Be CREATIVE Be FREE
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2020
- As humans, we have a challenge that other organisms don’t have. We are confronted with way more reality than any of us can stomach. The question is, how do we release the tensions that build up in our anxious human lives?
“Art is a guarantee to sanity,” said Louise Bourgeois. Creative practice is a way to access a meditative state of mind, breaking free from the constant debilitating chatter of the mind. It also taps into the deep unconscious and allow us to tune in to how we're feeling inside, which can bring about profound healing.
The final result is not what matters. What is important is how the process of creating makes you feel. Why not use creativity as a way of spending some quiet time by yourself.
To be part of our film making journey : / greenrenaissance
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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 hope and positivity out into the world.
This film features : Dawn Garisch, Gina Niederhumer, Ole Jakob Nielsen and Kyoko Kimura Morgan
Filmed in South Africa and the Faroe Islands
Editing - by Jackie Viviers
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey
Equipment used - mix of Sony FS7 and Sony A7S
Music sourced from ArtList - bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Sunday Afternoon - by IamDayLight
Open Your Eyes - by Alon Peretz
Cora - by Kevin Graham
Dusk - by Autumn Spirits
Cinematic sound effects - by Visual Tone
A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Spanish - by Sebastián Hoch
Turkish - by Ozdemir Akin - Фільми й анімація
What I love most about all these is that these are not extremely young, well-known mega star artists. They are older unknowns whose art is an integral part of them, not a showpiece.
@Hechete - That's exactly what we wanted to do - shine a light on the beauty of the 'ordinary' human spirit x
That was a beautifully written comment :)
So true, I'm a older artist myself and creativity is a big part of my life, something I must do. May everyone find your creative soul and enjoy time for playfulness :)
Yes, wisdom from the elders, lovingly shared. Precious pearls.
"Artists never retire" is something I heard as a young person. Now that I approach 70 years young, I am living that statement.
The cameraman is also a creative person ❤️
When I watch your videos I feel I am breathing fresh air pure and beautiful there is freshness,life and beauty
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Can't stop watching these videos. All are different and at the same time from the same essence ☀️
So glad that you're diving into watching so many of our older stories. We hope that you enjoy them all. Hugs. Justine and Michael 💚
I feel like I’m becoming part of this new community of like-mind, support, fearless honesty and grace. Such a comfort and inspiration. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely words Shelagh, welcome to the group. We would like to thank you for your contribution and support for our work. We appreciate it, it means a lot to us. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael.💚
Gosh watching these videos makes me realise how much 40years in an office has cost me. We need creativity and a connection to nature to keep our souls safe.
@Tanya - And the great thing is that it is NEVER too late to rekindle that connection.
Tanya You have a choice now, & you can change your new world that you want, that feels like you...love you😘💗
Yes,I feel that too
@@ReflectionsofLife ´´The point is the now´´
Your comment made me cry.
I married a total psychopath who drove me to the point of insanity myself...... the creative process has reconnected me with my peace of mind. Good meditation.
@Karla Taylor - So glad to hear that you have found something to help you work through the dark times x
Love that you're finally fine ❤️
You're saving me right now ❤️
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This channel deserve more than 5 star's🌌
Thank you a million times over. We just need to be reminded to keep up our artistic side especially for our sanity.
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Such beautiful moments of life caught on camera. From the first moment that I watched your films I felt like I had “found my tribe” again on this earth.
I am a creative myself and understand that what we create is more than what is produced. There is an elegant engagement with something deeper within ourselves, which is the essence of who we are.
I love creativity, and feel truly blessed that I play with it everyday as I make my jewellery and Art.
I am indebted to my friend for introducing me to your foundation.
Keep inspiring!👏👏👏
@Maureen Mc Ghee - It really makes us smile to know that these stories can bring a bit of inspiration to your day. Thank you for joining us on this journey. Hugs to you. Justine. 💚
@@ReflectionsofLife We all need a smile, I like the thought that my words have travelled like an in-ending ripple to create your smile. 💚
Just trust in life and stitch. Lovely words.
@76moonshadow - That closing sentence from Gina always sticks with me too :). Justine x
I agree. I am going to stitch it and hang it in my craft room.
@rowan orre Long dresses, wow. I am into slow stitching at the moment, and recently finished the back of a crocheted pillowcase by hand. I do have a sewing machine, but I am ambivalent towards her.
I used to work with drapery. I always loved hemming by hand. Sewing machines disturb me, lol
I can't always see the problem, but i can always feel it
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My heart has so needed to be reminded of this. Thank you. 💙🙏🏼🦋
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Thank God for your videos, during this strange time in this world! The videos are so lovely and help keep me grounded and all are so magical! A thousand thanks to your creative lives!
dont let the system kill you ! Nature want to help us
"If you value your own creativity as a huge resource to help you process your own life and anxiety, you'd come to terms with your life; you'd come to accept the things that happen to you."
"When you have a sad memory, it's a scar that remains in your heart. And it's the same as paper - once you crease it, it remains; it never goes away. But you can use that line to make another shape."
"Life is an adventure. You need to open your heart to it."
Wow, just wow....
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I played and replayed this same segment so I could write it down completely. I have discovered another essence, another expression of my own soul’s stirrings.
The lesson that I can take is to "Make peace with yourself and be able to accept ourselves in the existing conditions and live it sincerely to make you physically and mentally healthy". Thank you for providing useful inspiration
@Ade Sri Maryani - YES 💚
It's really amazing and so meaningful. Every video your team makes has this amazing peaceful music, the details included in each frame, the picture and the colours, the right words with the right video frame, the right music.... every thing is like another magic ingredient which all comes together creating a whole world of magical moments for us. Every video just calms us down, stops us and makes us think "what is our life all about? What are we running after? Why rush through life instead of slowing down little?". Thank you team for such amazing videos....god bless you all for creating such magics in all of our life.
@Sanjith Sathinadhan - THANK YOU for noticing and appreciating all the small details that pull together to create each story. It really makes us smile to hear that our films bring a sense of calm and contemplative reflection into your life. And it is almost like you have read our minds - our film that we'll be releasing later this week is all about slowing down and taking time to appreciate what we have in our lives. So keep an eye out for that which we'll be sharing on Wednesday x
Exactly!!!
Wonderful! How lucky I am to have met two of these people in real life encounters.
@Ronélle Hart - Aahhh, so you must be from Cape Town? Glad that you enjoyed watching this film, and keep tuned in for so much more to come in the weeks ahead.
Beautiful and healthy minded old people💚❤️
Or just beautiful and healthy minded people :)
"The point is the now." Beautifully said.
Truly food for my soul! Thank you. Your films relax & center me. Have to say again how powerful it is to have all this wisdom woven together with artistic vision & skill. Beautiful.
@Linda Parisi - Thanks for always warming our hearts with your beautiful words of support and encouragement. I know that things are getting tough in California again with Covid - we're holding you in our thoughts. Please keep safe. And thanks for all that you do for your community over there to keep THEM safe x
@@ReflectionsofLife Thank you. Crazy times, indeed. Just makes the work you are doing and the films you are making all the more essential!
1000%.
I knew someone whose really Creative with her Life and she'd proven to all that her life is 10,000 better than any of her peers.
I really enjoy your videos.
@Larry Kestner - Thanks Larry - great to hear that you're finding a sense of resonance and connection with our films. We're working really hard in our spare time, to keep the content flowing, so keep tuned in - we've got lots to share in the weeks ahead :)
So uplifting as always🙏🏻😘
@Cindy Smith - Thanks Cindy. Glad that this one lifted your spirits x
WOW!!! THIS IS JUST EXCEPTIONAL WITH SO MANY NUGGETS OF PURE WISDOM!!! Love this "I can't think a lot, just sitting and working things out in my head. I must do it together with my hands. My hands will communicate my thoughts better than my voice will do." INCREDIBLE!! Your gorgeous photography, your music, the commentary... THIS IS JUST AMAZING!!!!
@Barbara Artisforusall - Thanks for this beautiful message and the very kind compliment. We hope that you keep tuned in here - we've still got so much more inspiration to share. 💚
A transcript of Ms. Garisch's words:
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I read a biography of Quentin Tarantino once. And his best friend said "thanks goodness, he ended up being a movie director and script writer. Otherwise he would have been a mass murderer". So, I like to think artists would have been terrible human beings if they hadn't been artists, you know.
The creative part of the brain has got these deep roots into the unconscious and puts things together in strange ways and poetic ways to help us understand what is going on in the world. Creativity is there to help us explore who we are and puts you in touch with what is happening to you so that you live more deeply.
Our egos are little corks floating on the ocean. What we know (and our identity) is this small, and the unconscious is that big. So you've got this massive resource of the unconscious and we are trained, I think, by society, not to trust the unconscious. If you value your own creativity as a huge resource to help you process your own life and anxiety, you come to terms with your life, you come to accept the things that happen to you.
I've recently been through a very traumatic time. I couldn't see a way out of this situation. And writing was the thing that got me through actually. It contains you when you are flung apart with anxiety. Because in writing you can be characters that you would never be in your normal life. So on the page you are exploring a part of yourself that you wouldn't really let out. And things start happening on the page which you can never get to in your logical brain. You never know what's going to arrive from the unconscious because you are not working with what you know. You don't have to process it necessarily through words. You can process it through an image, take it to the clay, or do a collage. And then you have a conversation with what you don't know you don't know about your anxiety.
If we valued our own creativity for its own sake, for our own mental health's sake, I think the world would look like a very different place.
This is a beautiful art form my friend, thank you for sharing.
Beautiful beautiful beautiful!
Another gem by Green Renaissance 💚
@Kerry-Anne - 😘
@@ReflectionsofLife 😘
Thank you so much! All of your videos are like the most powerful meditation for me
@Liudmila Markova - It is our pleasure. We make these films for people just like you - who appreciate the messages shared and find value in the sharing of these stories. Hugs to you x
I absolutely agree with everything they says . When a artist creates they show their beautiful spirit into their work.
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Been so blessed by these wonderful videos, time and time again....thank you
In life we experience the joy of movement, the feel of texture, seeing colour, the scent of the material, hearing the vibrations and creating form.
Maybe true consciousness exists beyond the individual?.
I adore the "slow motion " effect of all these videos. I pray, meditate, read, etc., but these pieces have been more effective in slowing my mind and body than anything else I have tried.
This is so interesting what you are writing. We are so touched that these videos have such a wonderful effect on you. Long may it continue. We hope we can share many more of these calming stories with you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thank you.
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I Love your shows!!!!
Beautiful in every way
Thank you for everything you do
Thank you very much Raven, we really appreciate your kind and encouraging words, and your support and contribution towards for our work. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
The whole of this video is really beautiful with authenticity and artistic vision, conveying their individual truths. Love the cinematography as well!
@Carl Gregory - Thanks for the heart warming compliments x
I love your comment GR. "We are confronted with way more reality than any of us can stomach". I think I am there right now. How do we release the tensions? I have found something very small which right now, is giving me life. That is, taking photos; photos of things which stand out for me. "Create your own life". What an invitation, and how important that is. Understanding who we really are through creativity ... thats beautiful. I think I am finding this through what I see in my photos. Thank you. This has given more meaning to my present experience. Always love to you GR.
@Grace Bennion - Thanks so beautiful to hear - that through the lens of the camera, you are creating the space, time and focus to truly appreciate the smaller details in the world around you. I love that. And we send you so much love x
The World would be a better place ❤️
Such simple lovely information. Why is it so hard for us to go there? Every video is so beautiful❤️❤️❤️
...creativity is intelligence having fun....
Just when I think I have seen my favorite Green Renaissance film, this one pops up.
I did join as a member today on your Patreon page.
I love the work you are doing and I love the people you choose to tell their story. 😃 💕
THANK YOU so much dear friend, for seeing the value in the sharing of these stories and for choosing to support us. It is wonderful to have you along on this journey together with us. Sending much love. Justine and Michael 💚
"Just trust in life and stitch. It will be fine."
Beautiful is it not... life will be fine.
I love this one so much because I can totally relate! Playing music, making things with yarn and fibers and painting are all my therapy and the key to my sanity going through this little life of mine. What a beautiful video capturing the minds of a creative, I don't think it was hard at all for you guys, since you all are creatives yourselves. Brilliant 👏
@Elga Benedicta - And we hope that you keep shining YOUR creative light for a long time yet to come x
Adore your videos! Every time it’s great decision to start my day with new calm video and beautiful people. Thank you
You are so welcome! Your words touch us greatly, it's wonderful that one of our videos is right at the beginning of your day. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
So relatable and exciting to watch and hear about the process of being alive and living with being creative as a way of living.
Learning to play with your truth and your personal experiences and using your life and your energies to be creative.
Allowing for the blessings of being alive and living in the mystery of being present in each moment with creativity.
We all have a light that shines through our lives and we can be a freely present human being alive and living with the power of love in doing what's our heart's desire.
Art is life and your life expressed.
@Parry - BEAUTIFUL 💚
What a beautiful video. It just shows that humans are more than we think we are. This should be shown in schools.
Thank you for your kind and encouraging message, nice that their messages spoke to you so deeply. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a gift! Thank you
@Brigitte Pustet - And THANK YOU for tuning in to listen to this story. We're doing LOADS of editing in our spare time, so that we can keep sharing a new film every single week, so be sure to keep subscribed to our channel for a new release out every Wednesday.
Your stories making to think how beautiful life is.. the perfect way to see every life..more messeges, perspectives n thoughts than unreal movies❤️
@Shagila Lekha - Thank you for appreciating the authenticity !
What a beautiful, inspiring film. As a writer myself, I loved the idea about writing about things you don't know, from your unconscious - the opposite of the advice given to writers, "Write what you know" - and I subscribe to the writer's idea in the film more than this piece of advice.
@John Dodds - So glad that this story resonated with you. As a writer, you might enjoy this story too... ua-cam.com/video/JdB_MZkIkek/v-deo.html :)
Deep and inspirational. Superb filmmaking! ❤
Thanks so much Christine, we appreciate your kind words. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
“When you have a sad memory, it’s a scar that remains in your memory; the same as a crease in paper, it never goes away. But you can use that line to make another shape, in a way it’s necessary to have that crease. You make a use out of what lines and points there are and you can create something out of what you have got.”
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I'm so glad this channel was suggested to me. These videos help restore clarity as I wrestle against self-doubts.
Beautifully shot and poetic
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I’ve recently become interested in photography… I see things I never saw before…I’ve been so terribly sad and lonely over the years , but my passion to photograph something quite ordinary or beautiful is creative for me …I’m happily happy with just being me , though I’d love to share that with a soul partner.
May you find your soul mate soon.
I found this video on accident. I typed creative living. I just kept staring at the cover . It called to me. Glad I clicked ❤
We're so glad that you've found our films Riley. And with over 200+ stories already shared, there is a lot for you to enjoy and catch up on. Sending warm hugs from South Africa. Justine and Michael 💚
What a beautiful film maker you are. Thank you for sharing your magical passion with us. What a gorgeous little film thank you.😊
You are welcome. So happy you enjoyed this video. And we appreciate your encouraging words about the filming, it means a lot to us. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
I got more courage with this video. It's full of encouragement, the beauty of art and how the art makes people different.
Thank you so much Green Renaissance Team, what you do every day is so meaningful!
Oh thank you so much Kim. We really appreciate your words of support.
Much love to you. Justine and Michael 💚
So good
Beautiful images and words . Art is part of my life abs could not exist without it . ❤️
Very good, ´´The point is the now´´
As a creative, this video gives meaning to how I live my life.
@Emmanuelle Christian Refogio - So glad that this found resonance with you 💚
The production value of your work is absolutely incredible. Very very impressive.
@Antivlog - Thank you so much for all your kind words x
Just beautiful listening to these wonderful people.
Becoming Mindful, slowing down. 💫Together with my hands. 😘
We love that. 💚
This is So Deep and wonderfully demonstrated....I wish all children and adults could see and hear this particular one ❤️😊❤️
These are all the things I love ♥ I like being quiet in my mind with my hands busy. I don't like to talk much at all, I just adopted out of pain to communicate. I actual don't communicate that well at all. ♥
💚 Your hands can do the talking for you x
And yet we understand you perfectly. 🙂
What beautiful calming films you make. Thank you.
Glad you like them! We hope you will discover many more that speak to you. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Watching these videos is helping me a lot.They are helping me believe in myself
@sapna chaudhry - We are so glad that these stories are resonating so deeply with you. Warm hugs. x
I love this episode I can relate so much,thank you for everything that you do.
And thanks to YOU for taking the time to tune in here with us 💚
So Beautiful
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Thanks from the bottom of my heart for your videos! They are so beautiful in all its details, so much care in the making! They bring to the open the real joy and peace contained in "life's simplicity", which is magic!
@Pilar Lluch Marti - Thank you for taking the time to appreciate all the small details, and the magic to be shared through these stories. x
Unlimited beatuy for the senses, Thank you, thankyou GR!!!
It's a pleasure, glad you enjoyed it Maria. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such wonderful inspirational messages from "ordinary" people.
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Creating "an awareness that our situation can transform...I want them to believe that it can transform. Because nothing stays the same." - Kyoko Kimura Morgan. Thank you...
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Beautiful
- the wood bowl and bird are exquisite, my dad loved working with wood -such a glorious craft.
- the origami and the creases in the one piece of paper you have , like Life...
- the stitching and writing.
Pure Grace and Loveliness All of this.
Thank you. Thank you !
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Your videos have got me goosebumps!! making me think and realize a lot of things!! THANK YOU.
Life is an adventure...you just have to open your heart for it...
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I will write this in every video I see about you guys, but you definitely should upload this as records on Spotify !!!!!!!
The topics for your videos are wonderful....I love them
@Jennifer Ahmed - Thanks Jennifer 💚
Absolutely beautiful. Such words of wisdom.
So happy you enjoyed this video so much. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚
Beautifully made, the sounds, the scenes... This needs to get out more
@YewLeung Lee - Thank you for appreciating the small details :)
I am a student in becoming a life coach. This short film is wonderful
We are glad you found this video helpful Natalie. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
Such wonder in a short video. Thanks for the uplift.
Everyone with intuitive (N) part in their personality type will appriciate this video.
Beautiful scenic views n so well taken! Great sharing!
This is so beautifully put together. A piece of creative art in itself. Truly inspiring. Thank you 🙏 there is no past or future only the present
Well said! There is only the present.
Thanks for watching so many of these little films.
Best wishes,
Michael and Justine
Thank you so much!!!
@In Motion Creative Intelligence by Olivia Bova - It is our pleasure x
Love this video it's so honest with very wise creative people expressing their truth with life struggles and pain from the past very well done.
This was like being cradled by a old friend and given words of wisdom for life.....
Real people with real wisdom.
These people are Great inspirations.
Thank you Marilyn, we are so glad. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thanks for sharing , great food for thought and so helpful ....
it's really meaningful, thank you... creativity is a meditation for us.. we can find our soul by doing something creative..
Absolutely - such an important part of expressing who we are. x
Gratidão eterna por confirmar que a vida é bela múltipla e extraordinária com essas imagens depoimentos e luz
We are glad the video was encouraging Lenara. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚
What a wonderful video!!
Touched my heart deeply. Thank you.
You are welcome Brigita, we are glad the story resonated with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚
Thanks some much to show as like this beautiful picture and opinion, that's inspiré life to do better in futur