What Happens When You Stop Forcing Life

Support us in creating more films like this :   / reflectionsoflife   Thank you. Justine & Michael 💚 Life is full of twists and turns, unexpected detours. We plan and we chase, yet some of the richest moments come from what we cannot predict. There is a quiet magic in surrendering to the unknown and following the paths that reveal themselves along the way. Getting off track is not a failure. It can open the door to new discoveries, deepen our understanding, or lead us to experiences we could never have imagined. The journey itself becomes the teacher, guiding us through uncertainty with subtle gifts. To live fully is to embrace life’s unpredictability, move forward without rigid expectation, and trust that each step carries its own meaning. When we lean into the unknown, we find richness, connection, and a deeper sense of being part of something far greater than ourselves. Featuring Jane Kennedy (http://www.janekennedy.co.za) Filmed in Sedgefield, South Africa Jane reads two beautiful poems in this film. They are: Wild Geese, by Mary Oliver Walk Slowly, by Danna Faulds We have shared a previous film featuring Jane. You can watch it here -    • Why I chose to Not Panic    All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons. To be part of this journey :   / 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 :    / @reflectionsoflife   Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael. 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 - https://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 - https://www.inous.org/reflections-of-... Filming - by Michael Raimondo Editing - by Justine du Toit Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey-Volschenk Colour grade - by Daniel de Villiers Music tracks used in this film: Midnight - by Saltbreaker (via Audiio) Dusk Between the Peaks - by Thomas Ben Tov (via ArtList) Creation - by DaniHaDani (via ArtList) Taking the Long Way Home - by A. Taylor (via MusicBed) How Lucky We Are - by Edward Cross (via Audiio) Harpspace - by Saltbreaker (via Audiio) 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 Croatian - by Davor Bobanac Czech - by Katarína Božek Dutch - by Karla Greven English - by Justine du Toit French - by Amélie Macoin German - by Sibylle Steinpass Greek - by Vicky Polychroni Italian - by Grazia Gironella Japanese - by Junko Ogasawara 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 #personalgrowth #spiritualjourney #lifelessons