ANCIENT WISDOM

Thank you Justine & Michael 💚

Humanity is one big, eight-billion-person family that lives together on Earth - born on the same planet, covered by the same skies, gazing at the same stars, breathing the same air.

We may speak different languages and belong to different cultures, but we are all part of the same human family. And like any other family, we are all unique - we have our own likes and dislikes, our own temperaments, our own experiences - but that doesn't make us any less a part of our family.

In a world where kindness knows no boundaries, we have the power to create a tapestry of unity, where every person is valued, and the bonds of our human family are strengthened by the threads of empathy and respect. It is time we start to acknowledge that we are all in this together. The sooner we start to greet each other with open arms and open hearts, the sooner we will be able to make a change.

‘We are all related. And when you become aware of that, you realise how important it is to take care of your sisters and brothers.’ - Jay Bowen, Upper Skagit Tribe.

Filmed in Skagit Valley Washington, USA.

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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.

Filming - by Michael
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

Extra special thanks to Sonic Yogi (Jonathan) for providing the opening music track of this film. To listen to more of his magical musical creations, check out:

Additional music tracks used in this film:
Watching Stars Collide - by Hanna Lindgren (via Epidemic Sound)
Memories of My Past - by Gabriel Lewis (via Epidemic Sound)
The Longest Rest - by Alan Ellis (via Epidemic Sound)
Our Secret Universe - by Alan Ellis (via Epidemic Sound)
Lay Down - by We Dream of Eden (via ArtList)

A huge thank you to these guys, who gave so generously of their to time to help with translations, enabling us to provide subtitles in the following languages:
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Hungarian - by Zorka Evetovics
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Romanian - by Anca Zaharia
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Thai - by Pimmi Uamart
Vietnamese - by Thi Le

[marcokalle]

"When the world discovers we're all just one family, we'll all be better off", wow... that's a powerful truth... ❤❤❤

[robincrowflies]

We're all indigenous. Yes. All one family. Let's heal our family and take care of one another.

[Mookiethedog]

The higher up you are, the lower down you serve. Imagine our politicians trying to understand that little nugget of wisdom. ❤

[leepeterson]

Bless you, Green Remaissance Team, for jumping across the ocean and bringing us the voice of a Native American brother. Thank you, Jay Bowen, for sharing Truth with us of our Earth Family. I live here in the US and it seems so important for us now and of course across our World. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[janetgao]

It wasn’t until I learned to hear nature that I could really listen…still learning at 71❤

[tamasinsterner]

"Did I listen enough?" Great question.

[Yaya]

When we start to see the divine in every soul we will have peace!

When we realize that we came empty handed and will leave this world empty handed we will stop killing each other for land. We will learn to coexist!

When we stop looking up to some people and down on others we will see that everyone is on their own path and that we are all here to fulfill Gods purpose! We will see value in every single person!

When we stop thinking that everyone should look, act and be like ourselves we would love each other and hate will cease to exist!

The answer is simple! Love, accept and learn to coexist with others!

[prladue]

“The earth is but one country and mankind it’s citizens “
Bahai Faith

[thrivefnl]

“The higher up you are, the lower down you serve”
What a valuable wisdom
Thank you for this useful message

May your paths continue to drip with Gold
💗

[SuzannaBroek]

I just adore your videos of wisdom, hope and love.
I tell all my friends about how wonderful they are and how i wish everyone in the world could watch them.
If only all human beings would be willing to learn how to open their hearts and souls so they can truly listen and learn how to help make planet earth the wonderful world it can be....💖🕊️🙏💖🕊️🙏💖

[kallasusort]

I love Native teachings - makes my heart sing

[FRASERMCGREGOR]

Another masterpiece. This channel is just full of hope, and people who are able to describe the life experience so succinctly in a calm and graceful way. I hope more people find this channel and grow through your story telling. We are indeed one human family, and by taking this with you every day may we all learn to look after, to listen, and to love our fellow humans who walk this path alongside us in this moment in time. Thank you again for all that you do, and all that you share. Hoping 2024 has more beautiful stories to tell. x

[barbarabuttiglieri]

Grazie per questa immensa saggezza ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[cbcb]

The higher you are the lower you serve -- beautiful

[fs]

When we try to serve everyone in our life, every little moment can be a joy. Thank you all for the beautiful message.

[lucienneleal]

I appreciate and love cinema, writing and I have always wanted to make films about special stories just like you do (I followed the Green Renaissance)... And I also have a great reverence for Native Americans, especially the Hopi (and the Sioux, Cherokees. ..) for the wisdom and knowledge of healing not only the body but also the human soul. Gratitude for this episode and for your delicacy and always respectful sensitivity towards those you reveal to us in your intimate, unique and equally delicate worlds. Thanks so much. Big hug from Brazil 🌹🌿🕊️

[akirahikari]

“The earth is one country and mankind its citizens.”

[roamingqueen]

I could listen to Jay Bowen for at least three hours straight! His wisdom is so deep and he has so much to teach ... so many gifts to share! Simply captivating personality 🤩!

[kimberlykernehan]

I truly listened attentively to his words. How profound, how timely and filled with wisdom and truth! " We are all one family and when the world realizes that how much better our world will be!" Those words reverberated to the depths of my soul! Thank you for the blessings of Jay and being the head and heart of the family! A' ho.

[louiselinton]

Beautiful message, thank you!❤ We are one human family on a beautiful planet floating in space. I wish everyone would realise this, stop fighting and love and help each other. Pull together not push apart.