PURPOSE - Do what you LOVE?

Thank you Justine & Michael 💚

'The question is very simple. How would you like to live your life? Are you doing what you love?' - Eduardo Shimahara

Purpose is something so deeply personal. It's not about fitting in - it's about finding your own path. Listen to your heart - that's the right thing for you to do.

Featuring Eduardo Shimahara.
Filmed in Cape Town, South Africa.

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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

Karlstad - by Mount Seymour
Balance - by Muted
Find Our Way Home - by Departures

Sound mix by Tamryn Breakey and Stef Albertyn

Thanks to Mohammad Alkhudhair for the Arabic translations

[chaatman]

This man just described the change I made 6 years ago. I knew I had to follow my purpose. I had to start a food business specializing in authentic "desi" Indian cuisine. I've always been interested in Indian cuisine. But not what we have here called British Indian. No, I loved the real deal, the authentic food, the spicy food, the food mum or auntie cooks for the family. And so I went to India and learned. And my life changed. After many years of practicing, I sold my window cleaning business and burnt my bridges. I could now only go one way. It was tough. I got into debt. I struggled to make things work. But eventually, I found my way, and I found my tribe. I now have a great business with wonderful customers. And I wake up every morning loving what I do. Especially on Mondays when I go shopping for ingredients. But every day is now filled with joy. I LOVE what I do, and the food I produce shows that.

[goldenmagnolia]

I actually had to press rewind and listen to him again! “Then go and if you’re scared, go scared! If you don’t make a move you going to live in a constant fear!” That’s profound!! Please thank this man for sharing his life and wisdom with all of us who are stuck! 🤍🌿🕊

[oceanbreathyogawellness]

I see in so many of the comments acknowledging his passing, words of distress and sadness. Some speaking of how they would have liked to meet him or we needed people like him, or he was too young and it is sad he chose to leave.
Can I offer a gentle suggestion that you use this as a gift that shines a light on the idea of not waiting to talk to people, whether strangers or friends and ask them the real questions of life. Not what their instagram is but what makes their heart beat faster, what touches them to the deepest part of their soul.
Don't wait to meet people based on whether you think they might be worthy, but assume everyone is worthy and has something to offer given an opportunity.
Don't just ask for the gifts that others share, so that you can feel better but offer them something back, because I guarantee you have something to share and a balance of giving and receiving will expand our consciousness.
When you pass a stranger, look them in the eyes....it doesn't matter if you are wearing a mask, eyes smile and are truly the window into the soul so don't wait until it is too late to find the wisdom and beauty that surrounds you in every moment. 💚

[tantiansin]

My wife and me were shocked of his passing. Almost everyday morning, we switch on your channel and listen to what Eduardo said. He is our mentor. Every word he spoken seeps to our heart and mind. When we felt down, we listen to him. The words are so impactful that really inspire us to live with purpose. We spread his inspiration to our friends who are lost in purpose. Eduardo is always on our heart. May GOD bless him. We are glad that Green Renaissance able to meet him and we thank you for that. Take care and Stay Safe to all out there.

[flapp-jck]

“go, and if you’re scared go scared”.
👑

[m.tavares]

This beautiful human being saved my life. I've been watching this video once a week. I am from Brasil and fighting a deeply depression after 10 years suffering in Paris. Thank you beautiful angel, from the bottom of my heart.
Obrigada

[DevConcar]

Gosh, what a beautiful soul. I had the pleasure of meeting him once. I'm so incredibly sad to hear of his passing today. The world deserves to hang onto people like this.

[cindygrayson]

I constantly feel like I haven’t done enough. Part of a critical, competitive upbringing . Rough when I’m not a competitive person. Thank you for your words.

[leonita]

"Rest in peace ❤️ Eduardo Shimahara, your legacy will carry on forever."

[reneilweshirilele]

"If you wake up on Mondays and you feel like shit, you are doing something wrong" -Shima.

Thank you for the light you've shone on this earth, and indulging in my jokes when giving feedback for assignments. Still feels surreal...

Rest easy.

[LifeattheCornerCastle]

My favorite part “your purpose is not going to come to you unless you do something”. The best way I have ever heard described when people always talk about “finding your purpose”!❤

[elixirwellness]

I have been traveling to/from Toronto Canada and Costa Rica for almost 13 years. I finally ate my fear and arrived in Costa Rica 2 days ago. MOving here to live my life and express who I truly am with my creations from the planted seeds of all the years. I was terrified and completely scared as Eduardo's shares in his experience. Only 2 days, 4 suitcases and I am already relieved to have made this move in my life

[olgap.]

I love the motto quoted " go, and if you're scared, go scared"...

[richarddawkins]

i was an engineer and resigned last year, I felt the same emotion and picked the same decision. cheers guys.
love this channel!

[eshanon]

This is where I am at in life...I am in a career that gives me money but I don't enjoy. He talks about going even if you're scared but that's what holding me back. God has led someone into my life that has changed my perspectives on life and I'm glad for that. I am looking forward to the time when it doesn't matter which day of the week it is. It should be something we all strive for rather than dread the Mondays and excited about the weekends. Awesome videos by the way.

[kerry-anne]

"Lets give the heart a chance"❤

[veronicalidstromjoannides]

So sad to read he passed so early in his life but at the same time so happy he got to find HIS life purpose! Thank you Edvardo for sharing your life philosophy which lives on in many many hearts and years to come🌸🍃🌸🍃🌸

[kasiaslonka]

Your face says is all. Peace and contentment. Living from your heart. Namaste.

[dianamachado]

I love all his words on this video❤He found his purpose before dying. This is truly amazing! God bless you🙏🏿

[ralfputz]

This is so resonant with me, I was doing something only for money. I also left my employment. I have been hearing from different sources do more of what you love to do and less of what brings you down. Now I’m following my passion and it’s amazing how it energises you. 🙏