Nature Therapy: The Animals Are Your Thoughts

3 Life Changing Lessons on Happiness from a Waterhole in Africa
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Spending 3 nights at Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Underground Hide provided the perfect opportunity to showcase the stillness of African nature from eye level. I encourage you to observe the coming and goings of wildlife at the waterhole as your thoughts doing the same - coming and going. Some stay longer than others and some never even make it to the water's edge. Either way, try observe and acknowledge them without any judgement or attachment. I hope you enjoy.
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Thank you to Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide as well as Villiers Steyn (The Safari Expert) for allowing me to have this beautiful experience.
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Music: Narek Mirzaei - Almost Silent
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A serene and gentle meditation piece designed to cultivate tranquility and mindfulness. Embracing the power of stillness, this composition weaves together the resonant tones of a Tibetan singing bowl, the soothing whispers of subtle water sounds, and the expansive, ethereal melodies of the Armenian Duduk. The intentional silences between notes create a spacious auditory landscape, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in a profound sense of calm and inner peace. Perfect for meditation, relaxation, and deep reflection, "Almost Silent" offers a tranquil escape from the noise of everyday life.
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[@romy2057]

My grandfather used to say “beauty is everywhere, but sometimes you have to dust off your eyes”. Well, this video felt exactly like that. It was so cool seeing all the animals through your lens! I was mesmerized by all the little details and at times it was as if I was seeing an animal for the first time. Thanks for the amazing video! 🙌

[@WildWildJourneys]

Those are some very wise words from your grandfather! I’m so glad you saw the beauty everywhere in this, it means a lot to hear that 🙏🏼

[@marioesteves3219]

Absolutely love it!!!!!💫

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Mario, glad you enjoyed it! 🐘

[@joejames4231]

This might be your best yet Byron, love the soft music and great editing…..just perfection! Great to see you team up with Villiers, he puts out top notch content. Looking forward to your next video and great to see your channel starting to get the attention it deserves 👍

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks for this awesome feedback, Joe 🙏🏼 was great spending time with Villiers there. Appreciate you watching

[@noekiebotha7738]

What a wonderful time spent with this video. This was pure therapy. Keep on using your immense talent. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@WildWildJourneys]

I’m very glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much, Noekie

[@wesleyhattingh5727]

I really, really enjoyed this! 🤗 Loving the new content direction and just the diversity in general

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Wesley! Super encouraging to hear that 🙏🏼

[@flatdog1951]

What a lovely video. Thanks for sharing it.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you Simon! Keep an eye out for another video tomorrow related to this 👍🏼 appreciate you watching

[@robmelville9834]

That elephant bull’s trunk was wondrous to watch. New perspective but the same excellent videography. Where to next?

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much Rob! Possibly Hoedspruit soon for something related to cheetahs and looking at a return to Kruger soon too 🤞🏼

[@superman_za]

Love it!! Keep them coming 🎉

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you Cuzzie! 👊🏼🐘

[@TheMavExpedition]

Incredible 😢. Outstanding production 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@WildWildJourneys]

Wow, thank you so much 🙏🏼 keep an eye out for another video tomorrow which ties in with this one 🙌🏼

[@TheMavExpedition]

Great, will be waiting

[@ExploreNatureNLD]

Good therapy session, the editing is stunning. 😍

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼

[@TheSafariExpert]

Wish we had three MORE days in there!! 😄🙌🏻 Lovely, chilled video, Byron…

[@WildWildJourneys]

Me too! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@paintedleopard6987]

This video embodied the meditative feel I get when I am in the SA bush, just watching the big and the small do their thing and just be amazed by it all Tnx Byron! 🙏 Have you been back to Kruger yet? Also, very cool to see you and Villiers create such different content from the same trip! 👍

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you so much! Glad you found that meditative feel in this video… it’s so calming out there like you said 👌🏼 hoping to get back to Kruger within the next month or so. It was awesome being there with a fellow creator!

[@MikeLangfordGoogle]

Wow, bucket list location, must upgrade my old 50D & save up....

[@WildWildJourneys]

Highly recommend a visit, you won’t be disappointed. Game drives and walks offered there too

[@MikeLangfordGoogle]

I'm ex-SA living in Peru, bit of a trip required, but probably worth it 😊

[@nerinecruywagen2008]

Thank you Byron,it really was a relaxing therapy session and an absolutely amazing video from the beginning to the end!

[@WildWildJourneys]

My pleasure! So happy you enjoyed it. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@dylanlizette]

Awesomeness without needing to move! Where do I sign up!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Right? I wasn’t expecting this experience to be so addictive. Very underrated 💯

[@smurgy99]

Thank you for a really great video. You spent a lot of time finding different ways to film what you saw and that kept it very interesting. We have wanted to spend time at Antares ourselves, but not managed to find the time yet. When was it actually filmed?

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you so much! It was a really eye opening and interesting experience there. Lots was learned creatively too. This was just two weeks ago. I highly recommend a visit when you do get the chance

[@smurgy99]

@@WildWildJourneys I thoiught it had to be very recent. I particularly liked the way you focused on small things as well as the (obvious) larger things. It could so easily have been too long, but the mix of shot types was very effective and kept it very interesting throughout. We visit South Africa from the UK as often as we can, but every trip is a compromise over what we can and can't fit in. We did consider Antares for one our trips next year, but in the end we decided on KNP followed by Mashatu. ANtares looks excellent though, so definitely one to go and stay for an extended period. People like you and Villiers have certainly cost us a lot of money!

[@WildWildJourneys]

@@smurgy99 thank you, I actually also keep the clips in these types of videos in the exact order they were taken in, which makes life easier and keeps it authentic. Oh, I see. It must be so tough deciding what to include and what to leave out. Mashatu looks incredible. Villiers is currently there having an amazing trip 🐆