One Thousand Cranes

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5 жыл бұрын

Origami" comes from the Japanese language - "ori" meaning folded and "kami" meaning paper. For Kyoko, paper is a metaphor for life. You make use of what lines and points there are, and you create something out of what you've got.
To join our film making journey, visit www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance
And a huge thank you to the following, who kindly assisted with language translations:
Spanish - by Lluís Hernández Pous
Japanese - by Morihiro and Eiko Higashi
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
The Old Mr. Pan - by Zarah Lii
Pulse Of A Butterfly - by Yoav Ilan
Daydream - by Ian Locke
Sound mix by Tamryn Breakey and Stef Albertyn

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@mouzlymakes 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished folding my 1000 cranes. I dedicate them to my sister who is recovering from an eating disorder after she tried to end her life earlier this year. I wished for her happiness and recovery

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

@Mouzly - We are very sorry to hear about your sisters challenges. Please send her our love and healing kindness from across the seas in South Africa 💚

@xxassassimxx 3 жыл бұрын

I hope everything gets better for both of you, peace

@vishnubishnoipodcast3505 2 жыл бұрын

Great 😊

@abstractbio 2 жыл бұрын

I've always been bad at origami. But I'm doing 1000 cranes, hoping to help someone very special in my life: myself. Nowadays I feel so broken hearted and left behind, and I found some calmness folding paper. Currently at 53/1000

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us Jesús, for watching our video. May the work with your hands and the paper give you healing and more positivity again. Keep it up. We wish you all the very best. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

@bogisudioyoga Жыл бұрын

This is soo beautiful!!!! Helping yourself wow what an inspiration❤ May all those beautiful crane bring you healing❤

@sandravital1026 Жыл бұрын

Ánimo Jesús Andrés, you already on your way of healing because you know that you are a very special person. Loving yourself will help you find the peace and happiness you deserved I hope you heart is restored by now 🙏

@kamikazitsunami 3 жыл бұрын

2:28 I want to give her a hug. I do paper art and make origami jewelry. Being a co-creator really brings you into a high vibration.

@mosesaleji 4 жыл бұрын

Origami is deeper than i actually thought

@spmoran4703 2 жыл бұрын

It's a mindful meditation.

@ariannecope3839 5 ай бұрын

Paper as life. What a wonderful metaphor

@ReflectionsofLife 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this story. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

@honeyb.981 4 жыл бұрын

For a couple years now I have began to study more about Asian culture, starting when I got into Asian dramas and then took an eastern religion and philosophy class. I'm not an expert, but I tend to find that in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cultures (perhaps others as well but those are the ones I'm most familiar with), through various forms such as language, music, art, etc., they tend to have a simplistic yet poetic way of doing it. This video was the perfect illustration as to how origami fits into that culture of creating clean and aesthetic arts, and it's beautiful.

@ReflectionsofLife 4 жыл бұрын

@Hailey B. - thanks for sharing a little bit about your journey with us, and also for taking the time out to hear Kyoko's story. We have so much that we can learn from other cultures that lie outside of our own - when we're open to it. Keep exploring. And also keep tuned in here to our channel for a new short story of inspiration, out every single Wednesday xx

@kaurs26 3 жыл бұрын

Much ❤️❤️❤️ to this woman, Kyoko! She's such a glorious person..

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

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@TitaniumSeraph 4 жыл бұрын

I got very emotional watching this. Started getting into origami by chance earlier this year. Didn't understand why it was so calming until after watching the video.

@ReflectionsofLife 4 жыл бұрын

@MagmaDragon - Origami is a a beautiful art, a craft, a science and a meditation all in one. Enjoy the journey as it unfolds for you. And keep tuned into our channel for a new film out every single Wednesday. Justine.

@mammamia200 2 ай бұрын

I have to keep watching each video to see that there are so many truly beautiful people in this world. Thank you for your channel and all the beauty in it🌷

@ReflectionsofLife 2 ай бұрын

It's such a pleasure to share al these videos with you. Glad you like them so much. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

@susank580 Жыл бұрын

Now how did I miss this one? It is absolutely beautiful!!! I was just working on an origami lesson plan for my middle school art students when this popped up. I said, "Oh! It's my favorite - Green Renaissance. It's gonna be amazing!" And, it was. Thank you so much for stunning and inspiring work!

@ReflectionsofLife Жыл бұрын

So happy you found it now at a time when it fitted so much, Susan. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. Much love, Justine and Michael. 💚

@ailynbelle 2 ай бұрын

Thank for sharing this video. This reminds me of an old friend François Walter. He's a french illustrator and writing books for children. He's also making one about introducing origami to kids. Origami is not only fun but also a very therapeutic artwork. The crane origami is a very special piece. I hope he finds this video and also wish him well. 🙏🙏🙏

@ReflectionsofLife 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome, so glad you enjoyed this video. Sending you warmest of hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

@pontiacmon 3 жыл бұрын

Great speaker, thanks for sharing your story!

@ShilgenVens 16 күн бұрын

We can have only comforting traditions that are meaningful and beautiful that don't hurt anyone if we choose to.

@ReflectionsofLife 16 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this thought. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

@battleangel6886 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could get in touch with that Lady folding Origami , her work is so amazing

@ReflectionsofLife 4 жыл бұрын

@Leanne Van Der Merwe - Sure thing. I can put you in touch with Kyoko. Drop me an email at info@greenrenaissance.co.za - and I'll connect you up with her :). Justine x

@denisedebaun9007 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReflectionsofLife I would also like to get in touch with Kyoko. May I send. you an email for you to connect us. Thank you so much. Denise

@kelvinkean9735 2 жыл бұрын

@@ReflectionsofLife Hi Beautiful Souls , I would really be grateful if I can be connected to Kyoko San . May you connect me ? 🙏🏻

@mashalla7217 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing and can’t change the world. Please keep going with these videos and try to reach young people who are so distracted in these days

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

@make up your face - So glad that these films are finding their way into your heart 💚

@ginnopiyoko7680 3 жыл бұрын

i understand origami can be a meditation... so nice what Kyoko-san does for kids (and also for us!) thanks for sharing this wise words - Arigato

@kmbrco 3 ай бұрын

Just beautiful. What an inspiring story and woman.

@ReflectionsofLife 3 ай бұрын

So happy you enjoyed this story. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

@snehall.6284 3 жыл бұрын

I found something Meaningful in this pandemic corona situation!!! It's really Great..Thank u!!

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

@Snehal l. - Welcome to our channel and we're so glad that you found us. You've got a lot of great stories to catch up on, so settle in and ENJOY :)

@beverlypatterson7841 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful movie and message. Thank you!

@user-kv9uf3br6i Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this most memorable video. I love this wonderful woman. thank you so much for these deep insights and your meaningful work.

@ReflectionsofLife Жыл бұрын

You are welcome, so happy that you enjoyed this video and appreciate our work. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

@DelfinoGarza77 3 жыл бұрын

Woah, I know what you mean. I have been making origami 30 plus years. This is all true. I'm currently making 2000 cranes, I have over 1000 now but of 2 different sizes.

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

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@gabriellebaalke6704 2 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. So achingly rich and beautiful. I also ache to fold, find, fill the space with peace, and replace loss and hurt with love and joy. Thank you. Thank you so much.

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gabrielle, it's such a pleasure to share it. We hope you can find a place and time filled with love and joy. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael.💚

@rickloftus9330 3 жыл бұрын

Proud to be a supporter of works like this.

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

@Rick Loftus - THANKS for taking the time to appreciate each story :)

@blissfulrajput7701 3 жыл бұрын

One thousand cranes....wow..love from PLANETAYURVEDA....healing is a beautiful science

@DaisyaSGPH 5 жыл бұрын

We loved this! Great video & beautifully shot.

@ReflectionsofLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback guys. We've got so many more inspiring stories to share, with a new film out every single Wednesday. So stay tuned in for more. xx

@vishnubishnoipodcast3505 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks lot for the film. I love this community and this channel. All the people who read this comment, please share this video and recommend this channel to your friends and support this community to grow bigger.

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vishnu, for your precious words and call for support. It's great to have you here with us. We send you love for a blessed weekend. Justine and Michael 💚

@malgozata1875 3 жыл бұрын

When bad things happen, we have a choice. We can replay that bad situation over and over in our mind, thus creating more bad future situations. Or, we can choose to think and do something good, like making paper cranes, or visualizing different and better life.. . and with continued, cultivated positive thoughts and actions, in time our lives change for better. We are the creators of our own lives. Thank you for this reminder.

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

Malgozata, you write the most beautiful comments - thank you. Yes, you are so right - we are the creators of our own lives. Have the most beautiful week. Best wishes, Justine and Michael

@Chooday 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, it's beautiful and deeper than i thought!

@tonybarreto3689 3 ай бұрын

Reminds me Kahlil Gibran's wooden flute analogy. God burrowed the holes in your early life, so he could eventually play his lovely music through you.

@ReflectionsofLife 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful thought and quote, thank you for sharing. Warmest hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

@nandspeartree7263 3 жыл бұрын

Such wise words, beautiful human. ❤🌹🌿

@Joyce-tu4fj 5 жыл бұрын

all of the video's are so beautiful and inspiring! great camerawork and editing!! keep up te good work!! always looking forward to the next video :)

@ReflectionsofLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the words of encouragement. We're working on so many more stories to share in the weeks and months ahead, so stay tuned. Great to have you on this journey with us :)

@audreyspijker8445 5 жыл бұрын

so beautiful...have watched it many times. Many thanks x

@ReflectionsofLife 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Audrey - so glad that you enjoyed it. We're working hard to keep bringing you guys a new short film dose of inspiration every Wednesday, so stay tuned :)

@shivyy0438 2 жыл бұрын

When I was younger, I read the 1000 crane story in Kumon. Haha. It was one of the only story’s that I remember and love. A while back I started making them, but only got to 100. I am going to start again. Restart. With better, pure intention.

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful - let us know how it goes :)

@claudiafinelle7252 4 жыл бұрын

so beautiful. thank you

@davidmckab7527 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I watched this in my school for an Origami assignment! Thanks for the video tho :)

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

@David Dude - That's great. So glad that you enjoyed this film!

@theartprofe9413 3 жыл бұрын

How moving. Thank you. ❤️

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

@the art profe - Thanks for taking the time to listen to her story, and glad that it resonated with you. We're working on so many more short films to share, with a new release out every second Wednesday, so keep tuned in for so much more to come. And over 160 films shared so far for you to catch up on :)

@claudianakayama283 2 жыл бұрын

So poetic, so beautiful... What a beautiful soul is Kyoko-san. Does anyone knows her surname? I would love to contact her.

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

So glad that her story resonated so deeply with you Claudia. Her full name is Kyoko Morgan, and she is the founder of an organisation called 'Origami for Africa'. You can find her details on Google. Keep well. Justine and Michael 💚

@barbararoyal6139 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your heart🌸

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

And thank you for taking time to listen to what she had to share 💚

@spmoran4703 2 жыл бұрын

Origami is a mindful meditation. With it one can make beautiful things.

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

So true! It's so calming.💚

@spmoran4703 2 жыл бұрын

@@ReflectionsofLife I did some Origami , I would like to do some more.

@spmoran4703 2 жыл бұрын

So would I. It looks so good.

@aswathims9186 Жыл бұрын

Full of inspiration……touch with heart❤️

@ReflectionsofLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you Aswathi. We are glad you enjoyed this video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

@janinemeier7201 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@karlcottingham1472 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Thank you Kyoko.

@ReflectionsofLife Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Karl. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

@lwltravel4782 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful and peaceful 👍

@ReflectionsofLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - we are glad that you enjoyed Kyoko's story - she does so much to encourage and empower the children around her - helping to build a brighter future. And stay tuned for a new inspiring short character film out every single Wednesday :)

@estrela3889 Жыл бұрын

Kyoko, your smile is heart opening!

@ReflectionsofLife Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, thank you. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

@queenieevergreen 11 ай бұрын

This woman is so beautiful, and so inspiring… 😢 thank you for this. Thank you.

@ReflectionsofLife 11 ай бұрын

It's an absolute pleasure. Glad you liked her message so much. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

@growfolds Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this! I love folding 1000 Orizuru

@ReflectionsofLife Жыл бұрын

We are so glad you enjoyed the video. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

@nurosaka 5 жыл бұрын

It touched me to the shivers... happy origami day 11.11! Let's make something beautiful on this day and give it to someone. I'm going to hold a workshop

@ReflectionsofLife 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful words Anastassia - how was the workshop? And we're glad that you enjoyed the film - stay tuned for a fresh dose of inspiration, out every single Wednesday :)

@nurosaka 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the response! Unfortunately, there was only 1 girl - i advertised it poorly. But we both enjoyed it still. We made a sanbo box and a crane, of course.

@ReflectionsofLife 5 жыл бұрын

@@nurosaka - the lucky girl got your dedicated time and attention. Don't under estimate the power of that interaction with her :)

@nurosaka 5 жыл бұрын

@@ReflectionsofLife ok :) thank you that's very encouraging! :) i want to make it more often, not just once a year. Do you happen to have sth about tolerance? It's UN tolerance day on thursday and i want to do sth with kids

@ReflectionsofLife 5 жыл бұрын

@@nurosaka - I'm not sure what you mean by 'sth about tolerance'? Do you mean films on the topic of tolerance?

@sontruongpham2008 3 жыл бұрын

This is so meaningful!!!

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

@Sơn Trường Phạm - Glad that this resonated with you!

@blessedgnk 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤️

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

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@SuperRage1981 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, am actually getting out of a depression when am also folding the origami crane, i to would like to make a thousand of them. Is there a possibilty to get connected with Kyoko, i would like to thank her for this wonderful documentary and i would like to write to her if possible

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely dear Rachel - if you drop me an email (hello@greenrenaissance.co.za) then I'll happily connect you with Kyoko directly. Justine. x

@kimberlykernehan1937 Жыл бұрын

So inspirational!

@ReflectionsofLife Жыл бұрын

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@jericacates6738 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful film! I appreciate this so much. Can you please share where the mathematical staircase is that is shown at minute 1:20? I see this was filmed in South Africa. Thank you.

@ReflectionsofLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your views Jerica. These steps are painted outside the entrance to a school in Cape Town, South Africa :)

@gamerhalim4717 2 жыл бұрын

It's time for us to make 1000 origami cranes to hope that the pandemic will be over soon.

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

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@bumblebee3435 Жыл бұрын

You are so wonderful 🧡

@ReflectionsofLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

@monaaby369 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate her 🙏🏽

@ReflectionsofLife Жыл бұрын

That's wonderful. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

@TheLluison 4 жыл бұрын

Simply great! I would like to see subtitles in spanish to share with some non english speakers. Is It possible? I would be pleased to translate It!

@ReflectionsofLife 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. We'd love to release subtitles in Spanish for any film that you'd be happy to help with :) Maybe best to drop me an email at justine@greenrenaissance.co.za, and we can make a plan xx

@ardianmici5726 2 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@beatasylwia6697 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ReflectionsofLife 4 жыл бұрын

@Beata Sylwia - and thank you for tuning in to hear Kyoko's story.

@JayaPrakasj-pz2br Ай бұрын

I❤u paper work and madam speech

@ReflectionsofLife Ай бұрын

So lovely, thank you. Warmest wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

@majesea 2 жыл бұрын

What beautiful human being ….💕

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

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@raffaellapatelli8519 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@ReflectionsofLife Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Raffaella. Warm hugs, Justine and Michael. 💚

@yolandaelias2154 3 жыл бұрын

❤️ Bonito

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

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@eminayiden 2 жыл бұрын

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@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

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@loly6598 2 жыл бұрын

Hermosa mujer❤

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

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@johnxina7496 3 жыл бұрын

God bless

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

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@angiegreat 3 ай бұрын

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@ReflectionsofLife 3 ай бұрын

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@jamieogorman3727 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Who is the featured artist and teacher? I cannot find her name here. I want to credit her when showing this beautiful film to my class. Thank you.

@ReflectionsofLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamie, thank you for asking. Her first name is mentioned in the write up below the video. Her full name is Kyoko Morgan, and she is the founder of an organisation called 'Origami for Africa'. You can find her details on Google. Warm wishes, Justine and Michael. 💚

@christinab9647 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! This was amazing. How can we get in contact for a project we want to do?

@ReflectionsofLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marie, thanks for watching and writing to us. We are not sure what you mean about a project. You are welcome to use these films if you like. Have a wonderful weekend. Best wishes, Michael and Justine