A JOURNEY of DISCOVERY and ADVENTURE
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- In our modern, long-hours culture, we place a high value on career and success. So it’s not surprising that retirement is seen as an end, rather than the start of something new.
But it’s a mistake to think that you have to have a job to be productive or fulfilled. Many people achieve much more when they retire than they ever did at work, finally having the time to pick up on their interests, and be true to their passions.
Retirement is a state of mind rather than something that starts at a certain age. And life doesn’t need to close or end. In fact, it can open up in surprising and healing ways. And it can also be a journey of discovery and adventure. Go into it with curiosity about yourself and embrace the possibilities that open up to you.
Filmed in Suurbraak, South Africa.
Featuring Gary Goldstein.
All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
To be part of this journey : / reflectionsoflife
If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/reflectionsfilms
Join our TH-cam channel to get early access to our films :
/ @reflectionsoflife
In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge. The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy. If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - tgc.link/refle...
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.
Editing - by Jackie Viviers
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey
Music sourced from ArtList - bit.ly/2KfrAt2
First Impression - by Maya Belsitzman Matan Ephrat
First Snow - by Beneath The Mountain
North Sea - by Beneath The Mountain
All Around You - by We Dream Of Eden
In A Moment - by Campagna
Hammer And Felt - by Beneath The Mountain
Swept In - by Michael Vignola
A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Catalan - by Pau Zabaleta
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Pavla Látalová
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Angeliki Papadimitriou
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
Khmer - by Measraksmey Bou
Korean - by Chloe Park
Persian - by Mona Zadsham
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Tatiana Campelo
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Emanuel Mori
Vietnamese - by Thi Le and Nguyen Phan
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this. I'm in the U.S. and retired early also - at 62. I simply refused to die on the job as a factory worker and corporate wage slave. I drank at least a 6 pack of beer every day after work. Now I am an artist full time, I write and illustrate books, and my life is full of peace, and contentment yet constantly busy, I could not be happier or more fulfilled and I have no reason to drink alcohol. I am healthier and more vibrant than I ever was before. Everything changed for the better when I stopped following money and began following my bliss.
Thank you for sharing this positive message. So special that you can enjoy your retirement the way you do. Wishing you all the best further. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Amen! Isn’t it wonder-full that the inner artist blooms upon retirement? That’s been my experience too! Wishing you the best!
SO H🙂PPY for You, that You are Truly DOING What YOU Want to D-O and L-I-V-I-N-G the L-I-F-E that YOU Want to LIVE. That's What It's ALL About. To an Extent, We've ALL Been SLAVE'S. NO MORE . . . VERY SOON, WE WILL A-L-L BE ABLE TO L-I-V-E THE L-I-F-E THAT WE A-L-L WERE MEANT TO LIVE, BY OUR OWN CHOICE. EVERYTHING WILL BE TOTALLY DIFFERENT. THING'S MAY NOT LOOK VERY GOOD RIGHT NOW, BUT JUST HAVE F-A-I-T-H AND KNOW THAT IN THE END . . . GOD WIN'S.
Sounds like a great life Ralph.
Best wishes Colin.
Nice
Am 58 retiring next year but the thought of retirement gives me weakness. My apologies to everyone who have retired and filing social security during this time after putting in all those years of work just to lose everything to a problem you never imagined to happen. It’s so difficult for people who are retired and have no savings or loved ones to fall back on.
True, It has never been easier to understand how to build your money after retirement than it is right now with the inflation, when you may study and experience a completely variegated market passively by employing a successful portfolio-advisor. The impacts of the U.S. dollar's gain or fall on investments, in my opinion, are complex.
- This is exactly how i wish to get my finances coordinated ahead of retirement. Can I get access to your advisor?
Certainly, there are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’AILEEN GERTRUDE TIPPY” for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.
Thank you for this tip. It was easy to find your coach. Did my due diligence on her before scheduling a phone call with her. She seems proficient considering her resume.
I know how scary this is. I have found a private mortgage investment firm, been around for 30 years, I took what I had and invested it. Today it gives me the luxury of monthly income without working. I’m doing what I love knowing that I do have a resources, while also building what I want. It’s worked beautifully for me. 🩵🕊🪷
To see that there are people who can be happy in this mad world is inspiring.
So glad the video creates happiness and positivity. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
You, and me, we are the world. There is a common relationship between us all, our common ground is suffering, anxiety, bliss and contentment.
Society is mad. The world, the planet, our souls are beautiful. We can focus on that and create a beautiful life.
"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Wayne Dyer
A great lesson I learned in life was I thought I would be happy when the pain and suffering of life stopped, if I managed it in a way that avoided those things. It is in fact the opposite. I found happiness through the embrace of them. Cheers.
It is not that he is happy he is wise that is different
Full of wisdom, he has everything he needs, food, shelter, dogs, and nature. So inspiring. Very wise.
Thank you Binky, so glad you enjoy the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
You guys keep up the good work. I'm listening to learn. It's will help me.
@@crazytimes9989 studio.th-cam.com/channels/2ngIq9YI0c31pJ1YWLh69Q.htmlplaylists
“Nature” isn’t something that’s over there 👉🏽 somewhere it’s everywhere in all people, places and things and it is not always butterflies and rainbows .
Binky Baxter - And a beard!
Retirement is the beginning all over again. Nature is the healer. Live, love and laugh - life is precious. Material things don't matter, people do.
Lovely thoughts, thank you for sharing.
Maybe you would like to watch the follow-up video with Gary too - 'Wanting To Live' (th-cam.com/video/5oZevEAijhA/w-d-xo.html). Kindest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Material things don't matter much but you need to pay your bills, you need to buy food and healthcare costs a lot if you don't want or can't rely on the NHS. One might also have to take care of one's elderly parents and/or one's spouse while the savings are diminishing fast due to inflation. I can't retire, ever. I'm self-employed.
Yes! Retirement is, to me, permission to start again - to live as a child seeing things with eyes wide open again. More than 46 years of work, work, work. When I retire I’m going to get rid of everything in my house excepting a few treasures or useful items I want to sit in a chair in the garden, not dust the ornaments 🤗
It depends on the *nature* of the people in your life. Not all people exactly enhance your life or retirement.
I once told a friend that retirement is like receiving a box with a big red bow, and inside, is permission to enjoy your life. I retired at 53, and I can honestly say that it may very well have been the best decision I ever made. It provides a level of freedom and peace that is hard to match. Suddenly, days belong to you, in a way that they never have before, and life opens up with a sense of joy and possibility. Retirement allows for the appreciation of the small things and the time to devote to the people who matter most to you. Stumbled upon this video today, and it is filled with so much wisdom and kindness. If you are contemplating retirement, embrace it if you can. There is so much happiness to be found in living the life that you choose.💚
Wonderful thoughts Susan, thank you for sharing. We are glad this video found you today. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
❤
The days belong to u...wow.. leaving me i had always thought about others
@@suneeta1090 I was referring to the days belonging to the retired person after retirement, as opposed to one’s days being obligated to an employer, hence the new-found freedom that was previously unable to be enjoyed as much, due to employment commitments that encroach on one’s time. After leaving a job or career, your days do belong to you in a new way instead of to your employer.
@@susanbaumann2199 yes … I too derived the same meaning but never thought that my days were assigned for someone else’s.. but after I fell badly sick .. I left the job and sincerely the days belong to me.. thanks friend
I just retired and I had a hard time in the beginning. That void annoyed me. I have worked since I was 14 yo. Raised kids, kept a home and had way too much to do and felt overwhelmed most of the time but when it all stops you ask yourself...what the hell will I do all day now. Thank God I am getting used to it, I find things to do and I am enjoying them. I am an artist as well. I have grand children now and I am in love with them. I love to learn so I'll never run out of things to learn, or read, crochet, decorate, socialize...it's wonderful and I am very lucky that I get to enjoy my days now. Thank you for your video it's awesome. Happy retirement :)
So glad this video resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Me too … I took on an allotment and I spend many hours blissing out there 💕💕
Why do this person get a thumb up... I do not understand
@@keepcreationprocess because they liked what I had to say
You look like a baby yourself yet you have grandchildren. It must be the peace
I had to retire early in 2008 due to a work related injury. Had to fight for my pension and felt ashamed having to claim disability benefits. A friend kindly pointed out that during my career I had supported many people with mental health issues and also paid my taxes. She also helped me with my garden as pain prevented me from doing too much. I took medication as prescribed by the specialists and was later told that I was dependent on opiates and needed to reduce the tablets. Withdrawal was a challenge however my garden was my saviour bringing me peace and serenity. My friend supported me despite having her own health issues. Sadly she was found dead in her bed at home alone. I believe she's now free from suffering and finally at peace. She was 51 years of age. Her funeral was beautiful and she's in a natural burial site surrounded by trees, wildflowers and birds. I will always remember her kindness and her plants survive in my garden and many other gardens where she volunteered. Thanks so much for this uplifting film and hope it helps others like me.
Thank you for sharing your story Karen. Sorry to read about all the sad experiences and difficult times. We hope you are doing a bit better now. Glad that the garden is a place of peace and comfort for you. We are so glad we could share this video with you, may Gary's words always give you strength and hope when things are tough. Sending you warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I'm with you,... I too retired. Not happily, I never wanted to. Life with depression, anxiety , and regret, grief is horrible. 🙏for you, and you're dear friend 🧡
Thankyou!
❤
Bless you
I've known Gary for almost 40 years, and he has always been an inspiration.
Thank you Colin, so wonderful that you share this. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Is this in S.A.? Lovely and inspiring person Gary. At peace with himself and everything around him. 🙏🐕😊
I'm 31 but I've never understood the idea that retirement is the end. I already have a huge list of things I want to do when I no longer have to work.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Wonderful that you have this positive outlook.
We have another video with Gary on our channel: 'Wanting To Live' (th-cam.com/video/5oZevEAijhA/w-d-xo.html). Kindest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
"I want my death to be better than my birth." Well, that's the attitude!
Thank you. As always, your videos are medicine for the mind!
Thank you Vadym, we appreciate your kind words. We are so glad our videos make a difference in your life. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This world is only an anti-room for eternity --------you choose where you spend it !God sees your heart,the true you!
What you focus on is what you'll get.
@@lesleybrown1583 ..and Ill just add: outside of God 'the heart is deceitful above all things & desparately wicked, who can know it'.
Only being born-again as Jesus said, changes our ♡ & that's what the world surely needs.
God has given us a way out of our dilemma.
My goal is not to be a Bible thumper, at all... but an interesting quote, Ecclesiastes I believe, is "the day of ones death is better than the day of ones birth". Really enjoyed this video....
My tears came down instantly when he said "What I've got from this planet, I'm going to give back...but a little bit more. Just like you should and everybody else."❤
Sir, this line alone is your legacy.❤
You can see how he's connected to himself...there is a straith road from his heart to his smile...
Thank you GR for this present of confirmation that the good in the world is loud enough to heal everything...(if we have the ears to hear it...)🙏💖
Thank you for sharing this beautiful message with us Visnja. We are glad Gary's message was so meaningful to you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Hey Visnja may I know where are you from?
@@Nista357 Hello!🙂
I live in Croatia. And you?
@@visnjajaksic2125 I am from Serbia, but now I live in Croatia as well 😁. I thought you live in some foreign country or that you are from Serbia 😆
@@Nista357 Nice!🙂
Green renaissance is a good place to meet good people!😊
Oh, dear me, what healing beauty...
I lost my job two years ago due to the pandemic and after having worked all my life. At first I spent my days hysterically looking for something TO DO. Now I believe what is mine will come my way.In the meantime I've learnt to enjoy the small things in life. That this is actually time gifted to me to work on myself and enable me to give my very best.
Thank you for every single one of your videos.🥰🙏❤👌👌❤
Thank you for the kind words Tilly. We are so glad that you were able to use the time positively. May that path continue. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for your heartfelt comment. It made me realize how the pandemic has thrown many of us into change that wasn't always wished for or longed for. The loss of a job, a loved one, or friendship due to the difference in choice, regarding remedies for healing, but also, for those of us who are courageous, to see new opportunities, and make genuine choices, finding unexpected solutions.
In that sense, tribulations can be a mixed bag of blessings and grievances, depending on if we allow ourselves to be worthy of a good life, no matter the journey to arrive at it. To me, this video is a great example of how simplicity serves peace of mind, and good health, in sync with following what's dearest to our hearts.
In my life, I've found such realisations after I'd made a choice to enjoy my years of retirement to the full, travelling in Britain for almost 5 years. Until the pandemic started, March 2020. I knew it was time to return to Holland. Quite a transition 😉
I thoroughly enjoyed drinking my first cup of coffee listening to and watching this beautiful man's story that you captured so wonderfully on film. Thank you sir for the inspiration to get out and enjoy nature and to live love and laugh all day, everyday! Ciao!
Nice that you started your day with one of our videos Annette and you enjoyed what Gary shared. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I love his message. Enjoy this beautiful world that surrounds us. There is nothing better than a dog to guide the way to peace and happiness. I dont think it's a coincidence that "Dog" spelled backwards is "God" 😊
.... Oh, that is what my son (14)told me today.. 😀
So glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Yes, dogs do something so special. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife... Yes, we've got 2 of them.. Best wishes to you and your community.. 🤗💞💪
I live alone,and my 2 dogs give me all the happiness I hope I do the ame for them.
A reminder that this film contains language subtitles. And we are TRULY GRATEFUL to our team of freelance translators, who give so generously of their to time to help with this project...
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Catalan - by Pau Zabaleta
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Pavla Látalová
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Angeliki Papadimitriou
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
Khmer - by Measraksmey Bou
Korean - by Chloe Park
Persian - by Mona Zadsham
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Tatiana Campelo
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Spanish - by Emanuel Mori
Vietnamese - by Thi Le and Nguyen Phan
I can translate for Filipino. :)
Thank you for your kind offer to assist with translation Chellie. We are so incredibly grateful to every translator who is on this beautiful journey with us. Kindly send us an email to hello@greenrenaissance.co.za to chat more about what is required. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife will do. :)
May i offer to translate into Malay
Thank you for your kind offer to assist with translation into Malay. We are so incredibly grateful to every translator who is on this beautiful journey with us. Please send an email to hello@greenrenaissance.co.za to chat more about what is required. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What an inspiration Gary is. Living life from the heart and being kind to all beings is a meaningful way to live. I find everything Gary says about retirement to be true. Thank you, Green Renaissance, for bringing another beautiful person into my life 🙏🏼🕊🌷💜
You are welcome. So glad you enjoyed Gary's words. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I'm considering early retirement. This video has inspired me. I crave nature and look forward to having more time to spend in it. Also, more time to care for others.
Nice that the vidoe was an inspiration Amy. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael.💚
Please do it! My husband retired early. The money is tight, but we have time. Glorious glorious time. He has done more living since retirement than he ever did in all the years preceding. He saw so many waiting waiting waiting for 65. Many didn't make it. We decided right then that no matter how much we had to do "without", it would be worth it. It has been. It's funny how when you are retired, you don't need "things" anymore. Things were bought to feel better about the life we give away working. Best of luck to you. I hope you can.
@@suemar63 thanks for that encouragement Susan. I'm in a bit of a different situation. My husband is very ill, likely facing end of life, but I am blessed to be working from home so that I can care for him. I just feel the release of the added burden of working would give us more quality time together in his final days. Letting go of insurance is my greatest concern since I had cancer a couple of years ago, currently healthy, but like you say, who knows how long any of us have! You've helped me think further on this, I appreciate you!
@@amyrobinson8598 Amy, I'm so very sorry about your husband. It's a sad state of affairs that one must worry about insurance at a time like that.I sure hope someone can advise about what to do with that. I wish you the very best.
This is a man who has found peace. Very inspiring.
Thanks so much Jean. Yes, he arrived at a lovely spot in his life. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
We’ve been living this for 10 years now. Built on a large acreage along a creek in a national forest. I’m so chilled. Start my days early in the morning with my Bible study and prayer and piddle most days. Garden. Read. Write. Text friends and family. It’s good to be out of the rat race.
So glad you are able to enjoy a wonderful time every day. Sounds precious. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Been retire almost 5 years. I don't miss getting up and dealing with traffic.
Good for you.
I turned 75 this summer and I'm completely with you man. Every day, every hour is a new miracle and I try to pass it on as I receive it. Bless you my brother. ♥️🙏🏼
Sounds wonderful. So glad you enjoy your life every day. 🙂 Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I'm doing whatever I want now and I'm the happiest I've ever been. Peace peace peace.
Yes, he is having a wonderful time.💚
Retirement is not an end, it's a new beginning. After he retired he found parts of himself that he never knew existed.
Yes, he spoke about it so beautifully. 💚
This man
IS ME
My grandfather died of a heart attack just before he was about to retire at 65 a ww2 vet. My dad got to retirement age 65 but found out he had bowel cancer two years later, after two surgeries and over 30 rounds of chemo he died this year in February after 4 years of struggle his end was horrible and not peaceful. He was a good hard working man who never had time off sick and never really got to enjoy his retirement.He had plans for his garden and holidays with my mum. I'm sad that he never got to enjoy his do final days.
Thank you for sharing your experiences Kevin. Yes, that is all so sad and this happens to so many people - they are working hard their whole life and then they never get to enjoy their retirement. It's so important to enjoy life every day, while we are still healthy. Even if it is only in small measures. May we all learn from videos like this one. We hope you are able to do things differently. Wishing you all the best. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
💛
I relate so much to the message in this film. So inspiring and genuine. I am retired and doing everything I was not able to do before. Thank you and warm regards.
That is so wonderful that you can enjoy your retirement Sabina. Glad you enjoyed Gary's message. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife He has truly inspired me and made me feel so much better!
What you do makes a huge impact on so many lives thank you green renaissance 💚
Thank you for your kind words. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
"Everybody has something to give." I have been in retirement now for one year. I work part time to supplement my benefits and will need to do so for the rest of my life. My current side gig is ending soon. I am at a crossroads, but I feel I am in a good place to choose what I'd like to do next. I see this as my next great adventure. I'm exploring my plan to use my accumulated skills and become self employed. It's never to late to learn and no experience is bad, you just take the lessons you've earned and move on. Find what you want to do that feeds your soul and does good in the world, for pay or not. Thanks again for this.
You are welcome. And all the best for the next step on your journey of retirement. Justine and Michael. 💚
Whoever puts these videos together…bravo. The subtle yet beautiful cinematography mixed the gentle ambient back ground music and a beautiful soul being interviewed. Perfection 👌 I needed to see this video today….Thank you 🙏
So glad you enjoyed it Jona, thank you for the encouraging words. Michael is the cinematographer. You find more info regarding the editor, etc in the write up below this video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am 66. I’m very appreciative that you feature people who have lived full lives and continue to flourish. Thank you.
Thank you Dili. Nice to hear that you enjoy the various videos, the stories of each person we feature. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for this video. I liked that he got off the pills, that he was wise enough to retire earlier, to move out of the city into a beautiful village. But mostly, I love that he has insight enough to see the extraordinary daily changes within his garden and to enjoy and appreciate them. I love his attitude towards life, enjoying each and every moment. Thank you
Always a pleasure to share a new video Malgozata. We are glad you liked Gary's message. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
This channel made me look at life from a new perspective. Thank you Green Renaissance!!!😃
You are welcome, Taif so glad you enjoy our channel. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Will be retiring age 43 by the end of the year. Blessed enough to be able to do that, so much earlier. I can’t stand the madness anymore. I must mention, however that retirement for me, means still being productive at my own terms.
That sounds great Nkele. Wonderful that you are able to do that and do things at your terms. Enjoy!💚
just curious, how do you plan to meet the daily expenses
Owning your time and deciding how you spend it is the ultimate freedom. Time is our most finite resource. Being able to control how we utilize that resource is a very underrated form of wealth. Even if you spend some of that time working for someone else or for yourself on your terms, you are still free since you are the one in control. Those who define retirement as simply doing nothing all day or never earning any money from working are viewing retirement from a very myopic lens.
I love your channel so much. It's so calming, peaceful and uplifting. Thank you 🤍
You’re welcome Meg. 😊💚
A man of kindness, sharing, love and wisdom. How fortunate we are to have met him!
Thank you for the lovely message Deborah. So glad you could meet Gary. 💚
Gary - it's not the same at JBP without you....but I am happy that you are happy and enjoying the rest of your journey and being an inspiration to others still.
Thank you for the kind message Farieda. We are sure Gary will enjoy it too. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
So thankful to start my day watching this! I truly look forward to seeing a new video and I am never disappointed! Such a wise and lovely man. If only more people in this world would produce such loving and beautiful content. Thank you for being a place of peaceful encouragement 🙏❤️
We so appreciate your kind and encouraging words Cheryl. Nice that your day started well with this video. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
It’s grand when people can live life the way they envision a best.
Absolutely. 💚
So true. I also retired early (61). Stress of work was wearing me down both physical and emotionally. My garden is also my serenity. Embracing and enjoying nature.
We are glad you could identify with Gary, so much stress everywhere. Enjoy your retirement, time in nature, .... Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I can identify with this man’s philosophy so much. I worked at a job for 30 years that was difficult physically as well as mentally. I looked forward to my retirement so I could start my real life of enjoyment, creativity and learning. Being outside in nature to commune and absorb is a wonderful thing. To be kind and give of myself in service is my ‘pay cheque’ now. Thank you for creating such beautiful content for us all to enjoy!! 👏🏻❤️
So glad you enjoyed the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
If I were a Physician, I would prescribe 500 mg of Green Renaissance with a cup of coffee or tea, (plant based milk please), every morning for everyone, whether they are suffering or happy. Your Art grounds us all. Thank You. :)
What a lovely comment Michel, thank you. We are very touched. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Plant based milk? Ridiculous advice.
Nature surrounds us everywhere we go,
She never ask for anything but yet she always knows,
When there will be times of need, her silent presence full of light is where I will go!
Thank you Green Renaissance for your dedication to making us realise what a beautiful, awesome space we share on this wonderful planet! 🤗🌿☀️
Thank you for sharing this poem Heleena, we are so glad you enjoy our videos. 💚
I'm 66, retired and finally free from 60 year family/work responsibilities! He's so right! What's missing in this simple and yet quintessential picture for me it's nature! Living in the city 'forces' me to appreciate nature more and insert an hour or so in my daily routine! Nature really teaches us the value of life! Thank you, dear Sir for sharing! ☺️👏🙏♥️🙏👏☺️
We are glad Gary's message resonated with you Marina. Enjoy your life every day, the time in nature. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife 😆👏♥️🙏♥️👏😆
Gary is phenomenal. I'm working half time now at 64 and only when I want to, but the other time sometimes rings hollow here in my house. You are told what to do from an early age, and doing what you want often starts with figuring out what that even is. I love how he expresses many of the same things I'm encountering. We are meant to be apertures channeling kindness into the world.
So wonderful that you can relate to Gary's message so much Jenna. Wishing you all the best on your path through life. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Living to work. It's the state many of us are in and feel that's what we must do to survive, but with a desire for more. Happiness is what we seek and wait for, but really we're striving for peace, tranquility, the ability to "do what we want" rather than what we have to do. I've been on this journey which started with an idea back in 2021 that I could make my work what I want by changing my outlook. The goal isn't to save as much now to prepare for retirement, but to live life so retirement isn't a desire because life is already pleasant, it's happy, it's what I want it to be now. Thank you, Gary, for the inspiring words.
Thank you for sharing a bit about your life, your thoughts and experiences. We are glad that you were able to make this decision and that you are happy what you are doing now. Wishing you all the best for the future, keep on doing what you enjoy. Live life.
Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Your words " I could make my work what I want by changing my outlook. The goal isn't to save as much now to prepare for retirement, but to live life so retirement isn't a desire because life is already pleasant, it's happy, it's what I want it to be now. " are so helpful to me, as someone who can't afford to retire, but who can potentially work on myself so that I'm able to cope with and enjoy the work I do. Thanks!
Its quiet hard to explain living your life free in the Spirit of God when you do achieve this you have found the meaning of life its so rewarding to live your life with simplicity a day doesnt go by without me spoting something new in the garden today I discovered an empty nest were the little birds have fled after several weeks it truly brought a tear to my eye that I may be blest in life to see it next spring.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts. Yes, we hope you can see it, that would be wonderful. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This channel looks like it came from another time, developed time and wants us to live our lives as it should be lived. Thank you very much 🕊️🌿🌨️
Our pleasure! Thank you for your kind words. So glad you enjoy our videos. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I needed this this morning. It just turned up on my feed. I’m never more at peace than when I’m alone with my dogs, I find their silence so comforting. No need for words or chatter we understand one another perfectly. We could all learn a lot from animals. All they ask for is food shelter and love. Thank you for your amazing films, what artists you are. Thank you 🙏 Peace 🧚🏻♀️
Thank you .
Thank you for your kind words Linda. So glad the video came at the right time. We hope you enjoyed the time with your dogs. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Every day is the dawning of a renewed effort to start your living over again. It shouldn’t take a life event for you to see this, although often (as in my case) it is. I’ve always been a man of simple pleasures and limited stress since I’ve refused to allow those trappings of false concern to rule over my life. Just like I refuse to suffer fools along my path, those who’s advice of life inevitably leads down the dead-end alleyway of false livelihoods.
I’ve spent my life pursuing an ultimate goal, to live a simple, meaningful, purposeful life of wonder and inquiry into the unknown of my existence. I’ve studied the great minds, thinkers and court jesters of thought within my journey. Some get relegated to the rubbish heap of past thought, lying bare to consciousness, hoping for a future review for some pearl of wisdom. Others give head to thought games of possibilities. Some of which carry values of which I’ve cared to emulate, while others get casually tossed into the memory banks for future reviews. Hoping for some glimpse as I move along in this life.
One thing that I thankfully learned early in my life is that doing for others is its own reward to yourself. It really takes so little to give of oneself, while our attempts at retention of those material collections of life, takes a monumental effort. None of which end up being worth the time it would take to simply set them aside and wander away on your own self-directed path. Those little efforts of giving of yourself allows those we touch a glimmer of what a life full of potential can become. Some may learn while others may simply take and scurry along without a thought of concern as to just how close they came to a living lesson of infinite possibility.....
Thank you green renaissance for another beautiful video of life’s infinitely wondrous journey…..
Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us, so glad you enjoyed the video. May we all walk from strength to strength as we go along. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
You are a beautiful soul and I thank you for sharing your life story❤️ ❤️. Thank you to Green Renaissance for these amazing stories of hope, peace and love…absolutely beautiful!
You are welcome Claire, glad you enjoyed it. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Honestly, I have never seen someone so relaxed and content. What a wonderful and lucky man to have discovered the truth about life before it was too late
Such a wonderful message, thank you Susan. Yes, it is so encouraging that he is able to live this way now and enjoying every single day. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I’ve always believed that retirement is a time to do what you like, what you wish. You’ve earn it! Thanks again Green Renaissance
Yes, it should be. We are so glad we could share Gary's story. Justine and Michael. 💚
What a wise man - if more people stopped to see the beauty of nature rather than just chasing the next buck for material things we don't need - the world would be a better place. Makes you realise we all need to step back and evaluate what really is important in life - thank you Green Renaissance
Thank you for sharing these thoughts Anne. Yes, we all should to step back at times and evaluate our life. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I love it, life begins at retirement. I too retired early. I couldn't waite to get off the mouse wheel. A family member couldn't understand what I would do. Freedom, for one. No alarm clocks and highway traffic. I've loved the country walks and trails since a young child. I am grateful to have that experience in my childhood. In Michigan, I would walk through the woods in the new fallen white snow, with our hunting dog, Brucilla. The only sound, was the crunch of the snow under my boots, the first human footprints. Look, there, a rabbit went by..and those must be deer prints. I couldn't waite to return to Gods garden. The place, where I felt Him so near.🌿🌱☘🌲
Beautiful comment Roxanne, thank you for sharing. We are glad you were also able to get off the hamster wheel and live more. Enjoy it every day. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I've get asked what do I do. I guess people figure I have nothing to do. I always made I had hobbies to keep me busy. Still do.
Simply beautiful - what an outstanding video - I just retired and began feeling somewhat depressed in not having the daily stimulation from my past work in law enforcement. But this video made me think and realize how lucky I am in having FREEDOM.
Touching what you are describing, we are so glad that we could share Gary's message with you.
We have a follow-up video with Gary, it's called 'Wanting To Live' (th-cam.com/video/5oZevEAijhA/w-d-xo.html). Wishing you all the best for your retirement. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
I just retired and I absolutely love it! I am relaxed, focused, and content. The working years were tough, competitive and grinding. I was exhausted but I was young enough to have the energy to do it. At 65, I’m enjoying the opportunity to take it easy. I’m with you! Nature, my family, my friends, my spaces are enough! ❤️🙏🏼🎶✌🏼😎 savor!
We are glad this vidoe resonated with you Lisa. Enjoy your retirement every day after years of hard work. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
You find your true self when you become one with the nature.😇
Yes, so important to be in nature. 💚
I absolutely relate to this perspective on retirement. I’m so glad I came across this video today. I’ve been resisting retirement, and yet I know inside there’s something beautiful waiting for me as soon as I step through the door, as soon as I release the resistance. The change has already begun inside. I live intentionally each day. I know and I can love freely, I can hold space for others, I can be kind and helpful. I have a light within and I believe that I have to let it shine. I want to be a part of the collective of people that are making this world better each moment, each day. Be willing to stretch out a hand to somebody else. Beautifully inspiring video.
Thank you for sharing these thoughts and experiences Robert. We are glad you found our video and it inspired you. Enjoy your retirement whenever you step through that door. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I learned this message in my early 20s...watching many people I worked with either die at work or die the first week of their retirement. I quit and have followed my heart for the past 42 years and I have no regrets. Life is to brief to waste time chasing things that mean nothing at the end of one's life. What a beautiful and meaningful video this is. 💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏
Wow, a strong and beautiful message Kim. So glad you learned this important point so early in life and could live a more fulfilled life. So happy you enjoyed the video. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Wow, how lucky to not have learned this early in life but to actually live the life in your own terms!
I am 24 and, just as you Kim, i learned it a few years ago... It is hard. It's really challenging to keep going sometimes when you are aware of this message and also realise how many sacrifices you have to do to get to exist in the way you would like to in this wonderful life... It's really inspiring to read that someone followed their own heart, creating their own unique path and living life at it's fullest, trusting themselves, and eventually experienced such a beautiful life. Thank you for sharing and sending you lots of warmth.
@@lidiamiota3234 ❤️
@@lidiamiota3234 your words could exactly come out of my mouth (I'm 26), let's enjoy this wonderful journey!💛
Retirement is YOUR life you live doing the things you love ,enjoy and just for YOU I believe it Is the BEST time of our life !!!!!!
Yes, it should be that way. So wonderful if one can experience it like that. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
When I retired it took me a year to not feel guilty, that I should have a job, etc. Now I'm really liking it, more each day. I'm finding who I used to be as a child and that part of me is coming out more and more.
This sounds wonderful, may you enjoy your retirement more every day. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
The world needs more people like! I started enjoying my life after retirement.
That is wonderful that you are enjoying your retirement Alice. Justine and Michael. 💚
I retired a year ago after working 49 years straight, the last 33 helping people get civil legal aid. Very rewarding. What I’ve learned this past year is do what makes you happy. Sometimes it’s puttering in my garden, sometimes it’s petting our dog, sometimes it’s walking in the park on a cool morning. Sometimes it’s doing nothing. And it feels wonderful. Thank you for these inspirational videos. I watch one every morning, sort of a meditation for the start of the day. 🙏🏻❤️
We are so glad you are able to enjoy your retirement of all the hard work for years. Thank you for the kind words regarding our videos, we appreciate it. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
“Enjoy the nature”, I love that! We should all be grateful for what’s around us❤️
Glad you enjoyed it. 💚
Gary, Justine and Michael, you radiate goodness into this world, to all our benefit. I am so grateful for this. Thank you.
You are welcome Elizabeth, thank you for your kind words. Justine and Michael. 💚
I watch all your programs. Some hit me in different spots. Some do nothing at all. I never comment, but I had to on this video, this one was special! Not special only for me, but many others that have a pulse! 💙
Thank you for writing to us David, we appreciate it. So wonderful that this video meant so much to you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Beautiful ❤ your words on the tapestry were eloquent and wonderful, you are an artist!! We are all artists in our own way 🤟
Thank you for the kind words.💚
I loved the work I did but love my time of retirement even more! It is the best job I have ever had! It is so good to live gently and quietly!
Enjoy your retirement every day Isabel, may there be lots of time for special things. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Welcome back Justine and Michael. Hope your vacation went really well!
While you were off to vacation, this lovely channel crossed 400K subscribers. Hearty congratulations.
I can't express how nice it felt just to see the notification of new video from you. I am sitting in a train right now, and looking at the clouds passing by, and small houses at a distance. And this video is exactly what I wanted to hear right now.
Such a lovely person. Such a lovely life.
Thank you for making us witness this magic.
Lots of love.
Anjit
Thank you for your kind words Anjit. Yes, the channel has grown, we are so touched. We are glad you enjoyed this video. There was another one two weeks ago, 'Just be Nice'. Warm hugs to you, Justine and Michael. 💚
I truly love how these videos are filmed ~ So soft & pure. What he describes....100 % resonates with me 🌱
So glad, thank you Tessa! Justine and Michael💚
74 here. “Do something for someone else.” So true.
Thank you for watching. So glad his words spoke to you.
We released a second video with Gary, here is the link: 'Wanting To Live' (th-cam.com/video/5oZevEAijhA/w-d-xo.html). Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
We love you sir. I love to see people who live their life they way they like it, and put their happiness n mental health at the first place ❤️✨
We are glad you enjoyed Gary's message.💚
I love these videos. Some I watch over and over because they are so peaceful and encouraging.
Wonderful that our videos mean so much to you Norma. Justine and Michael. 💚
I think the earth needs such a man to complete the equation, more wisdom, more educated people, and more mental health, I hope we can see you again 💜
Thank you for the kind words Lily, we are glad you enjoyed the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Im 48, retired 12/2021. Finally, I am learning to enjoy life not waking at 530 am to report for duty in the military.
We are glad you enjoy your retirement, Glenda. May you have many wonderful days. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I’ve watched this video twice because it is so inspiring. This gentleman is very wise. Love this TH-cam channel!!!
Thank you for the kind words Daphnee, it makes us happy that you enjoy our videos. 💚
Thank you for this presentation. When we stop long enough to really see and experience our life, gratitude naturally arises. Here is an excerpt from the writings of Marshall Vian Summers about how the world can teach us through its "grandeur and its folly."
"The world in its grandeur and in its folly teaches you what to value and to recognize what is true.... You must taste the meaningless to find out its true nature and content, and you must taste the meaningful to find out its true nature and content... You have already indulged yourself in the false so sufficiently that it has dominated your mind and attention. Now We feed you the true, but you must also learn to benefit from what the false has given you. Then you will need to investigate the false no more. The only benefit the false can offer you is to learn to recognize its lack of substance so that you may desire to know what is true and have greater capacity to receive it... The world you see so far is largely comprised of the fantasy of individuals, but there is a world that will arouse in you Knowledge, appreciation and true self-application as well...Remember and keep [this] in mind when you view the world. Do not let this day be wasted upon you. This day is a day of recognition, a day of gratitude and a day of wisdom." (Steps to Knowledge, MVS)
We are glad you enjoyed the video Janice. Thank you for sharing this excerpt with us. 💚
Thanks for sharing.
This channel is so underrated. I would like to thank you for the words of wisdom.
Thank you so much for these kind and encouraging words Tina. We feel so touched by a message like this. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
This is so comforting to watch and listen to. Once I've read a message written on a traffic light pole that said "be kind". It got into my head and I'm trying to make this the motto of my life ever since.
Thank you Jenne. And we like your motto. 😀💚
I am also surrounded with beautifull nature here in Austria. Woods.....river.....lake.....mountains. And I am born here in this Paradiese. What a grace! Nature is always giving......doesn't judge me......nature says " come as you are"🥰❤this is Love.
For all of you Blessings and love!
Lovely message, thank you Beate. We are glad you can enjoy a beautiful countryside since you were born. Enjoy and embrace it every day. Sending you warm wishes to Austria, Justine and Michael. 💚
I got goosebumps listening to his story…and the he talked about goosebumps!! I can really relate to the age…having to make a change and The Renaissance 🌀Thank you to him and to you for recording So beautifully the imagery and his divine message 💜
We are touched by your message Margaret, thank you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am so enjoying your channel,your unique way of filming....we do need so little and most of it is for free.Thank you for these gifts you present to us.
It is always an honor to see it and a pleasure to get to know all these beautiful like-minded beings.Loads of love,magic,miracles and blessings from Scotland🌈🐬Gabriele🐉
Thank you so much for these lovely words Gabriele! We are so encouraged when we read messages like yours. Warm hugs to you in Scotland, Justine and Michael. 💚
I don't know what it is about your films that always make me feel tears. I imagine it's all the astounding beauty, wisdom, inspiration, love, and so much more resonating from the very first moment until the end. They stay with me. Thank you for touching my life by sharing these stories full of hope from unforgettable souls that make me realize evermore that we can be who we desire to be if we only allow ourselves to be free. 💖💖
We are touched by your message Diana. It is wonderful that our videos play such an important role in you life, glad they inspire and help you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife Thank you. ❤💚
Your channel and the people on it are inspiring so many others and touching our minds and hearts. Thank you for the true legacy you are leaving for us and future generations to follow. Mindfulness and gratitude is truly the way forward.
We appreciate your kind words Wendy. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
It's a absolutely joy to listen to these short stories, there is something interesting for people to use and take away.
Thank you, we are so glad you are enjoying the videos and that they are meaningful. Justine and Michael. 💚
So much beauty and good energy as always, thank you for sharing this with us🥰
You are so welcome, glad you enjoyed the video.💚
To retire and do what you want in life without a schedule is bliss. I’ve been there for thirteen years now, but the loss of a spouse is a long term hurtful thing that is always with you. The loneliness for me continues for three years now and gets no better.
Yes, losing a spouse is difficult and it certainly takes a lot of joy and happiness away from the 'golden years'. We wish you lots of strength George, we hope there can be a little bit of light coming from somewhere as you go along. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife Thanks
“Dying to live “ thank you. Finding the pieces and creating joy 💚
Thank you for watching the video Sayusayme, glad you enjoyed it.💚
Thank you soooooo much, I needed this today. I'm striving to live that life and inching closer to it each day.
We are glad the video reaches you at the right time Santiago. May his words help and inspire you. Justine and Michael. 💚
Parable of the loafs and fishes, my version. Those listening had to travel distances walking miles to and home. So they brought a sustainance amount of food for themselves and their family. When the BEST fresh baked loafs and large FRESH fish were passed by apostles. The people paid it forward. You get all the material things you require; your brain should be removed from the planning, know the lilies of the field neither toil nor slumber, yet I tell, Solomon in all his glory was not nearly as beautiful as one of these. Here today and tossed onto the compost bin tomorrow, Remove your brain from planning, you will get all your soul needs. ONCE you believe that want will be gone.
Thank you for sharing these thoughts Tom.💚
My darling husband needs to watch this he has worked over 40 years with the same company and cannot imagine retirement he has even talked about a double suicide because he's afraid of us not having enough money to live on this saddens me deeply I can live a simply as I need I'm not materialistic my husband will find retirement hard without any form of routine I will try my best for him thank you for this video it will help me help my husband wishing you well 💜
We wish you all the best for when you share it with you husband. May he find some help and direction in what Gary shared and see some positives in the time after work. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Does he have a shed and a craft he can hone in there?
Perhaps husband could ease into retirement doing some voluntary work for a charity he empathises with, to give his life the 'structure' he may miss initially? Being retired myself for the last 3 years I wonder how I found time to work! Retirement gives me the opportunity to breathe in Nature, smell the roses and exhale contentment and relaxation. Living simply is a boon and not going to work will save money and stress, once he steps off the hampster wheel. I wish you both well.
How about working part time in real estate when you retire??? God is here for us when we seek him. Seek Him and He will provide
@@1mourningdove54 your comment is bitter and ironic? Sometimes people s bodies break down and other times they have mental break down. I can only talk from experience. I only saw big changes in my life when i sough God. I suffered from ptsd and other health problems. Not anymore. Yes, i do think this world would be a lot better place if we all asked God for help. A Godless society is one of selfishness, lies, deceit, isolation and fear. I only talked about my experience, God changed my heart and healed me. I see people striving on their own and not making it. If you have managed, i would like to hear what worked for you
This is SO true! After working since 15, I sold my business that I had since 1994 at the age of 65. And for a long time, I didn’t know what to do with my time or my purpose each morning. Slowly but surely I am figuring it out.
Thank you for sharing your experiences, may this video help and inspire you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I found a lot of comfort here.I appreciate your work and the work of the person in this story!
So glad you enjoy our videos and find comfort. Than k you for your kind words. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
I have retired long time ago.
Totally resonate with his way of living and wisdom.
Thank for making this beautiful short film.
Looking forward to more and more film from green renaissance.
Our pleasure! So glad you enjoyed the video and also your retirement. 💚
Here on the east coast at 4:23 am. Still allowing my recently retired (after 37 years) body to learn how to rest. I must be patient and kind to myself in the process. It takes time for the body to get deprogrammed from the anxiousness of city living and 9-5/5 days a week.
Husband wants a Warner and quieter lifestyle. I’m warming up p to it - no pun intended. 😊
This video was just what I needed for this sleepless moment in time. Thank you so much for giving me a new and fresh perspective. I feel an invigorating energy and now EAGERLY look forward to daylight AFRESH! 🥰
Peace!
We are glad this video inspired you Madie. May you find the right way forward and a place where you both can be happy. Justine and Michael.💚
Gary, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. It is so important to embrace the moment to moment living with awe and joy. You are a wise and very inspiring person. You are creating the beauty of life unfolding in each moment and you are contributing to the spirit of honoring life with passion and creativity.
We are glad you liked Gary's message Parry. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife As always, you are a lovely light that shines brightly with your creativity and your generosity. It is so wonderful to have Green Renaissance in my life. Great work! Thanks again for your posting and your love ❤
This has to be the BEST series of features on TH-cam. I love it.??You guys are amazing for having thought of doing this.
It makes people see that there are others just like them. That they are not alone in their thinking or their lifestyle choices. It teaches and reaches. Love and Blessings💕
Thanks for the kind words Kailash. We are glad we could share this video as it is so relevant. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Great advice.Improve somebody's life do something for those who need it. I always try to do that. I have pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension and reoccurring PEs and I have been a mother to four beautiful children. I have been trying to find out who I am other than a mother and I have been learning to draw.I have been really enjoying it. I was surprised the first few times I did a drawing that they turned out to look like the thing I was trying to draw. I couldn't believe it. But most of all the most important thing in this life is to make a difference to someone else. Money comes and goes but not your time and to really listen to some one and for them to feel heard now that is a gift
Thank you for sharing these thoughts Melissa. So lovely that you discovered drawing, may it be a great hobby. Enjoy. And may you stay as healthy as possible. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This man speaks the truth, long may you live. Thank you for sharing. Now I know I am not alone. Truly inspirational.
So glad you enjoyed and were inspired by what Gary shared. Justine and Michael. 💚
I am crying with absolute gratitude. Thank you for this beautiful message and film my heart n soul are so blessed n grateful. Angels be with you all
You are welcome. We are so happy that we could share this video with you, that his words touched you so deeply.
We have a second video with Gary on our channel, it's called: 'Wanting To Live' (th-cam.com/video/5oZevEAijhA/w-d-xo.html). Sending you warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you Gary for walking the path🙏🏾
💚