The nature of things...

I have had the flu for the last week.  I have never been  a good patient, restless and wanted to jump the gun and get up and go.  In the past, this had led to mono and pneumonia... when I was much younger.  I've been a good patient, until today.  I let myself feel pressured or insecure about not being 'up to par' not being able to 'perform' my house duties and being able to do my 'work.'  However, I think this week has been a gift... it has been a vision quest in that I have had to relinquish the do-ness of my life.  And, I am beginning to get that whenever I am doing to much and negating what is really important that it feels really bad and I get a sense of misalignment.  Then, I remember that where I am is right where I'm supposed to be, for today and that there is a world out there full of beauty and nature, both of which I am connected to. So even though I feel like a zombie, I'm going to go sit somewhere out in nature, in the sun, and heal and tap into the wondrous energy that is always there, waiting for me to tap into.  All I have to do is look at the water and Big Sur.... and breathe a little deeper to remember that nature is always there... big and loving and part of me.

Keep On Loving

My very close friend in New York just told me about a ring she wears on her thumb to remind her that it's always, all about love.  We talked about how easy it is to respond to tense situations with knee-jerk reactions that only seem to hurt ourselves.  As it happens, this past Sunday the woman who gave the sermon spoke of writing the letters on her wrist "CL"  They stand for Choose Love.  Seems to me that the message lately, is to break out of old patterns and learn to connect to that beautiful space inside that is full of love and it is through that place that we will see any situation and respond in kind.  Sometimes this means responding in absolute honesty, and that doesn't always feel good, but it is still love, when conveyed in truth and kindness. 

So after my conversation tonight with Darl, I went to the website where they sell the ring (Kohl's) and it is sold out.  Then I went to 2 other websites and it was sold out there as well.  At first, I felt disappointed, but then, I thought about how amazing it is that so many people are buying these rings with the message "Keep on Loving" and that they are being sold out.  This can only mean something beautiful, that people are remembering that we all have a very powerful tool... love...and that love is obviously being spread around... through rings and jewelry.

As for my visible reminder to choose love everyday... well... I could get a tattoo.... but will probably sit back and let the perfect reminder come to me.   I'll keep you posted, but for now... Keep on Loving!

Fotovisura Grant Submission

Fotovisura Gallery for Beauty and Wisdom

Here are some images from the Beauty and Wisdom series, which were submitted to the Fotovisura Grant for Outstanding Personal Project. 

Seven For Sandy

Hello family, friends and colleagues,

I returned from New York this past Friday. Fortunately, my family and friends were safe from the storm, but there were many along the East Coast and other areas that were not so lucky.  As some of you know, I was born in Brooklyn, raised in Long Island and lived in Manhattan for 13 years.  Nothing would make me happier than to utilize my work to generate funds to contribute to the relief from Hurricane Sandy in New York, a place I still consider to be my "hometown" and hold very dear to me. Here is a link to 7 images (Prints and Giclees)  of my work that I am offering for purchase. I will donate 20% of all proceeds directly to charities set up by Mayor Mike Bloomberg within the 5 New York boroughs. 
Click here --->   Seven For Sandy

The details are under each image and if you would like to purchase one you can send your payment directly to me at: robbiekaye@aol.com via PayPal. (Shipping is free!)
If you prefer, I accept credit - Email me and I'll send you my phone number to pay over the phone.

 

If you prefer not to purchase art work and still would like to make a donation, my childhood friend from Brooklyn gave me this link to make direct donations:

Click here for Direct Donations

Please pass this message along to anyone that you think might be interested. Thank you, Robbie

I Know A Woman Like That

Tonight at Jeanie Madsen Gallery Elaine and Virginia Madsen will be presenting their documentary, "I Know A Woman Like That."  This film documents and celebrates the lively and beautiful lives of older women.

Here is a link to the Film Trailer

A New Beautiful - Jeanie Madsen Gallery

Come join us as we celebrate "A New Beautiful" month at Jeanie Madsen Gallery in Santa Monica, CA!  Fine art, poetry, films and jewelry and fashion!  Enjoy a glass of wine!

Beauty and Wisdom - A New Beautiful - Reception

Click HERE for the Events Calendar for October!

So excited to be a part of this very amazing show, and in the company of such fine artists!