What a comically beautiful perspective! I laughed out loud when he said that and inwardly thought; how can I try to better appreciate the apparent lacking’s in my life.
This may be the best channel on youtube. There is so much negative, self-centered, or distracting garbage on youtube; and that is the last thing we all need these days! Thanks for the rays of sunshine!
You're right they do and that's pretty amazing. I think when we look at real people, really look at them, the common regular men and women on the planet-there is so much basic decency and intelligence.
I love my life every moment ...they way I wanted to...smelling the flowers all the way ..I am 80 now and still living my way ! I too am in a wheel chair and grateful to have it.
Just realised that Optimism is an attitude based on gratitude and acceptance of what 'is'. Thank you very much for these great experiences and realisations ..
So wonderful that you picked up on that message - we love it too. It's a beautiful way to approach every interaction we have with those around us. Hugs to you Johanne. Justine and Michael 💚
"I'd rather be happy with one leg than grouchy with two legs." - Thank you, Terry and Green Renaissance! So easy for us to take things for granted and I am grateful for Terry's reminder to not take ourselves too seriously! :)
For sure - we do too often dwell in the negative and allow ourselves to get down. Let's keep the smile and remember to laugh... even at ourselves sometimes :) HUGS to you Estella. Justine and Michael 💚
A little reminder that this film includes subtitles in many languages, including English captions! Round of applause to this fabulous team of translators who give so freely of their time and energy to help out on this project. We are truly grateful to each and every one of you 💚 Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair Chinese - by Erika Huang Croatian - by Davor Bobanac French - by Natalia Hoffsteter German - by Tanja Pütz Hebrew - by Sea-van Rachel Hindi - by Parul Sharma Hungarian - by Anita Máté Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino Korean - by Chloe Park Polish - by Anna Konieczna Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller Romanian - by Iulia Nastase Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič Spanish - by Marianne Carrere Turkish - by Ahsen Aygören
Thank you Green Renaissance for this beautiful appreciation. It is a matter of great happiness for me to be able to translate these beautiful videos. I am always grateful for this opportunity ❤️
Lol.... having nothing to do with optimism... I noticed that it doesn't say Greek in there. .... as a half ciprian often blackballed from the Greek society, lol idiots, I can only imagine that they probably fought over what the words meant or tried to charge you for the translation so that's why it's not in there?!?😂 ... I don't speak Greek and it wouldn't be important to myself but I just noticed and thought it was kind of funny😁😃
@@parul209 Parul, I can only agree with you. It's an absolute joy and honour to be part of the team and do these translations. It gives all of us so much, and with all the translations so many more people can enjoy the films. Absolutely wonderful. May it long continue... :-)
Today I woke up in a grumpy mood. I was grumpy all day. Thinking I'm such a nice person then why do people force me to not be one by taking my kindness for granted. But the moment he said...I don't like being grumpy. It doesn't do you good or anybody. For some reason him saying this made me smile and my frown was gone. This channel is a treasure. Thank you! 🙏
We hope that you wake today with a smile and a grateful heart. Thank you for allowing Terry's story to turn your day around and end with a smile... and long may you carry his words in your heart. Hugs to you. Justine and Michael 💚
Big smile on my face as you introduced this beautifully, big hearted man to us. What a delight. The people you film are our true leaders. I love it so much that your fan base is a worldwide audience, aligned with loving & believing in the power, beauty & influence of your films. To think that if you didn’t film people like Terry, it’s likely no one would have. This makes me especially grateful that you both have committed your lives to this. Love it for him AND for us. Thank you!
And you dear Linda, are another one of the true leaders - always a positive word, to uplift, to inspire. You bring us so much joy with each message that you share, with such carefully crafted thought and genuine care. Much love to you. Justine and Michael 💚
I remember being in the hospital looking at my residual limb after my leg was amputated , thinking ," Will I still be ME ?" At that very moment, my nurse came through the door and I said something that made her smile . And I immediately thought to myself ," Yep, I am still ME " It occurred to me that who I am is deep inside of my being , I am who I am with or without my leg . This video is so very encouraging on so many levels. Thank you ✌🏿❤🙏🏿
Thank you for sharing your own experiences Patrick, so wonderful that you came to this realization at the time, that there is more to you than a missing limb. We are glad we could share this video and encourage you. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
"I don't want to own a car, i don't want to own a house .... i want to own my life . that's All " Thankyouu so much for these touching inspiring and amaziiiiing videos 💚💚💚💚
If you can smile through the worst of thing you can cry through the best of things. Circumstances do not make us who we are. Our thoughts make us who we are. Be kind and loving to yourself and others. Such a wise gentleman.
I started at 50 thinking like this gentleman... seeing the truth of things, and now, at 65 years old, I appreciate the mindset. These days I just do and be in the moment with an open mind and heart
@Asmaa Mohammed Totally agree 100%. Unfortuntely so many in authority nowadays ,are trying to take that away , in the UK they are doing everything in their power to disempower people .
I just lost my brother. He had just lost a leg to diabetes. I wish, oh how I wish, he could have overcome the depression to live a full life with what he had instead of what he didn’t. Thank you for sharing this.
I think this is the best one yet. This guy just changed my life in 9 minutes and 41 seconds. "That's your life just live it." If we do that if I do that, I can't be anything but happy. He is my new hero.
Always love to hear which stories claim top spot, and how it differs for each of us, and where we're at in our personal journeys. Thanks for holding a special place in your heart for Terry's story. Justine and Michael 💚
Too bad this gentleman couldn't be teaching his love of life to others? But then again, you, Green Renaissance, are doing just that by bringing these amazing angels, living on this earth unknown to many of us. You, creating these love filled, beauty filled, compassionate filled videos!! Green Renaissance, you all are angels finding other angels....Thank you!
What a very special message Rita - thanks so much for believing in what we do, and for joining us on this journey. We will continue to do all that we can to shine a light on the beauty of our shared humanity. Much love to you. Justine and Michael 💚
If only everybody could feel this way instead of thinking there always has to be more. Appreciate and enjoy what you have instead of envying someone else for what they have.
I agree, but there nothing wrong on being ambitious to bettering yourself and the things around you. It's all about having positive and growth mindset.
Green Renaissance, you rock. This video has touched the chord of my heart deeply. Not that I did not know all this, probably reading it all through life. But on listening from such a wise, beautiful soul, it makes total sense to me. Thank you for bringing a new shift in my consciousness. Deeply deeply grateful as always for your videos which I always say are life in themselves.
WOW Ankita - thank you for allowing Terry's story to move you so deeply and resonate so deep within your heart! May you continue to carry his story with you for all the days to follow. Happy hugs. Justine and Michael 💚
Even though it's not the same as a real face to face meeting, at least you get to meet them here through these films. Enjoy your weekend. Justine and Michael 💚
He is indeed a very inspiring man. And I suppose his advice might be that you can choose how you face each new challenge, and each new day. It isn't about radical changes... just by starting to nurture small moments of appreciation will ultimately lead to a more grateful heart. Love to you Robin. Justine and Michael 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife Yes, "you can choose to be happy or grumpy" Appreciate the small things in life, like the butterflies. Thank you for responding. Love to you both.
Fortunately you have A LOT of strength left !! This summer I will have lived 31 years past my expiration date. Why I am still alive, because one man gave me hope when I had none. And you give us hope for all those who have none today.
Man after my own heart, I have experienced a few very bad knocks from people who were close, people I trusted to a fault. Never, ever have I lost faith in people, never have I lost optimism, and I remain positive, despite the missiles that fly past me while I have to dodge them. Don't let it/them change you, stay positive. This man is an inspiration to me x
So very beautifully said! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us... for choosing to always see the goodness, the light in the dark... We send you much love. Justine and Michael 💚
What incredibly wise words; Terry. I can learn a great deal from your sentiment... A philosophy which, I have been practicing for the last 4 or 5 years but it took me an awful long time to reach that point of surrender, gratitude and higher wisdom (I am 39, lol)🙈 I loved the image of everyone in the world holding hands in love and connection... That's Beautiful and is a reflection of your beautiful heart and soul🌍💚🌍 Wishing you so many Blessings🕊💞🕊
My gratitude to Green Renaissance for featuring Mr Terry Erlank in this video, and to all noble people who have given us a better mindset in all of your videos, much love and appreciated❤
From where do you find such GEMS ??? He says it all...He sums up the essence that he has his mind with him n a little bit strength... Blew me away....Such a gem he is....contageous positivity.....
@@ReflectionsofLife Dear Justine and Michael , I do not know what was your drive when you created this channel..Still do not know what makes you keep going...Whatever it is, Green Renaissance is giving lots of people hope to live, insight to understand what is it called life and above all make them at peace.Hugs a tonne for such a thoughtful endeavour....It really helps in shifting perspective about life for the good.
@Ammu - Thanks for this special message. We started this project four years ago, because we believed we need to use our love for people's stories, and our passion for film, to share content that inspired and brought hope. We were meeting people who made us smile, who changed how we wanted to live our lives, and we thought it was our duty to share these people and their experiences, with the world - with people like you :) Thanks for believing in what we do. x
@@ReflectionsofLife you were meeting people who made you smile and now you are holding our hands to meet them ..Now we are meeting them.I am here in Kerala , India..And you are taking me to those people in far away lands to meet them.Incredible...All the best for our Green Renaissance... All the best for your passion for filming.Let that calm n serene and positive vibe will always be there for the videos you are filming and in your life too.
We really should bring aging up front and celebrate the wisdom of experience it often brings. Aging faces are like interesting and beautiful maps! Yes, fame and wealth does not guarantee happiness. It guarantees an endless greed for more, nothing´s enough that comes with a lot of money. Blessings to you, the dear man in the video. Sending you my love from Northern Europe.
We agree Jane 💚 it sometimes seems that as a species we can be our own worst enemy when younger people disregard the words of wisdom all around them - many people are stuck in that phase of having to learn their own lessons. Justine and Michael
Green Renaissance should be awarded some award for this channel. You're trying to fix what got really damadged in this world by money, media, adverts, social media, power etc. GR, you're reminding people what is a true richness in life..
Thank you so much A L, we appreciate the kind and encouraging words immensely. But it means so much to us that so many people watch our videos and we appreciate the wonderful messages we receive daily. Thank you for being part of our journey. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
We don't worry about those people - we make these films for people like you, who see the value in the sharing of these personal stories. Thanks for joining us! Justine and Michael 💚
Good Evenning from Sweden!🇸🇪 This video arrived at a perfect time in my life.... and I am full of Gratitude for this reminder, that life is what you make it to....💖💖 If you look through the glasses of optimism you are so much more able to face the things you might call obstacles... But looking at them with optimism you realise that they instead are there to teach you something that you can learn and grow from... I am so fortunate being born an optimist, of course I also fall down, but only for a while.... Then I rise again being more wise then before. I so love the way you use the camera. It shows that the pace of the world not only are fast and always on the go, but also can be slow and full of thoughtfullness... Thank you so much for all the effort you put down in your videos! Lots of love frome Sweden 💖🇸🇪 Kristina
Thanks Kristina, for sharing this beautiful message with us. Absolutely, there will always be days that are not as bright as the others, but it's about having the courage to rise up again and to continue to see the beauty in life. And thanks for the kind words about our filming - it's such a pleasure to share these stories with people like you. Warm hugs. Justine and Michael 💚
Thank you Mr. Erlank for your wisdom, courage and inspiration. Thank you Green Team, EVERYTHING you do is beautiful, inspirational, and positively sacred. Abundant blessing to one and all, from a grateful heart. 🙏 💗
I don’t know how you find all these optimistic forward thinking people, but I like to listen to them. Unfortunately I’m usually left with questions and curiosity. Thanks for your videos and to the people who are willing to open their hearts and minds. They have all seemed to have found peace in this world.
Thanks for taking time to hear their stories. And yes, each short film is just a glimpse into a small aspect of their lives. Maybe one day we'll look at producing longer stories. Hope you continue to be inspired by all that we share. Kind wishes. Justine and Michael 💚
Such a lovely, simple yet inspiring human being and video. This video, like every single video you have and continue to create, is a true work of art in every way. Resourceful - finding the incredible people you showcase, superb filming and editing, stunning vistas, the portrayal of the true gifts of life itself - you each and all are such talented, sensitive people. I like to imagine what each of us and the world as a whole would truly be like if we were exposed to such beauty and insight on a daily basis. I continue to hope, to dream, and yes, to live. Thank you again and please keep up the profoundly beautiful work you do! Kathleen and Justin, Idaho, USA
Oh, you're going to get us all emotional. Thank you Kathleen and Justin, for these deeply heartfelt words that struck a chord in our hearts. We always wanted to create a little community, a space where people could come for some hope and inspiration when days were dark, where we could uplift and encourage each other. THANK YOU for being part of this 'family' with us. Much love to you both, across the seas from South Africa. Justine and Michael 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife thank you and you are most welcome! Your channel is the first and only patron account we ever considered and decided to have. Your videos are true gifts in our life. Truly. Love to you too … it’s what we all need … love … to know and to feel we matter.
Что бы вы не пережили,вы всегда должны смотреть на светлую сторону. Какой милый дедушка. Я бы его слушала и слушала... Бесценные уроки жизни.🙏🤗 "Мир достаточно велик, чтобы удовлетворить потребности любого человека,но слишком мал,чтобы удовлетворить людскую жадность... Букв., " Земля даёт достаточно для удовлетворения любой потребности,кроме жадности". Махатма Ганди.
All we need is food, clothes and shelter. Nothing more than that. This man is really happy because he owns nothing.God has gifted us every thing. Living life is very important for us that too happily.
One of friend has put this video link has his status, I accidently opened it. I'm glad I did and really appreciate all who are part of this channel. Thank you all! ❤️
We love to hear this - and we believe that this story found its way to you. We've shared over 200 films already, and still much more to come - so happy binge watching. Hugs to you from South Africa, Justine and Michael 💚
Yes, it is easy to forget. But I do believe that by practicing regular gratitude, we do continue to develop a stronger sense of appreciation for life and all its magic. Warm hugs. Justine and Michael 💚
My mother is having her legs amputated today. She is in a lot of pain. I hope she gets some relief if they are able to operate on her. I'm so grateful for these videos, the wisdom and words of encouragement of your subjects is a blessing for all.
We hold your mother in our thoughts, and we wish her a safe and healthy recovery. And we hope that this film, in some small way, helps her through the journey ahead. Much love to you both. Justine and Michael 💚
This is the only yt channel that doesn't have negative comments. I really love this channel. Thabk you for this.Evrytime I watch vids here I feel that I always in the point of soul searching.
It's so wonderful to have you here with us Ralph, shining a light on the beauty of the human spirit! May you have a very happy weekend. Justine and Michael 💚
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dear friend, Denise. May you continue to hold special memories of him close to your heart. Much love and kind wishes. Justine and Michael 💚
Have been in hospital for the past few days. I started an online Grief and Loss support group and was looking for a resource to share with my new friends whilst I recover. This has been good for me and I am sure it will be great for them. Thank you for the videos. Unfortunately I am not rich enough to donate but I pray that you will find material support to continue.
We send you much healing love Hannah, and hope that you find yourself back home again soon. And thank you for seeing the value in these stories, and for sharing with your friends. We hope that these little films go some way towards healing hearts. Much love to you from South Africa. Justine and Michael 💚
Thank you for the wishes. I am in Namibia 🇳🇦 not too far away. Happy to say that we will have our Sunday support group session, I am back home, safe and sound and a Covid-19 survivor. It's not a myth. I am relieved I can continue with the work I have set out to do. People are hurting. They just need a real listening ear without the "busyness". May the Creator of the universe embrace you and keep blessing your work.
Incredible! Exquisite work about elegant people...by elegant people. I wrote about becoming an elegant elder in my book. We need more elegant elder's that illustrate the beauty of a life well lived. More young men and women need to learn about the wonders of life. It's very different than desperately clinging to the semblances of youth. It's the most powerful expression of living your best life to which any human being could aspire. I love you guys, Green Renaissance! 💚💚💚
