LIVE ALONE - Beauty of SOLITUDE

Thank you Justine & Michael 💚

The world is more connected than it's ever been before. We can communicate instantly with our friends and family who live miles apart, thanks to the power of social media. And yet... why do so many of us still feel lonely?

Feeling lonely is a normal human experience - it is something we all go through. And it's not simply a function of being alone. You can feel lonely in a crowd. Because loneliness is a feeling of being alienated from others, not feeling understood or connected - it’s a feeling that something is missing.

But loneliness is also a message that our body sends us, letting us know that we are important, and we need to become friends with ourselves again. When we feel isolated or alone, we can choose to have compassion for ourselves. We can recognise our emotions without judging them. When we accept where we are at and what we are struggling against, without berating ourselves, we can then begin to change.

In order to defeat loneliness, we have to listen to its message - You are complete, nobody is needed, you are enough!

Filmed in Groot-Marico, 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.

Editing - by Amy Cupido and Justine du Toit

Cold - by Borrtex
Creativity (Theta) - by Yotam Agam
Enter (Reworked) - by Christopher Galovan
Close - by Eleven Tales
In a Heartbeat - by Noam Zaguri
Break of Day - by Noam Zaguri

A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Assamese - by Partha Protim Borah
Catalan - by Pau Zabaleta
Chinese - by Loretta Mao
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
Georgian - by Qeti Giorgadze
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Angeliki Papadimitriou
Hungarian - by Zorka Evetovics
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Korean - by Chloe Park
Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Thai - by Pimmi Uamart
Ukrainian - by Olha Yurchyk
Vietnamese - by Thi Le

[JohnDoe-vyhh]

Being around people who are fake and insincere or where you feel out of place is so much worse than loneliness.

[rain-bender]

I'm 59-years-old, I'm single and I don't have any children. I'm an introvert and as I get older I find people irritate me more and more. My dog was my companion and soulmate but she passed away quite a long time ago. If & when I retire I'll probably slip into a reclusive lifestyle. I'm part-way there already. No one calls, no one phones me and I'm comfortable with that. I have friends but they're all busy with their families and I just get forgotten which I accept. Family comes first. I used to want a lifetime partner but women have given me nothing but anxiety, stress and problems and the rewards don't justify the stress. Society is horrible these days, the world is changing but I'm not changing with it. I realise I'm not going to be here for much longer in relative terms so I just want to try and live out my days in peace, comfort and contentment. We all have a path through life and this is mine. Good luck everyone.

[fearthehoneybadger]

Periods of solitude help me recover from the madness of the crowd.

[anthonydavies]

I identify with Johann. I believe we are ultimately alone in life, especially as we contemplate its end. I live on my own through my past choices and decisions. But when I experience something beautiful in Nature and I long to share that joy with someone else, that is when I feel lonely. I just have to say to myself "Be thankful for this moment, for the incredible opportunity to join in the dance of the Cosmos, and be a living thing among the countless others our precious Mother Earth supports". It's enough.

[paulheffron]

This reminds me of a great quote from Blaise of man's troubles stem from his inability to sit quietly in a room alone."

[stratomix]

There are just too many of us all around the world and sometimes...sometimes we all gather here in the comments, like around a fire (the video) and we become a part of this same story, all togheter.
Even if for some brief moments, we share something, all of us.
Best Regards to all from Portugal.

[Gail-uxly]

I would much rather go home to an empty house than to someone I wish weren’t there.

[SuperKandibar]

And most of the people sharing their stories have pets with them through thick and thin. Animal are wonderful ❤

[Renegade-gw]

Some of us are natural loners. Being alone to me feels comfortable, whereas being around people is usually hard work. It's taken me a lifetime to accept and understand that I don't fit into the 'industry standard package' of wife, kids, parties, gatherings etc. I'm finally understanding myself and telling myself it's ok to be who I am.

[deborahcavenaugh]

Thank you, sir, for your most needed video. I too am a full-time working artist, 71 years old, and recently told I won't walk again. I live alone and am isolated. Working through all of this I am walking the path with you. I just appreciate your honesty. It was a gift to me today. All the best.

[wildewildestrawberries]

"Be good to yourself. Be kind to yourself." Yes.

[christinebeames]

Some of my happiest moments are in my greenhouse alone, no music with a bag of potting, compost and seeds to plant and plants to prune just the sound of the birds and the company of my cat., absolute bliss

[fluffer]

Many individuals in these stories have animals surrounding them. Love is abundant with these companions.

[patriciahutson]

I have lived alone since 1996. I view the outside world as something I once swam in. Now I am content with my library, music and memories

[alexandermikhailov]

Enjoying the life alone and not feeling lonely and not needing much is the ultimate wisdom.

[carolinecarter]

There is no lonelier place than being with people who don't appreciate you! Five years of living by myself, seeing myself, and embracing the resulting peace as truly opened my mind! I've learnt so much of this Earth and its workings .. I saw nothing until i was at one with myself! We are here to live and learn....there is no set way. I share my life with few, help where i can, and enjoy my pet companions!

[beachrose]

alone IS NOT LONELY..ITS WONDERFUL SPACE TO BE ONESELF

[SharonG-ipll]

I've never been lonelier than when I'm surrounded by people.

[susancazier]

Im 74 and have come to love my solitude. After nurturing others my whole life, i now choose how i spend my time. Now i do art, garden, take care of my animals and on occasion meet a friend for lunch. Thats it, no more trying to prove how much i can accomplish every day.

[terryklinger]

"What you have acquired in your soul is wealth". "Realize that there is an end to your journey". Wise words from a wise man.