PAIN can be BEAUTIFUL
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มี.ค. 2023
- We are adept at the avoidance of pain and suffering - we push it away, we pretend it’s not there. And we keep ourselves busy so that we don’t have time to sit and reflect - when bored, we surf social media - when we feel down, we go shopping or watch TV. But running keeps us stuck in spiraling patterns of despair and hopelessness.
And while we may not be responsible for causing the pain, we can be responsible for ending it. And to admit to that and own up to that is a humbling thing to do. You create an opportunity for growth and expansion in your life by taking accountability. You let go of your ego’s dominance over your actions and decisions, and start listening more carefully to that intuitive voice inside.
To run from pain is to run from life itself. Because by embracing difficulty and the challenges it presents, is how we grow and improve as humans. So let’s learn to accept it as a part of life. It's this that will make us whole again.
Filmed in McGregor, South Africa.
Featuring Sung-Yee (Sy) Tchao.
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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth - that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.
Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Music sourced from ArtList - bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Foglie E Carta - by Bottega Baltazar
Night - by Sean Williams
In This Fall - by Annie Zhou
Falling Down - by ANBR
Ground Control - by ANBR
Hesitation - by Annie Zhou
White Dream - by Yehezkel Raz
Saturn - by Alon Peretz
A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Assamese - by Partha Protim Borah
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
Georgian - by Qeti Giorgadze
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Angeliki Papadimitriou
Hungarian - by Zorka Evetovics
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Korean - by Chloe Park
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Persian - by Mona Zadsham
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Cintia Pelissari
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Thai - by Pimmi Uamart
Ukrainian - by Olha Yurchyk
Vietnamese - by Thi Le - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
Like a child, he wipes his tears
with his sleeve,
It is such a beautiful human moment.
So kind and tender... Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I had tears too looking at him
I believe that when you can recognize the beauty in pain and in suffering and in hardship, you’re entering into true enlightenment. God bless this wonderful man. ❤
Thank you for these beautiful thoughts. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Beautifully said, Shilough!
Hello I agree. I know this with my own experience that is difficult for anyone to grasp when they learn about me. Peace and love
Yes. It runs along the same lines as having to die in a sense, or many senses, to actually live...that is where my thoughts went listening to this man's story
He’s beautiful ✨
Honestly as a 28 year old recovering meth addict and a chronic alcoholic who just wants to figure out what the hell is going on with himself this video is a god send.thank you from the bottom of my heart
We are really touched to read that this video reached you at this time, Jerry. May his story inspire and help you, give you hope and courage to overcome the addictions. Wishing you the very best for the path ahead. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Don't be mean to yourself be kind as you would be to a friend
@@joycemansfield1108 oh yeah .......let's be kind to ourselves ... Jerry you are loved here among all of us ....
Jerry my man i hope you are better now. Been a chronic alcoholic my self been sober 4 years. Read something somewhere and it stuck. Sobriety gave me everything alcohol promised but never delivered. And with this i leave you my friend with my warmest blessings. Trust God amigo. You got this
Wow your message really touched me 😊I was 28 and heavily addicted because I was trafficked and taken at age 24. Gosh I just wanted to die so bad!!!!! Yet I survived and was rescued at 29 years young. Fast forward to me now at age 56, I will be celebrating 9 years sobriety on 5-10-2024. Please hang in there because you are not forgotten 😮there is a divine plan for your life.
"You feel enough pain, you're gonna want to change..." that hit hard for me. Fantastic work on this piece.
We appreciate your kind and encouraging words Jordan. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I couldn't agree more with your statement....wow
Pain is not a motivator to change. I've seen a lot of people who like to live in pain and die eventually.. simply because they don't have the capacity for self realisation. They aren't able to separate pain from normal.. unconsciously all they know is pain...
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@MGW2610
That is sad. It depends of what degree of pain. 😮
There is a common theme throughout these videos that I've noticed and that's that the vast majority of the participants have dogs, mans best companion. I can't wait until I move out of London after 40 years back to the land of my birth when I can finally get a dog and be at peace. I have missed the ocean.
I connected with this mans pain as I have buried 3 of my children and have had enough sadness to last a lifetime.
Absolutely sad to read about the loss of 3 of your children, what a hole that leaves for you as a parent. Glad his message spoke to you deeply, may his words help and carry you. Regarding your thought about dogs - definitely here in South Africa many people have a dog or more (or other pets), and we agree, they are marvelous companions.
Wishing you only the very best for your life, now and whenever you are moving to your country of birth. May you find and experience the peace you are looking for. And have a furry friend too. Sending much love and strength to you, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am so sorry for your loss. 💖
I'm live in London also, the city is too much, too fast
Bless your soul and yes get out of the city
Move now
I can't express enough how much this channel is bringing healing to my soul. Please keep these videos coming often!!! You are giving us all a beautiful gift. I appreciate you guys so much!
Completly agree! ❤ They are making the most beautiful channel on TH-cam!❤
Life is a gift, and when you realize it it can be a bit mind blowing
Oh wow, thanks so much Nicole. Words like this touch us immensely. There is more to come, stay tuned. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Me to Nicole you are not alone in this, bless.
@@scottwhitelaw3709 thanks Scott right back at you!
When he said, "how could that person not love me?" I cried because it's this question we keep asking ourselves. The pain of not receiving love back when you give so much of it It makes you think something is wrong with you and your self worth isn't worthy enough for love. Cycle goes on. You tell your self I'll be good please love me in every act you do. I think people pleasing comes from this deep lack of love for oneself and for others. It's Beautiful how we suffer, and heal and finally find peace within ourselves and with the world. Thank you so much for this ❤
It's a pleasure. Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us and for being open to his message. Let's hope we can find peace, yes. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
When the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of change, we finally change❤
Interesting and deep words, thank you for sharing. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Best food for thought I've read in a while, thanks.
I loved David Bowie’s saying “When your older you become the person you were supposed to be”! That is perfect! I hope this man finds peace in his life.😘❤🙏🏻✨
Ann Marie, “when you’re older”, not “your older”.
So glad that you enjoyed his message, Ann-Marie. Thank you for the kind thoughts. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@judeirwin2222 Probably was just a typo. We understood what she meant.
@@judeirwin2222 don’t sweat the small stuff! My grammar bad!
@@judeirwin2222 this petty correction makes me so sad
What I love most about these films, is the fact that they tell people experiences to which we can relate, learn and grow, and not prescriptions of what constitutes absolute perfect life.
Perfectly stated.
Yes absolutely- real guides real people not manufactured 😘
Thank you for these kind and encouraging words regarding our videos, it means a lot to us. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Yes spot on! I prefer these personal stories, where they share their experiences & thoughts - rather than prescribing it to the masses like gospel!
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Exactly same I didn't learn love and trust either , it will follow you until you start loving yourself. It's the long road home
Deep words, thank you for sharing. Wishing you strength for your walk through life, Lars. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
This had me crying from beginning to end. I have been in those places and now watch my grown son go through life in some of the same places. I have asked over and over will he find peace from his pain? Yet this man here has so, I shall never give up on my son. Never…thank you for this beautiful message from this beautiful man who is on the other side of his pain !!! May he find nothing but peace and love forever more. As always you never disappoint ♥️♥️♥️
Wow, thank you Angela. Such touching and deep words. We are glad his words inspired you, and gave you courage and strength to hold on. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Same. Thanks for sharing.
I don't know you Angela, but I can tell that your son is very blessed to have such a caring parent. So many other parents would just call their kids bums and put them down, pushing them further into pain and feeling worthless and hopeless (I am an adult with anxiety/depression/am LD)but my father has done this to me my entire life and wonders why I don't come to him with my concerns/feelings. He tells me I just have to make up my mind to be positive
Thank you for having empathy for your son. ❤
@@thenightporter Thank you for your kind words beautiful soul. I send you deep love and healing on your journey. We are all just walking our way home. ♥️✨♥️✨♥️✨
I'm in the same place, NOW I know what to do to change, but my son hasn't figured that out as of yet. Breaks my heart, but have to ask God to guide him to inner peace.
I love this one because also lived in San Francisco , also almost 75 , and feel very young , jog in nature with my many rescue dogs ...fortunate to be able to have those beings , the animals, the birds , all around me ...yes there will always be pain inside , a few tears there and there ...but glad to " be like this , to have a heart ,raw at times...because we so much care... Now I have you all as friends ....😻🌺
Touching words, it's lovely to have you with us on our journey. And we are glad you loved this video, thank you for sharing your thoughts and views. Sending much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Pain can make you or break you. Beauty is everywhere. This gentleman is wonderful and I could see him being a dear friend of mine. I'm thankful he has shared his heart, it is beautiful.
So glad his message resonated with you, Kelly. Thank you for watching. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Humility, humbelness, honesty, sincerity, modesty, such wonderful way of being. Many times it takes a difficult and long road to get there!!!
Yes, sometimes we learn things the hard way. Glad you enjoyed this story, Maria. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife Justine and Michael I love you, I love everything you offer, I love the entire team as well as every one that makes possible the Green Renaissance Project.
I would rather spend hours listening to this man than 15 minutes listening to one half his age. He has depth and soul.
So glad that his words resonated so much with you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
It's not a question of age. There are people half his age as well as children who have depth and soul. They are just rare, cause we are born in a society which favours sickness and blindness.
I think all people have wisdom to deliver regardless of age.
Keep trying girl , eventually u will find your match
A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Assamese - by Partha Protim Borah
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
Georgian - by Qeti Giorgadze
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Angeliki Papadimitriou
Hungarian - by Zorka Evetovics
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Korean - by Chloe Park
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Persian - by Mona Zadsham
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Thai - by Pimmi Uamart
Ukrainian - by Olha Yurchyk
Vietnamese - by Thi Le
The Great Spirit 💚🌍🙏
Spanish please 🙏
Hello, I could help translate into Romanian. Immensely grateful for your work.
Please, feel free to contact me!language translation in portuguese from Brazil
Spanish????????? Pleaseeeee
The way he wiped his tears truly reflects how genuinely grateful he is to the universal spirit
So kind, thank you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
You mean Holy Spirit?
As someone who’s approaching my 75th year on earth I find this not only profound, but inspiring and promising. Thank you once again to Green Renaissance and to the deeply humbled Sung-Yee Tchao. Blessings…❤
Beautiful words, thank you Christine. So glad his message was inspiring. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
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Hi christine 🙂
I am happy. Thank you!
Honesty with oneself comes with aging. Pain is part of this beautiful life! It’s great to hear honesty without shame. Thank you! ☯️☯️☯️
You are welcome. We are glad his message resonated with you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
"If you feel enough pain, you're gonna want to change!" I felt that🤔
Thank you for sharing. Sending you warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Wishing this man continued peace and happiness in his life 🙏
So kind, thank you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a wonderful man. He's done such hard work. He continues to do it. Your film and his words make me want to sit beside him, maybe hold his hand for a moment -- (that's going to sound weird to some folks, but I mean, I guess, join him in his humanity). Michael and Justine how do you manage to make these so well, time after time. The framed images, using light and shadow, the close images, the sketches of story using nature, the simplicity of the sounds...thank you, again, for another one that makes me feel, and see.
Thank you for your kind message regarding Sy and our work. Your words touch and encourage us greatly, Jona. Great to have you with us on our journey, we hope you enjoy many more videos. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife Thank you for the reply. I have watched many and enjoyed them and commented on them. Google just changed my name without asking me if that was ok. I was Jona before but with a different number. Not that it matters, just want you to know I have been a constant viewer and your work always touches me.
❤... We were all born good people, you did not do anything wrong. That is powerful. ❣️
Glad you liked these words. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Without judgement a simple message rings true our process a journey thanks
@@ReflectionsofLife thank you
I see he is awakened through the pain. Absence of love is the foundation of the pain. My husband has never felt love from his parents. He is 67. All his life he has suffered from the lack of sense of self. Without love we aren't able to become whole. I am committed loving my husband unconditional. That is my mission in my marriage.
At least he has become softened and trusting my love for him. A long journey ahead of him but he is not alone any more.
Watching this man touches my heart deeply. I want to hug him tight and say I love you. You are beautiful!
Thank you for sharing your personal experiences Gyung. Glad this message was so special to you. Wishing your husband and you all the best and much love for the journey ahead. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
This reminded me of how beautifully my grandpa raised me by teaching me mostly how to love. The way he showed me trees, the constellations, the way one treats all people with kindness, the way to speak kindly and how beautiful the world is.
The speaker (Sy) reminds me of my grandpa who passed away last year. I am so thankful to have had him in my life and once again, I thank you Green Renaissance for making me shed tears and making life more meaningful with another beautiful video.
Huge respect to everyone behind the lens for filming and editing the video so wonderfully. I am glad you all exist.
Sending you all lots of love!
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Such a touching and kind message, thank you. We are glad that could bring you your grandpa a bit closer again, sorry that you lost him last year. Sending you many warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
How blessed you are to have such a wonderful grandfather to share in your life with you. I am sorry for your loss.
Мне нравится твой комментарий! В нем доброта и любовь, спасибо 🌿
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I pause your films over and over to ruminate on what's been shared, to let the healing soak in, to cherish the beauty and goodness, and to check how much non-red-line is left because I don't want them to end.
Such touching and encouraging words, thank you. So wonderful that these messages are so meaningful to you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Yes, a wonderful film. We who can acknowledge our pain are the lucky ones because we are the ones who are really present. Too many people live in a numb state, trying to suppress their pain. I’m 72 and would not trade my wisdom for a young, fit body that is numb. I have become who I was meant to be!
We are glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Denise, wonderful that you feel you are the person you are meant to be. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
“Just stop, and Peace will come.” Words worth their weight in gold, for a lifetime runner. It was when I stopped that I saw myself, fully, for the first time.
So happy his message resonated so much with you. Wonderful that you were able to stop, all the best further. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I wish there was a new upload every day. This channel shines a light on what it means to be human. We are all more alike than unalike when the masks are off. Living authentically is what connects us to self and other. Sending love to all
Beautiful thoughts and words, Catherine. So wonderful to read that these videos mean so much to you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Absolutely. Agreed. This channel is totally AWESOME 💫☮💖
So true 😘
Catherine O Connor I concur with your sentiments entirely but how exactly are we meant to live authentically when there is so much mayhem, conflicts, brainwashing on this planet caused by selfish individuals/groups/govt and religion ?
just watch the ones there are...truth is always new
As a woman living in recovery from addictions for over 40 years, this beautiful man stepped into my heart, my soul … my being. He will be in my prayers beginning today. Thank you. I get excited every time I get a notification that there is a new wisdom from GR. Thank you❤ Annie
Oh Annie, your words touch us. We are so glad that our videos have so much meaning and value for you. Sending you warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
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I believe when he teared up, it wasn't due to any sadness but the overwhelming way he see the beauty around him. The magic of all things nature and universe. He said so many wonderful things which we forget to even recognize in this chaos, this chase of life. I love you sir, for all you are are and all you would become! Thank you for sharing everything you.. Thank you Green Renaissance for such a beautiful story yet again. ❤
I fully agree, well said
Thank you for this beautiful message Kiran. We are so glad his message resonated with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Out of Pain come Beauty....I am at a place in my life where I am learning this lesson....thank you for soothing my soul and giving me encouragement to change! I felt a deep connection to this man and video. Thank you!
You are so welcome Kimberly. Glad his message was so valuable to you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
"How can it not be beautiful?" I felt every word and sensation of that statement. Beautiful.
Thanks so much for being open and letting his words speak to you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
When you love yourself enough, anything is possible. Letting go of pain and suffering brings a sunshine of joy and happiness. Bless this man for continuing to smile while looking into his beautiful life.
Thank you for your kind words Rosa. Glad you appreciated his smile. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
As an American and “child of the 60s”, I recognize this man in some of my past acquaintances. For decades, he hid his lack of self esteem behind good looks and charm: there are telltale signs of this even without his self-analysis.
His drug abuse was abuse of himself, his pretense and public persona were shields. Inside, he was scared, lonely and yearning for peace and a sense of deeper worth than his ego could offer.
It has taken most of a lifetime to begin to find these things which both centre and ground a human. Having the humility to ask the Universe to help is a huge step forward, and I salute him for his courage.
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Such a beautiful man. ❤I kept thinking throughout that he has so much to teach and what a powerful mentor he would be to other men. Thank you for sharing. 💫
You are welcome Heidi. Glad you saw so much beauty and energy in his message. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such a beautiful man... When he cried at the end, I wanted to cry too. What an interesting person, I just wanted to hug him...
We are glad you enjoyed listening to his message Glenda. Thank you for letting yourself be moved by his words. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife Thank you for making such wonderful videos Justine and Michael, they warm my soul and heart always! xo
I'm so grateful this channel exists. Listening to the people in videos lifts me up from a very dark place.
We are so glad our videos are so positive for you, Lena. May many of them carry you through life. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Awesome. Pain works like a fuel at times. It propels one's life into a trajectory of soulful self realisation. His pain taught him to be thankful.. His tears are the true expression of an alchemy - where pain melts into heart-felt joy.
Thanks for sharing these life lessons
It's a pleasure. So glad this was another video that meant a lot to you. Thank you for your beautiful words. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
That was beautiful. Released some of my pain. Thank you..
Again❤
You are welcome, thank you for your kind words. We are thankful that it helped you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Like a meditation. Loved how he searched for his words. Your filming exquisite. Thank you
Thanks so much for the encouraging words, so glad you enjoyed listening to his message. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This is absolutely the best channel on You Tube. Educational and personally enriching. The people are amazing. They make you want to be a better person.
Wow, thank you Lynn. These words mean a lot to us. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Please, let us know more about this man and his story: He is so interesting and I feel, that we could learn a lot by understanding how he came to that space of wisdom, he is living in now!
As he mentions in the film, a lot of his pain came through his childhood and relationship with his parents. Totally understandably, Sy did not want to reveal a lot of details about his private life - and it isn't always relevant anyway. We all have our own unique pains in life. We all need to find our own way through to the other side, we each walk our own journey. But we can draw a lot of courage from hearing from those who make it through to the light. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife Well, yes, of course, I respect the privacy of your protagonists. It is just, that those stories in my opinion would be even stronger with more concrete life to them. I appreciate getting the message "I made it through hardships" - but personally I sometimes miss a little bit the 'flesh' of real life events - saying that, I'm mostly captured by the 'etherial' beauty of your portraits...
It gave me such profound peace and strength while I was listening to him. It made me wish to meet this person once in my lifetime. I did not want the video to end.
So touching, so glad his words meant so much to you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
"How can it not be so beautiful with so much beauty?"
So much beauty and wisdom in this video and to listen to a person who has slowed down, really really slowed down, revealing the moments you spent with Sung-Yee (Sy) Tchao, as he reflects on his past of what was lacking and what was 'found'. Your gentle and graceful filming and presention as he wipes off his tears with his shirt in gratitude to life. So precious!
Appreciation and applause to a job well done. Thank you.
Your comment touches us. Glad the video was so meaningful to you. Thank you also for your lovely and encouraging words about the filming. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This man so young, because I'm 18 and I feel the same feelings he's talking about..
Very touching, we are glad his words resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
How to describe the beauty in Green Renaissance videos. I will begin with the untethered dogs. It seems most everyone interviewed has an untethered dog. It immediately sets the pace. Thank you for your work bringing more goodness into our world.
Thank you, so interesting. Glad you like the fact that there are mostly dogs around. And we appreciate your kind and encouraging words regarding our work. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I noticed that as well lol. I wish more of my neighbors would let their dogs out of the yard. They tell me they love when my dogs come to visit them. I wish they would let theirs do the same!
@@rustbeltmachine I love that somebody got it! My last girl was called the neighborhoods dog, but I paid the bills. I am very rural.
His voice is so healing ❤
So glad you enjoyed listening to his message, Tommy. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
En un si court moment, cet homme m'a offert le sagesse de toute une vie. Tellement précieux et tellement touchant. Merci ! ♡♡♡
Touching words, so glad his message was so meaningful to you, Mireille. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Giving in to who you really are Is the beginning of a lifelong journey . Thank you so very much for this film
You are welcome. Glad his message resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Yes. Stoicism is the way to go. The self respect and to love yourself. Amazin line " incredible gymnastics
to be able to justify your own lack of self worth " is the key. I wish I knew and behave like this every minute and not just when I read this. Thank you. This helps me to cure my current difficult times to overcome 3years long infidelity of my wife I did not know about. I try to forgive her and stoicism helps a lot. My problem - I lacked the confidence in myslef regardless what I have achieved in my 51years. Beautifull film. thank you.
We are so thankful that his message means so much to you Mike, that it helps you at this time when things are difficult. May his words carry you in the coming days. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Ahhh…yet another absolutely lovely experience with Green Renaissance 💚 Sung Yee has clearly walked some painful roads that have made him appear to be older than his years (to some), however, I have in inkling that he’s found his youth. 🙏☺️ ❤
Beautifully described, Ann. And thank you for your encouraging words. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
The most profound word: “Humility”. Such a lesson this video, very much touching, thank you enormeously! 💜
You are so welcome! We are glad it was so valuable. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
You have the most remarkable gift for recognising compelling people and allowing them to be vulnerable. That's really rare. Anyone can learn to use a camera and edit. You can't teach those other abilities.
Wow, very touching. Thank you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
There's so much beauty in this world, you just have to look at them.. like the sky at night, the sunset, the sun rays reflectjng on the water, a smile in a person's face, a hand offered when someone trips... so mich beautiful things.. only if you want to look at them with an eye of beauty. 🥀
I agree very strongly with this but I'd be lying if I said that ugliness isn't another side of the very same coin. And honestly, sometimes it's so overwhelming that it becomes very difficult to perceive the beautiful side.
Thank you for sharing positivity. There are certainly many beautiful things around us. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Sung -yee
, getting old is a blessing compared to the alternative...
Pain is a great reminder for the need for change in our lives. Pain requires a lot of truth and inner work through the process of being present and loving to ourselves. Focusing on what we love and what is beneficial
for the sake of being alive with joyous celebration and creativity. We all are truly worthy of love and peace of mind. Learning to live in harmony with our own personal challenges and circumstances are always a choice for our wholeness and our future survival.
Living with an adventurous spirit and heart felt openness to explore the wonderment and the miraculous newness of each precious moment with gratitude and appreciation for all of the many different blessings that exist now as we are now regardless of the circumstances that are distractions ♥
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your time with us. It is a constant realization that we all need to heal our hearts and the wounds of the past stories and to live accordingly with generosity of spirit and heart with a strong sense of humor and the love of being alive in this miraculous world 🌎.
Tenderness and nurturing for ourselves and others in this process of understanding through our intentions and our love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣
You are very brave and have a handle on this topic and I am so grateful for your posting and your energies of healing and reimagining your life 🙏 ❤
Beautiful words, lots to reflect on. We are glad his story meant so much to you. May his words help you along in your daily life. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
At the beginning of this video, I laughed a lot at how Sy spoke about age. And then, I cried through the rest. I watched it again. I cried again. There were elements that resonated with me BIG TIME. I appreciate this man's honesty, vulnerability, authenticity, and yes, humility. ''You feel enough pain, you're gonna want to change....'' Boom. ''Why couldn't that person love me?'' Boom again. Thank you Sy for sharing with us. I am grateful to you for this. 🙏 (You definitely do not look 75!)
We are so glad his words meant so much to you. Nice that you could be open for what he shared and let it touch you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you, Green Renaissance. I so look forward to these every two weeks. xo
That is so wonderful, we are touched. Good to have you with us on our journey. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Magnifique témoignage plein d'émotion... Immense résilience... 😊👌🙏👍💚
We are glad his message was valuable to you Evelyne. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
so weird and beautiful to hear someone describe your own life and process... we are never alone, as the pain would have us believe. Thank you, and Bless you, Brother!
So glad his message resonated with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Hes awesome, his words so true. And i thank you for this video….would love to know him, but grateful for the bit he shared and the loveliness of his character.
Thank you for your kind words Jules, glad his message was so meaningful to you.
If you would like to get in direct contact with him, just send us an email to hello@greenrenaissance.co.za and we'll see what we can do to connect you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Beautiful work as always. Sung Yee brings up the question that all of us ponder as we grow older. Would I trade my knowledge for my (younger) body? I look at it as an hour glass. The top being body and the bottom being spirit. As time passes we become more in tune with our essence as our physical body grows weaker. Humility and acceptance of this natural process is the path to peace. But letting go isn’t easy. As our friend states, we have the the natural world all around us and more consciousness of its miraculousl beauty. The knowledge that we are part of it all and that we are simply on a journey to return to it helps me with fear of letting go. 🌎❤
So glad his message was valuable Deborah. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Best channel on TH-cam by far.....thanks GR for all you do and for all the wonderful people you share with us here in this space.
Our pleasure! We are so thankful that the people allow us to share their story, to share hope and positivity. And thank you for your encouraging and kind words, Nell. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Absolutely agree!! God I luv and adore this channel, Each short film a piece of Art! A teaching and healing experience! All rolled into 1!! Thankyou soooooo much!! You are light workers!!!
My core was missing...the pain and beauty go hand in hand. Love 💓
So glad you enjoyed his message. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am very surprised that the owner of the channel responds to all the comments, which is great ❤
Thank you dear one, for appreciating our replies. We feel that if someone takes the time to send us a message, it is worthy of a response. We love hearing from you guys, and it means a lot to us to have your support. Sending you best wishes. Justine and Michael x
I have felt the same way. It is rare to find a personal response made to every comment like this couple does and each comment is taylor made; there is never a generic response. I am so very impressed and wish for them the very best. 💖
Would I exchange my body for the knowledge I’ve gained? NO! So very very true. Pain is meant to be a motivator, this I know well. Thank you for this interview!!! Love it!
So happy his words resonated with you, thank you for watching. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I'm entering my 30's next year and I have never been more connected with the person I'm supposed to become. I'm excited to enter my 30s. I deal with chronic pain on a daily basis and I truly feel that it was humbled me in ways I never thought I would be humbled. My 20s were a disaster up until I turned 28, but I'm grateful to have gone through that because as he said, "You feel enough pain, you're gonna wanna change", and I wouldn't have changed, hadn't I felt enough pain
Thank you for sharing your experiences. We are so glad you are in a better space now, and that his message resonate d with you. Wishing you all the best for the time ahead. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Another evocative film to which I personally relate. I never did drugs (my brother did), but there has been so much pain and the absence of a core. Love and trust missing. Wow. Humility. That one is tricky. Even as I was busy working to understand and to "fix" what was wrong with me there was a pride, an ego. It took me so long to begin to see and acknowledge the pain that drove my abusers and the fact that I carried them more than I wanted to believe, having left them, I thought, far behind as I sought to be and do better. I did not realize how much the trauma and trauma bonding drove me and my life. Thank you, GR Folks, for another bowl of rice. Grandma Ellen, out.
So glad this video resonated with you too Ellen, glad we could share it with you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Can’t express how needed these films are. Thank you for sharing such necessary messages.
Wow, thank you. It's such a pleasure to share these videos; share hope, light, understanding, positivity, etc. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
There is so much beauty in the process of self-realization. It expands out from the center, exponentially. More than any of the others, Sung-Yee Tchao feels like a kindred spirit. Thank you for such touching and sharing and meaningful expressions in your videos.
You are welcome, so glad you enjoyed the message he shared. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
You do such an amazing job with those films! I love them!! They touched me so many time at the bottom of my heart. Made me speechless, made me cry, made me laugh and seeing me and the world with mild eyes. Thank you, big thank you, for your work! 🙏🏻♥️ I have to watch this one now one more time.
Wow, thank you for sharing your emotions and experiences, Colin. Your words mean a lot to us. We are glad to have you with us on our journey.
And we hope you enjoyed this video again when you watched it. 🙂 Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Really vulnerable and powerful. ❤
Thank you Marie, glad you enjoyed his message. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Those eyes gleaming with self realisation. Respect!
Glad you enjoyed the video. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife superb job you folks are doing. Love your channel 🌻
Sy, You are a beautiful soul. Thank you so very much for your thoughtful, touching words. Thank you GR for bringing another lovely friend into our lives ❤🙏🏼
You are so welcome, thank you for taking the tome to listen to his story. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
The beauty embraces the pain. The beauty is abundant love and we are part of that beauty...with all of our complexity.
Thank you writing these thoughts, words to ponder on. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What poise & grace from this beautiful man! And I could tell he’s experienced unimaginable pain throughout his life
We are glad this video meant a lot to you. Thank you for your touching words. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
I love people that can see beauty. Thank you for sharing other people with us in this beautiful way💚
You are welcome Sonja. So happy that you enjoy the videos. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such a beautiful soul 🥰 And such a beautiful film 💖 thank you for bringing so much love, beauty and healing through your films to our world 🙏🏻
It's a pleasure Ingela. It's such a privilege to share these stories. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
A delightful recharge, reset and restart to a life without emotional pain...
We are very glad you liked the video Kabelo. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I have saved this to my library, we all should watch this. What a transformation and we've all been there, hopefully we can recognize that. So important to teach little ones they are important and loved. I can relate to this on so many levels. Thank you so much, what a beautiful person.
Thank you Pat, your words go deep. So glad that we could share this message with you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Sung-Yee, you are touching my heart with every word that you speak and with every smile that shines out of your soul ❤
Beautiful, thank you Carolin. We are so glad his words could touch you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Beautiful, Beautiful video. I am a totally disabled Vietnam vet and I have struggled in many ways over many years. I find wonderful advice and peace in your videos. Thank you from my heart and soul. May the Universe bless all of you.
Thank you for these kind and encouraging words regarding our videos, Don. Glad this one resonated with you so much. May his words help and inspire you in your situation. We wish you all the best and strength for every day. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a lovely soul. Thank you for sharing him with us!
Glad you enjoyed it Sarah. Thanks for letting us know. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Honesty and unconditional love with realization of truth in our life brings contentment, healing and happiness. Thank you for sharing your life story awakening us to be more realistic. Great services to humanity by Green Renaissance! 🙏
Wow, lovely words, thank you so much. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Watching these videos is like having an honest and meaningful conversation with somebody. I really love this man! So honest so raw! ❤
Thank you for your kind words about our videos, Selza. So glad you enjoyed listening to Sy's message. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
May the Great Spirit Bless this Man's soul and journey. Thanks for sharing your wisdoms. ❤
You are so welcome, we are glad his message spoke to you, Ella. Thank you for your kind words. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
¿Cómo no puede ser hermoso?....¡Wow, reconocer que somos soberbios nos conduce a la humildad, qué hermoso hombre! Gracias Justine y Michael!
You are welcome Luzgladys. So glad you enjoyed his message. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Love Sy and for sharing his journey in such and honest and thoughtful way. Thank you, GR, again for your artful videography and catching the essence of precious life.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so happy that his story was valuable to you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Another beautiful morning with a bit more meaning that a new video adds to it. I've Watched all your videos and very happy when a new one pops up on my skreen in the morning. I believe this man got his enlightment through a lot of sorrow and difficulties, but now looking back he sees in all of it lessons that brought the best in him. Cryed together with him not because of the pity but beauty💗. Love you🌷
Beautiful message, thank you Marina. Glad his message was so meaningful to you. And thank you for having watched all our videos, it really touches us. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
i had come from work at about midnight, was crying the loss of my husband and best fiend after 2 years and a half, i still cannot get over his sudden death. i asked the universe for help and i find your channel, and I am beyond grateful, my heart is still aching, but you channel is so soothing to me. this is the fourth or fifth story that i am watching it is just so beautiful and gratifying to experience this. Thank you so very much each story resonates with me and i connect with each one of them. It is truly amazing how we are connected, honestly i cannot thank you enough.
Your words touch us deeply. We are so, so thankful that these videos do you so much good after the loss of your husband. May you find strength and healing for your life's journey. Maybe this video can speak to you as well - ‘Through The Storm’ - (th-cam.com/video/tB98ldnUcTE/w-d-xo.html). Sending you much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am sorry for your loss. 💖
Thank you for all you do on your channel!!
You are making a difference in my life and I’m sure for many others.
Above all thank you to all the people that allow you to film them! I’m 11:52 personally sending all my love to this man and to the many others before him on your channel. Thank you for sharing your lives with us .We are so grateful to hear you , see you and love 💗 you
You are welcome Sarah, we really appreciate your kind, touching and encouraging words. Thank you for your support. We too are glad that all the people allow us to share a part of their life with all of us. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
I love your channel. I watch it whenever I need to re-center. Often I get too involved in work, and try to push beyond limits, causing anxiety and stress. I find your channel in general, can be enjoyed as a way to re-balance one's state of mind.
We appreciate your kind words, Harry. So glad our videos mean so much to you, that they help you refocus and relax again. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for your vulnerability and authenticity. Your story resonates so deeply for we: there is so much beauty to be grateful for-the Great Spirit! Bows and hugs to you.
We are glad that we could share his story with you and that it meant so much. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
"you ask me how can it be beautiful with so much pain, how can it not be beautiful with so much beauty"
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Thank you so much for your words
You are welcome, nice that these words resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
"You feel enough pain; youre gonna change." 😌
Words to ponder on... Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful familiar revelation. At 73 I know that pain can nearly destroy us yet In that pain and destruction we find the will to rise from the ashes as the Phoenix. In this rebirth we see our true worth and beauty. It is not an ending but a beginning. So much love on your new journey ❤❤
We appreciate your kind words and good wishes, thank you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
It's through all the pain, that we learn to see the beauty....and learn to feel gratitude and hopefully...find a moment of peace❤
Well said. Nice that his message resonated with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Ancient sufi poets wrote that the kingdom of the eternal self opens gradually to one who understands that the light of love and knowledge penetrates us through the wounds of our existential suffering, physical, mental and spiritual. This suffering gradually awakens us to the same suffering in others as well, and marks the moment we start cultivating deep empathy, silence and contemplation
Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us, something we can ponder on. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Every time when I think that you, Justine and Michael, have presented the perfect film that speaks of my heart, my life, and my hopes and dreams, another video comes along that shows me that there is more, so much more, to hear and learn. Thank you for your wonderful videos. Thank you Sung-Yee for sharing your story . Blessings to you all.
Wow, thank you Kathrine! Your words touch us. We are so glad our videos mean so much to you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚