I'm not exaggerating when thinking that your films are transforming my perspective on "what is to live". Society has made simplicity such an effort, and and a simple life is such a thought-provoking one. The amazing people featured in your films and the thoughts they share, the breathtaking shots of nature, all of them are helping me to stop and contemplate each piece of art living in each moment. Thanks for the great work :)
@Mariana Oliveira - Thank you Mariana for this very special compliment. We've always said that if each film reaches just one person, making them pause and consider life a little bit differently, then it was worth it! 💚
And this is the reset we really want and need. Wonderful film! Take your shoes off, walk on the bare ground or grass, feel the living earth, listen to the wind the birds the trees. Hug a tree! Stay away from too much social media; Don't compare your lot to others or become envious. Meet a friend for coffee. Connect. Switch the phone off. Live in the now. Listen to your soul. Love this channel. Thank you so much for each and every precious film. Xx💓
There are still people who value real connection and are searching for deep conversations.. Don't stop looking, humans. Thank you for another great video :)
@@pronosticosdeportivos9517yes. I'm looking, too. Just someone to take a quiet walk in the rain with and just be. So much said in the silence and wonder.
If you're appreciating this film with subtitles, you can say a HUGE THANKS to these guys who have given so generously of their time to help create captions :) Croatian - by Davor Bobanac Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino German - by Tanja Pütz Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Pān Yung Chih Korean - by Chloe Park Spanish - by Marianne Carrere Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
@@salimaraoui8621 We'd love to include French... we'll just need to find someone who is willing to give of their time to help... and who is absolutely VERY fluent in French and English. Hopefully SOON 😁👍
I was once an addict until I quit a few months ago. Now, I'm happier. This channel is one of the best on RUclips. I hope the RUclips algorithm recommends your videos to more people. Like seriously, people need to learn from these unique perceptions of life.
Hi! I cannot financially support your work at this moment, but I want to tell you that you are doing something important, especially now, in these strange difficult times for people. Really big thanks to you. Your films give you hope, strength and a better feeling.❤
@Basia Chodanionek - Oh thank you for this message. We appreciate these messages of love and support so much more than any financial contribution. We're so glad that these films are finding their way into the hearts and minds of those who value the stories that we're sharing. It's great to have you here with us. BIG hugs. Justine x
I wish that everyone could know the dangers of social media and yes here we are on youtube watching your beautiful videos. There is a new movie called "The Social Dilemma" and if it does not scare you off of social media, nothing will! I unplugged a year ago from FB etc and then ditched the cell phone a few months ago, it is the best thing I have ever done. Ones awareness of everything elevates, falling leaves, spider webs with dew, crows fussing with squirrels, raindrops, it is remarkable and I have a heightened sense of joy. Those feeling of bliss that you can not describe. Time on this machine is limited also......sigh....I want to let it go also, but would miss the few lovely things a few lovely people do. Reconnecting face to face, or by letter writing is crazy hard and should be a natural thing, but I am finding it is not. Living in an instant world is not healthy. Slow down....unplug.....someone write me a letter....(smile)
I find it very difficult to understand how far right people and organizations are in the ads prior to watching the videos from Green Renaissance.Sarah Palin.Really!!!!!!!!!1
We tend to think that we can't live without things like social media and smart phones that we forget how recent these inventions really are. It wasn't that long ago that social media wasn't a thing and we lived perfectly fine without it then and can live without them again. Instead of allowing the world tell us who we should be via likes and subscriptions and so on, we need to tell the world who we are and the only way to do that is to live authentically and find our truth. Thank you for this reminder that life cannot be lived through digital means.
Finding your channel and all of the people in your videos, along with the musicians and translators who are a part of your videos, has and continues to make a deep impact on my continued thinking about life, including my own, of course. It’s not possible thank you and everyone involved in this beautiful videos enough. Please hold that appreciation sweetly and deeply - you are touching so many, many lives. This video in particular brings to mind one of the lines from of my favorite poets, Mary Oliver that says, “Tell me, what is it you want to do with your one wild and precious life.” Thank you again for both reminding and showing us how wild and precious life is, especially when we stop to let ourselves truly know that.
I think so much of the World is waking up and realizing how we have been living is such a lie. I’m getting off this hamster wheel and actually live and savor the simplicity of a moment. Thank you for your beautiful channel. Now I’m going to hop over to Patreon to join. 🌼🐝
@Angie Lincoln Dasner - Oh dearest Angie - THANKS for these words of support, THANKS for taking the message of this story to heart, and THANKS for choosing to join us on this adventure. Big hugs from South Africa. Justine x
I relate so deeply. When I first realised that I was using Instagram to validate me, it was extremely saddening and disappointing. I would do things, dress a certain way and interact with people just for a photo or a new post. I havent had instagram for 3 years, and haven't had facebook for 10. Once I got rid of instagram I started only doing things that I wanted to do, I saved so much scrolling time and stress and had to come to terms with being with myself and not trying to prove who I am to anyone else. It takes away your identity and makes you turn into something people want you to be or what you think is 'cool' or 'trendy'. Its so insane. After deleting instagram I had a lot of mental struggles about coming to terms with not having my life validated by likes or the tribe of followers, but it is the best thing I ever did.
Unplug you're self get out in nature grab your self some paint brushes even you can not paint look around where you are you will find some treasure of interesting too you & listen to the sound of nature & it will be bliss . I am sure wee have all been there. It's time now in this crazy world . Well done to your video another good one. Bless you all Peter Scotland xxx
Hi Peter great advice. And if I could humbly add to this- everyone and anyone can paint, we can all do mark-making it's expressing from within, it doesn't have to look like a so-called master painter's work, but it's good enough to just paint for the sake of it, to feel the joy of expressing with a paintbrush, a palette knife, or our hands, a stick whatever, but have fun with that colourful paint and feel the bliss. Since both my parents died last year ( my mother died in May 2019 and my father died in December 2019) I often paint rainbows for the fun of it, it's easy, for the simplicity of it, for the love of colour and i paint rainbows my way such as green rainbows (different shades of gorgeous greens) and all different colours. I painted a rainbow with chocolate brown in it. Lol. My mother had brown eyes, coincidentally my mother was a McDonald before she married my father (they were married for 62 years). What a great channel Green Renaissance is - a gem about getting real about life, I love it. Bless you Peter. 🌠
Gone back to using a 'dumb' phone. Check my emails morning and evening for maybe 15 mins each. and watch maybe half an hour of You Tube each night max!, so short vids like yours are great! Slowly unplugging.
@Paul Timson - Thanks for sharing this Paul. And I'd love to know what the gradual unplugging process is doing for you both physically and emotionally? Do you feel much better? Justine x
@@ReflectionsofLife Hi Justine. The 'wake up' was my 2 year old grandson saying "No Phone, No Phone" when I was busy surfing (un)social media and checking emails, instead of playing and paying attention to him. ditching my (3!) smartphones and buying and using a $30 dumbphone, was my first tiny personal act of rebellion. Also I was addicted to smartwatches, Apple watch, two Android watches, two Fitbits and my old Garmin Vivo, I got tired of the constant buzzing on my wrist. Yes you can turn off the notifications, but then why have a smartwatch? Now I just use a $50 Timex, old school, "can take a licking and keep on ticking" I'm 64 and lived (better) without all this tech for most of my life! Re-learning to do so again.
@Paul Timson - LOVE this. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. And high five to your young grandson - send him our love. Tell him that he made us smile here in South Africa x
@@pault.5914 you make me smile soooo big! I tried a smart phone for while and quickly it became my undoing! hahaha! tried fb twice, couldn't do it! So glad for my old LG phone with text only and 1 game! I'm so glad I'm still a dinosaur. Be wise as a serpent, they say. Peace Love and Light my friend :)
Great video. I cut my TV service off 8 years ago. Shortly after I deleted all of my social media accounts, except RUclips. It’s my only portal as to what’s going on in the world. So much less stress and so much more living life. Peace.
You are welcome, so happy that we could share this video with you, Maria. The individual video with her is called 'Get Real' (ruclips.net/video/RbHSUYZrnaA/видео.html), in case you have not watched it yet. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Nature returns me to mindfulness, to the wonder of the present moment. It recenters me. Deep, meaningful conversations draw me into the realization that the light of the sacred dwells within each of us. I was born in 1951 in a very small place where neighbors had to lean on each other when a blizzard or severe thunderstorm swirled around us. Thank you for reminding us that social media will never replace authentic encounters or connection with the oceanic consciousness we find in nature and the universe.
Thank you for this amazing short film! Youre changing the world, you spark the brain that eventually will change the world. Keep inspiring us! Ure done a great job ✌
I have to say that this is the best channel on you tube. It gives one faith in humanity, not every one functions on greed, violence and selfishness. I can't praise these films enough, they make one think about their position on this planet and I'm 66. Love and peace from the UK Keith
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Keith, we are so glad you enjoy our work. So good to hear that we can make a difference in the world. Sending you warm hugs to the UK, Justine and Michael. 💚
The breath taking shots of nature, the calmness, particularly the feeling to be lived like this always bring so much joy to my heart.. from childhood i am always very much close to nature.. the videos of your channel always bring back those spectacular memories back. thank you..for making such magnificent videos..
Our pleasure! So happy to read your comment, thank you for your kind and encouraging words. Glad the videos bring back wonderful memories. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
If anybody feels like they don't want to be on social media but still keep in touch with/meet new people, letters are always there! We should make them popular again :D but seriously!
Welcome aboard Gino! We are so thrilled you found our channel and are watching our various films. May each one have a very special message for you. Happy watching! Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Knowledge of your most beautiful channel came to me as an Algorithm this morning. I subscribed and shared with another 44 people and some have already shared again. I can't describe just how much your offerings move me. Thank you. 💖 RjB
@oswaldthree - We're so glad that YT algorithms are finally picking up these stories and starting to share them more widely. THANK YOU for your help in sharing our films, and for your really kind words. Great to have you here with us x
Digital technology has enabled me access great work such as that made by Green renaissance. For this, I am grateful. Like a double edged sword, it is about how you use it and not allowing it to control you. Thank you Green renaissance, for another great video.
You are so right, we definitely need to find the balance between digital technology connecting us to things we enjoy and are helping us and on the other hand taking over our lives and controlling us too much. Thank you for being part of our journey, Sage. 💚
TRUTH ....Simply stunning the experience of what is real .....This is the only channel that needs to be seen , felt and appreciated , with much love from Kat .
Inspiring message, as usual. I'm so glad you covered this issue of focusing on the simple to detox sometimes. The paradox between the ease with which we are connected and the superficiality of the connections they bring is no easy issue to solve, (perhaps inevitable as society progresses and advances) (?) We think so much about what others think in this world we live in, taking less time to appreciate what we think independent of others. Now in the COVID-era, I hope everyone realizes the importance of face-to-face, human interactions. Without it there really is no life... I don't think this is an overstatement :) And, of course, every one of your films really make me want to visit South Africa one day to take in all the natural beauty it offers. I can tell your team makes these with so much heart. One of the best discoveries I've made recently is finding your channel, it is such a respite~
@Victor Leung - Your message carries so many truths! And yes, South Africa is a beautiful country. As with any other, we face our challenges. But the kindness of our people, the genuine desire to care and love, it will rise above. Much love to you x
So very true. I closed my facebook account a few months back due to feeling this, how disconnected I had become to life around me, how I was doing far less than I could be. I am still dealing with my phone addiction - RUclips, Bitchute.. but facebook and Instagram I avoid. This video has reminded me about why I closed those, and why I need to put my phone away.
This wonderful video is a reminder to me to unplug, and to get back to the things that truly matter. I am a recent subscriber and this is already one of my favourite channels. Thank You! ❤️🙏
@Connie Sadowinski - Its GREAT to have you here on this journey with us. Thanks for subscribing, thanks for seeing the value in these stories. Big hugs to you. Justine. x
@Lovelyn Yerro - If you haven't seen it yet, I think this other short film that we recently shared, will resonate with you - ruclips.net/video/HqErYbUpKRs/видео.html
I closed my last social media account about a year ago. Being an amateur landscape photographer this step towards creative freedom has been crucial to my recent development as an artist. My connection to nature has grown from strong to rock solid and the phrase "Keep it real" has become way more than just a cool phrase. This video helped me a great deal in putting my experience into words, thank you for that!
Glad this video was so meaningful and helpful. Yes, social media can overwhelm us quickly, it's important to have the right balance. Wishing you all the best with your landscape photography, may you find beautiful places to capture. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Wonderful and beautiful,I saw the musician play Tabla and it was quite nice to see it there 😇 How I can relate to your movies is because I left my job as an economist working as a top consultant to be a musician and I had an accident last year and then the covid 19 virus which put me out of my music work for over an year and made me question my decision to follow my heart and live a simple life but your movies give me strength that there are many more people like me out there and I am on the right path,maybe a little bumpy at the moment,but I shall get used to it,thanks for making such movies ☺️🙏🏼
since childhood, nature has been my true home. people look at me askance that i refuse to be on any social media, that i don't walk around with digital junk stuck in my ear to be able to listen to birds, the breeze, a coyote, what will you. beautiful...thank you.
So happy that this video resonated with you. Glad you find happiness and peace in nature, it's so healing and beautiful. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
'Social media' - the name in itself is a misnomer as it is anything but social. In the same way big corporations use the name 'green energy' when they are destroying beautiful natural habitats to put up ugly so-called 'natural' energy generators. I understand the need to move away from dirty fuel but don't destroy what we have left in pursuit of an alternative that makes rich people richer and the earth poorer. Another wonderful and thoughtful fil. Thank you. X
Thank you, thank you all, for these wonderful videos, don’t feel like watching anything else. I am a nature loving person but at present stuck in busy city life, so these beautiful nature videos gives me peace and happiness. God bless you all
@shibi john - And hopefully these stories inspire you to start planning a trip away, to spend some time in the great outdoors. Or maybe to look for the small pockets of 'wilderness' within the area where you live? x
A beautiful real video. Started this journey. Thank you everyone of making it real and possible. God Bless everyone connected to making this possible to see and feel. ❤
Another MasterPiece from Green Renaissance Thank you so much for this awesome film.Thank you so much for helping me live a better life. Your films changed my entire perspective of living a beautiful life. I somehow got stuck in the materialistic world for a while. For me, the definition of a beautiful life was b, a big car, a big house, buying some Gucci and shit. But now I have a whole new perspective of life. Now the only thing which makes me happy is, The People around me, Being in touch with nature, Be kind to other people, treat others the way I want to be treated. that's what I learn from your films ''STAY HUMAN & BE KIND'' and that can make a big difference to live a beautiful life. I wish your work reaches millions of people. Whenever you upload a video I share it with all my friends and tell them to watch it right now haha. I have been doing this for almost one and a half years and I don't think I will ever get tired of it.. :). Thank you Dev
@Manmoji - And we will NEVER get tired of reading your beautiful words that you share with us. What we have learnt through making these films, is that life is a journey - sometimes we make a wrong turn, but to realise that and make a change - that is powerful! 💚
My job in 1995 was implementing windows 95. It was exciting but yet i could feel the future and told my husband the internet was going to ruin the world. Our lives are run by the internet now and its advancing everyday. Kids adults missing out on real life. Sad thing as im using it now. But i will never let it run my life and take away nature, love, living. The best things in life im so thankful for. Thank you for your wonderful blessed channel❤️ im so grateful for it!
Interesting what you are sharing, thank you. We definitely have to find the right balance - use with technology for our good and what we need it for but not become addicted. Glad you are able to enjoy nature, life,... We hope that we can share many more inspiring videos with you. Sending much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such a lovely film and a key reminder, like all of your films! I cannot express in words how grateful I am, The Green Renaissance team, to watch your deeply beautiful and thoughtfully created films! They always make me reflect deeply upon various aspects of life. We are blessed to have you among us, you are a gift to the human family! Thank you for your outstanding efforts in bringing these films to us! Much love and metta!
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Ruta. We are glad you enjoy our work, that the videos are inspiring and thought provoking. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Being an indian, I am excited to see his play on tabla( music instrument). Even, we don't know how to play, or exact name itself. We are just trying to forget our own culture .
@Christopher mathew alex - For Ronan, the tabla is a very important instrument. He has studied the culture too so that he can convey that through his music x
I'm glad I wasn't alone realizing that the digital world does not really makes us connected but instead more isolated and lonely. To Green Renaissance, I'm so happy that I found your channel and I hope to become one of your patron to show my support to you once I get a job. Salute to both of you for making this kind of content that shows what life really means.
Oh Drew, your words of support and appreciation mean so much more to us than any financial contribution ever could. We're so glad that you've found our films, and it's great to have you along on this journey with us. Big love. Justine and Michael 💚
Hello friends I recently found your channel( a couple of hours ago). One of your video popped in my youtube recommendations and I clicked on it to know what is it and now am feeling blessed due to that!!!!! You guys are letting people know others life and experiences. You guys are spreading humanity. I feel so blessed to know about these stories at a young age (just a teen). I think mostly these stories reach out people so lately. I search for these types of videos a lot. I like to see life from others perspectives. I like to hear stories. And these videos presents the real storytellers. My friends call me an old soul because I don't use any social medias. I'm not into the new songs. It's just me and my books and loads and loads of stories and love for travel and experiences and mountains and forests and all the nature. I love to learn about plants and animals and human nature and all the mysterious things from space to people. I love the smell of books and soil. I love rain. I don't like buying new gadgets and dresses and cramming it all in your home. I like to talk a lot. I like to tell stories. But nowadays people don't have time to talk or listen because they're so busy in their phones. When we are gonna eat something, they start to click pictures of the food and posts it on the social media. I always do think that these people don't even know what the real world is!!!!!! They don't know what beauty it has!!!!!! All these people want is lots of stuffs to fill their homes and make them look pretty. I'm so sick 🤢 of all these people living in an unreal world. But out here, in your channel I found real people. They are in these videos sharing their stories. They are in the comments section. You guys are doing a great work. You guys are helping people find themselves. Thanks for helping me. Thanks for helping all these people out here. I don't even know why I've written such a long comment. But thanks for all these efforts you've made to help others. You guys are doing something really great!!!!!
@Deep Light - LOVE this so much - I'm not able to give enough heart signs and thumbs up here on YT. It makes us smile so much to hear that you are walking your own path, remaining true to the things that are important and valuable, that you are not giving in to the peer pressure. We hope that you keep finding inspiration here on our channel. And thank you for all your very kind words that you've shared here with us. MANY hugs to you x
I lived on board a Naval vessel for 11 years. Sharing every space that was available. I always had to share my sleeping quarters and never had my own bathroom. I learned to sleep on a thin mattress and on a twin size rack with a rack above me. No social media, phones, or internet. I didn’t choose that life style, that was chosen for me. I’m home now and still live with that minimalist perspective. I could and would like to live in a one room log cabin/house, where everything is pretty much in one room. I cook and bake as a career so a practical kitchen is my only desire. But I can see how choosing this type of lifestyle and life could be something most won’t consider. Also, it’s after you hv proven certain things to yourself, that you begin to seek solace , nature, crafts, music, animals, and God bc you’re inner struggles are fulfilled and so you turn to the spiritual. The infinite God. I like to see the lives of folks that hv carved out a life of their choosing. Thanks for sharing.
I love what you said in your 2nd last paragraph ... spot on !! A little cottage at the bottom of the farm I live on has just come available for rent ... the kitchen (unfortunately tiny) has a beautiful view of the macadamia trees and the sea 8kms in the distance. .. I can imagine a peaceful, contented you, gazing out the back door as you create amazing foods (which I will gladly walk down the hill to come test for you 😁) . I hope you find your soul spot.
In fact your art deserves more attention but it seems there are a few people who can understand and use their brain these days,I'm sorry that people only wanna follow the entertaining and meaningless things most of the time,but please dont lose your motivation your art is meaningful and marvelous even no one see it. I hope you will get the attention that you deserve in this weak societies and mentalities. Love.
@Shamim Ad - Thank you for this supporting message. We really do believe that our films find their way into the hearts and minds of those who appreciate and value the stories being shared. It's great to have you along on this journey with us 💚
The paradox for me is that I watch all your videos (and others) on my phone, on RUclips, and I find great value in them, but the more I watch them, the more I realize I need to disconnect, and yet I keep looking for videos that inspire me, like yours, because they are what makes me see things a different way and understand what should be important in my life... But to get inspired and motivated to change I spend time on RUclips...
So beautiful. Your films are a definite "reset" for me! I especially love the point about the lack of authenticity we are cultivating in our relationships through social media. SM is not merely a time-sucker, but a diversion from the real connection we long for. Such a needed film right now! And I know you think it is "ironic", this digital offering, but unlike the "flatness" of our screen relationship and zoom meetings right now, somehow you have achieved otherwise. Like an impactful piece of art or music which draws us in, your films do that. How I can engage with the screen and feel myself "reset" to calm is no small accomplishment. Thank you!
@Linda Parisi - You do it yet again... you leave me searching for the right words to reply to your comment, but it never feels like anything I try to say can truly convey my gratitude for your sharing. THANK YOU for all that you bring to our project - we simply adore you 💚
Gracias por dejar subtítulos en español. Un mensaje fundamental y profundo en este tiempo. Además da mucho gusto ver la buena calidad de video. Se nota el cariño que hay detrás. Saludos!!
Wonderful video! Striking a balance in these things isn't easy and, when you find that balance, it must be mindfully maintained. Thanks for your video and thanks to Kim Grant for sharing it...
Glad you found the video meaningful. Very true, finding the right balance with gadgets and social media isn't always easy. It's good to reflect from time to time. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Awesome video, every human being on the planet should see this. I have been doing Wim Hof breathing for about a year, so much more aware and present than any other time of my life. I love the idea of your channel and the positive changes you are trying to make.
Wonderful thank you so much for your very kind word James. Sorry it has taken a while to get back to you. We really appreciate every view and every message. Good luck with the Wim Hof breathing.. We love swimming in the freezing sea where we live. Have a happy week. Best wishes, Justine and Michael
I think despite all differences people may have, there is a unique yet shared desire to connect to nature and to one another. The means to go thru to achieve connection may vary as time evolves, but it still remains...
YES 1000 times over! We are truly grateful for all of the support for this wonderful team of volunteers who give so much of their time to help us. Justine and Michael 💚
I quit Facebook in June 2020 and I am SO MUCH happier and have more time. I don’t want to waste this one precious life life I’ve been given. Love and strength to all who read this.
All of the beauty and awe of the universe quietly await us in the wings of our lives as we try desperately to "connect" with things that are not real and with non-existent ghostly, virtual relationships that leave us feeling even more empty. Sadly, the chase for a "fulfilling connection" starts again with the next hopeful login; maybe this time... I thank God daily for the peace of "disconnection" I enjoy and could never be persuaded to return to the former. Thank you.
Thank You cannot describe my grattitude ! This is what could be pur greatest mistake in human history, because the superficiality goes for both ourselves and the way we treat Nature. Everything is connected We are more destructive than ever. We can stop this by being conscious. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳
i quit social media this real. i realized that i am being drawn to places that i dont really like just to be in trend. always thinking what would be an awesome picture should i share and waiting for the likes to come. right now, i just enjoy everything. i am connected to real people in front of me. i currently battling with a disease now. and i know i will survived over it because i know those people who truely love me. keep on making beautiful videos like this. this is what humanity needs. ❤️❤️ from 🇵🇭
We send you strength and get well wishes, and hope that you make a full recovery soon. We're glad that, in some small way, these films can keep you company and bring you a sense of hope and inspiration. BIG LOVE. Justine and Michael 💚
I've been watching all your videos since march and it really helped me alot to understand and appreciate life. I'm really happy that more people are seeing your videos😊 and there's alot of positive comments comming in😊 thank you so much💛😊
@rbll fbgs - We're so glad that these stories are finding their way into the hearts and minds of those who truly value the messages being shared. Thanks to YOU for joining us on this journey 💚
The sheer joy in this ladys face when she plucked the fruit from the tree was priceless. I wish to go through life with such joy. Also a swing....I really must get myself a swing! They feature a lot in your amazing videos, and I remember how much fun it was as a child. Ok, so maybe a hammock too, oh and a kite - gosh I would love a kite. Symbols of joy these things are! :) Thanks for your videos, such a pleasure to watch.
I have compassion for you. I never had instagram. I am not a Facebook fan, either. I wwatch this because it's so beautiful. Otherwise, Im walking or sitting at a quiet park with the butterflies and journaling. I hope beautiful inner peace for you on your journey.
We are glad this message spoke to you. Nice that you seem to have the right balance in your life and are close to nature. And it's nice to know that you enjoy watching these videos, thank you. Sending you warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
It's great to have you here with us! We hope you enjoy many of the 200+ stories that we've already shared. And still so much more to come. Hugs. Justine and Michael 💚
Than you for bringing this channel to us all...we all as a people need to start connecting again with our voices not with our devices...God gave us a voice...we need to use it for good...peace and joy to all who reads this
I'm not exaggerating when thinking that your films are transforming my perspective on "what is to live". Society has made simplicity such an effort, and and a simple life is such a thought-provoking one. The amazing people featured in your films and the thoughts they share, the breathtaking shots of nature, all of them are helping me to stop and contemplate each piece of art living in each moment. Thanks for the great work :)
@Mariana Oliveira - Thank you Mariana for this very special compliment. We've always said that if each film reaches just one person, making them pause and consider life a little bit differently, then it was worth it! 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife please believe this: it reaches and it was worth it...
I so agree that this is helping me to reconnect to what matters. Thank you so much.
Wonderfully put :) i very much agree
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RUclips is the only social media I indulge in, because it gives me access to beautiful videos like these 💚
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Me also.
Same here 😊
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Your channel is a wonderful way to help people prioritize and RESET their intentions....RESET their lives.
@Star Gazer - That's exactly our intention with each story that we release, to have you say this means a lot to us 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife 💚 I use RUclips to hear messages that will help me expand my mind...to live with intention.
Beautifully put. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️
And this is the reset we really want and need. Wonderful film! Take your shoes off, walk on the bare ground or grass, feel the living earth, listen to the wind the birds the trees. Hug a tree! Stay away from too much social media; Don't compare your lot to others or become envious. Meet a friend for coffee. Connect. Switch the phone off. Live in the now. Listen to your soul. Love this channel. Thank you so much for each and every precious film. Xx💓
@@ReflectionsofLife have you read the HANDBOOK OF THE NEW PARADIGM.. i think its happening... thanks for sharing the experience..
There are still people who value real connection and are searching for deep conversations.. Don't stop looking, humans. Thank you for another great video :)
Where I can find this people?
Yes thank you so much
They are out there
@@pronosticosdeportivos9517yes. I'm looking, too. Just someone to take a quiet walk in the rain with and just be. So much said in the silence and wonder.
If you're appreciating this film with subtitles, you can say a HUGE THANKS to these guys who have given so generously of their time to help create captions :)
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
German - by Tanja Pütz
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Pān Yung Chih
Korean - by Chloe Park
Spanish - by Marianne Carrere
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
Thank you soooo muchhhh💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Grateful ♥️
How can i participate to become a subtitler for your videos?
french?
@@salimaraoui8621 We'd love to include French... we'll just need to find someone who is willing to give of their time to help... and who is absolutely VERY fluent in French and English. Hopefully SOON 😁👍
I was once an addict until I quit a few months ago. Now, I'm happier. This channel is one of the best on RUclips. I hope the RUclips algorithm recommends your videos to more people. Like seriously, people need to learn from these unique perceptions of life.
@Henry Ibeleme - Thank you for all of these kind words Henry. And wishes of kindness and strength to you x
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Hi! I cannot financially support your work at this moment, but I want to tell you that you are doing something important, especially now, in these strange difficult times for people. Really big thanks to you. Your films give you hope, strength and a better feeling.❤
@Basia Chodanionek - Oh thank you for this message. We appreciate these messages of love and support so much more than any financial contribution. We're so glad that these films are finding their way into the hearts and minds of those who value the stories that we're sharing. It's great to have you here with us. BIG hugs. Justine x
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I also wish I was able to support, that these films reach more people. But I share fare and wide on FB, and to friends and family. Much love.
"It takes me away from living..From reality".
I wish that everyone could know the dangers of social media and yes here we are on youtube watching your beautiful videos. There is a new movie called "The Social Dilemma" and if it does not scare you off of social media, nothing will! I unplugged a year ago from FB etc and then ditched the cell phone a few months ago, it is the best thing I have ever done. Ones awareness of everything elevates, falling leaves, spider webs with dew, crows fussing with squirrels, raindrops, it is remarkable and I have a heightened sense of joy. Those feeling of bliss that you can not describe. Time on this machine is limited also......sigh....I want to let it go also, but would miss the few lovely things a few lovely people do. Reconnecting face to face, or by letter writing is crazy hard and should be a natural thing, but I am finding it is not. Living in an instant world is not healthy. Slow down....unplug.....someone write me a letter....(smile)
@Bernadette Garner - LOVE IT 💚
Send me your address I will gladly write to you 😊🇺🇸
Love your comment.. I will gladly write to you if you want (:
I find it very difficult to understand how far right people and organizations are in the ads prior to watching the videos from Green Renaissance.Sarah Palin.Really!!!!!!!!!1
Love the offers to be pen pals! I would write to any of you as well. 😊
We tend to think that we can't live without things like social media and smart phones that we forget how recent these inventions really are. It wasn't that long ago that social media wasn't a thing and we lived perfectly fine without it then and can live without them again. Instead of allowing the world tell us who we should be via likes and subscriptions and so on, we need to tell the world who we are and the only way to do that is to live authentically and find our truth. Thank you for this reminder that life cannot be lived through digital means.
@Linsey Bachko - Well said!! Thanks for sharing these thoughts 💚
This is the most therapeutic and the most underrated channel everrr!!!
@Lm fao - You make us blush. Thanks for believing in us and these stories xx
I agree with you...this was in my recommended videos and I was sad it didn’t pop earlier but I’m grateful It found me
Finding your channel and all of the people in your videos, along with the musicians and translators who are a part of your videos, has and continues to make a deep impact on my continued thinking about life, including my own, of course. It’s not possible thank you and everyone involved in this beautiful videos enough. Please hold that appreciation sweetly and deeply - you are touching so many, many lives. This video in particular brings to mind one of the lines from of my favorite poets, Mary Oliver that says, “Tell me, what is it you want to do with your one wild and precious life.” Thank you again for both reminding and showing us how wild and precious life is, especially when we stop to let ourselves truly know that.
I think so much of the World is waking up and realizing how we have been living is such a lie. I’m getting off this hamster wheel and actually live and savor the simplicity of a moment. Thank you for your beautiful channel. Now I’m going to hop over to Patreon to join. 🌼🐝
@Angie Lincoln Dasner - Oh dearest Angie - THANKS for these words of support, THANKS for taking the message of this story to heart, and THANKS for choosing to join us on this adventure. Big hugs from South Africa. Justine x
I've watched countless videos about unplugging, and this one's my favorite.
@Garrett Snedaker - So glad that our particular story resonated with you. And keep tuned in for so much more that we'll keep sharing regularly x
SOOOO much wisdom here. Life is passing us by as we PLAY on a computer and not outside.
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This reminds me of simpler times of years ago when things were more with nature.
I relate so deeply. When I first realised that I was using Instagram to validate me, it was extremely saddening and disappointing. I would do things, dress a certain way and interact with people just for a photo or a new post. I havent had instagram for 3 years, and haven't had facebook for 10. Once I got rid of instagram I started only doing things that I wanted to do, I saved so much scrolling time and stress and had to come to terms with being with myself and not trying to prove who I am to anyone else. It takes away your identity and makes you turn into something people want you to be or what you think is 'cool' or 'trendy'. Its so insane. After deleting instagram I had a lot of mental struggles about coming to terms with not having my life validated by likes or the tribe of followers, but it is the best thing I ever did.
Unplug you're self get out in nature grab your self some paint brushes even you can not paint look around where you are you will find some treasure of interesting too you & listen to the sound of nature & it will be bliss . I am sure wee have all been there. It's time now in this crazy world . Well done to your video another good one. Bless you all Peter Scotland xxx
@peter macdonald - Thank you Peter for being such a big contributor to this channel with all your beautiful words of encouragement and advice x
Hi Peter great advice. And if I could humbly add to this- everyone and anyone can paint, we can all do mark-making it's expressing from within, it doesn't have to look like a so-called master painter's work, but it's good enough to just paint for the sake of it, to feel the joy of expressing with a paintbrush, a palette knife, or our hands, a stick whatever, but have fun with that colourful paint and feel the bliss. Since both my parents died last year ( my mother died in May 2019 and my father died in December 2019) I often paint rainbows for the fun of it, it's easy, for the simplicity of it, for the love of colour and i paint rainbows my way such as green rainbows (different shades of gorgeous greens) and all different colours. I painted a rainbow with chocolate brown in it. Lol. My mother had brown eyes, coincidentally my mother was a McDonald before she married my father (they were married for 62 years). What a great channel Green Renaissance is - a gem about getting real about life, I love it. Bless you Peter. 🌠
Gone back to using a 'dumb' phone. Check my emails morning and evening for maybe 15 mins each. and watch maybe half an hour of You Tube each night max!, so short vids like yours are great! Slowly unplugging.
@Paul Timson - Thanks for sharing this Paul. And I'd love to know what the gradual unplugging process is doing for you both physically and emotionally? Do you feel much better? Justine x
@@ReflectionsofLife Hi Justine. The 'wake up' was my 2 year old grandson saying "No Phone, No Phone" when I was busy surfing (un)social media and checking emails, instead of playing and paying attention to him. ditching my (3!) smartphones and buying and using a $30 dumbphone, was my first tiny personal act of rebellion. Also I was addicted to smartwatches, Apple watch, two Android watches, two Fitbits and my old Garmin Vivo, I got tired of the constant buzzing on my wrist. Yes you can turn off the notifications, but then why have a smartwatch? Now I just use a $50 Timex, old school, "can take a licking and keep on ticking" I'm 64 and lived (better) without all this tech for most of my life! Re-learning to do so again.
@Paul Timson - LOVE this. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. And high five to your young grandson - send him our love. Tell him that he made us smile here in South Africa x
@@pault.5914 you make me smile soooo big! I tried a smart phone for while and quickly it became my undoing! hahaha! tried fb twice, couldn't do it! So glad for my old LG phone with text only and 1 game! I'm so glad I'm still a dinosaur. Be wise as a serpent, they say. Peace Love and Light my friend :)
Great video. I cut my TV service off 8 years ago. Shortly after I deleted all of my social media accounts, except RUclips. It’s my only portal as to what’s going on in the world. So much less stress and so much more living life. Peace.
Sounds great. So wonderful that you found a happy and content way of living. Enjoy every day. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
YOU Changed my life. you grounded me. what life is all about... there's MEANING in what you do. be blessed.
@The Lifestyle Guru - And we send many blessings back to you 💚
So lovely to see my beautiful friend Marie-Jo in this film, sharing her very authentic wisdom. Loved this little film !! Thank you !
You are welcome, so happy that we could share this video with you, Maria. The individual video with her is called 'Get Real' (ruclips.net/video/RbHSUYZrnaA/видео.html), in case you have not watched it yet. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Little piece of life.
Nature returns me to mindfulness, to the wonder of the present moment. It recenters me. Deep, meaningful conversations draw me into the realization that the light of the sacred dwells within each of us. I was born in 1951 in a very small place where neighbors had to lean on each other when a blizzard or severe thunderstorm swirled around us. Thank you for reminding us that social media will never replace authentic encounters or connection with the oceanic consciousness we find in nature and the universe.
Thank you for this amazing short film! Youre changing the world, you spark the brain that eventually will change the world. Keep inspiring us! Ure done a great job ✌
@tupaccc shakurrr - This is a big compliment that really touches our heart - thank you xx
I have to say that this is the best channel on you tube. It gives one faith in humanity, not every one functions on greed, violence and selfishness.
I can't praise these films enough, they make one think about their position on this planet and I'm 66.
Love and peace from the UK
Keith
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Keith, we are so glad you enjoy our work. So good to hear that we can make a difference in the world. Sending you warm hugs to the UK, Justine and Michael. 💚
Gracias, gracias, gracias!!!🌹✨✨✨🦋🌴
@Silvia Prina - A promise is a promise :) So glad that you could watch this one with subtitles so that you didn't miss a thing. BIG hugs to you x
Another beautiful reminder to look for happiness outside of our screens. 😍🌱
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your channel started a shift within me,something real and beautiful..
That is wonderful, thank you for telling us. So glad the videos have a positive influence. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I feel this the reason I don't have social media just youtube. Great video 👍
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Have been following your channel for almost 2 years such beautiful people's life been covered. Thanks for showing different perspectives on life.
You are welcome. We are so glad to have you with us on our journey. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
thank you for another beautiful video x
@Rowinggranny - Thank you for ALWAYS valuing each story x
The breath taking shots of nature, the calmness, particularly the feeling to be lived like this always bring so much joy to my heart.. from childhood i am always very much close to nature.. the videos of your channel always bring back those spectacular memories back. thank you..for making such magnificent videos..
Our pleasure! So happy to read your comment, thank you for your kind and encouraging words. Glad the videos bring back wonderful memories. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thanks for this powerful message.
@222 - And thanks for taking some time out to allow this story to move you x
Thanks for this beautiful film and truthful words to the life we lead today. Didn’t want it to end.
@Home and Garden Diaries - It's about finding the balance - glad that this resonated with you 💚
If anybody feels like they don't want to be on social media but still keep in touch with/meet new people, letters are always there! We should make them popular again :D but seriously!
True even talking to people on something which is shouldnot be negative is great life.
Letter writing is a art form . And it should be encouraged more. Much more can be said in a letter than on a screen.
this channel empowers my need to make a change, and makes me realise how much we lose ourselfs in the "modern" life and society ....
Discovered this channel 6days ago; now I am glued to it and slowly changing my perspective towards life. Thank you GR!
Welcome aboard Gino! We are so thrilled you found our channel and are watching our various films. May each one have a very special message for you. Happy watching! Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Are you still with Green Renaissance after 1 year?
Thank you 💐🙏♥️
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Knowledge of your most beautiful channel came to me as an Algorithm this morning. I subscribed and shared with another 44 people and some have already shared again. I can't describe just how much your offerings move me. Thank you. 💖 RjB
@oswaldthree - We're so glad that YT algorithms are finally picking up these stories and starting to share them more widely. THANK YOU for your help in sharing our films, and for your really kind words. Great to have you here with us x
Thank you so much for this amazing perspective and awakening!
You are welcome Suzi. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Digital technology has enabled me access great work such as that made by Green renaissance. For this, I am grateful. Like a double edged sword, it is about how you use it and not allowing it to control you. Thank you Green renaissance, for another great video.
You are so right, we definitely need to find the balance between digital technology connecting us to things we enjoy and are helping us and on the other hand taking over our lives and controlling us too much. Thank you for being part of our journey, Sage. 💚
TRUTH ....Simply stunning the experience of what is real .....This is the only channel that needs to be seen , felt and appreciated , with much love from Kat .
Thanks for seeing such value in each story that is shared.
We love having you here with us! Justine and Michael 💚
Wonderful as always.
@Chris Eyre-Walker - Chris, coming from you, the compliment means so much because we are such big admirers of YOUR work 💚
Inspiring message, as usual. I'm so glad you covered this issue of focusing on the simple to detox sometimes.
The paradox between the ease with which we are connected and the superficiality of the connections they bring is no easy issue to solve, (perhaps inevitable as society progresses and advances) (?) We think so much about what others think in this world we live in, taking less time to appreciate what we think independent of others. Now in the COVID-era, I hope everyone realizes the importance of face-to-face, human interactions. Without it there really is no life... I don't think this is an overstatement :)
And, of course, every one of your films really make me want to visit South Africa one day to take in all the natural beauty it offers. I can tell your team makes these with so much heart. One of the best discoveries I've made recently is finding your channel, it is such a respite~
@Victor Leung - Your message carries so many truths! And yes, South Africa is a beautiful country. As with any other, we face our challenges. But the kindness of our people, the genuine desire to care and love, it will rise above. Much love to you x
So very true. I closed my facebook account a few months back due to feeling this, how disconnected I had become to life around me, how I was doing far less than I could be. I am still dealing with my phone addiction - RUclips, Bitchute.. but facebook and Instagram I avoid. This video has reminded me about why I closed those, and why I need to put my phone away.
This wonderful video is a reminder to me to unplug, and to get back to the things that truly matter. I am a recent subscriber and this is already one of my favourite channels. Thank You! ❤️🙏
@Connie Sadowinski - Its GREAT to have you here on this journey with us. Thanks for subscribing, thanks for seeing the value in these stories. Big hugs to you. Justine. x
Seriously.... this is great work team!
@Count Eldamar - THANK YOU x
@@ReflectionsofLife No thank you! It's reassuring to know that they're good folks such as yourselves out there on our lonely planet.
The beauty of life is amazing especially if we we see the beauty of nature and discover how helpful to us to become happy.
@Lovelyn Yerro - If you haven't seen it yet, I think this other short film that we recently shared, will resonate with you - ruclips.net/video/HqErYbUpKRs/видео.html
I closed my last social media account about a year ago. Being an amateur landscape photographer this step towards creative freedom has been crucial to my recent development as an artist. My connection to nature has grown from strong to rock solid and the phrase "Keep it real" has become way more than just a cool phrase. This video helped me a great deal in putting my experience into words, thank you for that!
Glad this video was so meaningful and helpful. Yes, social media can overwhelm us quickly, it's important to have the right balance. Wishing you all the best with your landscape photography, may you find beautiful places to capture. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Wonderful and beautiful,I saw the musician play Tabla and it was quite nice to see it there 😇
How I can relate to your movies is because I left my job as an economist working as a top consultant to be a musician and I had an accident last year and then the covid 19 virus which put me out of my music work for over an year and made me question my decision to follow my heart and live a simple life but your movies give me strength that there are many more people like me out there and I am on the right path,maybe a little bumpy at the moment,but I shall get used to it,thanks for making such movies ☺️🙏🏼
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Whoa did you guys just blow up this week? I swear last week I was just saying that I wondered why you didn't have millions of views! Amazing work!
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Watching such videos is the best form of meditation.
@Ammara Rauf - Thanks for this beautiful compliment x
since childhood, nature has been my true home. people look at me askance that i refuse to be on any social media, that i don't walk around with digital junk stuck in my ear to be able to listen to birds, the breeze, a coyote, what will you. beautiful...thank you.
So happy that this video resonated with you. Glad you find happiness and peace in nature, it's so healing and beautiful. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Excellent!
@lucio delgado - Thanks Lucio - so glad to hear that you enjoyed it x
'Social media' - the name in itself is a misnomer as it is anything but social. In the same way big corporations use the name 'green energy' when they are destroying beautiful natural habitats to put up ugly so-called 'natural' energy generators. I understand the need to move away from dirty fuel but don't destroy what we have left in pursuit of an alternative that makes rich people richer and the earth poorer. Another wonderful and thoughtful fil. Thank you. X
@Cordelia - Thanks to you for always sharing your insights and views so passionately with us x
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Thank you, thank you all, for these wonderful videos, don’t feel like watching anything else. I am a nature loving person but at present stuck in busy city life, so these beautiful nature videos gives me peace and happiness. God bless you all
@shibi john - And hopefully these stories inspire you to start planning a trip away, to spend some time in the great outdoors. Or maybe to look for the small pockets of 'wilderness' within the area where you live? x
Brilliant as always. xx
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A beautiful real video. Started this journey. Thank you everyone of making it real and possible. God Bless everyone connected to making this possible to see and feel. ❤
You are most welcome. So glad this video meant so much to you. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Another MasterPiece from Green Renaissance
Thank you so much for this awesome film.Thank you so much for helping me live a better life. Your films changed my entire perspective of living a beautiful life. I somehow got stuck in the materialistic world for a while. For me, the definition of a beautiful life was b, a big car, a big house, buying some Gucci and shit. But now I have a whole new perspective of life. Now the only thing which makes me happy is, The People around me, Being in touch with nature, Be kind to other people, treat others the way I want to be treated.
that's what I learn from your films ''STAY HUMAN & BE KIND'' and that can make a big difference to live a beautiful life.
I wish your work reaches millions of people. Whenever you upload a video I share it with all my friends and tell them to watch it right now haha. I have been doing this for almost one and a half years and I don't think I will ever get tired of it.. :).
Thank you
Dev
@Manmoji - And we will NEVER get tired of reading your beautiful words that you share with us. What we have learnt through making these films, is that life is a journey - sometimes we make a wrong turn, but to realise that and make a change - that is powerful! 💚
This is wonderful Dev. Your comment fills me up :)
....just a simple THANK YOU!!
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So very true ! Thank you ❤️
My job in 1995 was implementing windows 95. It was exciting but yet i could feel the future and told my husband the internet was going to ruin the world. Our lives are run by the internet now and its advancing everyday. Kids adults missing out on real life. Sad thing as im using it now. But i will never let it run my life and take away nature, love, living. The best things in life im so thankful for. Thank you for your wonderful blessed channel❤️ im so grateful for it!
Interesting what you are sharing, thank you. We definitely have to find the right balance - use with technology for our good and what we need it for but not become addicted. Glad you are able to enjoy nature, life,... We hope that we can share many more inspiring videos with you. Sending much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Quanta verità in queste testimonianze.... Grazie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It's a real pleasure. So glad the videos mean much to you. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Amazing,just incredible food for thought
Thank you, glad you liked it Michele. Yes, it is certainly a subject to ponder on. 💚
Such a lovely film and a key reminder, like all of your films! I cannot express in words how grateful I am, The Green Renaissance team, to watch your deeply beautiful and thoughtfully created films! They always make me reflect deeply upon various aspects of life. We are blessed to have you among us, you are a gift to the human family! Thank you for your outstanding efforts in bringing these films to us! Much love and metta!
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Ruta. We are glad you enjoy our work, that the videos are inspiring and thought provoking. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Agree! Love you films! So beautiful and well made! Thank you!!
Being an indian, I am excited to see his play on tabla( music instrument). Even, we don't know how to play, or exact name itself. We are just trying to forget our own culture .
@Christopher mathew alex - For Ronan, the tabla is a very important instrument. He has studied the culture too so that he can convey that through his music x
I'm glad I wasn't alone realizing that the digital world does not really makes us connected but instead more isolated and lonely.
To Green Renaissance, I'm so happy that I found your channel and I hope to become one of your patron to show my support to you once I get a job. Salute to both of you for making this kind of content that shows what life really means.
Oh Drew, your words of support and appreciation mean so much more to us than any financial contribution ever could. We're so glad that you've found our films, and it's great to have you along on this journey with us. Big love. Justine and Michael 💚
“Probably one of the saddest things that have happened to humanity is this disconnect from nature.. this view that we are separate to it..” 💔🙏
Glad these words touched you. Thank you for watching. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Brilliant concepts and excellent editing thanku!
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Hello friends
I recently found your channel( a couple of hours ago). One of your video popped in my youtube recommendations and I clicked on it to know what is it and now am feeling blessed due to that!!!!! You guys are letting people know others life and experiences. You guys are spreading humanity. I feel so blessed to know about these stories at a young age (just a teen). I think mostly these stories reach out people so lately. I search for these types of videos a lot. I like to see life from others perspectives. I like to hear stories. And these videos presents the real storytellers.
My friends call me an old soul because I don't use any social medias. I'm not into the new songs. It's just me and my books and loads and loads of stories and love for travel and experiences and mountains and forests and all the nature. I love to learn about plants and animals and human nature and all the mysterious things from space to people. I love the smell of books and soil. I love rain. I don't like buying new gadgets and dresses and cramming it all in your home.
I like to talk a lot. I like to tell stories. But nowadays people don't have time to talk or listen because they're so busy in their phones. When we are gonna eat something, they start to click pictures of the food and posts it on the social media. I always do think that these people don't even know what the real world is!!!!!! They don't know what beauty it has!!!!!! All these people want is lots of stuffs to fill their homes and make them look pretty.
I'm so sick 🤢 of all these people living in an unreal world. But out here, in your channel I found real people. They are in these videos sharing their stories. They are in the comments section. You guys are doing a great work. You guys are helping people find themselves. Thanks for helping me. Thanks for helping all these people out here.
I don't even know why I've written such a long comment. But thanks for all these efforts you've made to help others. You guys are doing something really great!!!!!
You are a shining Light being who you are, being authentic and quietly reminding those around you where life is to be found. Keep shining! :)))
@@patjos1 Thank you 🙂
@Deep Light - LOVE this so much - I'm not able to give enough heart signs and thumbs up here on YT. It makes us smile so much to hear that you are walking your own path, remaining true to the things that are important and valuable, that you are not giving in to the peer pressure. We hope that you keep finding inspiration here on our channel. And thank you for all your very kind words that you've shared here with us. MANY hugs to you x
@@ReflectionsofLife Thanks a lot friends
I lived on board a Naval vessel for 11 years. Sharing every space that was available. I always had to share my sleeping quarters and never had my own bathroom.
I learned to sleep on a thin mattress and on a twin size rack with a rack above me.
No social media, phones, or internet.
I didn’t choose that life style, that was chosen for me.
I’m home now and still live with that minimalist perspective.
I could and would like to live in a one room log cabin/house, where everything is pretty much in one room.
I cook and bake as a career so a practical kitchen is my only desire.
But I can see how choosing this type of lifestyle and life could be something most won’t consider.
Also, it’s after you hv proven certain things to yourself, that you begin to seek solace , nature, crafts, music, animals, and God bc you’re inner struggles are fulfilled and so you turn to the spiritual. The infinite God.
I like to see the lives of folks that hv carved out a life of their choosing. Thanks for sharing.
@NEMO - Thank you for sharing your personal journey here with us. 💚
I love what you said in your 2nd last paragraph ... spot on !! A little cottage at the bottom of the farm I live on has just come available for rent ... the kitchen (unfortunately tiny) has a beautiful view of the macadamia trees and the sea 8kms in the distance. .. I can imagine a peaceful, contented you, gazing out the back door as you create amazing foods (which I will gladly walk down the hill to come test for you 😁) . I hope you find your soul spot.
In fact your art deserves more attention but it seems there are a few people who can understand and use their brain these days,I'm sorry that people only wanna follow the entertaining and meaningless things most of the time,but please dont lose your motivation your art is meaningful and marvelous even no one see it.
I hope you will get the attention that you deserve in this weak societies and mentalities.
Love.
@Shamim Ad - Thank you for this supporting message. We really do believe that our films find their way into the hearts and minds of those who appreciate and value the stories being shared. It's great to have you along on this journey with us 💚
I appreciate what you put out to the world
@ものぐさ自然暮らし - Thank you so much 💚
The paradox for me is that I watch all your videos (and others) on my phone, on RUclips, and I find great value in them, but the more I watch them, the more I realize I need to disconnect, and yet I keep looking for videos that inspire me, like yours, because they are what makes me see things a different way and understand what should be important in my life... But to get inspired and motivated to change I spend time on RUclips...
@Maylis Thévenot - It's a compliment to us I suppose ;) But it's about finding that balance... x
@@ReflectionsofLife It was a compliment, of course ! And yes, it's all about balance, in every aspect of the life, and it's not easy to find !
Согласна
Слишком много в нашем мире - ума
И слишком мало связи с природой
Благодарю! 🍀
We are glad you found this video meaningful. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
So beautiful. Your films are a definite "reset" for me! I especially love the point about the lack of authenticity we are cultivating in our relationships through social media. SM is not merely a time-sucker, but a diversion from the real connection we long for. Such a needed film right now! And I know you think it is "ironic", this digital offering, but unlike the "flatness" of our screen relationship and zoom meetings right now, somehow you have achieved otherwise. Like an impactful piece of art or music which draws us in, your films do that. How I can engage with the screen and feel myself "reset" to calm is no small accomplishment. Thank you!
@Linda Parisi - You do it yet again... you leave me searching for the right words to reply to your comment, but it never feels like anything I try to say can truly convey my gratitude for your sharing. THANK YOU for all that you bring to our project - we simply adore you 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife yep. Exactly how I feel after watching your films!
Gracias por dejar subtítulos en español. Un mensaje fundamental y profundo en este tiempo. Además da mucho gusto ver la buena calidad de video. Se nota el cariño que hay detrás. Saludos!!
@Norma López - We're working on adding Spanish subtitles to all our older films too. So enjoy :)
I am at a loss for words. Maybe I can comment more later. Right now I am just filled with so many emotions. Thank you and thank you again so much.
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Wonderful video! Striking a balance in these things isn't easy and, when you find that balance, it must be mindfully maintained. Thanks for your video and thanks to Kim Grant for sharing it...
Glad you found the video meaningful. Very true, finding the right balance with gadgets and social media isn't always easy. It's good to reflect from time to time. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Awesome video, every human being on the planet should see this. I have been doing Wim Hof breathing for about a year, so much more aware and present than any other time of my life. I love the idea of your channel and the positive changes you are trying to make.
Wonderful thank you so much for your very kind word James.
Sorry it has taken a while to get back to you.
We really appreciate every view and every message.
Good luck with the Wim Hof breathing..
We love swimming in the freezing sea where we live.
Have a happy week.
Best wishes,
Justine and Michael
I love the guy in the blue shirt what he was saying about social media.
I think despite all differences people may have, there is a unique yet shared desire to connect to nature and to one another. The means to go thru to achieve connection may vary as time evolves, but it still remains...
Thank you for watching the video. 💚
Thank you so much to the translators.Gracias.Obrigado.Merci.Gratzie.
YES 1000 times over! We are truly grateful for all of the support for this wonderful team of volunteers who give so much of their time to help us. Justine and Michael 💚
"Being Clever"...love what he said!
I quit Facebook in June 2020 and I am SO MUCH happier and have more time. I don’t want to waste this one precious life life I’ve been given. Love and strength to all who read this.
All of the beauty and awe of the universe quietly await us in the wings of our lives as we try desperately to "connect" with things that are not real and with non-existent ghostly, virtual relationships that leave us feeling even more empty. Sadly, the chase for a "fulfilling connection" starts again with the next hopeful login; maybe this time... I thank God daily for the peace of "disconnection" I enjoy and could never be persuaded to return to the former. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Glad you found your way to live happily in this digital world. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
So beautiful energy
Thank you Roachell.💚
We are nature. We are disconnected to us and our nature and this is seen in this reality
We are glad it was a valuable video, thank you for sharing your thoughts, Manuela. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank You cannot describe my grattitude ! This is what could be pur greatest mistake in human history, because the superficiality goes for both ourselves and the way we treat Nature. Everything is connected We are more destructive than ever. We can stop this by being conscious. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳
i quit social media this real. i realized that i am being drawn to places that i dont really like just to be in trend. always thinking what would be an awesome picture should i share and waiting for the likes to come. right now, i just enjoy everything. i am connected to real people in front of me. i currently battling with a disease now. and i know i will survived over it because i know those people who truely love me.
keep on making beautiful videos like this. this is what humanity needs. ❤️❤️ from 🇵🇭
We send you strength and get well wishes, and hope that you make a full recovery soon. We're glad that, in some small way, these films can keep you company and bring you a sense of hope and inspiration. BIG LOVE. Justine and Michael 💚
I've been watching all your videos since march and it really helped me alot to understand and appreciate life. I'm really happy that more people are seeing your videos😊 and there's alot of positive comments comming in😊 thank you so much💛😊
@rbll fbgs - We're so glad that these stories are finding their way into the hearts and minds of those who truly value the messages being shared. Thanks to YOU for joining us on this journey 💚
Perfect message!!!❤️
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Again, another great message and beautiful filming. Thank you.
@A. L. Duncan - The pleasure is all ours x
Thank you!
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The sheer joy in this ladys face when she plucked the fruit from the tree was priceless. I wish to go through life with such joy. Also a swing....I really must get myself a swing! They feature a lot in your amazing videos, and I remember how much fun it was as a child. Ok, so maybe a hammock too, oh and a kite - gosh I would love a kite. Symbols of joy these things are! :) Thanks for your videos, such a pleasure to watch.
@Scribble Artie - And all such simple things to make - and like you say, bring SO MUCH joy. Send us a pic when you've got that kite up in the air ;)
I have compassion for you. I never had instagram. I am not a Facebook fan, either. I wwatch this because it's so beautiful. Otherwise, Im walking or sitting at a quiet park with the butterflies and journaling. I hope beautiful inner peace for you on your journey.
We are glad this message spoke to you. Nice that you seem to have the right balance in your life and are close to nature. And it's nice to know that you enjoy watching these videos, thank you. Sending you warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Ironic that I got an AD with children being taught by a robot.
I just found your channel and binging now. Mahalo!
It's great to have you here with us! We hope you enjoy many of the 200+ stories that we've already shared. And still so much more to come. Hugs. Justine and Michael 💚
Than you for bringing this channel to us all...we all as a people need to start connecting again with our voices not with our devices...God gave us a voice...we need to use it for good...peace and joy to all who reads this
@Della Hayden - And thanks to you Della for sharing this message here with us. Many kind wishes to you x
Your channel help me during this current time of Covid. It calms my soul. Thank you. Please make more videos.
So glad that these stories bring you a sense of hope. Sending love and much kindness. Justine and Michael 💚
GREAT REMINDER THANK YOU !!!
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