today. Thank you so much ❤
"Although my head understood it completely ... my heart took a lot longer to accept that" !
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Love 💗 this and know it to be true
I love how honestly she speaks of heartbreak! So many times people only express the courageous parts of surviving heartbreak. This lovely lady openly shared the hard part. What a blessing! Once again Green Renaissance has blessed me with a beautiful film. Thank you!
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Thanks for your comment and the encouragement to find the love of our lives in each precious moment of our lives. ❤
I agree that we are all blessed with the wonderful postings of Green Renaissance ❤
……Never a disappointment from Green Renaissance….always a careful choice with depth… I share your videos often.
This lovely lady spoke volumes of bittersweet truths.
Going within isn’t always easy, or a first choice, we gloss over our pain, disappointments & harbor them up…
However like a sailboat ⛵️ I must pull up the sails step in & let go ….of my fears… of my choices that bind me up ….. as Gina’s Mum so poignantly said “ Step over it” I liked that…
My Mum would say , often , you can’t fix others, you must mend yourself…..life is full of bittersweet memories.
I raised 2 small boys solo … & as I reflect I wonder how I did it, but with Grace! Yes grace, of many people God put in our paths, we grew together, closer than we thought it could be.
Thank you …. I’m so grateful for your dedication to share life…through sooooo many vessels…
We are the clay… For me He, my God is the potter , molding me from broken pieces… blending colorful experiences together, in my life, with much Grace, Love, & Peace…
Blessings all who watch & listen…may we all embrace Grace …& learn to become a perineal to blossom through seasons… & allow Grace to exude upon & through us….to others..
🌹 I am a perineal growing through the poundings of life..🌹
@@sharonannc.3079Hello. I think you meant to type perennial..which is a type of flower that returns every year in our gardens. You typed perineal which is located in the lower regions of our bodies. Google/YT may have auto-corrected the word by accident. Nevertheless...just wanted to help you out. Much love. 🙏💕
@@sharonannc.3079I liked your comment 😊.
@@krystal7382 😁😆😅🤣!
I really liked the message in this video, thank you. Her mother's quote " If there is something you cannot fix, step over it... learn to step over it and let it go"...
So glad you enjoyed the story she shared. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Stepping over the rejection and control of a narcissistic family and moving on
I was married at 19, we have a son and a daughter. My husband passed away October of last year after a battle with brain cancer. We were married 41 years this coming Monday.
Her message resonated with me a lot, maybe in a different way however I really enjoyed and learned from it.😊
You are in my thoughts, though we are Strangers. May you find some solace, even in the grief, on Monday knowing you have been so loved
❤Finding the strength and the ability to live with love for the memories of all of the years of having such a magnificent time with your husband.
The resiliency of making a place for your healing and the way to be present and to enjoy life with a variety of things that are important to spend time in being joyously living in a creative place with gratitude and appreciation in all of the days of your life unfolding in the mystery. ❤You are blessed with the love that you experienced and the love of your life now too.❤
Thank you for sharing a bit about your life Esther. We are really sorry that you had to say good bye to your husband last year after his battle with cancer. May you find strength and inspiration for every new day, especially also for this coming Monday. Wonderful that Gina's message spoke to you and was valuable. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I’m so sorry for your great loss. When my father died my mom said you never really understand what it’s like to lose your spouse until you do. 💜
the fact of letting go its never been easy however, in my solituded i find calm... thought by times i desired meet one day that married love...i dont know mmm 😊😮
i am constantly overwhelmed by the beauty, wisdom, and sense of profound connection that I get from every single story (person) on this channel. Others go to church - I log in to Green Renaissance. And my cup overflows, as they say! As does my heart, and my tears. Just so beautiful - thank you!
Your words touch us. We are so happy that the different videos mean so much to you. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
My sentiments exactly.
Words of wisdom I needed to hear... when it's hard to let go
As an older women, be careful of men who pretend to be interested but who really just want a "nurse" with a purse; someone (you) to take care of them.
And NEVER let them move in with you.
Very true. They hide their malice behind a honey-tongued tongue and wear a mask of virtues. Be prudent and tell ourselves we are capable on our own we manage with our love ❤for ourselves.
Gina sounds like an Irish. My first and best friend is a Irish girl, Felicity Gilmore. I met her her in London. I m still seeking her put and would like to meet up with her. We met in St Philomena located in Euston London.
As a nurse, I agree!!
Yes I have been told that. Men over a certain age want a house keeper and / or a nurse.
So we older guys just depart to the Philippines where we're welcomed, well taken care of and vice versa
Bye now
Gotcha
Problem solved
I’ve learned at 30 to let go of what I can’t control and it really made a difference.
Great that you came to tat point and it changed your life positively Shem. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Amen!
Hi, when to let go of a relationship?
@@xWabbliwhy let go be committed and be trust worthy discuss issues solve them openly always try to protect relationship❤
Having watched many of these I think I can say that healing really comes about from having a cat in your life... or a dog, but probably a cat.
Thank you for sharing this thought. Some people prefer cats, others dogs, or another animal. But a pet definitely makes a huge in a person's life. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Cat yes
Dogs are wonderful companions! As are cats! Nature is beautiful
Amen about having a cat!!
Not just one cat or two or seventeen but connecting with another life force.I have several cats ,a dog and two horses.I love my life , my family and all that surrounds me. Life is indeed good!
Thank you for the lovely video I needed just now. I am 75. I feel I am in a good season of my life and feel blessed but I still have periods of overthinking, trying to understand things.Step over it really spoke to me.
Wonderful. We are so happy that this video so valuable to you, may her words inspire and help you in your daily life. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am so grateful that I found this channel. I am in my late 20s and want to realize as early as now what truly matters in this life. I don’t want to overthink and overanalyze. I don’t want to chase things that won’t matter in the long run.
Welcome to our channel, we are glad that we can share these videos with you. May the various messages help you to find the answers, to find out what really matters in life. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
You’re blessedly young to already be gaining incredible wisdom and insight into what really matters in this life. Hang on tightly to these lessons you’re learning. They will guide your steps and will help you to make wise choices.
Complete love and respect for Gina and her words. My soul is touched.
❤Yes ❤We all have to learn how to stabilize ourselves in the inevitable stages of loss and how to get back to be present and joyously living. It is a very important part of our lives and we need to make a decision to get back into our own love of living and to remain grateful for the love that is still existing and how to make peace with the past memories and the loss that is always felt. ❤We can help each other with our own thoughts and feelings about our lives and how we are going through this process of learning to live with love and care for ourselves and others in our lives. ❤
Thank you for being open to her story Gale. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Real friends are rare...
Thank you for sharing this thought. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Wow!!!! 🥺🙏🏼 "Take care of it as good as you can". My God. How gentle and timely this message. The being at ease. How gentle her soul. Thank you so much for the gift of this message. 🙏🏼💗
You are so welcome. Wonderful to read that her words meant so much to you and that this video reached you at the 'right' time. Sending you warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Sometimes hearing or reading words in a mere 12 minutes can warm the heart. Gina did just that. Although I have not had the children she's had, I too am happy to be living alone and enjoying what nature and life has to offer every day. Thanks for bringing joy by having speakers who truly express appreciation for life.
You are so welcome Patti. We are so glad that the various videos mean a lot to you. So happy that Gina's story of 12 minutes could warm your heart. Sending you hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
As always, you have captured such beautiful sentiments in the soul of a beautiful person who has traveled a challenging road but emerged into the sunlight, radiant and grateful! You and she are great blessings to this world!
Oh wow, thanks Kaitlin. So beautifully written. We are so glad that we could share Gina's story and many others with you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful soul this woman is, with all her wisdom, the humour and her immense power to be grateful for the little things that make life precious. And again....Justine & Michael, you made the most beautiful images, a tiny mini-movie it is every time. Thank you. Much love.
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We appreciate all your kind and encouraging words Katja. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
So beautifully and eloquently put. Simple profundity. Yet, there are traces of sadness in your acceptance. However, it no longer causes you to suffer. I am on a similar journey and this wondrous clip has become my 'walking stick' ❤
Lovely to hear that Gina's message was so significant for you. May her words inspire and help you on your walk through life. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I have a sister that’s never still…she’s constantly traveling, constantly seeking new adventures, new places, new people. She and I are only 11 months apart and well into our 60s, both married. I live a very simple life at a house I do not own, at the ocean. We love our simple life. I love Gina’s outlook on life… There is so much beauty all around us. If we only just open our eyes, drink it in and appreciate the small every day things… Every day is an adventure!❤
Thank you for sharing a bit about your life. Glad Gina's message resonated with you. Keep on enjoying the small things, the simple life every day. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
I have been so sad all day - it’s unbelievable that this popped onto my feed today. I’ve never seen or heard you before but today you came and the message was perfect. Perfectly relevant to what I was thinking about and dwelling on. Tomorrow I will wake up and step over what I cannot fix. Thank you ❤
Thank you for opening your heart to all that Gina shared with us, and for allowing her story to inspire to stand up and to take that step! We send you warmest of hugs. Justine and Michael. x
Today has enough trouble of it's own - Jesus ❤
I am in the same proces this lovely woman is. Letting go of everything what was. Just living. I am searching just now for a lovely still place to live. The city is for me to much noise and to much people. I feel lost between this kind of noise and no longer fitting. I am happy on my own and with my cat and nature and my family near. That gives me peace and quiet place comfort me. Thanks Gina for sharing your experience ❤ thanks to Justine and Michael for sharing your channel ❤ i have not much but i give every month a gift for your work. Those messages are so needed ❤
❤Blessings to you and the ability to live with love and care in your life ❤Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings on your own personal life in finding your own needs for peace and quiet. ❤
Thanks again ❤
Thanks to you for your lovely woords ❤🎉
I think as we age it’s easy to embrace the concept of JOMO, the joy of missing out.
Lewis Carroll wrote something in Alice in Wonderland. That would apply to today’s overstimulating world, there’s “too much of a munchness.”
Thank you Manuela, your message touches us deeply - firstly because our videos are so valuable to you and also because you feel it in your heart to support our work. We have no words. Please be assured that your support is greatly appreciated.
May you you find that comfortable and still place, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and live happily every day with your cat and family in close proximity. Wishing you all the best and sending you much love. Justine and Michael. 💚
Thanks so much Justine and Michael ❤🎉
I was dependent on heroin and then alcohol. When I learned to accept and let go, that I’m not in control and at the centre of the world, then my recovery started and I started growing up. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing what happened. Wonderful that you were able to turn things around in your life, that you learned to let go. Wishing you all the best for life's journey. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Lately, I feel so anxious about living my best life, not doing enough, feeling missing out on all kinds of experiences all the time, but I was gently reminded how beautiful just living is, being immersed in what’s happening around in nature. Breathing, breathing, breathing. Thank you!
Wonderful that Gina's message was so beneficial to you Terese. Enjoy life, breathe. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
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A much as I loved my Children’s father after 20 years of tolerating his constant infidelity I had to leave the marriage. I was immediately emotionally released. It took a few years to become financially stable as I ended up paying for some of his debts as they were incurred while married… we were in Arkansas. I never ask him for repayment as I knew from his previous bad money management record it would have been wasted time.
God continues to Bless me beyond measure.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. We are glad you found stability and contentment after your divorce. Wishing you all the best further. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
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I wish I had your strength..... 35 years & I know it my heart (tried to leave several times) it's is a toxic relationship & I will be able to breathe one day 🙏 This has helped a lot, especially the acknowledgement it is not easy to leave.... even support people have said he will make it a nightmare 😢 But going on living like this at 54 years is no longer acceptable to me.....this I know to be true ❤
@@susanaustin_filmproducer I had to make a break at the age of forty I was empty inside my children grow up so I made the break it’s not easy I worked bought a small house a old car made mistakes because I allowed people in my life that were on the lookout for a woman that was inexperienced My advice be very careful don’t get involved too Quickly don’t give up your independence It was lovely being me again creating a nice home playing the music I wanted to listen to no man was going to live off me plenty of them about But one day after 10 years alone only a few friends I did meet a kind lovely man who didn’t need what I had We retired and found we liked the same things He asked me to marry him had to think long and hard about it .We are still together have two cats lovely home ect In old age now Thank God for hid guidance over my life I came through.hope you do too
I had a similar experience, just too many lies. The most valuable lessons learned: to value myself more, not to seek vengenance, and to use my God given gifts to help others. God only teuly knows one's heart. It took several years after separating from my husband but now have been blessed with peace, free ness, prosperity, and joy. I never feel alone as I know God watches over me.
Wow! I just stumbled into this on my news feed and boy, I NEEDED to see and hear this lovely lady. I have been alone since 2017 and I am just now learning to accept it. I am no longer the pretty young thing always looking for fun and excitement. I am almost 60 years old, childless (not by choice) and I am FINALLY learning that my life is beautiful....just in different ways now. I thought my life was over. I faced cancer and addiction and truly thought that I was going to end up dead and people would say, "She had such a sad life. Maybe it's better and she will finally be at peace." I know now that my life is NOT over. I still have lots to do but in a different way now. I am now subscribed and THANK YOU.
Welcome! So happy you came across our channel, thank you for subscribing. Wonderful that this video reached you at the right time. Thank you for sharing a bit about your life. We are glad you came through all of the difficulties trials and sickness and are here with us. Whatever life holds for you, whatever you will do, we wish you all the best in all you do. Sending you warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Your an inspiration.. Thanks for sharing your message.
Another beautiful human, living her journey with eyes, head, and heart wide open to it all! 💞🌸🌎 …and I just have to say Green Renaissance you know exactly how to capture the spirit and daily essence of these lovely souls you come across!🙏💖
Wow, thank you for you kind and encouraging message. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for bringing us ginas story. What a lovely lady , very genuine. It is good to let go of the so called big things in life. Just collecting all the little joys in life bring peace. As I get older just the joy of having a cup of tea and watching a green reinessance film is rewarding for me. Always a lot to learn from you guys. Thank you x
❤Simple pleasures are the best ❤Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the gratitude of your feelings for Green Renaissance and the peaceful life with joy and contentment. ❤
Pleasure Norri, we are so happy that this story resonated with you so much. Lovely that you watch our videos over a cup of tea, sounds lovely. We hope we can share many more stories with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
NEEDED to hear this SO badly in my life right now! Thank you❤️
I really enjoyed listening to this beautiful woman and her message. I even took notes! Thank you! ❤🙏🕊
You are welcome Heidi. We are glad her message contained a lot of valuable points for you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I’m 57 years old female suffering from anxiety and fear.only my faith keeps me going..people only have hurt me …the world has become very scary..I do not do things which I used to enjoy..music,reading etc..how can I pull through.
@@mercyshanthi9555 One day at a time. Your faith will carry you through this part of your journey. God's grace is sufficient and He will meet you at your point of need. Lean on Him and His Word!!!!! Please remember, fear is NOT from God, it is from the "enemy." Refocus and as Gina said...start "letting go, gently!" You are in my prayers.
Me too and sent it to my friend mail to listen another day 😊
I understand loss and grief better than most. I lost my adult daughter suddenly, and the grief has shattered me. I don’t know if I will ever be at a place of acceptance. The loss of a child isn’t like other types of loss.
Sorry to read about the passing of your daughter, we hear you. It's always hard to lose a loved one but to lose a child is enormously painful. The words fail us somehow. We wish you strength for every new day, may you feel carried.
Maybe this video can be a help: ‘Through The Storm’ - (ruclips.net/video/tB98ldnUcTE/видео.html). Sending much love and kindness. Justine and Michael. 💚
Although I empathize with your loss, I can’t imagine how much it hurts, I don’t think you can say that you know grief better than most. Losing a parent when you are young or your spouse when your spouse is your only connection in this world is very significant.
I encourage you to leave room for others to feel their grief and not qualify it as a Les or more thing. Coming to terms with your grief in a way that you have no need to compare it with other people is the best way. And I am speaking to myself to.
@@jakeb3055 The loss of an adult child is grief on a whole different level, believe me. Yes, one can easily make comparison. If you haven’t experienced it, you”d never really understand. The grief you mention is very difficult, just not the same. I can’t explain it to you, I just know. I probably should not have posted this here for the same reason you mentioned, to give others room for their own grief. It was self-serving of me. My apologies!
@@jakeb3055 Coulda just left it without feeling the need to go into "correctional mode" It was authentic and totally valid expression of depth of pain & I agree with it.
@@liveacousticsound My heartfelt sympathy to you ! 💜❤🙏You are right ,it is on a whole different level in fact I said the very same thing to someone just recently. You should not feel any need to apologise.😪
I don’t know how I saw your video today but my gosh I needed to hear you. My marriage ended after 38 years and my rock was my older sister. Sadly she passed away before I fully recovered but she was there for me when I needed her most. I am still hoping for a beautiful life even though I am 70, have COPD, and live alone. It’s within me I know, and listening to you today I’m much more confident than I was yesterday. Thank you and many blessings.
We are so glad to hear that, in some small way, this film could help to remind you of the strength that you carry within you. Keep carrying your sisters faith and believe in you, forward in your heart. And may you grow stronger and more confident with each new day. We send you love! Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for your videos. They help ♥✌Best wishes to Gina in this one :)
It's wonderful that we can share these videos with you Paul, so glad they are helpful. Thank you for your kind wishes to Gina. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Im just 25. When I am hearing this beautiful story, I felt how I am blessed to hear this message now. Living in present, enjoy every little thing in our life. Let things go which we cant control. Just enjoy the simplicity of the life. How amazing the message is ❤ Thank you so much Gina's kind and lovely words ❤
Wonderful that her story meant so much to you Pramu, may her words inspire and help you for your walk through life. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Yes hold to this life pass so fast
Our previous film with Gina 💚 - ruclips.net/video/EITLA0fvx0I/видео.html
Sometimes I feel a bit silly saying the same thing over & over again, how every time I watch one of your films, it’s exactly what I needed. But it’s true. What Gina had to say & how you edited it, spoke directly into what I’ve been going through. She “had” me at the opening poem. The word & theme of our true “home” & the longing to find my way there has captivated my attention for years. The way she named the pain, the process & the freedom now that she is on the other side, validated & resonated with my own. I felt like she addressed both the importance of leaning on people for help and how essential it is to go within to the “inner sanctuary” of our own “home” where only we can go. I too have the kind of mind that wants to understand, to “fix”, to “figure things out”, so I welcome Gina’s mother’s wise words. About a year ago, something happened that brought me to my knees & much of my attention has been on processing it. When Gina said, “What’s the point of dwelling on all the stuff that’s not right?”, she spoke directly into the places I was still holding on to the hurt. (In my case it happened to a loved one.) Like Gina, I’ve journaled pages & pages, sorted it all through with wise mentors & read books on forgiveness. Her words, “I felt at times I could disappear - disintegrate - I was so sad”, nailed it. “My head understood…we did it for the right reasons & with lots of care”, but “my heart took a lot longer to accept that…I don’t think the heart & the mind speak the same language. They often misunderstand each other.” Wow. Her story reminded me that the process of healing has it’s own timetable. It takes what it takes for each of us. We can’t rush it. And what a difference it makes to have even one person who can provide the safety & grace to simply listen - for as long as it takes - and to be that person in someone else’s life - to talk & “rehash” again & again & again” until “eventually you accept it.” And even then to have the thoughts like “maybe we can still fix this. This can’t be happening.” Oh how I love it when people speak the truth about how healing is messy, how it is simply not a straight path. Perhaps the message I most received from this beautiful film is about trust. How we can trust that Life, or God or as Gina said, “nature” desires to move me forward & will not let me “drown”. And how if we can catch ourselves & keep ourselves from the mind wandering into the past or future, it's possible that even in our darkest moment of grief, we might be able to notice little things like “the light shining on the water” that opens us up to see the gifts in it all, regardless of the outcome. So thank you, Gina. I am finding myself where you are now, loving my own everyday, ordinary life, seeing the beauty in the small things & truly feeling like “nothing is missing”. If getting on the other side of the pain & all the lessons we needed to learn is what it takes to truly come “home” to the beautiful life we already have, it’s so worth it. Thank you for being willing to share your story & thank you, GR for the gorgeous way you helped her do so.
Thank you for your heartfelt response. warmest regards, Gina
We have no words. You've said it all dear Linda... more eloquently and with more care, than we ever could. Time and time again, your words give wind to our spirits... and so they soar. With the fullness of these two simple words... Thank You! xxx
Thank you.......I so very much needed to hear this
@lindaparisi74 Thank You for taking the time to share your story with us all...we all go through so much in this life yet seem to somehow have the resilience to keep moving forward ❤
“Regardless of the outcome, this will always be my treasure.”
That means so much to me. Thanks 😊
Wonderful that these words were so valuable. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Your story spoke to the deepest hurts of my heart and soul. Just as I am needing it. Moment by moment, breath by breath, I want to get to where you are now. Thank you for sharing with us.
You are so welcome, we are glad her words were so meaningful. May they inspire and help you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I just found out yesterday that I was being lied and cheated by my ex. After 3 weeks of breaking up, he posted his new girl in social media. I'm devastated. I'm struggling to find an outlet for my grief and how to turn all the anger, shame, love and pain into forgiveness.
We are sorry to read your message and hope you will find a way to work through this break-up. It will probably take a bit of time to find a way to deal with the situation. We hope it helped you a bit to share it here. Maybe also speak to a good friend and/or write down what bothers and hurts you. Wishing you strength and hope for the future. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I'm waiting for a diagnosis and if it comes positive then I will need to grieve a lot of things and let go.. and here the green renaissance uploaded a video about letting go ❤ the same thing happened when I moved from a toxic relationship.. Please continue to share all this love and wisdom coz believe me you're saving souls
Hope you are doing well...
Wishing you all the best. I know that waiting for a diagnosis can be very unsettling...think positive things and know you will overcome anything.
@@ΕΛΕΝΑΘΕΟΔΩΡΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ-ξ5υ thank you so much ❤️ .. hope you're doing well too
We are very touched to read that this video reached you at this time of uncertainty. May Gina's words help and encourage you. Whatever the diagnosis is, stay strong; we wish you all the best. Sending you much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife thank you so much ❤️
This blessed woman is the definition of aging gracefully. This synchronistically popped up on my screen when I very much needed to feel her peace 🙏 thank you.
Wonderful that the video was suggested at such a fitting time. Glad we were able to share her story with you. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Gracefully but still in pain....
We all need a railing that we can hold onto sometime.
Yes, very true Lorina. We hope there will also be one for you when you would need one. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
To make a new whole from all the broken pieces and not see any cracks in it is the biggest takeaway here. Gina is quietly attributing this strength to her being older but more than than it’s her awareness towards her being and not doing. She is definitely home and misses nothing. 🙌🏼Profound
Thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts with us Riyana, so happy her message meant a lot to you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
“Life is a conveyer belt, we just have to be patient enough to move along and know that, we will come out of sadness”
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I absolutely love this. Thank you for sharing. ❤
You are so welcome! Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Dalle sofferenze nasce la consapevolezza di apprezzare poi le cose semplici,compresi i ricordi belli.E'questa la vita che ognuno sogna di vivere.Graxie per questo bel video 💖💖💖🙋🏻
We are glad her message resonated with you Ombretta. Yes, hard times often teach us so much. Thank you for watching. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I’m alone since I was born. I’m 54. You have children, you are lucky. Think of me. Everybody rejects me.
We are sorry to read about your sadness. We think of you and send you warm hugs. Justine and Michael. 💚
Florence . . . I am sorry for your sadness. Hopefully, over time, some joy and happiness will come into your life. Remember to take good care of YOU!! Thank you Reflections of Life for all that you do to make this world a better place. You are sincerely appreciated. ❤️
Lots of love to you. Be free of this thought.
To have friends we have to be friendly… hopefully you will reflect on your past and possibly see why your are saying you have no friends.
I know several people in my acquaintance circle who have no friends to be with, but when I look at all the times I have invited them to join me at lunch or a meeting with my friends they turn down the invitation. After a few turn downs I stop asking. Also we have to put ourselves in places to meet people. Staying home all the time makes for an environment of no friends.
Volunteering locally for a cause you have an interest in is serving others and a good way to meet like minded people.
Do not speak ill over your existence. You are a child of God. You ARE loved.Never give up. You are still young! ❤
Every human has a deep hunger deep in our soul and only Jesus, the Saviour of the world can fill that need and bring a lasting peace that the world cannot give. No human can meet that need in us, only a Loving God.
I hope you find the peace you are so clearly still searching for.
Life is full of trouble but be of good cheer, Jesus has overcome the darkness in the world.
Cry out to Him today and if you truly are ready to see that we all struggle and need the Saviour and to repent of our own self righteousness and sin, He really will save you from your sinful self.
There truly is freedom in Christ .
Until I found my Loving Saviour, I had no peace ❤️
"...A beautiful life well lived", but first the smart phones and toxic people must be purged from our circles.