The Power of Choosing YOU: Why It's Not Selfish

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Support us in creating more films like this : http://www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife Thank you. Justine & Michael 💚 If we don’t take care of ourselves, how can we truly care for others? It’s easy to fall into the habit of always putting others first, giving endlessly without stopping to tend to our own needs. But when we neglect ourselves for too long, we run empty, leaving us exhausted, resentful, or unable to be present for the very people we want to help. True kindness isn’t just about self-sacrifice — it’s about balance, about making sure we have the strength, energy, and peace of mind to show up fully and wholeheartedly. Taking time for ourselves isn’t selfish — it’s an act of love, a quiet promise to those we cherish that we will be here, steady and whole. Because when we care for ourselves, we don’t just sustain our own light — we make it shine brighter, sending out warmth and strength to those around us. And in that glow, we find the truest form of giving — one that is rooted not in depletion, but in abundance. Featuring Christine Bayly (Website - www.thebreathingspace.co.za; Email - [email protected]) Filmed in Cape Town, South Africa All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons. To be part of this journey : http://www.patreon.com/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 : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcPPUszZ4-7yzZNgAAYwJjg/join Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael (previously known as Green Renaissance). 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-life-intentional-email-journey/ Filming - by Michael Raimondo Editing - by Justine du Toit Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey-Volschenk Colour grade - by Daniel de Villiers The following music tracks are used in this film: Night Sky Travel - by Static Glow Sounds (via Epidemic Sound) Sail Away - by DaniHaDani (via ArtList) Entanglement - by Luba Hilman (via Epidemic Sound) Solis - by Polaroid Dreams (via ArtList) Flowers in the Mirror - by Sayuri Hayashi Egnell (via Epidemic Sound) 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: Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu Croatian - by Davor Bobanac Czech - by Katarína Božek Dutch - by Karla Greven English - by Justine du Toit German - by Tanja Pütz Greek - by Vicky Polychroni Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa Italian - by Grazia Gironella Korean - by Hotae Devin Noh Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova Slovenian - by Tadej Pasar Spanish - by Paty Aguirre Thai - by Ornwara Diloknawarit Vietnamese - by Tam Do #emotionalwellness #mentalhealthawareness #selfcarematters