YOU CAN CHANGE - RISE above the PAIN

Thank you Justine & Michael 💚

'Do you see the beauty in life, or do you just exist? Be careful to just exist - that's dangerous'. - Elrieda Pillmann

Elrieda has know true heart sore, losing her only child. She shares her story of how she chose to rise above the pain and see the beauty in life.

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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.

Equipment used - Sony FS7 with still lenses

Butterfly (No Vocals) - by Ian Post

Music sourced from Audio Network
Eyelashes - by Sue Verran
Intimate Portrait - by Philip Guyler

Sound mix by Tamryn Breakey and Stef Albertyn

Thanks to these guys for giving so freely of their time to assist with translations:

Arabic - by Hanane Tadrarti
Spanish - by Sebastián Hoch
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac

[PanJasnovidec]

Many people are waiting for their life to change. They don't realise that their life is waiting for THEM to change,

[mamma_d_l]

Since my husband passing, I've been watching this video regularly. It helps me to see all the gratitude in my heart. Thank you for this.

[uksimone]

Even with grey hair and wrinkles she looks like a child, with a beautful smile and eyes of joy... Beautiful message! Thanks!!

[francesbriggs]

I've met this fabulous woman, had lunch at her house and drank her own homemade wine. A real treat.

[borgarbui]

'"Do you see the beauty in life, or do you just exist? Be careful to just exist - that's dangerous'." Made me cry -

[onyoutube]

"Get angry, but get over it." What a wise woman.

[janedill]

Oh, How I relate to what I've seen. In my mid eighties, I and my dear friend of many years are about to embark on a motor trip across the United States - no schedule, just the pure joy of travel with each other.

[ronnielola]

I don't need to go for therapy... Her words are just enough... Her voice so calming.... What an ageless beauty. ❤️❤️

[i.a.m.]

“Be careful to just exist, that’s dangerous.”This is so powerful

[daphnee]

As a 21 years old girl who is looking for her purpose in life, your videos are my inspiration. I only indulge in them, I cannot wait to start living a peaceful life in nature like all your interviewees.

[NoNopeAndNo]

"Be careful to Just exist, that's dangerous!" 💚

[sylvianblue]

Physically do everything at a slower pace. You’ll realise how much you are rushing through life not noticing much. Slowing life down takes practice. Enjoy it and enjoy a more aware life.

[QueenNoTeetha]

She lost her daughter but the reality is, many would have loved her as a mother.

[phyllisclark]

I am 67 years old. I am renewed by her words with tears in my eyes. Just live!!

[ladyann]

I love that she says "get angry, kick a door" .... but get it over with. Yes queen, and don't feel one bit bad about it!

[XChan]

"GO for life. There's enough time when you're not there anymore. Go for it while you ARE there. Be ALIVE." ♡

[ampikcnwski]

It's a shame we all learn to live at the end, just before we have to leave our body!

There are so many things to do, there no time for depression!!! Thank you very much!

[MaryFont]

Lovely South African accent and scenery. She is so wise.

[mayetabergos]

When I feel life becomes tougher, I always go back again to your channel and watch your videos again and again. Thank you for inspiring us and reminding that life is so beautiful.

[deborah]

The reason this video touches us in the deepest core of our hearts is because it is coming from an unconditional loving space from a loving soul. She has no hidden agenda but to give her message of HOPE and LOVE. Thank you for this.