Beauty of Surrender

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The one unifying and undeniable fact of life is that we will all experience loss - the death of loved ones, the end of relationships, the shattering of dreams. In a society that so often tells us to ‘stay positive’ and ‘move on’, it is easy to view grief as something shameful. But what if, instead of a weakness to be avoided or a burden to be carried, embracing grief is actually a sacred invitation to heal, to grow, and to transform?

When we have the courage to feel our grief, to surrender to its depths, something miraculous happens. We begin to heal. We reconnect with our own soul, with the love and support of those around us. We find meaning in our losses, discovering that our pain is fertile soil for new growth.

So let’s not be afraid of grief. It is a fierce and loving teacher, a guide to our deepest self. Embrace it, learn from it. As the Persian poet Rumi recommends, let it crack our hearts wide open. That’s how the light of love gets in. On the other side lies a life of greater meaning and connection.

Featuring Antoinette Pienaar (kruiekraaikoning.co.za/)
Filmed in Theefontein, South Africa.

Filming - by Michael Raimondo
Editing - by Justine du Toit
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey

This film is part of a series collaboration between three independent filmmakers - Reflections of Life, Campfire Stories and Happen Films. These films explore how small acts of love and kindness have the potential to ripple out and change the world, touching hearts and minds in ways that we could never begin to imagine.

We'll be sharing a total of 12 short films, from across five continents - releasing one per month for the whole year of 2024 - four from each filmmaker.

Follow us on YouTube:
Reflections of Life -    / @reflectionsoflife
Campfire Stories -    / @campfire-stories
Happen Films -    / @happenfilms

If you'd like to support us:
Reflections of Life - www.patreon.com/reflectionsoflife
Campfire Stories - www.campfire-stories.org/
Happen Films - happenfilms.com/

The following music tracks are used in this film:
Numb3rs - by Jay Varton (via Audiio)
Vatnajokull - by Martin Landh (via Audiio)
Okaya - Textures - Instrumental Version (via Artlist)
Norðurljós (Northern Lights) - by The Spaces (via Audiio)
Four on Five - by Yehezkel Raz (via ArtList)
Tarab - by Lorenzo Travaglini (via Audiio)
Blossom Ends - by Abstract Aprils (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:
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Shun-Ying Lu
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Katarína Borek
Dutch - by Karla Greven
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Amélie Macoin
German - by Tanja Pütz
Greek - by Vicky Polychroni
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Grazia Gironella
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Sibylle Steinpass and Lucivani Valvassori
Slovenian - by Tadej Pasar
Spanish - by Paty Aguirre
Swedish - by Mattias Olsson
Vietnamese - by Thi Le

コメント (21)

@Bronnyley 2日前

"I have a purpose. I water the plants". Beautiful.
@Justbeoktoday 2日前

"The bird is the only animal that starts each day with a song." How beautiful is that sentence that Oom Johannes Willemse made and the beautiful Antionette shared with us!!! From now on, whenever I hear a bird singing in its beautiful little language, I will think of his exceptional comment and step into complete gratitude for everything I have, just like he seemed to do. How amazing is it that there are SO MANY wonderful human beings out there (just like all of you...) that exist and make comments like this!!!!! And to have Antionette mentor us with her words is truly magnificent to the soul. It all just starts with our words doesn't it......
@Anna_Floyd 2日前

Antoinette is someone I love deeply. It feels as if she is my grandmother who teaches me how to stay loving, gentle, and soft even when faced with hate, sadness, and disappointment in life. I have hoped to meet her someday and simply hug her, lay my head on her chest, and feel the calmness 💌 sending lots of love Antoinette 💌
@reciprocalhealing 2日前

I weep at the beauty of these stories. What a wonderful soul. Prayers and love to all those being with grief, surrendering to it. May peace fill your hearts. Thank you for sharing 💕🦋
@cathymark1994 2日前

Oh my...she is a blessing to this world...may she find peace and comfort and strength
@catherineoconnor4846 昨日

I am a therapist and this beautiful woman has just taught me about grief. The tears fall from my eyes. Thank you dear beautiful one. May you continue to surrender x
@LCLW63 2日前

"No one can understand another's process of mourning" so so true. Grief is a journey that one must walk alone & allow it to flow & work through you to help you become more of who you are. Truly appreciate Ms. Antoinette sharing her experience with us as many people are grieving & need to know it's ok to grieve & mourn.
@rebeccajourney3183 2日前

Antoinette is the first person whom I have heard that got it right. And spoken so beautifully❤ As I approach the 14th anniversary of the loss of my husband Robin, on the 29th of July, 2024, I feel understood. And yes, the few who simply sat with me, who did not need to speak, were the ones I will always remember. Thank you, from the bottom of my broken heart to yours💔
@GrandmotherWindsoftheEarth 2日前

My beloved husband Jim died 3 weeks ago today. Tomorrow is our 19th wedding anniversary. To say that I needed this video tonight is an understatement. What a blessings you have given me. Tears falling still. Jim loved the nature around us especially the birds nesting nearby. He lived for his family and nature. I do feel split open. Yet, I also feel strong spiritually and can feel him urging me on to simply live my life and heal from the trauma of watching and caring for your loved one as they suffer the pain and distress of cancer. Maybe I can become like the Japanese Kintsugi art because I have broken? Thank you again and many blessings xx
@paddlingcanuck 2日前

Antoinette, incredible human. I absolutely cherish her way of speaking and her insights on life.
@bluegypsy71 2日前

"There is space for love." ❤🙏
@motherofshakti 2日前

There is something so mesmerizing with her voice and presence. I just feel loved listening to her
@divinecomedy0 2日前

So much wisdom here. A lesson in life, loss, and being present.
@musaquazi3495 2日前

Any word, any sentence any expression of mine will ONLY spoil the elegance of this Saint's speech!!!!!!
@chasingstillness 2日前

Very few live the simplicity of life, she is one. Beautiful.
@ultraviolet734 昨日

That was a tough one. My parents are still with me, but in their eighties. I know that me and my siblings will lose them, and cousins and friends we love etc. But if you're still alive, you are walking this path to the heart wrenching goodbye. God please help us. Give us Your powerful Grace to make it.😢
@evesperspective7662 2日前

A beautiful gift to surrender and flow in the stream of life.
@hezekiel76 17時間前

‘The pain experienced is not infinite’ tannie Antoinette is the wise old lady we all need. Bless her ❤❤
@AgathaWorld-ry2lp 2日前

The statement she made about having a little candle to check to see what changed about you, who are you now that your loved one is gone. That hit me hard, I havent dared look or inspect myself since I lost my mother. I havent even started my mourning yet.
@annmarie3520 昨日

Her message was so deep, I cried. I’m so sorry for her loss but so honored on her teaching of how she endured her grief. If I’m ever in that situation I hope to remember her words.❤🙏🏻✨😘