Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Support us in creating more films like this : patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
Thank you. Justine & Michael đź’š
We don’t always get to choose what happens to us. Plans unravel, circumstances change, and life has a way of interrupting even our most peaceful moments. But we do have some say in what happens next, and in how much power we allow those moments to hold over us.
Acceptance doesn’t mean pretending that everything is fine, or denying the frustration or fear that may be present. Sometimes it simply means taking a breath, letting go of the fight with what already is, and choosing how we want to respond from here.
It’s a daily practice, and we won’t always get it right. Some days we fall back into resistance and old habits. But each new moment gives us another chance to pause and choose again.
Featuring Michael Canfield
Filmed in Tulbagh, South Africa
This is the third film that we've made together with Michael. If you missed the previous films, you can see them here :
Not Perfect - youtu.be/ADFwe0pS5f0
Heaven on Earth - youtu.be/Gy82mvVLdho
To hear more of Michael's music, visit:
Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/1Cz436A5CfPwYJpmr20ou7
All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
To be part of this journey : 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 :
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.
In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge. The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy. If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - tgc.link/reflections
You can also sign up to take part in the Reflections of Life Intentional Journey, receiving a digital copy of each card direct to your email, over a consecutive 52 day period - inous.org/reflections-of-life-intentional-email-journey
Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey-Volschenk
Colour grade - by Daniel de Villiers
The following music tracks are used in this film:
Cakewalk into Town - played by Michael Canfield (Original song by Taj Mahal)
Fused - by Nylonia (via Epidemic Sound)
Instant Checkmate - by Nylonia (via Epidemic Sound)
Vaquero - by Lane King (via Musicbed)
Reckon - by Lane King (via Musicbed)
Laying in the Yard - by YIMES (via Audiio)
You're Not Alone - by Andrew Word (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:
Arabic - by Mohammad Al‑Therwi
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
Georgian - by Shin Community from Georgia (Caucasus)
German - by Sibylle Steinpass
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Japanese - by Junko Ogasawara
Korean - by Hotae Devin Noh
Persian - by Zahra Estaji
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Tadej Pasar
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Turkish - by Seda Duran
Vietnamese - by Anhie Pham
#personalgrowth #mindfulness #lifelessons
Support us in creating more films like this : patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
Thank you. Justine & Michael đź’š
We don’t always get to choose what happens to us. Plans unravel, circumstances change, and life has a way of interrupting even our most peaceful moments. But we do have some say in what happens next, and in how much power we allow those moments to hold over us.
Acceptance doesn’t mean pretending that everything is fine, or denying the frustration or fear that may be present. Sometimes it simply means taking a breath, letting go of the fight with what already is, and choosing how we want to respond from here.
It’s a daily practice, and we won’t always get it right. Some days we fall back into resistance and old habits. But each new moment gives us another chance to pause and choose again.
Featuring Michael Canfield
Filmed in Tulbagh, South Africa
This is the third film that we've made together with Michael. If you missed the previous films, you can see them here :
Not Perfect - youtu.be/ADFwe0pS5f0
Heaven on Earth - youtu.be/Gy82mvVLdho
To hear more of Michael's music, visit:
Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/1Cz436A5CfPwYJpmr20ou7
All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
To be part of this journey : 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 :
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.
In collaboration with iNous, we recently released a beautiful deck of 52 cards - each card containing a quote from one of our films, paired with the activating visual muses of Lanon Prigge. The aim of this deck is to rekindle child-like curiosity and creativity, helping to navigate the shared waters of our human experience with grace and joy. If you’d like to consider purchasing your copy, shop here - tgc.link/reflections
You can also sign up to take part in the Reflections of Life Intentional Journey, receiving a digital copy of each card direct to your email, over a consecutive 52 day period - inous.org/reflections-of-life-intentional-email-journey
Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey-Volschenk
Colour grade - by Daniel de Villiers
The following music tracks are used in this film:
Cakewalk into Town - played by Michael Canfield (Original song by Taj Mahal)
Fused - by Nylonia (via Epidemic Sound)
Instant Checkmate - by Nylonia (via Epidemic Sound)
Vaquero - by Lane King (via Musicbed)
Reckon - by Lane King (via Musicbed)
Laying in the Yard - by YIMES (via Audiio)
You're Not Alone - by Andrew Word (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:
Arabic - by Mohammad Al‑Therwi
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
Georgian - by Shin Community from Georgia (Caucasus)
German - by Sibylle Steinpass
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Japanese - by Junko Ogasawara
Korean - by Hotae Devin Noh
Persian - by Zahra Estaji
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Tadej Pasar
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Turkish - by Seda Duran
Vietnamese - by Anhie Pham
#personalgrowth #mindfulness #lifelessons
