My First Hike!

Hello Friends & Artists,

This is the last painting I finished before my eye surgery. To see more of my paintings please go to www.robertcerins.com.
It is such a pleasure to get to be up and about again. I got to take a hike last week. My friend Cameron asked me to go look at a beautiful piece of property that is for sale. Cameron took us on a walk through the 130 acre grounds. It was such a joy to get to almost see the property. There was an old saw mill on the property that looked as if everyone just went home eariler in the day. Logs waiting to be milled, at least 10 extra blades saw blades suspended in the rafters of the roof, pieces of slab wood laying all around, and the smell of metal, sawdust and morning. What a warm sunny day to get to walk for a few hours around the pastures sensing the cows and horses. Stephanie went up to one of the horses and petted it, the horse seemed to enjoy the attention. Our friend wants to turn this property into an intentional community. We hope he does. The Peace of the Universe seems strong on this lovely property. Is there a property you love to walk around on? Please share your favorite place to find Peace. Take care & Have Fun.

Peace & Blessings,

Robert

Being Human

Hello Friends and Artists,

This image is from my Love Letters To Myself collection.

The saying on this particular image I have realized has always been in my life whether I knew it or not. During this time of healing I could not do much of anything. For about 7 weeks I could not see, pick up more than 5 pounds or even make love to my partner. The only action to take was no action. And to keep myself sane I needed to trust that the Universe knows better than I do what I need. Before the eye surgery if you asked me what I need I had a long list more money, more recognition, more, more, more! Now I realize that the only possession I need is a positive, loving, generous nature. I have recognized the bigger picture. I am connected to everyone of you black, white, yellow and red. We all have red blood, when we are sad we all cry tears, and a smile is recognized all over the world no matter what language is spoken. That is why I am letting my Soul do the doing. Because my soul is your soul. What do you do to follow our soul?

Take care & Have Fun!

Peace & Blessings,

Robert

P.S. Please e-mail me to see more images of the Love Letters To Myself Collection.

Healing & Learning

Hello Friends & Artists,

This image is from my card and t-shirt line called Love Letters To Myself. I love spreading positive messages around the planet.
Experiencing tempory blindness has helped teach me patience & trust. It has also taught me to trust more and to be more undrestanding of when people are living paycheck to paycheck. During this healing time I have been unable to create art. I have relied on art to keep me balanced for most of my life. I have used the creation of art to see where I am emotionally. When my paintings are colourful, bright and whimisical I know I am happy and when my paintings are dark, messy, and have names like Man Bait I know I am scared, confused or frustrated. So lately since I am not creating any art I have not been able to check up on myself in this manner. Which has made me need to listen to myself. To listen deeply and patiently to what my mind is repeating over & over. Wheather it be repeating that all is well and life is good or there is not enough and I need to work harder to make things happen. I just know that when I repeat all is well and life is good I feel happier and so does everyone around me. What do you think to make yourself feel great?
Thank you for reading my blog.

Take care & have Fun!

Peace & Blessings,

Robert

P.S. To see more images like the one above please e-mail me at artisthecenterofearth@yahoo.com

Getting My Body Back

Hello Friends & Artists,

The image shown here is from my card & t-shirt line "Love Letters To Myself".
The saying "Learn By Teaching" is one of my favorite because it reminds me, thinking I know how to be kind is not as important as watching myself doing kind loving acts for the people that cross my path. To watch myself be accepting and know that the best action I can take is to be peaceful, centered, and patient.
My body has been in the relax mode so long that it will take patience, walking then on to hiking and soon back to my bicycle. I was riding my bike 6 days a week before my eye surgery. Then after walking like an old man since July 4th my body feels a little weak. I have just started to walk around the driveway. Today we went and parked near a dock and float in Somenos Marsh and then we walked down to the beautiful path to the dock admiring the birds, trees and water. It felt great to feel the float shift slighty from our weight as we walked from side to side. What a wonderful place to feel the peace of the Universe. Where is your favorite place to connect to the Universal Energy? Take care & have Fun!

Peace & Blessings,

Robert

To see more images contect me at artisthecenterofearth@yahoo.com.

Cooking Again

Hello Friends & Artists,

This image is from my greeting card & t-shirt line "Love Letters To Myself". Meditation has totally helped me to maintain and even increase my level of serenity. I have been meditating for quite a while now, however with my current eye healing situation my meditation was stepped up as relaxing and doing nothing were the doctors orders. This situation has been a blessing in disguise as I see my fears slip away and my faith grow everyday. I have more trust in my partner Stephanie and in the world in general.
The doctor also gave me permission to get to move more and do stuff. I can finally carry me bass guitar again. For more six weeks I was not allowed to lift any more that 5 pounds. It has even been a fun and exciting cooking again. Just a few day ago I cooked the first meal for Stephanie & myself. I made Thai peanut sauce and hardly got any on myself or the kitchen. It felt like such a blessing to cook again. I didn't realize how much fun the mundane tasks of life can be. I may even see how much fun cleaning the house can be. Ha Ha Ha
What is your favorite mundane household activity?
Take care & Have Fun.

Peace & Blessings,

Robert

P.S. To see more images from Love Letters To Myself please e-mail me at artisthecenterofearth@yahoo.com

Learning More About Me Everyday

Hello Friends & Artists,

This image is from my line of greeting cards & t-shirts called
Love Letters To Myself.
It is amazing that words I wrote months or even years ago are coming into play during this time of my life. "Let Your Soul Do The Doing" is totally coming into play since my sight has been reduced. I am realizing that "Peace In Me Is Peace In The World" and that I can create in me "The Habit Of Feeling Of Love". My Soul is peaceful so now my mind must follow. Here are some of my latest journal entries in their unedited form.
I am pleased.
I am in-sync with Healing.
The world is my oyster.
Thanks for this time in this form. I love to experience this world. Communication is Key.
Being aware of what I am thinking and doing is important.
Listen to the nothing for the pieces to fit.
I love to Live.
I feel blessed to have reduced vision for it has allowed me to value all of my senses. My sense of hearing is enhanced. My sense of smell is amazing this is what dogs must experience. My sense of touch seems more vibrant and tactile. My sense of taste is creating pleasure in my meals that makes every bite more delicious than the last. What is your favorite sense?
Take care & Have Fun!

Peace & Blessings,

Robert

P.S. To find our about Love Letters To Myself please e-mail me at artisthecenterofearth@yahoo.copm

Being Patient Is The Only Option

Hello Friends & Artists,

In the past, up to the recent past, I have had the rare syndrome "that as soon as I think of something I want it right away". However since my eye surgeries this past couple of months I have had much time for reflecting and medatiting. During the reflecting and medatiting sessions I realized that my way of thinking "as soon as I think of something I want it NOW" is flawed and has caused me much pain and suffering. That way of thinking has led me to be anxious and impatient. Now I realize that just because I think of something does not mean it will happen right away or at all. Besides thinking of an idea there are other factors involved, like implementing the idea, giving it time to grow to fruition and taking the time to enjoy my success after the plan comes together. In the past I always would go to the next idea before even enjoying the fruits of the last idea. I am grateful for the time I have had to reflect and to be Open To Change. It is important for me to practice patience, hope, faith and love and to remember Everything Is Perfect and Changing All The Time.
I use to think I controlled many things such as the weather, wars and other people. Now I KNOW my only job is to watch my own mind and attitude. Are you the watcher of your mind and attitude? Thank you for reading my blog. Take care and Have Fun.

Peace & Blessings,

Robert

P.S. To see more images like the one above please e-mail artisthecenterofearth@yahoo.com