We are all wonderfully unique, gifted individuals, and yet we don't inherently know that. We tend to place our worth in the hands of others. Our worth isn't defined by whether or not someone else loves, values or appreciates us - it's inherent. We are worthy because we are alive. We are worthy because within our heart lies an infinite capacity for compassion, kindness, and connection. We are worthy because in our vulnerability, we find our strength, and through our imperfections, we discover our humanity. We are worthy because we are a human being in this massive, confusing, magical, surprising world. And that is reason enough to believe in something as silly – and absolutely certain – as love. Filmed in New York City, USA. Featuring Patrick Dougher (https://www.godbodyart.com) All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons. To be part of this journey : https://www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/greenrenaissance Join our YouTube channel to get early access to our films : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcPPUszZ4-7yzZNgAAYwJjg/join Who is Green Renaissance? We are Michael and Justine - passionate filmmakers, living off-grid and dedicating our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share positivity out into the world. Filming - by Michael Raimondo Editing - by Justine du Toit Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey Music tracks used in this film: (ArtList Affiliate Link - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2) Faith - by Ivan Grigorashchuk (from Audiio.com) A Change of Heart - by Locator (from Audiio.com) Memorize Your Face - by Animal Assassins Ballade 1 - by Doug Thomas (from Artlist.com) Fly - by Ivan Grigorashchuk (from Audiio.com) I Know this Place - by Guy Buttery (from Artlist.com) Serenata a La Luna - by Yehezkel Raz (from Artlist.com) Good Night - by Fair Game (from Artlist.com) Gradient - by Philip Daniel (from Artlist.com) 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: Bulgarian - by Polina Stoyanova Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu 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 Hungarian - by Zorka Evetovics Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa Italian - by Grazia Gironella Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska Persian - by Mona Zadsham Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori Romanian - by Anca Zaharia Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič Vietnamese - by Thi Le ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22lv-Ki9iVA

Stuff everywhere! Bags, clothes, cars, iPads. We love our stuff. And over time, we’ve come to believe that this 'stuff' is what defines who we are. But our possessions will never fully satisfy the inmost desires of our soul. They never have. And they are not about to start. In fact, most of the time, it distract us from the very things that bring meaning to our lives. Instead, our lives are defined by the choices we make. It is these choices that define our character, our authentic self. So choose wisely. Do not miss out by placing importance on things instead of people. Pursue beauty, hope, love and kindness. Pursue opportunity to improve this world for somebody else. Let’s be simply beautiful. Filmed in Grahamstown, South Africa. Featuring Theo du Plessis. All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons. To be part of this journey : https://www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/greenrenaissance Who is Green Renaissance? We are Michael and Justine - passionate filmmakers, living off-grid and dedicating our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share positivity out into the world. Editing - by Jackie Viviers Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey Music sourced from ArtList - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2 The Awakening - by Clemens Ruh Compass - by Some Were At Sea FireSleeper, ft We Dream of Eden - by Dear Gravity Fading Rhymes - by Ben Mcelroy The Tree Who Grew On Water - by Yoav Ilan A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations: Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair Bulgarian - by Slavena Slaveva Catalan - by Pau Zabaleta Croatian - by Davor Bobanac Dutch - by Patricia Rossel French - by Natalia Hoffsteter German - by Tanja Pütz Hindi - by Parul Sharma Hungarian - by Anita Máté Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino Korean - by Chloe Park Malayalam - by Vishnu Reji Haritham Polish - by Anna Konieczna Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller Romanian - by Iulia Nastase Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova Spanish - by Marianne Carrere Turkish - by Ahsen Aygören Vietnamese - by Tam Do ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRF1GUZHDIo

In a world that is increasingly out of touch with true authenticity, the most impactful thing you can do is to simply own who you are. Authenticity is what gives us freedom to be ourselves, and be comfortable with who we are. And it is also what gives us access to connecting with other people in a meaningful and genuine way. And when we embrace it, even though it can be uncomfortable and scary at times, we give ourselves and those around us one of the most important gifts of all - the real us. If modern life has pulled you out to sea, adrift from your true self, it’s not too late. Get out of your head and into your heart, and guide yourself back to shore. On steady sand, the chapters of your life will unfold in a way that is truly yours. Be abundantly authentic! Filmed in Hermanus, South Africa. Featuring Beth Hunt. All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons. To be part of this journey : https://www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/greenrenaissance Who is Green Renaissance? We are Michael and Justine - passionate filmmakers, living off-grid and dedicating our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share positivity out into the world. Editing - by Jackie Viviers Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey Music sourced from ArtList - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2 Lullaby to a Bird - by Yoav Ilan Essential - by Conor Mckeever Silence Becomes Her - by Dear Gravity Understanding a Loss - by Marshall Usinger Hills Valleys - by Marshall Usinger And Quiet - by Marshall Usinger Oval Window - by Yehezkel Raz 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 Dutch - by Rianne ten Veen French - by Natalia Hoffsteter German - by Tanja Pütz Hebrew - by Sea-van Rachel Hungarian - by Anita Máté Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino Korean - by Chloe Park Polish - by Anna Konieczna Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič Spanish - by Marianne Carrere ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4-6rkYR318

In the quiet corners of our minds, there's a voice that tends to undermine and sow doubt - the inner critic. The negative one. The one who preys on our insecurities. Confirms our self doubts and attacks our confidence. It might sound like, 'you should', 'why didn’t you?', or 'what’s wrong with you?' Recognising this internal dialogue is important because it so often shapes our actions and decisions. When we're too hard on ourselves, it messes with our confidence and blocks our creativity. It's essential to name it, acknowledge its influence, and most importantly, not let it take the reins of our lives. Instead of allowing self-doubt to dictate our choices, we should strive to foster self-acceptance. By doing so, we empower ourselves to break free from the grip of the inner critic and embrace our authenticity. Embracing our imperfections and celebrating our unique qualities empowers us to step into the fullness of who we are meant to be. And it brings with it a profound sense of inner peace, enabling us to navigate life's challenges with confidence and grace. Filmed in Hermanus, South Africa. Featuring Catherine Brennon (https://www.instagram.com/catherinebrennon) All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons. To be part of this journey : https://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/reflectionsfilms Join our YouTube channel to get early access to our films : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcPPUszZ4-7yzZNgAAYwJjg/join 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 Music tracks used in this film: (ArtList Affiliate Link - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2) I Propose a Toast - by Wings for Louise Clair de Lune Debussy - by Ohad Ben Ari First Morning - be sero Light Waltz - by Mattia Vlad Morleo Kurofune - by REW Love You - by Yehezkel Raz 100 Stars Vanished - by Beneath the Mountain 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: Bulgarian - by Polina Stoyanova Cebuano/Bisaya (Filipino) - by Anna Peterson Czech - Khoa Tran Sy and Lea Sýkorová Dutch - by Karla Greven English - by Justine du Toit French - by Amélie Macoin Georgian - by Qeti Giorgadze German - by Tanja Pütz Greek - by Vicky Polychroni Hungarian - by Zorka Evetovics Italian - by Grazia Gironella Macedonian - by Lidija Pusevska Markovska Polish - by Anna Konieczna Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori Romanian - by Anca Zaharia Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič Ukrainian - by Olha Yurchyk Vietnamese - by Thi Le ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u82MHzbLSYM