ADDICTED TO HOPE - Hope Transports Us From The Present Into The Realm Of Infinite Possibilities

Thank you Justine & Michael 💚

Without hope is to be in a deep, dark well without a rope. Without hope nothing makes sense. We can’t pull ourselves out of bad situations, and we can’t build ourselves up. Without hope there is no light, only darkness.

Hope helps us rise up from the ashes of despair. It lifts our eyes, and lets us see what could be. Hope tells us there is more, and gives light for us to continue on and find the way out of the darkness. Hope keeps us walking, searching, longing, loving. When we have hope, we can continue to share our gifts with the world. And to awaken hope in the hearts of others, is to render the most precious service.

As H. Jackson Brown, Jr., said, “Hope is the magic carpet that transports us from the present moment into the realm of infinite possibilities.”

Filmed in Hermanus, South Africa.
Featuring Theo Krynauw

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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

Is There Anything Left - by Be Still the Earth
To Lay Down Everything Youve Built - by Dear Gravity
Embers Still Burn - by Some Were at Sea
Please Send Rain - by We Dream of Eden
Severance - by Sean Williams
A Pursuit of Initial and Infallible Design - by Dear Gravity
Heavy Clouds Drawn Back - by Be Still the Earth

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
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

[jeremy]

This is freaking profound: "Even though I had no say where where I was born into life, I have EVERY right to say WHERE I end up in life." Beautiful.

[theodorekey]

A beautiful portrait of my dad and what drives him. Beautifully filmed and edited as well. Very well done Green Renaissance 💚

[QuietTom]

I'm so grateful for Justine and Michael and the wise men and women who share their stories. Every time I see a new video pop up my whole body relaxes because I know I am in for at least a few minutes of possibility, hope, joy, sometimes tears and always lots of genuine love. Gives me hope...

[oyamamfiki]

"Uncle" Theo, as I call him, is an amazing soul. He cares very much about other people. He has taught many things in life and as a sparkle kid member, I am very fortunate to have him in my life. Continue the good work that you do Uncle❣

[nosibusisonkewana]

His line " Once what you are doing has a meaning, you are content " inspires me in so many ways. He came as a stranger to my life and saw so much hope in me, everytime I get a chance to talk to him, I always feel alive and filled with positivity. I kinda thought I am so not bright, but he explained to me how bright I am until I believed and proven that to myself 🙂. Meeting him was just a blessing. I am forever grateful 🙏

[imbolc]

When a man (person), gives an animal a hug when he is 'busy', THAT is the moment when 'you know' how good he (any gender) he is♥

[jmindich]

What sets Green Renaissance apart from so many others who try to "create" inspiring videos, is that the wisdom shared is not something conceptualized and packaged for the sake of making inspiring videos and getting likes, but is spoken by people and flows from the very depths of their souls because they genuinely understand and live it every day.
Despite his own personal tragedy, Theo understands the concept of service to others as the true key to personal happiness. He reminds us acts of kindness and love don't have to be overwhelming in size. he says: "It doesn't have to be a big thing. Most of the things that happen are really small things." Perhaps he never read anything by Mother Teresa, but he intuited her wisdom when she said, "We can't all do great things, but we can do small things with great love."
The message of today's film is especially poignant in view of the sometimes seemingly hopeless situation of the world; climate change and climate disasters, war, poverty from wealth inequality, hunger, political strife, and social division. Sometimes it seems so overwhelming that you want to give up on the future of humanity and the planet, but then something comes along and reminds us even if we can't be "eternal optimists, " perhaps at least we can try to be "addicted to hope." Thank you! ❤️

[challapallidattacharan]

That man is searching for meaning of life but the dog beside him is living the

[Alexandra-sdyy]

I have no idea how you find so many beautiful people! Wisdom is food for the mind and soul

[_Ada_star]

"Rather stand in awe of what people have had to carry, rather than stand in judgement of how they chose to carry it." That's deep!

[lucycarlos]

I prayed today for hope, and this video popped out. Thank you.

[rimjhimpatel]

I've learned this thing that, even if it's easier said than done, don't stop saying it !! It gives me strength, talking to myself, cheering myself up by saying that "you got this " , trust me it really does 🤞

[Timmymtd]

Love the animal’s relationship with the man

[ReflectionsofLife]

And to our incredibly special team of translators, who share so freely of their time, energy and passion to help these stories to reach a wider audience - we are truly grateful!!
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
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Japanese - by Asami Nishimura
Korean - by Chloe Park
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
Romanian - by Iulia Nastase
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Marianne Carrere
Tswana - by James Motlhamme
Turkish - by Ahsen Aygören

[williamshreeve]

Yes, "Be addicted to the blessings of hope". Even in spite of others despair. We gravitate to countless blessing. Yes I am blessed.

[Eringggggggggggggggggggggg]

“Stand in awe of what people have had to carry, rather than how they carry it” wow! That hit my ❤️ thank you for another amazing video Green Renaissance

[bethelshiloh]

Thank God I am full of hope. I believe in a good God who will one day make this world a good place.

[gracefrank]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again and that is how wonderfully refreshing Green Renaissance is. I’m not sure who I’m in love with more, this beautiful man or this sweet pooch who seems to be listening to every word he says ☮️💜🇨🇦

[guitargirl]

It will be the good people that wake up the goodness in other people that will change the world. Perfect! 💓

[TheVillageFairy]

possibly one of the best youtube channels out there 🙏🏼💙