MAKE YOURSELF HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU HAVE

'If you're content, you're making yourself happy with what you've got, and with what you do.' - Raymond Isaacs
Raymond is an organic banana farmer on St Helena Island. It's hard work. But he believes that if you laze around, your body wastes away - so instead, he keeps on the move, keeping the blood flowing.
To learn more about St Helena, visit sthelenatourism...
Who is Green Renaissance? We are a tiny collective of 4 passionate filmmakers (Warren, Jacky, Michael and Justine). We live off-grid and dedicate our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share ideas.
Equipment used - Sony FS7 with still lenses
Music sourced from ArtList - bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Us To White - by Brick Fields
This Time Coming Soon - by Brick Fields
Music sourced from Audio Network
Eventide - by Dan Skinner, Adam Skinner, Randall Breneman
Sound mix by Tamryn Breakey and Stef Albertyn

[@lotushealing3799]

“ I ain’t dreaming about nothing, I’m just living “ this speaks to my soul, sometimes I get so caught up in the dreaming of what my life can be, but I’m stop living in the moment & start striving & it brings me pain & disappointment I just want to LIVE LIFE !!!!! I dont want to be anything I just want to live authentically to my soul !!!!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

We are so glad this video spoke so much to you Olivia. Enjoy life every day. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@puravidasoundwaves]

That same quote is what spoke to me so much as well. ❤

[@laxmibhandari4792]

We're so insecure in our 20s look at them they're living their best life in their 80s 🌸❤

[@user-uu5jf3jo3o]

Yeah, don’t worry, it’s normal, you are building your life. Just follow your heart, as later, you will be attached to a comfy life and may find it more difficult to take chances in a career that is not mainstream, for example.

[@shakuntaladombale2726]

@@user-uu5jf3jo3o This is so true but not taking risk of career later in life is a part of big human conditioning and more than that we accepting it and taking it forward. Let us break it somewhere.The very thought of we cant change something after 25 or 30 has made present day youth a lot insecure and pushed them to get settled soon abandoning their dreams.

[@user-uu5jf3jo3o]

@@shakuntaladombale2726Thank you for your comment. When we are younger, we think that 25 is old. But some people start new careers at 40. One of my friends became a lawyer at 40. She had two young kids, and found time for that. Others become fluent in a new language at 60. If we often give up, that’s because we are not taught to fully embrace our true nature, that knows no limit. As wrote Florence Scovel Schinn: “All will be given to you”. We have endless treasures inside. We just need enough love in our hearts and pursue our dreams. Then, at due time, what we need comes to us.

[@shakuntaladombale2726]

@@user-uu5jf3jo3o Beautiful❤️❤️❤️

[@user-uu5jf3jo3o]

@@shakuntaladombale2726 Thank you! Sending you unconditional love!

[@raywatlington5651]

" What's in you will come out you " A simple philosophy. Nothing complicated about that. Wouldn't you agree.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Ray Watlington - It's so simple, that it's actually something that most of us tend to overlook! Such a beautiful reminder from this wise soul x

[@monikasarkar9746]

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[@marilynschmidt6400]

Its gotta come out somewhere

[@grahamluna6935]

And what doesn't come out, will kill you.

[@anabettencourt6943]

Love his simplicity. Why do we overcomplicate life?!! Blessing to him

[@beatereich5466]

The MIND loves it overcomplicate😉MY experience. Abd the mind loves also DO...DO...DO.......always stay busy......otherwise nothing happens.....THINKS the mind.

[@jeswankaur5087]

This is "emancipation" in the truest word. No sitting around waiting for someone else to appear and make us happy. Such simple logic - why are we not getting it from our teachers and parents?-

[@guitargirl7452]

This is easily my favourite YT channel right now. So good for the soul. Thank you💕

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Guitar Girl - It's so great to see you enjoying some of our older stories. THANK YOU for the beautiful compliment x

[@sunshine-mr8og]

Absolutely...as long as you keep moving , be busy ,if you stop moving , you stop living , we die from idleness , using age as an excuse..we have to realise that getting older is the REASON we have to keep going ..not a reason to stop..

[@litelightli2848]

agreee✌✌✌

[@sachinmonteiro9996]

Happy living saint, who is content and filled with wisdom. Thank you for sharing his life for us.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@sachin monteiro - Yes, happy and content with a simple way of being, not chasing anything 💚

[@norinefitzgerald5259]

“ Organic right, free”, priceless analogy.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Norine Fitzgerald - And so true :)

[@y37chung]

It is monoculture though

[@marwaahmed5531]

"What's in you, will come out you but what's not in you, won't come out you" I needed to hear that thank you hope you doing well ♥️

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@moo1388]

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[@locpham7775]

I love this quote too

[@elainearchibald9020]

Another beautiful person who is living a simple life with hard work and enjoying it. Keep on moving....you reap what you sow! Wise man! TFS once again! Love your videos!!

[@monicastein9624]

Not only the bananas are "free" but himself 🍂🍃 Working with nature in total freedom 🍀🍁🍌🌾

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Monica Stein - Beautifully said Monica 💚

[@y37chung]

It is monoculture though.

[@chiefonelung5362]

Incredible wise words. I love this man and his way of life. I know that this was filmed three years ago but I just now found it. I hope that he is still moving on.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Fortunately these films never get old - it's really fun going back and watching the older ones. Thanks for watching💚 Michael and Justine

[@Bjloder]

Just discovered this channel, and I loved the video, there is a lot of powerful wisdom to be had here. Keep up the amazing videos you are truly gifted. Your videos are very touching. I loved the background music and how the video focuses on the individual and their story. It's so real. We need more of this in our world.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Thank you so much - really appreciate getting your message you inspire us to keep going. We will continue every week - thanks again.

[@jessywilliam8117]

Love these videos. Blessings to all the wonderful folks who inspire us

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Jessy William - You have warmed our hearts Jessy, knowing how much you value these stories. We've still got so much more to share, so stay tuned in right here x

[@purnimadas3762]

Thank you so much for teaching me to savour the tiniest moment of my life to the fullest and be absolutely content and blissed out...I am so very grateful to you all...

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Purnima Das - And we are so grateful to hear that you are able to find the value in these stories. x

[@sianmcdowell178]

I have to wonder who would give a thumbs down? Love your videos. Food for the soul. Thank you.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Sian McDowell - We're glad that YOU find resonance with these films. Thanks for joining us on the journey :)

[@ingomeulendijks9045]

Probably they did hold their cellphone or screen upside down while watching the video. 👍Good advise doesn’t have to be expensive.

[@SuperJupiter33]

Those that are still entangled...

[@manishgupta834]

I like he is not dreaming of anything and enjoying life and well said that what we sow we reap 👌🏻

[@tharuneet]

All your videos are artful .. and insightful beyond words... Best wishes!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@katnip198]

Bless this man. He tells it how it is. Contentment with what is is everything.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

We are glad his message resonated with you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@jindih]

Every video I watch, I get pearls of wisdom 🥰

[@ReflectionsofLife]

That is so wonderful Rajinder. We are glad that we can share these stories with you. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@wakeandbakewithmaryjane1767]

I appreciate simple, wise men.

[@kindcounselor]

Green Renaissance has become my morning meditation!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

This really makes us smile. Thanks for choosing these stories to start your day. Justine and Michael 💚

[@yvonnelenders5986]

And mine!

[@lifeislove3427]

What adorable humbling human being.. With some wise and true words spoken.. Living his life doing what makes him happy being free and lost in his own world in a amazing place calling his home .. His banana's are so healthy looking.. The banana tree's are cared for with such love and respect and has been given the freedom to grow naturally being free with no abuse to them by putting chemicals and forcing them to grow and produce for the greed and the impatient mentality of the human beings.. The words this adorable gentleman spoke was so very TRUE .. " YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW... That's exactly what it is .. No avoiding that phrase in life no matter what you choose to do .. I mentioned this before in a previous comment I made, We all come to this beautiful world with a expiration date what none of us knowing when that date is , Only the wonderful UNIVERSE ( GOD) Knows it .. So it's important you find your truth living the life what brings YOU the MOST joy by following the voice of your heart not your mind by loving it more and more and more everyday for all what you have now and moving forward living the best life you can everyday without dwelling on things you lost and don't have and want .. Most of the human beings want something or someone to make them happy.. DON'T, That happiness is NOT going to last ..There is only one TRUE happiness in life , What is PEACE in your mind with a heart full of love with respect for yourself by finding you and loving you unconditionally first .. So that the love you put out in this world is real and pure and lasting and it will return that love back in thousands folds by fulfilling you with a satisfaction what no amount of materialistic thing's can give you.. This adorable gentleman. Figured that out and lived his life to continue to live his life what makes him happy.. Living his Best life he could with what he saw brings him Joy . By showering his beautiful banana tree's with a such genuine love with respect from a pure heart. No wonder all those banana tree's are giving him such healthy looking banana's.. NONE STOP ! Thank You for this beautiful video..

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@life is love - You always articulate, so beautiful, the essence of these films. Thanks for always taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings with us! We love it! And we couldn't agree more x

[@lifeislove3427]

@@ReflectionsofLife Thank You for making these beautiful videos .. Finally someone doing it right and I love watching it and you're welcome.. !

[@annabellacrewe8858]

That is our nature - to be moving around, not to sit very Much ! Our bodies are simple constructed for moving. You are doing what is good for You. I wish I could live like that. I do not like to have walls around me. Stay well🌱🌻🦋

[@carmengoldilla554]

What’s in you is what comes out - como es adentro es afuera 🙏

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@luannedimaggio7025]

He is fun. Wish I had been born on St.Helena, next life maybe

[@jturtle5318]

If what you seek is not within, you'll never find it without.

[@monty1084]

Wow what a wonderful man, I wish he was my neighbour, he is the essence of what life is. Forget Guru, s men like these are what we need as teachers.

[@user-hq9ul9bk8b]

Delightful footage. Charming character this dear Banana Farmer. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Kind greetings from Switzerland.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Many thanks! So glad you liked this film. Appreciate the message - all the best from the bottom tip of South Africa.

[@user-hq9ul9bk8b]

@@ReflectionsofLife Hi GP, Are you in living near Cape Agulhas or exactly where? I lived in Cape Town from 1984 - 1989 ( long time ago), before returning to Switzerland. Absolutely loved it, but also now very happy to be back in CH. Kindest greetings from Zurich.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@@user-hq9ul9bk8b We live just outside of a town called Hermanus 😁

[@user-hq9ul9bk8b]

@@ReflectionsofLife Thanks for replying. Hermanus is nice. I loved the Garden Route. There are some nice places in ZA. Have you ever visited or filmed here in Switzerland? Beauty is everywhere and scenery is surely to hold one in awe. Keep well and be safe. I see Switzerland has stopped all flights and tourists coming into CH from UK and ZA. UK is now on Tier 4. Awful - let's hope we can all be vacinated against Covid soon. In CH we can but not before mid Feb 2020. Kindest Greetings.

[@user-uu5jf3jo3o]

Gosh! He is very confident ... His island is almost in the middle of the Atlantic ocean ...

[@monikamarsollek3493]

Hi, dear Renaissance team, as you see, I’m meanwhile in your older videos… and still in good company of special people who don’t want to be someone special, which makes them special nowadays. Move your muscles and just live your life. No need to live in the past or the future… so simple, especially for 'saints' 😁. Thank your for sharing, love, Monika❣

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Our pleasure Monika! It touches us that you go through all our older videos and you find them special as well. May there many more wonderful messages in the various videos. Thank you for being with us on this journey. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@rockyglanville2028]

This is Class! Such a good way to expose the island!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Thanks for the positive feedback Rocky. Such a magical island, with wonderful people - so glad we had the opportunity to hear their stories. Stay tuned - new film out every Wednesday.

[@parinaathakkuri9228]

Luv this Gentleman 💜🙋🏽‍♀️🤗🤗🤗😇🙏🏽Reminds me of Our very Own Sri Sadhguru in a strange way😇🌷🌷🌷

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@natividadfamiliapereyra3742]

Love the way this video is produced!! Thanks!!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your kind words.

[@erwinwinarno]

For me, this truly amazing Man.

[@nicolabishop996]

Beautiful man. Lovely simple life.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Nicola. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

Keep moving…each day, do what you can, make things, grow things, be content, radiate good will.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@marielg9143]

What a beautiful soul

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@julianbeard6204]

Thanks again for a brilliant video and portrayal of our island and it's people

[@ReflectionsofLife]

And thanks for sharing the positive feedback with us Julian. The Saints have such a beautiful outlook on life. We loved hearing their stories.

[@tomnjodollman4849]

Beautiful film! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful content with us. Many blessings to you.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Thank you! You too!

[@cathleen537]

Wish there was a man like that around here!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Cathleen - Through this regular film making journey, we've realised that there are those 'beautiful' people all around us all, all the time. We often just need to take some time to truly listen to each others stories, with an open mind and heart - it's incredible what people will share when they feel like they're really being heard :). Much love to you from South Africa. Justine.

[@cathleen537]

@@ReflectionsofLife Yes, yes, thank u for that beautiful reminder and for the work you do. Your work through these films is inspiring and touches me deeply. We need more of this kind of work in our world in every form and every area of living. It balances the negativity and raises the vibration within and around us.

[@chrizzamaebritanico2378]

You got another fan here. Your Channel is amazing!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Chrizza Mae Britanico - Thanks SO MUCH. There are so many beautiful stories to be shared. We're working on so much more, so keep tuned in right here. Hugs to you x

[@chrizzamaebritanico2378]

Keep on going. You don't know how many lives you are about to change! ♥️♥️

[@carlgregory9776]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story !

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Our pleasure!

[@martinebeck8769]

Thank you , that make my day .

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@martine beck - So glad that you enjoyed this story. And we hope that you watch a few of our other films too - there are over 150 films in this series so far, and still so much more to come. Justine x

[@departmentofgooddeeds9785]

'Just keep moving forward'..... Department of Deeds Approved✅✅

[@celzarodricks3662]

Thanks for sharing Green Renaissance 😍

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Such a pleasure - so glad that you enjoyed it 💚

[@ashwinichepuri2698]

Beautiful film.... This person is so simple,humble and very kind. He just in a way "What's in you, will come out you." So true.... Inspirational thank you Team Green. Best wishes. Love. Ashwini Chepuri

[@ReflectionsofLife]

And very warm hugs back to you too Ashwini. Justine and Michael 💚

[@ashwinichepuri2698]

@@ReflectionsofLife always.... Keep up the good work. Justin and Michael

[@peerstroop2795]

Make yourself happy of whatever you do so long that your honest with yourself n righteous in everything. Above all. forget not the presence of God in your life.AMEN. Thanks for sharing this useful post.Godbless takecare keepsafe.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Thank you for sharing these words and thoughts, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@sanat4194]

I love your kind voice and laughing.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Lovely. Thank you for watching. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@monalnaik6658]

I love your videos, keep on going!All videos are insightful,simple, touching!! Thank you !!!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Monal Naik - Thank you. And YES - we've still got so much more to share, so keep tuned in x

[@monalnaik6658]

@@ReflectionsofLife Thank you for your reply. I can understand, feel the essence of your videos because we have also created our own tiny jungle and gave up city life and stay with nature. It's a true blessing one can have. Thank you because I meet with many like minded people through your videos!

[@karanthakur6616]

100k💚Channel is progressing very fast now😍

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Karan Thakur :) YAY - we make these stories to touch hearts and minds... and we're happy to have you here with us x

[@annabellacrewe8858]

Thank You, Jesus for Your kind help to Nature and Your attitude with life. Like the japanese Ikigai. I Feel honured to have the opportunity to See and listen to You ! We must have some more organic videos in order to inspire mankind in the work for harmonising with Nature🐦🐝🌳🌻

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@tarahskinner923]

What a Beautiful Man! WoW`~ Thank you.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Pleasure. Glad you enjoyed the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@Rignold]

Genius choice of music.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Thanks so much, we appreciate your encouraging comment. Thank you for watching. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@ashleyfoskett6629]

i love love this one!!!

[@Novacynthia]

All the Beautiful People ~🦋🍌🔪

[@lovingatlanta]

👍Yes sir,, Yes sir! @ 1:08 I agree with him having that riffle! Lovely man. 💝

[@juanmapostigoaprendiz]

Me quedo con muchos aspectos de la forma de ser de este hombre. Pero hay una pequeña frase que dice: "cosechas lo que siembras". Y sirve para todos los aspectos en la vida. Si siembras odio, cosecharás odio, si siembras amabilidad, cosecharás amabilidad,.etc. Un saludo a todas las buenas personas que hay en este mundo 💪.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Thank you for watching and sharing this thought. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@bluegrasssasquatch4930]

Another brilliant piece.

[@louisianarainwater]

Beautiful words of wisdom💚

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Thank you so much Carly. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@carpediem8946]

Wise man 💚

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@manpreet9607]

I love you guys.....😍😍😍 Thanku so much for uploading such soothing videos....

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Mannu sharma - Thanks for taking the time out to tune in and appreciate the stories shared by each of these people x

[@MichaelAuthorAllAges]

Watching this one tonight. :-) Liked and shared!

[@bajaboolie]

Love these beautiful videos. I’m usually pretty good with understanding different accents but had a hard time with some of his words. May I suggest subtitles in future videos please?

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Julie C. - Thanks for the message. All of our films do include English subtitles :) Simply click the CC button in bottom corner below the film to activate. x

[@bajaboolie]

@@ReflectionsofLife Thank you so much! Good to know :-). I learned about that only recently and had already forgotten!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Julie C. - That's ok. We're here to help. Enjoy the stories with the subtitles turned on :) x

[@dreakaliarodriguez481]

I love this video. I love this channel. 🥰

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Drea Kalia Rodriguez - And we love having you here with us x

[@valerierogers9609]

We live 'till we die, so, no sense being hyper about it.

[@nicolarollinson4381]

Keep on the move is all well and good if they've still got their marbles. If not, they're a bloody nightmare for their carers. This life is not the end. Don't be afraid to let go.

[@nicolarollinson4381]

@Lucy in the Sky past experience 😁🦅

[@meraparichay3634]

Each and every short story is fully pregnant with great ethical values.

[@tillyvickers2721]

We do tend to make things so complicated...😄👌👌👌❤🌈 Lovely!🥰🥰🥰

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@roachellgrittens5141]

Beautiful souls

[@sonzaiproject1538]

wonderful! Thank you for making this video :") I want to meet him!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Sonzai Project - Glad that you enjoyed it. And you'll need to travel to Saint Helena Island to meet him - a place well worth adding to your bucket list!

[@SoulSips]

Your videos are Hemingway in motion... Thank you❤

[@ReflectionsofLife]

LOVE this - what a special compliment - thank you Sandhya 💚

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks for sharing 🌻

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@robertamurphy1124]

A Saint!

[@user-qx1gq6zv5f]

LOVE IT. INSPIRING.

[@rohitjoshi3071]

Superb Video..Wish I could have the same space

[@sunandagudi4738]

In reality we don't need anything no career no motivational etc etc etc all these r madness.... we r only consuming n our products r only waste in the nature......Can we breath,eat or drink with our education or money ????Then y to run behind these....Before birth to till death continuously we eat,drink, breath n excreat.....So many great people have come r they without these nor they have learned to live without these...They only made life miserable n to follow that we r ruining ourselves.... Otherwise life is Life...Just eat,drink,breath without any thoughts in a low quantity n see what life says or shows which path to follow......

[@chandanasen8195]

Love,from India 🙏

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Thank you, we send warm hugs back to you in India. Justine and Michael. 💚

[@suesmith9665]

Simple life's trail

[@ushapadminiV]

I loved this video,but sad in one way that he has to work so hard while he has become old,How is he now?

[@ReflectionsofLife]

@Usha Vadivel - I am not sure of his age. But he is strong, and content with his life - he is happy :)

[@ushapadminiV]

@@ReflectionsofLifeThanks

[@PurpleAmiga]

Thanks!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Thank you for your support and kindness towards our project Jessa. We really appreciate it. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael 💚

[@Marladeboy]

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[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@ivanamartinovic97]

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[@nangray56]

Free ♡

[@lidijabirsa7768]

Lovely man 💙

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@jackwarren9418]

How the fuck does this channel only have 500 subs??

[@stormfire7772]

life is so easy. only we make it complicated.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Very true.💚

[@naincykiro4748]

RIGHT.

[@donnajohnson9324]

I agree 👍 💯

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Glad his message resonated with you. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

[@Journey2NNERPEACE]

WONDERFUL!!

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Thank you Dawn, we are glad you enjoyed the video. Justine and Michael. 💚

[@makebacunningham6795]

Handsome fella

[@aswathims9186]

Banana 🍌 king ❤️jzt liv life....

[@phoenixs8398]

Reminds me of the wise wizard Gandalf. 😊

[@ReflectionsofLife]

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[@jbartmontage6737]

Amazing man! 🔥

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Glad you liked it! Justine and Michael. 💚

[@robinhoodie3820]

God Bless You. Keep the Faith my friend. Jesus is the truth the life and the way. As a man thinks so he becomes. What does it profit a man to have the whole world but not have his soul. God loved the world so much he gave his only begotten son to die for us so that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.

[@achirasenadheera8091]

Nice.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

Just keep on moving 💚

[@sarah-janereeves7968]

💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️

[@simplyrise5217]

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[@cjrideson]

Good.

[@ReflectionsofLife]

We are glad you enjoy our videos Chris. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚