Trigger Warning - This film contains reference to sexual assault, which may be triggering for some viewers. If you have been affected by a similar issue and you need someone to talk to, please reach out to an organisation or individual near you for help. Take care. During difficult and dark times, we often feel an overwhelming sense of isolation, as if the weight of our struggles is ours alone to bear. In these moments, it's important to recognise that authenticity and genuine openness can act as a beacon, guiding us towards a network of support we may not have realised was there. Authenticity acts as a lantern, revealing people who stand ready to share the weight of our struggles. When we bravely show our true selves, including our vulnerabilities, we uncover an unseen tapestry of connections, woven with threads of support, kindness, and understanding. And in being our true selves, we invite others to join us in navigating the difficulties of life, transforming our solitary journey into a shared path illuminated by the warmth of human connection. Filmed in Seattle, USA. Featuring Amanda Richer (YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AmandaRicher) If you would like to watch the full original YouTube video shared by Mark Horvath in December 2017, you can find it here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYShiXMGULE 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 The following music tracks are used in this film: Severance - by Sean Williams (via Audiio) Guiding Stars - by Elm Lake (via Epidemic Sound) Forever From Here - by Christopher Gorman (via Epidemic Sound) Theory of Aviation - by Tom Meira Armony (via ArtList) Uncertain Changes - by Yonder Dale (via Epidemic Sound) Movere - by Rikard From (via Epidemic Sound) We Fall We Grow - by Sean Williams (via Audiio) 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 Dutch - by Karla Greven English - by Justine du Toit French - by Amélie Macoin German - by Tanja Pütz Greek - by Vicky Polychrome 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 Spanish - by Paty Aguirre Vietnamese - by Thi Le ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2va5XjicBY

We've become so reliant on our words - we've allowed language to get in the way - we've forgotten that there are so many ways to communicate. Animals, especially horses, understand our intentions and are able to communicate with us without needing to use words. After a series of strokes, Gary was left unable to speak. But this didn't stop him from communicating. Through his relationship with his horses, we learn that we are more than just our words! "Animals have so much to teach us about true communication, if only we were willing to listen." - Lisa Smith To follow our film making journey - https://www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance This video was filmed in Prince Albert, a small town in Western Cape, South Africa. Who is Green Renaissance? We are a tiny collective of 3 passionate filmmakers (Michael, Justine and Jackie). We live off-grid and dedicate our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share ideas. Equipment used - Sony A7 MKIII Music sourced from ArtList - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2 Lighthouse - by Michael FK And Shipwrecked On Your Shore - by The Soundkeeper Wash Over Us Your Crimson Tide - by The Soundkeeper Cracks - by Alon Ohana Remember - by Sean Williams Sound mix by Tamryn Breakey and Stef Albertyn ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C3NpYvVH9Y