Ich Selbst Werden

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We often move through life trying to measure up, shaping ourselves to fit expectations, smoothing over the parts we fear are too much or not enough. Little by little, we learn to perform rather than simply be.

Letting go of the masks we wear isn’t easy. It takes courage to step out from behind the roles we've been playing and to meet ourselves with kindness instead of criticism. But that’s where something beautiful begins. Vulnerability isn’t about oversharing or exposing ourselves; it’s about showing up fully, without needing to prove anything.

There is softness in being real. And strength in choosing to accept ourselves as we are, rather than constantly striving to become someone else. When we allow our true selves to be seen, we give others permission to do the same. In that shared space, something deeply human opens up.

Featuring Carri (https://substack.com/@carri148).

Filmed in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

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Who is Reflections of Life? We are Justine and Michael. 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.

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