I wish I lived next door to Gina. We'd sew and paint and talk deeply about deep things. We'd butter bread and drink tea and laugh out loud about holiday men.
Whenever I find myself feeling down or disillusioned with life, I turn to this channel for solace. It's so comforting to have people from all ages and walks of life who've gone through the strife and struggles of life and come out on the other side, and to be able to hear their stories and be reminded that there is much beyond life than my current struggles as long as I have the courage to go on. I am absolutely amazed by the limitless wisdom and beauty of this channel. Words cannot express my gratitude to you for creating these extraordinary documentaries.
Thank you for your comment, your words mean a lot to us and encourage us. It's wonderful to read that the various stories help and inspire you when you are struggling. May there always be the right video for you at the right time. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I do too, that is why I am here today. I do watch it other times but especially when I need uplifting, and good advice from my elders, I come here. Thank you Green Renaissance for such beautiful visual and verbal material.
I am feeling all the sadness you mentioned. I am trying to let go and live the moments that I am here. I stumbled across this video and I am so grateful. It really comforted me. I loved how you shared your talk along with your cookies and your neighbor’s cat. I am crying tears of joy. I feel like I was sitting down with an old friend. ❤😊. Thank you.
Under 2 min. in, I’m tearful & so grateful for Gina & her message. A few days before my mother transitioned, she looked me directly in my eyes and said, “stop taking life so seriously, it’s not for you to understand, enjoy your life more, please.” With tears in our eyes, we hugged and I nodded like I “got it.” For the last two days, been journaling more & letting go … finally, a decade later, at 59, her words are ringing true. Freedom. Grateful.
❤Thanks for your help and support for all of us in our process of living in the moment and finding the joy of living regardless of the circumstances that surround us.❤
As an older women, be careful of men who pretend to be interested but who really just want a "nurse" with a purse; someone (you) to take care of them. And NEVER let them move in with you.
Very true. They hide their malice behind a honey-tongued tongue and wear a mask of virtues. Be prudent and tell ourselves we are capable on our own we manage with our love ❤for ourselves.
Gina sounds like an Irish. My first and best friend is a Irish girl, Felicity Gilmore. I met her her in London. I m still seeking her put and would like to meet up with her. We met in St Philomena located in Euston London.
I am so grateful that I found this channel. I am in my late 20s and want to realize as early as now what truly matters in this life. I don’t want to overthink and overanalyze. I don’t want to chase things that won’t matter in the long run.
Welcome to our channel, we are glad that we can share these videos with you. May the various messages help you to find the answers, to find out what really matters in life. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
You’re blessedly young to already be gaining incredible wisdom and insight into what really matters in this life. Hang on tightly to these lessons you’re learning. They will guide your steps and will help you to make wise choices.
I am an empty nester, nearing 50 yrs old and have been struggling deeply, with sadness, anxiety and loneliness. Having a difficult time settling into my “now” life. Struggling to accept my aging face and body, my empty home and just trying to figure out what it is that I should be doing with this season of my life. Gina’s story and sweet, gentle wisdom was a balm to my angsty soul. Thank you for showing us how peaceful and joyful the second half of life can be. It gave me a glimmer of hope.
Thank you for sharing your current struggles with us Loretta. So special that Gina's story touched you so greatly. May her words help and inspire you to find your feet and settle in this new phase of your life. Sending you much love. Justine and Michael. 💚
There is so much you can be doing. Now you can find a friend to go on a cruise with. Get a job in a friendly environment. Volunteer. Find a spouse if you don't have one. You have a full life of your own that is separate from that of your dear children. Take control of it and live it!
I am 51 and experiencing a similar transition - although without children. What is so fascinating to me is how much most of us have in common. (This is beautiful life!) I wish you the very best, sending a smile your way. Happy New Year. ⏳☕️🧭💕
I love how honestly she speaks of heartbreak! So many times people only express the courageous parts of surviving heartbreak. This lovely lady openly shared the hard part. What a blessing! Once again Green Renaissance has blessed me with a beautiful film. Thank you!
❤ Thanks for your comment and the encouragement to find the love of our lives in each precious moment of our lives. ❤ I agree that we are all blessed with the wonderful postings of Green Renaissance ❤
……Never a disappointment from Green Renaissance….always a careful choice with depth… I share your videos often. This lovely lady spoke volumes of bittersweet truths. Going within isn’t always easy, or a first choice, we gloss over our pain, disappointments & harbor them up… However like a sailboat ⛵️ I must pull up the sails step in & let go ….of my fears… of my choices that bind me up ….. as Gina’s Mum so poignantly said “ Step over it” I liked that… My Mum would say , often , you can’t fix others, you must mend yourself…..life is full of bittersweet memories. I raised 2 small boys solo … & as I reflect I wonder how I did it, but with Grace! Yes grace, of many people God put in our paths, we grew together, closer than we thought it could be. Thank you …. I’m so grateful for your dedication to share life…through sooooo many vessels… We are the clay… For me He, my God is the potter , molding me from broken pieces… blending colorful experiences together, in my life, with much Grace, Love, & Peace… Blessings all who watch & listen…may we all embrace Grace …& learn to become a perineal to blossom through seasons… & allow Grace to exude upon & through us….to others.. 🌹 I am a perineal growing through the poundings of life..🌹
@@sharonannc.3079Hello. I think you meant to type perennial..which is a type of flower that returns every year in our gardens. You typed perineal which is located in the lower regions of our bodies. Google/YT may have auto-corrected the word by accident. Nevertheless...just wanted to help you out. Much love. 🙏💕
Thank you for sharing this thought. Some people prefer cats, others dogs, or another animal. But a pet definitely makes a huge in a person's life. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Not just one cat or two or seventeen but connecting with another life force.I have several cats ,a dog and two horses.I love my life , my family and all that surrounds me. Life is indeed good!
I was married at 19, we have a son and a daughter. My husband passed away October of last year after a battle with brain cancer. We were married 41 years this coming Monday. Her message resonated with me a lot, maybe in a different way however I really enjoyed and learned from it.😊
❤Finding the strength and the ability to live with love for the memories of all of the years of having such a magnificent time with your husband. The resiliency of making a place for your healing and the way to be present and to enjoy life with a variety of things that are important to spend time in being joyously living in a creative place with gratitude and appreciation in all of the days of your life unfolding in the mystery. ❤You are blessed with the love that you experienced and the love of your life now too.❤
Thank you for sharing a bit about your life Esther. We are really sorry that you had to say good bye to your husband last year after his battle with cancer. May you find strength and inspiration for every new day, especially also for this coming Monday. Wonderful that Gina's message spoke to you and was valuable. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
the fact of letting go its never been easy however, in my solituded i find calm... thought by times i desired meet one day that married love...i dont know mmm 😊😮
I really liked the message in this video, thank you. Her mother's quote " If there is something you cannot fix, step over it... learn to step over it and let it go"...
She is fortunate to have enough money to live the way she does. Many of us, after losing long time relationships, and particularly if they ended abusively, have a very difficult time providing the necessities of life....on top of the grief of what you thought you had.
Sorry to hear that your situation has been so difficult. May the road ahead become easier for you, as you navigate the grief and create a new life for yourself - one that you truly deserve. We send you much love and care. Justine and Michael. x
I have a sister that’s never still…she’s constantly traveling, constantly seeking new adventures, new places, new people. She and I are only 11 months apart and well into our 60s, both married. I live a very simple life at a house I do not own, at the ocean. We love our simple life. I love Gina’s outlook on life… There is so much beauty all around us. If we only just open our eyes, drink it in and appreciate the small every day things… Every day is an adventure!❤
Thank you for sharing a bit about your life. Glad Gina's message resonated with you. Keep on enjoying the small things, the simple life every day. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
I'm 33 and reeling from a break up of an almost 9 yr relationship. So much fear, uncertainties, anger, pity, envy. Longing, emptyness and other negative emotions. It is so difficult to date nowadays especially at my age. Most men my age are married or separated or with kids or gay etc. Thank you for the enlightenment. Stay healthy and joyful. ❤
We are sorry to read about your separation. May a way and door open for you to live with more peace again, more hope, fulfillment, etc. may you be able to heal. Sending you much love. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Mate, in my early 30s I felt I was washed up relationship wise. My business had gone down. I went bankrupt and my then partner left me. I lost my home. Hard times! I met my wife to be at 37. I am now 64 still happily married and blessed with three wonderful kids. Nothing stays the same. Life moves on and you can move with it or stay still - either way change will happen. And if you are at rock bottom, that change can only be for the better. Hoping for good things for you.
Please do not end your life. Keep your life full, dress and look great. But don't look desperate and needy for love or you will be a target for users and abusers. Sending you love and best wishes
Thank you for the lovely video I needed just now. I am 75. I feel I am in a good season of my life and feel blessed but I still have periods of overthinking, trying to understand things.Step over it really spoke to me.
Wonderful. We are so happy that this video so valuable to you, may her words inspire and help you in your daily life. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I was dependent on heroin and then alcohol. When I learned to accept and let go, that I’m not in control and at the centre of the world, then my recovery started and I started growing up. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing what happened. Wonderful that you were able to turn things around in your life, that you learned to let go. Wishing you all the best for life's journey. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
A much as I loved my Children’s father after 20 years of tolerating his constant infidelity I had to leave the marriage. I was immediately emotionally released. It took a few years to become financially stable as I ended up paying for some of his debts as they were incurred while married… we were in Arkansas. I never ask him for repayment as I knew from his previous bad money management record it would have been wasted time. God continues to Bless me beyond measure.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. We are glad you found stability and contentment after your divorce. Wishing you all the best further. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I wish I had your strength..... 35 years & I know it my heart (tried to leave several times) it's is a toxic relationship & I will be able to breathe one day 🙏 This has helped a lot, especially the acknowledgement it is not easy to leave.... even support people have said he will make it a nightmare 😢 But going on living like this at 54 years is no longer acceptable to me.....this I know to be true ❤
@@susanaustin_filmproducer I had to make a break at the age of forty I was empty inside my children grow up so I made the break it’s not easy I worked bought a small house a old car made mistakes because I allowed people in my life that were on the lookout for a woman that was inexperienced My advice be very careful don’t get involved too Quickly don’t give up your independence It was lovely being me again creating a nice home playing the music I wanted to listen to no man was going to live off me plenty of them about But one day after 10 years alone only a few friends I did meet a kind lovely man who didn’t need what I had We retired and found we liked the same things He asked me to marry him had to think long and hard about it .We are still together have two cats lovely home ect In old age now Thank God for hid guidance over my life I came through.hope you do too
I had a similar experience, just too many lies. The most valuable lessons learned: to value myself more, not to seek vengenance, and to use my God given gifts to help others. God only teuly knows one's heart. It took several years after separating from my husband but now have been blessed with peace, free ness, prosperity, and joy. I never feel alone as I know God watches over me.
I have been so sad all day - it’s unbelievable that this popped onto my feed today. I’ve never seen or heard you before but today you came and the message was perfect. Perfectly relevant to what I was thinking about and dwelling on. Tomorrow I will wake up and step over what I cannot fix. Thank you ❤
Thank you for opening your heart to all that Gina shared with us, and for allowing her story to inspire to stand up and to take that step! We send you warmest of hugs. Justine and Michael. x
As always, you have captured such beautiful sentiments in the soul of a beautiful person who has traveled a challenging road but emerged into the sunlight, radiant and grateful! You and she are great blessings to this world!
Oh wow, thanks Kaitlin. So beautifully written. We are so glad that we could share Gina's story and many others with you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
i am constantly overwhelmed by the beauty, wisdom, and sense of profound connection that I get from every single story (person) on this channel. Others go to church - I log in to Green Renaissance. And my cup overflows, as they say! As does my heart, and my tears. Just so beautiful - thank you!
Your words touch us. We are so happy that the different videos mean so much to you. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
💗💗where she has arrived. I have many of the same thoughts and conclusions. It's wonderful to enjoy my own company and live at my own pace. What a blessing!!!
So beautifully and eloquently put. Simple profundity. Yet, there are traces of sadness in your acceptance. However, it no longer causes you to suffer. I am on a similar journey and this wondrous clip has become my 'walking stick' ❤
Lovely to hear that Gina's message was so significant for you. May her words inspire and help you on your walk through life. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
We have a God shaped hole in our heart that can only be filled with Jesus. We can only find so much satisfaction in people and things. Life without Jesus is empty. Love is commitment; love is thinking of the other more than self. ❤ Taking care of my mom who passed from Dementia taught me this firsthand. John 3:16
That might be true for some people, but everyone is different. This world is very very very large and there are many different philosophies different than the western world.
I don’t know how I saw your video today but my gosh I needed to hear you. My marriage ended after 38 years and my rock was my older sister. Sadly she passed away before I fully recovered but she was there for me when I needed her most. I am still hoping for a beautiful life even though I am 70, have COPD, and live alone. It’s within me I know, and listening to you today I’m much more confident than I was yesterday. Thank you and many blessings.
We are so glad to hear that, in some small way, this film could help to remind you of the strength that you carry within you. Keep carrying your sisters faith and believe in you, forward in your heart. And may you grow stronger and more confident with each new day. We send you love! Justine and Michael. 💚
Im just 25. When I am hearing this beautiful story, I felt how I am blessed to hear this message now. Living in present, enjoy every little thing in our life. Let things go which we cant control. Just enjoy the simplicity of the life. How amazing the message is ❤ Thank you so much Gina's kind and lovely words ❤
Wonderful that her story meant so much to you Pramu, may her words inspire and help you for your walk through life. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
❤Yes ❤We all have to learn how to stabilize ourselves in the inevitable stages of loss and how to get back to be present and joyously living. It is a very important part of our lives and we need to make a decision to get back into our own love of living and to remain grateful for the love that is still existing and how to make peace with the past memories and the loss that is always felt. ❤We can help each other with our own thoughts and feelings about our lives and how we are going through this process of learning to live with love and care for ourselves and others in our lives. ❤
What a beautiful soul this woman is, with all her wisdom, the humour and her immense power to be grateful for the little things that make life precious. And again....Justine & Michael, you made the most beautiful images, a tiny mini-movie it is every time. Thank you. Much love.
Wow!!!! 🥺🙏🏼 "Take care of it as good as you can". My God. How gentle and timely this message. The being at ease. How gentle her soul. Thank you so much for the gift of this message. 🙏🏼💗
You are so welcome. Wonderful to read that her words meant so much to you and that this video reached you at the 'right' time. Sending you warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you for your words of encouragement, it means a lot to us. We are glad that we can share these videos with you. Sending you warmest of hugs. Justine and Michael. 💚
How wonderful.😊 I stayed with my husband for financial reasons. We have been married for 50 years & it’s been a roller coaster ride. Three years ago I came into a small inheritance but within these last 3 years my husband also has developed prostate cancer & beginning stages of dementia so I now feel trapped because if I were to leave now my daughters would feel they are responsible for their fathers care & I wouldn’t want that. So I wait.
Thank you for sharing, we hear you. We wish you strength and all the best. May you make the right decisions. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Jesus said do not worry about tomorrow it has enough troubles if its own ❤❤❤ This lady says such simple things but they are often with the deepest meaning ❤❤❤
Wow! I just stumbled into this on my news feed and boy, I NEEDED to see and hear this lovely lady. I have been alone since 2017 and I am just now learning to accept it. I am no longer the pretty young thing always looking for fun and excitement. I am almost 60 years old, childless (not by choice) and I am FINALLY learning that my life is beautiful....just in different ways now. I thought my life was over. I faced cancer and addiction and truly thought that I was going to end up dead and people would say, "She had such a sad life. Maybe it's better and she will finally be at peace." I know now that my life is NOT over. I still have lots to do but in a different way now. I am now subscribed and THANK YOU.
Welcome! So happy you came across our channel, thank you for subscribing. Wonderful that this video reached you at the right time. Thank you for sharing a bit about your life. We are glad you came through all of the difficulties trials and sickness and are here with us. Whatever life holds for you, whatever you will do, we wish you all the best in all you do. Sending you warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I understand loss and grief better than most. I lost my adult daughter suddenly, and the grief has shattered me. I don’t know if I will ever be at a place of acceptance. The loss of a child isn’t like other types of loss.
Sorry to read about the passing of your daughter, we hear you. It's always hard to lose a loved one but to lose a child is enormously painful. The words fail us somehow. We wish you strength for every new day, may you feel carried. Maybe this video can be a help: ‘Through The Storm’ - (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tB98ldnUcTE.html). Sending much love and kindness. Justine and Michael. 💚
Although I empathize with your loss, I can’t imagine how much it hurts, I don’t think you can say that you know grief better than most. Losing a parent when you are young or your spouse when your spouse is your only connection in this world is very significant. I encourage you to leave room for others to feel their grief and not qualify it as a Les or more thing. Coming to terms with your grief in a way that you have no need to compare it with other people is the best way. And I am speaking to myself to.
@@jakeb3055 The loss of an adult child is grief on a whole different level, believe me. Yes, one can easily make comparison. If you haven’t experienced it, you”d never really understand. The grief you mention is very difficult, just not the same. I can’t explain it to you, I just know. I probably should not have posted this here for the same reason you mentioned, to give others room for their own grief. It was self-serving of me. My apologies!
@@jakeb3055 Coulda just left it without feeling the need to go into "correctional mode" It was authentic and totally valid expression of depth of pain & I agree with it.
@@liveacousticsound My heartfelt sympathy to you ! 💜❤🙏You are right ,it is on a whole different level in fact I said the very same thing to someone just recently. You should not feel any need to apologise.😪
This blessed woman is the definition of aging gracefully. This synchronistically popped up on my screen when I very much needed to feel her peace 🙏 thank you.
Lately, I feel so anxious about living my best life, not doing enough, feeling missing out on all kinds of experiences all the time, but I was gently reminded how beautiful just living is, being immersed in what’s happening around in nature. Breathing, breathing, breathing. Thank you!
A lovely film. I'm 65 and learning to let go. As I do so, the joy of the little things increases. Thank you for sharing this little glimpse of your life.
I am in the same proces this lovely woman is. Letting go of everything what was. Just living. I am searching just now for a lovely still place to live. The city is for me to much noise and to much people. I feel lost between this kind of noise and no longer fitting. I am happy on my own and with my cat and nature and my family near. That gives me peace and quiet place comfort me. Thanks Gina for sharing your experience ❤ thanks to Justine and Michael for sharing your channel ❤ i have not much but i give every month a gift for your work. Those messages are so needed ❤
❤Blessings to you and the ability to live with love and care in your life ❤Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings on your own personal life in finding your own needs for peace and quiet. ❤ Thanks again ❤
I think as we age it’s easy to embrace the concept of JOMO, the joy of missing out. Lewis Carroll wrote something in Alice in Wonderland. That would apply to today’s overstimulating world, there’s “too much of a munchness.”
Thank you Manuela, your message touches us deeply - firstly because our videos are so valuable to you and also because you feel it in your heart to support our work. We have no words. Please be assured that your support is greatly appreciated. May you you find that comfortable and still place, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and live happily every day with your cat and family in close proximity. Wishing you all the best and sending you much love. Justine and Michael. 💚
Another beautiful human, living her journey with eyes, head, and heart wide open to it all! 💞🌸🌎 …and I just have to say Green Renaissance you know exactly how to capture the spirit and daily essence of these lovely souls you come across!🙏💖
Sometimes hearing or reading words in a mere 12 minutes can warm the heart. Gina did just that. Although I have not had the children she's had, I too am happy to be living alone and enjoying what nature and life has to offer every day. Thanks for bringing joy by having speakers who truly express appreciation for life.
You are so welcome Patti. We are so glad that the various videos mean a lot to you. So happy that Gina's story of 12 minutes could warm your heart. Sending you hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
How many watching this as tears rolling down your face, reflecting the truth inside your own life. Thank you so much for such raw reflection I can relate to. Healing prayers to you and to those watching. Growth through painful reflection results in growth
What a beautiful lady, inside and out. She has made me realise i need to worry less . I need to stop trying to make sense of those things that hurt so very desperately , yet were senseless, in my life. I need to just live and be....life is a beautiful gift
Jesus loves you & has said blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted. He takes every grief & sorrow & fills us with the greatest of loves ever known. When we just ask Him to reveal Himself to us He is faithful. God bless you in your journey❤
I’m 57 years old female suffering from anxiety and fear.only my faith keeps me going..people only have hurt me …the world has become very scary..I do not do things which I used to enjoy..music,reading etc..how can I pull through.
@@mercyshanthi9555 One day at a time. Your faith will carry you through this part of your journey. God's grace is sufficient and He will meet you at your point of need. Lean on Him and His Word!!!!! Please remember, fear is NOT from God, it is from the "enemy." Refocus and as Gina said...start "letting go, gently!" You are in my prayers.
Your story spoke to the deepest hurts of my heart and soul. Just as I am needing it. Moment by moment, breath by breath, I want to get to where you are now. Thank you for sharing with us.
I’m going through a break up after 12 years of togetherness, and I’ve been really focused on the negative parts of our relationship as a way to continue to justify why this has to happen. I have been avoiding thinking about the good times, so as not to feel their loss or doubt my decision. When she started talking about the good times being her treasure, I started bawling. I haven’t lost those times and they aren’t going away with him. I will always have them as memories in my heart as treasures and blessings. Her words helped me find a place for those wonderful memories ❤
How beautiful that her words meant such a lot to you, that you could find that place for the precious memories. All the best for the road head. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
To make a new whole from all the broken pieces and not see any cracks in it is the biggest takeaway here. Gina is quietly attributing this strength to her being older but more than than it’s her awareness towards her being and not doing. She is definitely home and misses nothing. 🙌🏼Profound
This video moved me very much. Currently my husband of 82 and I (75) after a marriage of 51 years are really talking. Expressing how I feel, felt in an honest way. At long last speaking my truth (which does not necessarily has to be his) and he is listening. Not falling into the defensive mode which always made me shut up and just swallow (giving me stomach ache). We're healthy and with luck we may have a good 10 years left. One cannot change the past but we can look and learn. Apologise when called for, cry for the misunderstanding, accept the unchangeable and move on. And yes I could do with a neighbour like Gina and all the 263 who agreed with Jenna.
I am really glad, you and your husband are talking...one is so grateful when at last that door opens a bit, and real connection is possible. I wish you both all the best.
Good to read your story Willeke and to realize what all can develop after years of marriage. Lovely that you start communicating. Wishing you both many more happy years. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you Gina, thank you Justine and Michael. I have acupuncture sessions and started Qi-gong and although I did yoga for many years, doing this opened up a lot in me. I'm dragging my husband along and he is willing. We walk a lot in the woods near by, talk and cry (me, my husband is English 😊). Btw I'm posting from The Netherlands). Love to you all.
This is exactly what I needed to hear. I’m going through something similiar at the moment and if I end up where this wonderful lady is when I’m her age, I’ll be so thrilled. She said it all. ❤
We are so happy that this was the right message for you. May her words help you along the way and give you strength. Wishing you all the best. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I’m trying so hard to let that deep pain that doesn’t serve me go. I do great for a while, then I seem to have a day of uncontrollable crying. Thank you for such a nice video
Sorry to hear that you carry such deep pain within your heart. There isn't a magical date and time on which that pain leaves it. It is a flow of coming and going - and in that process, the pain subsides over time. Be gentle with yourself. Allow the tears to flow, for that helps to release the pain. And know that the light will shine once more. We send you much love and kindness. Justine and Michael x
Such a beautiful message about living. Thank you for sharing. It is so important to cultivate a good relationship with oneself, that “we” are good no matter what happens in our lives. Living mindfully everyday “being in the moment” allows us and our minds to not be in the past, in the future or in the what if’s of life. We can be present in our lives at peace🦋🧿
Such beautiful words of support and appreciation that you share. And we're sorry to hear that you miss your grandma so much - may you always carry precious memories of her close to your heart. Warm hugs. Justine and Michael 💚
Thank you for bringing us ginas story. What a lovely lady , very genuine. It is good to let go of the so called big things in life. Just collecting all the little joys in life bring peace. As I get older just the joy of having a cup of tea and watching a green reinessance film is rewarding for me. Always a lot to learn from you guys. Thank you x
❤Simple pleasures are the best ❤Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the gratitude of your feelings for Green Renaissance and the peaceful life with joy and contentment. ❤
Pleasure Norri, we are so happy that this story resonated with you so much. Lovely that you watch our videos over a cup of tea, sounds lovely. We hope we can share many more stories with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
As soon as I turned 30, I noticed some changes in my life. I became more sympathetic with other's struggles, became a better listener instead of monopolising conversations, & the best of all, is choosing what really matters most in life.
I've always felt that it is better to be alone, than in a relationship and lonely! When we are alone, we can the fullness of our lives! I also love the wisdom in your words of reflection, that you are "grateful for these treasures." Thank you for your deeply moving, very "grounded" story of the substance within our unique lives, even as individuals.
Thank you for this. My wife and partner of 31 years is getting dementia and I am losing her in a different way and sometimes I feel overwhelmed with loss but the thought that my memories of our good times together are “treasure” that I will always have is comforting. I am also struggling with anger at the narrowing of my life and with grief about all the things we wanted to do in our lives (and that I wanted to do) that will never happen now. I am trying to find joy in the moment and in the simple, beautiful gifts that appear around me but it is honestly quite difficult. I am glad to know you have found peace and happiness after your loss - it gives me hope.
Deep and touching what you are sharing. We wish you strength for every new day, it is always sad to lose someone one loves so dearly - in whatever way. We are thankful Gina's message gave you hope. Sending much love and kindness to both of you. Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you, this was very powerful. I am reading, "The Body Keeps The Score," and learning that there are various parts of our brain-body that shut down with trauma. Perceptions change when brain function changes,.. even right & left brain hemispheres are so different. I agree with this creative, intelligent, gentle woman, that aging is in many ways a gift. It has allowed me to step aside from the fast-paced life, and synthesize the wisdoms of the heart~mind. I do wish our "modern" cultures had more tribal community benefits of closeness & support. Individualism was meant to be a color in a tapestry.
Thank you for sharing the book reference and these thoughts, they go deep and invite to ponder. So glad Gina's message meant much to you and that you found a ay to escape the busyness and speed of life. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
*”I have loved you. I have had to deal with that.”* The quote by Salma Deera has stuck in me since I read the words and felt them to be true. When I was younger and the heartache very fresh, I couldn’t fathom how _dealing with that_ could ever look anything like “living”. As I’ve gotten older and had the chance to sit with my grief it has become more bearable and I realize how true this woman’s message is that really we must take it one day at a time. She also gives me such hope for the future: that there is still so much beauty and happiness to be had in _the dealing._ Many thanks to Green Renaissance and to this dear woman for sharing with us❤
Thank you for your lovely and encouraging message. Beautiful thought you shared about 'creating a library of wisdom'. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Another beautiful film of an artist at home, with wise words as a bonus. 'You don't need the big things to be happy'. I feel no need to travel. When I was young a trip was something to count the days toward, to escape the present. Several years ago I was asked to accompany an acquaintance on an overseas tour. I had no time to count the months. And I didn't even pour over the itinerary. Every single thing was a complete surprise, so it was all good, no disappointments. And I learned that to satisfy this spurious desire to be far from home we have to suffer the misery of airline travel. Life here is peaceful and rich. You don't have to be a painter. I used to be a professional artist. Now in my seventies I prefer the fleeting, immaterial pleasure of learning to play piano. It accumulates no stuff, asks for no one's approval.
Thank you for your kind words about this video and for sharing your story, your experiences. Interesting. We are glad you like life as it is now, enjoy every day. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Sometimes I feel a bit silly saying the same thing over & over again, how every time I watch one of your films, it’s exactly what I needed. But it’s true. What Gina had to say & how you edited it, spoke directly into what I’ve been going through. She “had” me at the opening poem. The word & theme of our true “home” & the longing to find my way there has captivated my attention for years. The way she named the pain, the process & the freedom now that she is on the other side, validated & resonated with my own. I felt like she addressed both the importance of leaning on people for help and how essential it is to go within to the “inner sanctuary” of our own “home” where only we can go. I too have the kind of mind that wants to understand, to “fix”, to “figure things out”, so I welcome Gina’s mother’s wise words. About a year ago, something happened that brought me to my knees & much of my attention has been on processing it. When Gina said, “What’s the point of dwelling on all the stuff that’s not right?”, she spoke directly into the places I was still holding on to the hurt. (In my case it happened to a loved one.) Like Gina, I’ve journaled pages & pages, sorted it all through with wise mentors & read books on forgiveness. Her words, “I felt at times I could disappear - disintegrate - I was so sad”, nailed it. “My head understood…we did it for the right reasons & with lots of care”, but “my heart took a lot longer to accept that…I don’t think the heart & the mind speak the same language. They often misunderstand each other.” Wow. Her story reminded me that the process of healing has it’s own timetable. It takes what it takes for each of us. We can’t rush it. And what a difference it makes to have even one person who can provide the safety & grace to simply listen - for as long as it takes - and to be that person in someone else’s life - to talk & “rehash” again & again & again” until “eventually you accept it.” And even then to have the thoughts like “maybe we can still fix this. This can’t be happening.” Oh how I love it when people speak the truth about how healing is messy, how it is simply not a straight path. Perhaps the message I most received from this beautiful film is about trust. How we can trust that Life, or God or as Gina said, “nature” desires to move me forward & will not let me “drown”. And how if we can catch ourselves & keep ourselves from the mind wandering into the past or future, it's possible that even in our darkest moment of grief, we might be able to notice little things like “the light shining on the water” that opens us up to see the gifts in it all, regardless of the outcome. So thank you, Gina. I am finding myself where you are now, loving my own everyday, ordinary life, seeing the beauty in the small things & truly feeling like “nothing is missing”. If getting on the other side of the pain & all the lessons we needed to learn is what it takes to truly come “home” to the beautiful life we already have, it’s so worth it. Thank you for being willing to share your story & thank you, GR for the gorgeous way you helped her do so.
We have no words. You've said it all dear Linda... more eloquently and with more care, than we ever could. Time and time again, your words give wind to our spirits... and so they soar. With the fullness of these two simple words... Thank You! xxx
@lindaparisi74 Thank You for taking the time to share your story with us all...we all go through so much in this life yet seem to somehow have the resilience to keep moving forward ❤
I'm waiting for a diagnosis and if it comes positive then I will need to grieve a lot of things and let go.. and here the green renaissance uploaded a video about letting go ❤ the same thing happened when I moved from a toxic relationship.. Please continue to share all this love and wisdom coz believe me you're saving souls
We are very touched to read that this video reached you at this time of uncertainty. May Gina's words help and encourage you. Whatever the diagnosis is, stay strong; we wish you all the best. Sending you much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
The people and their wisdom you feature on your films never cease to amaze me. This lady says so much about life in just a few minutes. May she continue to be blessed.
I’ve been searching for this. My little sister died in 2019 and it turned my life upside down. I’m in a constant state of grief. I can not seem to emotionally move forward, though life keeps evolving around me. I turn 36 next week, and I am thankful I have had 9 long years beyond what my beloved sister got to experience. Hers was cut short. Sometimes my grief prevents me from living. I need to listen to this video again and again until I feel it. Thank you for this. ❤
Your words go deep, so sorry to read what happened. We can imagine that the passing of your sister put your life upside down. If Gina's message can help you in any way to find a way to live again, to heal in some way and move forward, that would be wonderful. Maybe this video can also be a help: ‘Through The Storm’ - (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tB98ldnUcTE.html). We wish you all the very best and strength for every day. Sending much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
I am certain that your sister would tell you to live your life, as not living it wont do you any good. Thats what my Mother told me when she was passing away. I said to her " I wish you wouldnt say that to me", however, she would then say" I know what I am talking about, and it wont do you any good being upset". I remind myself and tell people I know to help them what Mum said to me.
Yes it is our mind being realistic about the situation and calling time on it. While the heart suddenly gets sentimental about what was and what should of been but was not.
So encouraging. I want to grow in the way I spend my quiet days. Dare to try more art and find beautiful places to spend time in. Especially now that the summer heat is going away. I identify with so much that she said about this single older lady life. Such calm wisdom.
Ich finde so schön wenn normale Menschen über normale" Sachen" reden so wie das Leben eben läuft. Weil so viele von uns genauso fühlen und manchmal fühlt man sich doch sehr einsam und dann siehst so was schönes und denkst Aha ich bin doch nicht die einzige die so denkt oder fühlt. Danke😊
It's lovely to read your thoughts, glad her message resonated so much with you. In some way or another many of us do and think the same, struggle with similar issues, etc. - no matter where we live. May her words inspire and carry you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
