AN ORDINARY HUMBLE MAN - with an OPEN HEART
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ส.ค. 2023
- Take a moment to think about what you are afraid of. What is consuming your thoughts, holding you back?
Fear keeps us in our comfort zones, which are, in truth, the least safe place in which to live. So rather than fear change, let's embrace it. Let's look at all of the things that aren't working in our lives and consider the changes that would transform them. And then, one by one, start to make those changes - to dive into the sea of possibility it creates.
Of course, it doesn’t mean that we should completely eradicate the feeling of fear, because it does serve a purpose in our lives. It’s all about finding the golden middle, embracing fear as part of our life and as an emotion that can help avoid dangers, while at the same time fighting the ‘unnecessary’ fear that impacts one’s life in a negative way.
If you can't dive in, that's okay. Tip toe, baby step, crawl if you have to. Just keep moving forward, into what is already becoming your new and beautiful world. It's in your power. You just have to begin.
Filmed in Singapore.
Featuring John Chong (www.beeamazed.com.sg)
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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). We use our passion for filmmaking and our love of storytelling, to remind our audience of one simple truth - that we are all human. The more that we understand and believe in this interconnectedness, the more we will treat ourselves, one another, and planet earth with a greater sense of compassion.
Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey
This video was produced in collaboration with The Everyday People, an online publication that shares inspiring stories of those living in Singapore. It is part of their ongoing video series "A Singapore Story".
Music sourced from ArtList - bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Deep Dive - by Master Minded
You and Me - by Beneath the Mountain
Plant Your Fields - by We Dream of Eden
Silence Becomes Her - by Dear Gravity
Lifelines - by Nobou
Gone - by Beneath the Mountain
Plead Pause - by Dear Gravity
A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Bulgarian - by Polina Stoyanova
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
Georgian - by Qeti Giorgadze
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Hungarian - by Zorka Evetovics
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Malay - by Arman Shah
Persian - by Mona Zadsham
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Romanian - by Anca Zaharia
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Emanuel Mori
Vietnamese - by Thi Le - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Bulgarian - by Polina Stoyanova
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
Georgian - by Qeti Giorgadze
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Hungarian - by Zorka Evetovics
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Persian - by Mona Zadsham
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Romanian - by Anca Zaharia
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Emanuel Mori
Vietnamese - by Thi Le
compliments to Tanja Pütz for this awesome translation ❤
شكرا على ترجمه بالعربي ❤
Obrigada Sibylle e Lucivani ❤
What a wonderful work ✨🙏✨this is a peace of art nourishing my mind and soul🌈🍀🌈tkU soooo much
@pilotsproject Thank you for your kind message, we are so thankful Tanja is providing the German subtitles for us. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
My daughter went to school to be a lawyer. She felt so empty. She decided she wanted to help children. She didn’t want to play the rat race game. She became a teacher and her whole existence became worthwhile. She saw herself through the children and became the best teacher there could be! She fights for them. Her life is dedicated to helping less fortunate children. Her heart is of Gods and her strength is unmeasurable. I always knew she’d do great things. This is the way we are supposed to be. Showing love.
This man is so wise. I pray he helps anyone he comes in contact with. ❤
Lovely story regarding your daughter, thank you for sharing. So nice she found her way in life and is happy in her job/is doing what she enjoys. Glad John's story resonated with you. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a wonderful comment about your daughter. She was following her heart. We need more teachers like her.
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose”. Thank you!
Beautiful 😊
Wonderful that these few words meant so much to you Maria. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
YES!!!!
What an amazing soul!
Oh merci pour cette sensibilité et ces mots fabuleux !
He is absolutely right 😊 connect with nature, connect with yourself and be truly yourself and share this with no fear ❤
So happy his message resonated with you Manuela. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Justine and Michael ❤
“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” Joseph Campbell
Deeply meaningful words - thought-provoking, inspiring. Thanks Denise. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a positive man, he shines from the inside out. Thank you for sharing his story!
Our pleasure Susan. We are delighted that you enjoyed his story. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
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“I want to be the planter of good seeds.”
Indeed … a “pure heart”.
It was simply wonderful listening to this gentleman.❤
We are very happy you enjoyed listening to John's story Kailash. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
So alive and beautiful! Thanks to the GR team for this amazing share. And, Mr. Chong, you aren't alone. Never will be. You have created a circuit of light and it's reaching all of us. We are all one.
We thank you for your kind and encouraging message Rakhi. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
We are ALL ONE ❤
So sad how we always compare ourselves to others. There will always be someone smarter, richer or better looking. Who cares! There are billions of people in the world. We can't all be the best. This short life is a gift, just try to be happy!
Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us, so true. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
"I decided to believe in myself and . . . I lost nothing compared to what I gained . Very deep in his heart he felt that " this is the RIGHT THING " Thank you very much for such a great lesson " teacher".
We are so glad he could share this great lesson with you, so glad his message resonated with you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
If Green Renaissance was a planet, what a wonderful world this would be. So many people on this channel that are trying to find themselves, connect, and do what God put them on this earth to do for a time. I always learn something from the people that are bold enough to share. Children will humble you and teach you have faith and have no fear! It has been said for eons, "find what you love and you'll never work again;" sounds like this man has found his happiness. Many more happy days sir.
Such a touching, encouraging and inspiring comment, thank you so much. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Another beautiful video with an enlightening message about the power of self worth. After many years, John knows well who he is; he radiates self-empowerment - the value of living ones life on his/her own terms. Thank you for the lesson.
It was a pleasure to share this video with you. Glad it spoke to you so deeply. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
We are disconnected from Nature. We must reconnect if we want to save our planet and us! You are a beautiful being and we need more like you! Your heart is pure! ❤️ Thank You Mr. Chong
Thank you for sharing this comment Linda, glad John's message resonated with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
mr john chong, you are MY hero!!💛 as a retired educator who has always cherished nature (and deplores contemporary people's addiction to technology), i couldn't agree more with you! and to think, feel, and believe as you do, you have ALWAYS been someone - and extraordinary. as someone who was never encouraged to follow my dreams (which, yes, made me afraid at times), when i found the courage and did (and continue to do), i felt as if i could soar, regardless of what others said and thought of me. bravo and three cheers to a true hero with integrity!!
Wonderful that he is your hero too Lola. Lovely to hear that you found the courage to follow your dreams and do and be what's inside of you. Keep walking your wonderful journey. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
OH MY WORD...Such a beautiful soul this man has. Of all the videos I have seen through the years that I have been on this channel, this one left me with a smile and tears in my eyes. It touched me so deeply of what he spoke and taught. Great Job!I'm going to watch it again and again, I know there is still so much to learn from this video. Thank you for finding this gem in a world of darkenss.
i felt the exact same thing!
me too!@@Carmen-wp1ut
this is also a beautiful review! I felt similarly, thank you!
Couldn't agree more!
Exactly I agree too
What a beautiful soul in this human!!! "I'm emotional. I shed tears. I'm weak in the eyes of people who think that men don't cry" Sir, you are def a HERO!!!!
Touching message, thank you. So glad his words touched you so deeply. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Herzens Dank für diesen wunderschönen Beitrag, dieser wundervollen Seele. Berührend und Inspirierend .🌀🙏
It's a pleasure Antje. We are truly happy that John's message touched and inspired you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you so much ❤❤❤. He is right, we are more and more disconnected from nature and that is dangerous. With that disconnection it is easier to harm nature and people. We need to reconnect. For a moment it reminded me of a great film by Fritz Lang - Metropolis.
You are welcome. Glad his message spoke to you so deeply. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Indeed. That film. Unforgettable.
@@jane1044 Yes absolutely...it show the way we got to be as machines... disconnected with nature/love and how we have to restore that love,...love of humanity, each other and peace.
He is my hero too. I dream about being a bee keeper with a lavender field. I'll do that. Thank you so much, sir! Thank you too, GR!
Wonderful that John is your hero too and that his message inspired you. May your dream work out Andrea. Best of luck. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a joyful human being. Great way to start my day. ❤
Thank you for starting your day with a video from our channel, it touches us. So happy you enjoyed his message. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Kind, caring, authentic, honest.....such a lovely man with an important.message 🙏
Beautiful words, thank you Roberta. Glad his message spoke to you so much. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife ❤️
A true teacher and now you are teaching us ❤ thank you
Our y pleasure Robbie. So happy his message spoke to you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
So Real, So pure, So AUTHENTIC...
THE BRAVE ALWAYS WIN.🌟
I admire him.
And thanks to you, for your
GREAT WORK🌟🙏🤍
Thank you for your encouraging and kind message about our work and this specific video. We hope we can share many more with you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Kind hearted person.
Pure soul.
Respect
Your words are really touching, thank you for sharing them with us. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such a powerful and positive outlook on life❤️
Yes, it is. So glad you liked the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
This needs to be played for every educator and student on the first day of school. This man has a vision and attitude that needs to be passed down to every individual that is willing to step up and be a beacon of light! Thank you GR for highlighting this story!
You are welcome. Your words are beautiful and touch us, thank you. So glad that his message spoke to you so deeply. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Tears, deep down... Thank you, again, for sharing with us this wonderful man, a being of humility. Let there be more like Mr. John. A true BEing. With deep regards, ND
Touching words, we are glad we were able to share John's message with you. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Oh my word . . . what an absolutely beautiful man, inside and out. He was actually glowing from his Light within!
Thank you sincerely Justine and Michael for all you do to make the world a better place!!! 💓
We are so thankful you enjoyed John's story so much and we absolutely appreciate your kind and encouraging words about our work. Sending much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Dearest John Chong, thank you so much for sharing your deeply beautiful and kind, pure pure pure heart. MUCH LOVE TO YOU.
You are very welcome Jamie. So touched by your message. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you Justine and Michael... and thank you both for all the powerfully moving video creations you produce, and for illuminating and sharing the countless touching and uplifting stories of so many beautiful human beings around the world. Your work is immensely appreciated and valued.
This is so very beautiful. Such passion in the face of adversity....he is exuberant with joy in pursuing his dream! :)
Lovely comment, so glad you enjoyed it so much. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such a beautiful man. God bless him and everyone who's having a big pure heart like him ! In the name of Lord Jesus Christ I bless everyone and him !
So glad you enjoyed the message John shared, thank you for your kind words. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Your videos are a calm oasis. The stories are the stories we all need to hear. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind and touching words. We are glad that these videos mean much to you.
We are truly grateful to you for your support. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
This couldn't have come at a more greater time than now. I feel I have no meaning of purpose anymore but hearing Mr. Chong's story and the things he said, hit me hard (in a positive way). We aren't failures if we don't push on to what others want us to do. We are successes in our own way when we stick to the things that feel true to us, planting seeds no matter how big or small they are. They still matter and that's what matters ❤
Watching these videos will nourish your soul. Take care of yourself
@@jane1044 thank you love, you do the same 💛
You have more meaning than you will EVER know! Keep going!
At times I feel my life is a falier, until someone, like that man's student, tells me that I am so inspiring to them. That keeps me going. ❤I guess we shouldn't judge ourselves so much. Hugs
We are so touched that John's message spoke to you so deeply Sunni. May his words encourage and inspire you in your future walk. May you find a way to live true to yourself. Sending you warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful and rich man. The kind of friend and people you want in your life ❤️ Love and light to you 🌟
Lovely words. We are so glad you liked John's story. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a lovely person. A hero to those who know him.
Thank you, beautiful words. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Sir, your intentions are noble and your heart is pure! If only more humans are like you, this world will be a better place to live in! All the best!!
We thank you for your kind words and good wishes for John. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
How uplifting was this kind man.
He has such a sweet, healthy countenance.
At 75 now I’ve reached a time when I don’t have a dream, and suffer from chronic pain. But it’s programs like these that provide hope as I do not give up but press on each day no matter what my body is prevents me from doing.
This man’s story filled my heart with joy. I found him uplifting. I loved how he followed his dream and it’s working for him. I loved that he was still showing young children how to be in nature with the bees.
After retirement I was busy but Covid changed a lot for me. I did start doing my art journaling and gardening in my courtyard, also my new dog Lilly. But other than my immediate family, my connection to people is limited and visits with friends very limited as some still do not want to get together since Covid.
Thank you for sharing this man’s story . I enjoy this channel but do not always comment. Peace and love to all.
Thank you for sharing your situation Mags. We are sad to read that many things seem to be difficult but trust things will change again for the better. It's good to have you with us on our journey, so glad you enjoyed this video in particular and like our channel. May the messages encourage you and give you the strength you need. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife thank you so much for your caring reply. God be with you both. 🙏❤️
A great man and special gift to the world. And he just continues to give. Blessed are the people to come thru his path.
Thank you for each of your enriching short films. Im so blessed to have found this channel ❤
So happy you enjoyed John's story. Yes, he is a blessing and example to many.
Lovely to have you with us on our journey. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Beautiful wonderful man! This made me shed a good tear❤
Thank you for letting his message speak to your heart Sarah. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a pure soul with a pure heart ♥️
A light that shines so bright that it scares all darkness away!
This is what our world needs!
People like John, friends like John ♥️
Simply beautiful, thank you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I just returned from 5 days camping in a Virginia ancient forest and can truly vouch for its restorative quality. People worship technology and it destroys their souls. Feel so 😞 for those who choose technology over time in/with nature. This man is such a beautiful soul. May he inspire many through his example and choices. Thanks for sharing him with us, what a gift.
How wonderful that you could have this experience Jane, that you feel restored and are reminded of the importance of living in/with nature. John's story resonated that so beautifully too, glad you enjoyed the video. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
simply simply simply pure heart.....this is what all matters.....the heart doesn't know, the color of your skin , the heart doesn't now....(whatever you want to fill in.-)...)))...the heart knows the energy from you.....we say in Italy......viva l'amore....
So beautifully described, thank you. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
You are channel number one for me. Beautiful films and the people shown in them.
So happy to read your words, thanks so much. This means so much to us. We hope to share many more videos with you. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful, positive soul this man has.
Such an inspiring message.
Thank you for sharing his story with the world.
It's a pleasure Nici. Glad you enjoyed it so much. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Hello John,
I am so glad to meet you through this channel.
I applaud your great courage, in the face of immense pressure from your culture to succeed, to earn money, to stay in a secure public servant position, and to conform to its standards.
I have never lived in your culture, but am aware of how powerful this culture is.
So, i applaud your courage.
Thank you for following your heart.
Thank you for loving people, nature and bees.
I know that everyday takes courage.
I watched your other video on your Bee website.
Your journey is not easy.
Every day is a step of courage and faith.
But through it, you and your life are such an incredible example to the rest of us, the youth in Singapore and now, through this channel, to the entire world!
You are the leader leading us into goodness.
Thank you.
By the way, John is also my son's name. It's from the Bible and it means "God is gracious."
Thank you.
Namaste!
Shalom!
Peace be with you!
Such beautiful words of encouragement and support for John's journey. I'll be sure to share this with him directly, in case he doesn't read it here. Sending warmest of hugs. And deepest gratitude for all that you do to make this channel a wonderful space for sharing. Justine and Michael x
Thanks your compelling videos. You know, your videos made my day a lot. Whenever I stumped on them, it appears that I have a sense of gratitude and a peace emotion, so strange, it pulls me down inside, it hit me some things that life is full of precious things, stunning landscapes, and funny creatures. If just something destroys our emotions on that day, that is so wasted, right?
So, just integrate enjoying our life with pursuing our dreams which becomes more engaging🎉
You sent such amazing positive motivational energy through the screen thank you for sharing your story. 🙏🏼🐝🥰
Lovely words. We are so happy that it spoke to you so much Iris. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Pure praise to John for hos commitment and passion. Great work team Green Renaissance
Your kind and encouraging words are much appreciated. Glad you liked the video. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Связь с природой нужна людям! Это соприкосновение с живым делает нас чувствующим,нежными,трепетным и понимающими❤
Beautiful thoughts, thank you for sharing. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for showing this friend to the world. I think he is right, kids need more connection to nature. He is still a teacher but he just changed his subject😊
So beautifully written, thank you. Nice that you enjoyed listening to John's message. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
He has truly found the purpose of living. How many people are living opposite of his wisdom.
Yes, he definitely has his purpose. Glad you enjoyed the video. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
One of MY heroes was a 'remedial arithmetic' teacher in grade school .. I felt so stupid, but he made math fun for me .. he took the time to TEACH. Retired now, I still am no fan of ciphers and numbers, but interestingly enough I used it constantly in my daily life (astrology calculated by hand, numerology, pharmaceutical calculations in my medical work). So, thank you for being someone's hero!🕊
What a lovely story Linda, thank you for sharing. Yes, it's wonderful if we can be someone's hero. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
I grew up poor and never really thought about how that impacted my self worth and self esteem - what a beautiful video
Thank you for sharing your own experiences Adriann. Glad you enjoyed this video a lot. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
A beautiful soul❤, true hero 🫡, God bless
Lovely message, thank you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
I love your videos of teachers. It can be a draining job like all of them. With the office politics. But the essence of it is great. Teaching kids. One needs reminding of this from time to time.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Glad his message resonated with you. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you so much ❤
You are very welcome. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
❤❤pure gold, thank you ❤❤
Wow, thanks a lot Debbie. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
He is a true gentleman.
Beautiful and touching. Sending much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
44 years ago, I was in 8th grade. My Algebra teacher Miss Jackson used to write this sentence on the board before every test or every exam:
"Time is a precious commodity, once wasted it can never be regained."
She was right. I still remember that quote to this very day.
Thank you for sharing. Definitely words to remember. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a soulful talk!❤️
So happy you liked the story he shared Lekha. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I guess I just needed a good cry today because this video made me weep deeply. I hope this gentleman is able to read the comments and see how many people he has touched. I want to be his friend and I want him as a friend in my life. What a wonderful wonderful person! Thank you, Green Renaissance, for bringing these stories to us!
We are glad you could allow the tears, sometime we need that. Wonderful to read that his message touched you so deeply. In the write up below the video is a website address where you could contact him if you would like to. Or you can send us an email to hello@greenrenaissance.co.za and we can see what we can do to put you in direct contact with John. Nice to have you with us on our journey. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael.
Simply Beautiful 😍
Simple Pure Transparent Natural Expression of Life! Essence of True Living! Lucky to be Natural!
This applies to both Mr. Chong and GR team! Thanks for sharing the LIFE ❤
Thank you for your kind message Kishor, we are so happy that you enjoyed the video. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
"We must the planter of a good seed"🌱
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What a inspiration. A truly wonderful and gentle soul. Awesome video
We really appreciate your kind words Roger, so happy you enjoyed this video. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such a beautiful man ❤🙏✨
Thank you for your kind message Heidi. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
We have limitless potential and numberless “selves” past, present and future we can access via meditation and openness to transcendent consciousness. These are the realities, not the limited reality we think of as who we are, or what our life is. The past, no matter how happy, pulls us backward from the possibilities to grow. What happened became familiar, was repeated, became habitual and eventually enclosed and caged us. We think of the familiar as a “safe “ place to dwell, but it is, in fact, the most dangerous and soul diminishing. This man listened to what his soul needed. He put fear and self doubt behind him and leapt, grew wings, and soared. So can you and I.
Thank you for sharing these encouraging and thought-provoking words Jude. Glad his message resonated with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife 🌺🌺🌺
Mr. Chong, now you are a hero also for me and maaany other people!🤩
Beautiful. Glad he can be your hero. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Cherish this man.... he is made of such good things!
Your words say it all Shelley. Touching. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
One of my favorite videos. ❤ Thank you. Interesting, I live in rural America, farmland. I am on my phone watching this video. It is about balance.
So happy you enjoyed it Dee, that this video is one of your favourites. Yes, it is about balance - like so many (all) things in our life. Sending you warmest hugs all the way to the USA. Justine and Michael. 💚
"I’m nobody! Who are you?
Are you nobody, too?
Then there’s a pair of us-don’t tell!
They’d banish us, you know.
How dreary to be somebody!
How public, like a frog
To tell your name the livelong day
To an admiring bog!"
~Emily Dickinson~
There is a tremendous freedom in being a nobody and in solitude, too.
That sunset reminded me of Sentosa. Made me wonder if the sunset over there is always of that hue.
What a fabulous poem. Thanks for sharing. As for the sunsets - during our time filming in Singapore, we were treated to many beautiful bright skies. A gorgeous way to end a day. Sending you best of wishes. Justine and Michael x
I never imaged that he would work with Bee's and teach young children ... did you see their face's in amazement when holding the bees.... amazing 🐝🐝🐝🐝
Lovely to read your words. Yes, the children's faces say it all. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
what a beaytiful video: thank you ! Many blessings💗💗💗💗
We are so happy that you enjoyed John's story Monique. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
So glad to know that people like these are living around us and thanks for spreading this home feeling❤
It's a pleasure, so glad his story created a good feeling. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
John,...you are me HERO💪
Beautiful. So glad you could 'meet' John. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you Greens.
And Love to all..
Our pleasure Ligi! Sending you warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful person and a beautiful message. Thank you!
You are so welcome Sharon. So happy you enjoyed the video. Warmest greetings, Justine and Michael. 💚
This is beautiful. ❤ It's wonderful how, despite our differences, we are connected deep down in our hearts. Mr. Chong touched my heart.
Thank you, we are so happy you could see so much beauty in this video Paulinus and let John's message touch you. You are so right, we are all connected. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
He is right. I retired after 27 years of teaching special need kids, 9 years ago. I volunteer at a small elementary school two blocks from my home, a few times per year. Kids are lost today, angry, frustrated, jealous and hurting. Social media and all the fake perfections they see are killing their little souls, self esteem, self worth.
Wow, this is a deep and sad message, lots to think about. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. We hope some people can get inspired by his story. Wishing you all the best for your work with the children when you volunteer at the school. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Um ser humano inspirador e com uma sensibilidade maravilhosa!
Such kind words, thank you. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thanx for sharing this amazing vedio.
It's our pleasure Seyed, glad you liked it. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a beautiful man. So compassionate. We all need more of this in this world today.❤
So happy his message resonated with you Ann Marie. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I totally agree: "a disconnect to nature." Your work and the people you find is amazing as always! ;-)
Thanks so much for your kind and encouraging message. And we are glad liked this video too. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Una maravillosa reflexión 💪💪💪
Thanks a lot, so happy you enjoyed the message John shared. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
You are a HERO🎉🎉❤
Beautiful. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such a beautiful soul with a powerful message! Thank you
You are so welcome Maggi, we are glad you liked the story he shared. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Right way to use the technology to share the beautiful creation of nature and its unique flowers! GR you deserve the Oscar for sharing humanness to humanity!
Life finds the way!💖
Thanks so much for the encouragement Kishor. We are really touched by your message. Justine and Michael. 💚
What a very lovely man. Wish the world was full of John Chong’s.
And through making of these films over the last 6 years, we have come to learn that there are so many people, doing what they can to make the world around them a better place to be. May we all find our way of using our own talents and energies to do the same. Big love to you. Justine and Michael 💚
Most uplifting! You fully understood your path and purpose! Deep consideration and gratitude! 🙏♥️
Thank you for your kind message Marina, we are glad his message was uplifting. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife 🙏👏
Such a pure heart ❤ Thank you for sharing Mr. Chong's story. He encouraged me to stick with my decision to learn a new job where I can help traumatized people. I have already quit my good payed job. I don' regret.
Wonderful that John's story was a confirmation for you Alisa. We wish you all the best for your new journey, your new job. May you feel content and happy with life. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
He is immaculate
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Puro y transparente mensaje de un puro y transparente❤️
Gracias
Beautiful, thank you Nathalie. We are glad you liked the message he shared. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am thankful for all these videos. It helps me get through, especially when I’m feeling under the weather. I wish that the videos were longer. I don’t mind if they're an hour long.💚
You are welcome, thank you for your kind message. We are so thankful that the videos carry you through difficult times. May there always be a special message when you need it. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such a deeply passionate heart! We need more teachers like you for the younger generation. Thank you so much for your inspiring energy Mr Chong❤🙏✨️
Such lovely words Silvie, thank you for writing to us. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
@ReflectionsofLife I'm a Singaporean and when I started to see my fellow people being featured in Green Renaissance I feel really inspired, proud and surprised! Thank you for finding these wonderful souls on this tiny island. ❤😊
And thank you, for taking the time to tune in and listen to these stories from your beautiful island. Sending happy wishes to you for a lovely week ahead. Justine and Michael x
Oh my goodness! This man is just so beautiful, radiating pure honesty and life. He is so alive! Thank you for sharing with us . ❤
Your words touch us Marietjie. We are so glad you liked it so much. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
So beautiful! So full of light! So full of bliss!❤❤❤❤
So happy you enjoyed it Diane. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I want to be like Mr Chong when I grow up! What a fantastic testimony of will power too contribute and be the change in the world we need! Kudos to youo all for spreading so much light and hope!
Lovely and touching words, glad his story inspired you so much. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you. Mr Chong is the sweetest soul. Just listening to him lightens my heart . Blessings from Scotland.
Pleasure. We are very happy his message lightened your heart. Sending you warm hugs to Scotland, Justine and Michael. 💚
Very touching in the same breath eye-opening what is important . Thanks 🙂👍
We are very happy that this message has touched you deeply Jarek. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
He is a treasure, I agree fully with him and thank God for him! He is my friend and I am his!
Lovely. We are glad you enjoyed his story. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
The love and light just emanates from Mr Chong. He is such an inspiration. Thank you🙏
Pleasure Cheryl. So glad that we could share his story with you, that his message inspired you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚