Perhaps one of the nicer things about getting older is realising that things don’t need to be perfect. People get things wrong and plans change. Over time, many of the things that once felt so important begin to matter less, leaving more room for what really does.

It can also change the way we see the people around us. Love becomes less about expecting everything to be easy, and more about accepting one another as we are. People don’t need to be faultless to be deeply loved.

Maybe a good life is one where we become a little softer with each other. Where we say what matters while we still can, and don’t waste too much time on the small stuff. Life may be messy and unfinished, but that doesn’t make it any less beautiful. Perhaps that is part of what makes it ours.

Featuring Doreen Gail Hemp.
Filmed in Pringle Bay, South Africa.
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We don’t always get to choose what happens to us. Plans unravel, circumstances change, and life has a way of interrupting even our most peaceful moments. But we do have some say in what happens next, and in how much power we allow those moments to hold over us.

Acceptance doesn’t mean pretending that everything is fine, or denying the frustration or fear that may be present. Sometimes it simply means taking a breath, letting go of the fight with what already is, and choosing how we want to respond from here.

It’s a daily practice, and we won’t always get it right. Some days we fall back into resistance and old habits. But each new moment gives us another chance to pause and choose again.

Featuring Michael Canfield
Filmed in Tulbagh, South Africa

Meet Vivien Vajda, a 14-time World Jump Rope Champion from Hungary who turned an ordinary jump rope into one of the most mesmerizing performances ever seen on America's Got Talent 2018 (Season 13). What starts with a single rope quickly transforms into a breathtaking display of speed, rhythm, athleticism, dance, and impossible coordination that left the judges and audience stunned.

Vivien began competing as a child and went on to break multiple world records while performing around the globe, including appearances connected to the Olympic Games. Her AGT audition showcased years of elite training packed into just a few unforgettable minutes.

Can one rope really hold your attention from beginning to end?

Watch until the final trick and decide for yourself.

If you pass by four-year-old Roman Butzlaff's house in Concord, N.C., he will surely greet you with a wave and a "hey." But what began as a friendly gesture became a bond that drew together his neighborhood. Steve Hartman reports on the "family" that Roman built one wave at a time.

"CBS News Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for "CBS News Sunday Morning" broadcast times.

Yeah, I’m a boomer… and I survived rotary phones, cassette tapes, and life without Google.
'I’m a Boomer And I’m OK'is a funny, proud Delta King’s Blues tune about old-school values, hard-earned wisdom, and wearin’ your years like a badge of honor.

Made with AI
Sounds or visuals were altered or fully generated.

Eleven-year-old Samuel Henderson has a knack for perfectly imitating the sounds of over 50 types of birds, but will his talents impress his classmates? Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Choctaw, Oklahoma, for the story.

Growing older teaches us many things, but sometimes it also asks us to remember what we once knew so naturally - how to play, how to wonder, how to stay open to the world around us. There is a quiet kind of wisdom in innocence, and perhaps we spend much of our lives trying to find our way back to it.

Maybe growing young again is not about turning back time, but about softening into life as it is. Letting go of what we were told we had to become, and returning to the quieter truths that were there all along. The ones that remind us to question, to feel, to stay curious, and to keep our hearts alive.

Love, loss, friendship, nature, memory - they all shape us. They leave their marks, their ache, and their beauty. And maybe, in the end, a life well lived is not about holding on tightly, but learning how to love what is here, while we have it, and to gently let it go when the time comes.
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Featuring Harry Owen (Website - https://harryowen.co.za).
Filmed in Stellenbosch, South Africa

The poems read in this film are Harry’s own: Making It, He Ain’t Heavy, and Fall.
The closing lines are taken from Mary Oliver’s beautiful poem In Blackwater Woods.

This is the story of a car, the 93-year-old woman who drove it for every one of its 570,000 miles, the website that produced a story that became a viral sensation and the executive from the car company who came to pay her a special visit when he learned her driving days were over!

Originally posted in 2012, and this is a reupload. She passed away in 2017. RIP

Known for immense grit and professional achievements, legendary bull rider J.B. Mauney discusses the physical toll of a career spent on the rodeo circuit. Transitioning from active competition to coaching, this conversation explores the enduring passion for the sport and the difficult process of adjusting to life after professional riding.

On a quiet stretch of Highway 290 in Carmine, Texas, the Texas Country Reporter crew meets Frank Burt, a former bricklayer who adopted a lifelong craft of building birdhouses designed to shelter birds and help control mosquitoes. His story blends small-town charm, personal loss, and a deep respect for wildlife… revealing how one man’s work can create both community and habitat.

Burt's Birdhouses
410 US-290
Carmine, TX 78932
Phone: (713) 823-6698
Website: https://www.yelp.com/biz/burts-birdho...

Texas Country Reporter
Episode #: 1996
Original air date: 11-29-2025

There’s a quiet courage in choosing to be yourself. Not the polished version shaped by expectation, but the honest version that shifts and grows. It asks you to listen more closely to your inner voice than to the noise around you, and to trust what you hear.

There’s a quiet complexity to belonging - how it isn’t always tied to a single place, but something that shifts over time. You can find yourself between worlds, carrying where you came from while slowly learning the rhythms of somewhere new. And in that in-between, there’s both a tenderness and a strength that begins to take root.

Don’t spend years learning it the hard way. Take the lesson now, avoid the same mistakes, and make better choices while you still can.

Life-long friendships are made even more special with a smile.

We don’t always know how to say how we feel. Not out loud. Not properly. But then comes Christmas and something in us wants to try. This is the story of a dad and his son, and the gift that helps them find their way back to one another. Because, sometimes, a gift can say the things we can't.

Where Love Lives
Pressed on a classic black 12” vinyl, Alison Limerick’s ‘90s dance anthem ‘Where Love Lives’ is available exclusively at John Lewis. Featuring brand new club-inspired artwork. Side A of the vinyl treats music fans to Alison’s early ‘90s original version of the track, still pounding with cultural resonance and a longtime favourite of DJs worldwide. Side B presents globally acclaimed UK artist and producer Labrinth's reimagination of ‘Where Love Lives,’ a genuinely unguarded take on the iconic hit - both featuring in this year's ad.

John Lewis profits from each ‘Where Love Lives’ record sold will be donated to the Building Happier Futures fund, part of the John Lewis Partnership Foundation (Registered charity number: 1118162).

Attitude of Gratitude: Delta Truth Blues | From the heart of Jade’s Ferry comes a blues prayer for hard times and heavy nights. Attitude of Gratitude: Delta Truth Blues is a reminder that storms pass, but thankfulness carries you through. Old Old Joe leans into the thunder with a smile, strumming his soul into the storm. This one ain’t about strings — it’s about spirit and truth. When the night feels heavy, keep an Attitude of Gratitude.

Award-winning bluegrass artist Lori King releases her inspiring new gospel single, “Wherever You Are,” featuring the “Queen of Bluegrass,” Rhonda Vincent. Recently performed live at both the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, this moving duet marks a milestone moment in King’s career.

Supported by an all-star band—Zeb Snyder (guitar), Scott Vestal (banjo), Aaron Ramsey (mandolin), Jeff Partin (bass & dobro), and Jim VanCleve (fiddle)—the song blends heartfelt gospel harmonies with the authentic soul of bluegrass.

Delivering a message of faith, comfort, and connection, “Wherever You Are” highlights the vocal power and sincerity of both King and Vincent. The official video, filmed in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry and along the Cumberland River, beautifully captures the song’s spirit.

“This song is such a special piece of my heart,” says King. “Sharing it with Rhonda was truly unforgettable.”
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There are moments in life when we realise that holding on too tightly to the past keeps us from stepping fully into the present. The people and places that shaped us remain part of us, but at some point, we have to start creating our own stories, ones that bring meaning and joy to the lives we’re living now.

Life has a way of softening when we slow down enough to notice it — the rhythm of everyday things, the quiet beauty in what’s real and unpolished, the comfort of simplicity. Often, it’s in those ordinary moments that we find the deepest sense of peace.

May this be a gentle reminder to pause every now and then. To breathe, to look around, and to feel the quiet satisfaction of being right where you are — no longer reaching back, not rushing ahead, simply here.

Featuring Kim Bahra.
Filmed in Beaufort West, South Africa.
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Redeemed Quartet presents the Official Music Video for “God On The Mountain”, a classic Southern Gospel anthem that offers hope if you’re going through a low moment in life. God will never leave or forsake His children!

This song is track 7 on our 2024 album, "I've Been Redeemed", available here:
https://www.redeemedquartet.com/store/p/pgefyjioak768aodbyzaygzn4eeobv

What do we really want from life? In this film, Christoff invites us into his reflections on happiness, adventure, and the practice of being truly present. He reminds us that the unknown doesn’t need to be something to avoid or fear, but can instead be a doorway into wonder, curiosity, and a deeper sense of connection with the world around us.

This story is also a gentle reminder that life isn’t only about reaching a destination, but about showing up for the journey itself — noticing the small things, embracing the detours, and finding joy in the moments along the way.

Six years ago, Christoff stepped away from his corporate job to follow a different path. Since then, he’s been creating content for his YouTube channel ‪@GetOutGO‬
an African overlanding and off-grid camping show that celebrates wild places, open skies, and the freedom of heading out into the unknown.

Featuring Christoff and Venessa.
Filmed in Karoo National Park, South Africa.
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