Heart Of Appalachia: Transcend The Mountain
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2024
- Transcend The Mountain is a short film by Mountain Roots Productions. It tells the story of my father's near death experience, and how inspiration can be found in the most unlikely places to transcend individual and societal limitations imposed upon oneself. Nothing changes until we choose to change.
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I would love your feedback in the comments on this new short film! 🎥
Haven’t watched it yet but since this is your latest video wanted to comment that finding your channel has been a blessing. My Dad was born in Elizabethton, TN but raised in southwest Virginia … Richlands, Lebanon, Honaker. He moved away but his parents and brother and my cousins did not. So, as a kid I spent every single summer there with them … first memories were at a place in Richlands (grandparents) on the Clinch River & in Raven (Great grandparents & uncle and aunt & cousins) … then on to Honaker on the Little River, where my grandparents lived until they passed, and my uncle and aunt still live. There is NO place like home … seeing your video footage of neighboring towns and county’s, many of which I’ve driven through a lot, has blessed my soul !!! My Uncle worked in the coal mines for decades … I could go on and on but I’ll save more comments for later after I’ve watched this video and more … sending prayers & good vibes to you & your family ♥️
Oh wow🥹 this one got me emotional!!! This was beautiful and so encouraging🤎
Me too 🥹 I'm glad you found encouragement from it ❤️
I could sit ALL day listening to you tell stories and or talk about those mountains. Great story teller is what you are . Seriously one of my favorite channels.
Thanks so much for the kind words 🥹
Amen 🙏 Josh.
You and I are on the same playing field. God bless and keep you sir.
Inspiring video in so many aspects, spiritually, visually, audio or music and your narration. Good short film.
Anyone watching this who still has their parents here and now I would recommend enjoying time with them as much as possible. Let go what needs to be let go, break the chains of any that inhibit a relationship with them, because we are here but for a whisper of a time on earth. I’m only 49, and I feel like I am a young orphan. But I am thankful for the time I had with my parents while they were here.
I didn’t know why I was drawn to Appalachia, and or WV but I realized recently that both my parents grew up in Tennessee which I looked up that they too were part of Appalachia at one time. I wish I could share my own adventures though this beautiful part of the country, but I hold on to the hope I will see them again, with my savior and God in paradise.
Also I never saw that dr. Seuss book when I was younger haha ❤️
Simply beautiful! Awesome video
Thank you friend! 😊
I was born and raised in the flat lands of GA but fell in love with the mountains as a child and made it my life's goal to live in the Blue Ridge when I was on my own and did that very thing. Been up here for 35 years now. Not one regret!!
I live in the NWGA side of the Appalachians on the cohutta side and it's worth it.
Narration of a prophet...scaling the mountain peaks of human influence
Dad, I'm so glad you're still with us! I love you very much 🥹
This is an awesome video. Very moving and touching. Well said! Why do we wait? I think that is something we all can ask ourselves. I have been saying for sometime that nothing happens unless we make it happen. We all have a choice. Great job on the music and the scenery. Beautiful! Keep the videos coming!
You've endured a lot mom, I love you very much. I hope you found some peace and encouragement from this 🥹❤️
Correct and incorrect.
I'm a Pagan for reference. So our beliefs mat conflict.... though so many Abrahamic religion's fundamentals are pagan based sometimes verbatim,other times loosely..... This was by design to help all the "heathens" convert....
Personally, I find the fact one god thinks he should be the only one we humans worship, made sure of that, best he could by essentially conquering those that refused to convert and redrumming (rhymes with Sytr 😉)many of them. That's what a narcissist would do once in power. Just saying....
Anyways back to the point. I know my gods and goddesses influence my life. I made a deal with a goddess as 10 year old boy. Without fail all she said would come to pass.....has. mist communication is through dreaming or astral plane walking....as we call it. But other signs and happenings do happen.
I have been given a task by this goddess to protect someone very important to her. This person showed in my life exactly when the goddess said she would. I had even forgot I made such a deal. I was 10 after all. That said she reminded me and my entire life was thrown on it's head unceremoniously. If I had rebuffed her deal l, no doubt her wrath would have been severe. So, many think I made mistakes by doing all I have. What most do not know is I'm the happiest I have ever been. This special person is soulmate. She's 12 years younger (as the goddess told me she would be and that we would meet later in my life 45 yoa) than I. She had certain lessons the goddess wanted her to experience. Essentially, she suffered, so she would appreciate the life she has now. It wasn't easy for either of us. She knew as I did we were destined for each other. We saw each other in dreams. We also meet briefly 3 times over a course of 10 years. Random as you can get but the attraction was magnetic and undeniable. We both we're frightened of the intensity.
We have free will but the powers that be absolutely influence our lives. Especially if you ask for them to save you because you wanna delete yourself at 10 yoa because you had a family life you can't even begin to tell here because it will trigger the censor. Let's just say it was horrible. She got me through it.
You could wait for decades but if the powers that be need you specifically for a task.....you will rise to that task.
Captain Kangaroo used to say a similar declaration, "It's a Get Out and Get Going Day!"
Well said ~ It makes you want to travel to see the Appalachian Mountains just for the Experience!
Thank you! ...the mountains are calling~
@@MountainRoots ~ And I’m hearing them. I’m looking towards the Higher Elevations. Any suggestions?
Each Appalachian state has a highest elevation point, pick one close to you and a companion with similar interests and check it out. Please don't go alone, be safe and enjoy the peacefulness 😊
You won't regret it, might change you a little..😉
Thank you, Josh, for sharing this profoundly meaningful and inspirational film. I am sorry for the very serious circumstances that were the genesis of the project and I offer up prayer for you, your father, and the family for healing and recovery. I personally was convicted of allowing limitations of various types to keep me from living more fully. Your work is a powerful blessing to me. Thank you again!
Thank you for the feedback- I hope this piece, although moody and introspective brings encouragement to those who watch 🥹
@@MountainRoots Hope it's okay I posted a link to it on my FB page. I knew a fair number of moody, introspective people who might really appreciate it. :)
@gregdelaney119 absolutely! You may always do that my friend 😊
Great film. So very true nothing like enjoying Gods creation and none better than the mountains of Appalachia!
Really enjoy your work.
God Bless!
You're right: It ain't over till it's over.
The isolation of the Appalachian mountains is what makes it a unique place to grow up, live, and enjoy. The hardship of living in these mountains has carved and molded the people in the uniqueness that they are. The remoteness created us as a people unlike anywhere else in the United States. You will not find a better place to grow up, live, and die, than in these mountains. I have lived here all of my life. I wouldn’t be happy living anywhere else. I think you feel what I feel, and what you have described in this video. I have never felt the typical stereotype of being called a “Hillbilly” from outsiders. Quite to the contrary, the outsiders, or “outlanders” that were never from here, that I have met, respect the region, culture, and heritage that we take for granted. The people I meet seem to come to our region for the first time with their mouths gaping open in awe. It is as if they had just died and were transported to paradise. While we sometimes complain about the isolation, the lack of industry and jobs, these “outlanders” coming here remind me why my home is so special, and why I shouldn’t take it for granted. It makes me proud to be called “Hillbilly,” though I was always proud to be a “Hillbilly.” However, like a lot of people who are native to our region, I am always suspicious of the motives out “outlanders” coming here to live. Fear of outsiders does seem to be a very common and typical trait of all Appalachians. I don’t mind them to come and visit with us. But, by God! Do not come here to try and change the area! Do not come here and try to change the people! We like things to stay just the way they are.
I don’t know if my words were what you wanted when you asked for comments about your film. But, after watching your film, this is what it means to me. Thank you.
This was really special. 🙏💛
Josh, I am so very grateful for the message of this video.Today is my spiritual re-birthday, celebrating 26 with the Lord. Your words gifted me with a beautiful and profound inspiration, and a reminder of how I ought to walk for however many more years He gives me before I go "home". I thank you brother, so much.
And I'm praising God with you for your dad. 🙏
I wish you much joy and peace.
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Thank you so much, I'm having difficulty finding the words to respond but know that I appreciate you so much for watching and sharing your heart 🥹❤️
@@MountainRoots
I get you. I had a hard time writing mine too. God works in mysterious ways. You just never know when He'll use some special thing to touch our hearts and lives.
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No words. My favorite video you’ve done yet. Your words hit close ♥️
I know 🥹❤️
That's just dust in my eye damnit. Me and my betrothed are waiting for three elderly people to die so that we can spend our days just talking about how great now was. I really appreciate your videos - please don't stop....
Damn dust will get ya' 😉🥹
Epic
Inspiring
Deeply philosophical.
Josh you are the man.
Awesome work brother..❤
I love this short film.
Really appreciate the feedback, thanks for sharing!
Awesome video and story, a lot of truth in what was said!
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful synthesis of your life and work.
Thank you 🤗
You are fascinatingly fascinating.
Thank you
No one should go broke over a medical bill. Our health is so important. We need to make sure health care is available to everyone. Glad your father is ok.
Thank you 🥹 He is making a comeback!
You really need to go see Marlinton West Virginia such a great little town. Also a must see if goshen pass Virginia in bath county va.
Josh thought provoking as well as moving words. Looking forward to great things from you going forward. Hope to meet you one day and share a conversation and a meal. Well done Brother.
Sharing a meal is a wonderful way to really get to know others. Shoot me an email.
Hey just wanted to say I’m a person from Appalachia Kentucky
Heavy.