A FULFILLING LIFE - It is Never too Late to live a Free Life on your Terms

Making other people happy makes many of us feel good. It's great to know that you made a positive impact, however small, on someone's life. But there's a difference between being kind, and being a people pleaser.

Being someone who pleases people sounds like a good idea. But you should never change who you are to please them. You mould yourself to fit the idea of what other people think you should be. Running around trying to please everyone with every decision - never tuning into your own needs. And you stop trusting your own judgment because you assume that other people know better!

You have infinite opportunities to do what makes you radiant in a world of dreary times. And the people that matter, will stick around and love you the most when you are true to yourself. It’s never too late to live a free life — one that is on your own terms.

“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you don’t say ‘no’ to yourself.” ~Paolo Coehlo

Filmed in Swellendam, South Africa.
Featuring Meraai van Wyk.

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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.

Editing - by Jackie Viviers
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

Vals - by Biba Dupont
Border Town - by Ben Mcelroy
La Boca Fiesta - by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat
Approaching Distance - by We Dream of Eden
Limbo - by Enzalla
Stay - by Mattia Vlad Morleo
Leave - by Mattia Vlad Morleo

A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Chinese - by Erika Huang
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Pavla Látalová
Danish - by Jeppe Lerche Larsen
Dutch - by Rianne ten Veen
French - by Natalia Hoffsteter
Georgian - by Qeti Giorgadze
German - by Tanja Pütz
Hebrew - by Sea-van Rachel
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
Japanese - by Asami Nishimura
Korean - by Chloe Park
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
Romanian - by Iulia Nastase
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Marianne Carrere
Tswana - by James Motlhamme
Turkish - by Ahsen Aygören
Vietnamese - by Thi Le

[hannahyubilielotter]

This woman is my mother and she is the most amazing, beautiful, authentic, strong, kind, gentle and powerful woman that I have ever known. I am SO happy that people all over the world gets to experience her and be inspired by the absolute life and pure love that poures out of her ❤️

[lindacleveland]

This is one of the most beautiful channels on YouTube

[kamalikabhattacharya]

People go to the church to reach God. Some go to the mosque, the temple or the Gurudwara. When I wish to reach out to the divine, I come back to this channel. You guys are my Holy Grail. Gratitude, love and prayers as always. And a big big hug 🤗

[dakotaovdan]

I don’t know how you find these people but I’m so happy you do 💕

[AngelissimaASMR]

Children, forgive your parents - It's often the key to them forgiving themselves 💖

[shalinirani]

“I denied myself to please other people “ such a profound observation, we hardly notice this things with this hustle of life. There is nothing wrong to be your own first. Just live ❤️❤️

[jenna]

"But what is love? I think what is love is to live the life that's in you. If I do not love the life that is in me, how can I love anybody else? And if I have the life in me and I can share it, that must be love, I think." --Meraai van Wyk

[carryhall]

What a wonderful person..so happy that she has allowed herself to be herSELF.

[Asrevan]

I just cried and wrote down her wise words.. "you need to be quiet now, becos you need to rest, so you can grow beautifully. " she said these to the bread but they were for me.. I need to rest in silence. thank you for this inspiring video. with love.

[becstar]

What a beautiful woman… such a privilege to sit with her and listen to her wisdom. Only wish more woman were so authentic.

[AA-wctw]

Just got dumped for the umpteenth time and I'm done living my life for men-children who aren't ready for a real relationship but instead want to be mothered the way they missed out in childhood. I am done dating indefinitely. I have nothing more to give to anyone except myself.

[ioanamiruna]

These people here, they have huge souls. They are so open and there is so much light and joy pouring from inside. Green Renaissance, you make art from usual moments. Thank you!

[Feri]

"Luckily the bread doesn't mind if I don't know the tango because it doesn't know it better than me" We should strive to live authentically as ourselves.

[bonniebester]

I was in the same Submissive Position and it did feel like l lived for my Family...but l Never lost who l was...it was just Stiffled and Sabotaged by a Greedy, Lying Controlling Covert Narcissist! I'm a Survivor! 💝 What a Beautiful Home she's Created!

[jessicaabella]

At age 50, I was made myself available to attend a life transforming weekend seminar “Reparenting Child Within” and it gave me freedom to do what I want and be free of the rules of this world. Freedom to hug yourself and not wait for somebody to hug you. Freedom to prioritize my needs only.

[appk]

I can relate to so much of what this lady is saying. I’m 62 and I’ve sacrificed so much for ungrateful people, especially family. I now have regrets and anger that I’ve got to deal with. I’ve done this to myself, I realize that. I hope I can achieve half of what this lady has. Thanks.

[SFlaidlaw]

I feel most depressed when I take life for granted and don't appreciate the moment. Being here and appreciating the small things... and dreaming big is where it is at. 👌

[ancientdefine]

Ahhh, to dance while baking bread., .that’s got to be the BEST bread on the planet! She has a lovely Spirit 💕

[ReflectionsofLife]

A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Pavla Látalová
Danish - by Jeppe Lerche Larsen
Dutch - by Rianne ten Veen
French - by Natalia Hoffsteter
Georgian - by Qeti Giorgadze
German - by Tanja Pütz
Hebrew - by Sea-van Rachel
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
Japanese - by Asami Nishimura
Korean - by Chloe Park
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
Romanian - by Iulia Nastase
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Marianne Carrere
Tswana - by James Motlhamme
Turkish - by Ahsen Aygören

[earthmamma]

I think so many women can really relate to what she said… about trying to be someone you think you should be…losing yourself… I do.