A Message of Hope: How Empathy Will Shape Our Future

Thank you Justine & Michael 💚

Much of the world’s conflict comes from a closed, heavy heart. We suppress emotions that cause us pain, we suffer from worry, fear and trauma. We encase our hearts in layers of protection, a fortress around our most sensitive selves, and the heart becomes rigid and closed. So our heart loses its shine and the spirit becomes restless, and unable to authentically express itself.

But we can learn to soften our hearts, recognising that we don’t need the armour it thought it needed to keep it safe. You have the choice to free yourself of the emotional burdens you are holding onto. By opening your heart, you help yourself, others and the world to be a more loving place. Let go, choose love, and let your spirit soar.

Filmed in Theefontein, 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 Jackie Viviers
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

Beauty in the Waiting - by Some Were at Sea
Embers Still Burn - by Some Were at Sea
Trust No Other - by Some Were at Sea
Limbo - by Enzalla
Good Bye - by Max H.
Laniakea - by Yehezkel Raz

A huge thank you to this fabulous team, who give so generously of their to time to help with language translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Pavla Látalová
English - by Justine du Toit
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
Korean - by Chloe Park
Macedonian - by Frosina Pandurska-Dramikjanin
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Marianne Carrere
Turkish - by Ahsen Aygören
Vietnamese - by Thi Le

[claudinenguyen]

Oh my goodness ! She's the gift of that day. Thich Nhat Hanh says "no mud no lotus"". Well her lotus is wonderful. So much wisdom from her heart. I'm so glad you got to meet her. I'm so glad she shared.

[Ellary_Rosewood]

I could listen to her speak all day. Her words flow like poetry, her voice warm and comforting. I would listen to a lifetime of her stories. ❤️

[nhlanhlongeleza]

I can't remember the last time my heart opened up like this. Did you hear how deeply she describes emotions! Yoh! I've never heard anyone speak so poetically. Her words, or is it presence? Opened my heart. This is beautiful ❤️🍀🌻

[leonita]

"It takes a strong person to fall into pieces, " my gratitude for Antoniette and Green Renaissance, everyone in this channel is priceless!!❤️❤️

[smurfette]

Thank you Universe for this beautiful lady and beautiful video ❤

[genesisdelacruz]

I’ve always loved Antoinette. She has learned a way of life very few of us have learned. Oh, how this woman understands the rythm of life, the meaning of being a human.

[daphnee]

She is so poetic. She passionately articulated her message to us. “Emotion are energy in motion” that phrase is nothing but the truth.
Thanks for another great video!!

[maxaudibert]

I must admit that tears are running in my eyes while listening to her, not from sadness but from the beauty of her words mixed with such a true energy of comfort and joy. Once again Thank you.

[ReflectionsofLife]

A huge thank you to this fabulous team, who give so generously of their to time to help with language translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Pavla Látalová
English - by Justine du Toit
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
Korean - by Chloe Park
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Marianne Carrere
Turkish - by Ahsen Aygören
Vietnamese - by Thi Le

[armandoazevedo]

I don't even need to read all the English subtitles to have an understanding of what she says. Much love to this blessed woman, she's the sound of Mother Nature- what a gifted human being <3. Thank you for sharing Green Renaissance.

[edithhardy]

I was sitting here felling broken and lost, then I came across this amazing lady who was telling my story so I could live and be peaceful. A Angel indeed !

[cbeark]

I wish I could sit at her feet around an open fire and listen to her stories and wisdom. I love her so very much.

[Rlaplante]

She seems so in touch with her feelings and life...and able to express herself so beautifully.

[nielvanzyl]

Dankbaar dat jy jou wyse hart met ons deel Antoinette. Jou liefde skyn helder

[janicestevenson]

"The resilience of these plants teach us that your inner landscape can never truly die." Thank you for this beautiful presentation.
In the book Steps to Knowledge, the author talks about receiving the love of Knowledge. Here is a quote: "Knowledge is the seed of true love, not the love that seeks to conquer, to possess and to dominate, but the love that seeks to serve, to empower and to free another. Become the recipient of this love today so that it may flow through you to the world, for without your denial it will most surely do this." (Steps to Knowledge, Marshall Vian Summers) Love resides in this inner landscape; all it needs is a little rain/receptivity to blossom.

[feliciaregina]

I'm so touched, so moved by this beautiful soul. May her wish for humanity pour-over and onto us all and may we all open 👐🏼 our hearts to each other in love, hope and faith.

[mujahidurrehman]

The lady spoke really well, like a poet. You guys have done a great job in capturing the emotions and the story with extremely beautiful visuals. Well done.

[Edangiolino]

She is back! and I could listen and listen on and on, she is one of the most beautiful ever, I truly feel thankful for this blessing you share such wise and simple people. I salut you !

[mariannavacratsa]

Hoe pragtig ❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹en in my eie taal wat ek nie meer hoor nie en amper nooit meer praat nie... En haar stem so sterk so rusting en so wys.... My enige dank vir julle werk en die wonderlike mense wat ons ontmoet ❤️

[theoduplessis]

This video offers a beautiful calmness, from Antoinette's wisdom, containing the secret that she begifts to us, to the playfull kittens, a symbol of life itself.
Thank you Michael and the team, for yet another priceless gift!
Antoinette, ek het soveel liefde ontvang, mag hierdie seëning terugspieël na jou toe.
Absolutely enjoyed this short film!