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January 30, 2015 Robyn Ivy

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WELCOME

so glad you found me. hope you'll pull up a seat and hang out for a bit, take a look around and get a sneak peek into what I am up to these days.

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Last July I met Kaleigh, a beautiful young girl who was battling DIPG- a devastating brain cancer. She was one of our participants in Kimberly Peterson Beauchamp's project Making DIPG History in Monterrey that I photographed for. Her smile melted your heart the minute you met her . She was a wonderful combination of fierce, determined and brave but also sweet, playful and loving. * Though DIPG currently has a zero percent survival rate, I somehow really did believe she was going to beat it. I was so hopeful and encouraged. During our visit, her strength had come back in an upswing and she was proudly showing us how she could once again do the monkey bars on the playground. Most children with DIPG lose significant muscle function on at least one side of their bodies, especially in the limbs. It seemed she was beating the odds. * Sadly, this week Kaleigh gained her angel wings. My heart breaks for her family, who courageously advocated and supported her so impeccably. My I will forever remember her giggle, her hugs, her joy and her families's mission to raise awareness for this horrific and unfair disease. * Fly high little sister. You are so loved. * To learn more about Kaleigh check out: https://makingdipghistory.com Link to her story about Kaleigh and DIPG - http://kaleigh.ethanet.co.uk/ Direct donation via Registered Charity - Please request for details Registered charity number 1174333 Direct donation - Please request for details PayPal donation - http://bit.ly/2vGG78a Donation website - https://www.justgiving.com/…/thebradleyloweryfou…/kaleighlau Buy through Easyfundraising to Kaleigh - https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/…/kaleighstrustdipgrare…/ #teamkaleigh #hopeinmexico #makehistorynotmemories #run4kaleigh #cancer #makingdipghistory #monterrey #hope #grief #children #morethan4

Life just wouldn’t be as interesting without the ripples, bumps and wrinkles. Enjoy the peaks and valleys everyone because they are what shape us into the next evolution of ourselves. I keep reminding myself of this and to lighten up, stay present and love all of it no matter what it is. Use this life wisely. 🙏 * * * * #deepthoughts #fabric #thoughts #flexible #lovelife #live #enjoy #present #here #perspective #seeherenow #shiftyourfocus #mindful #radiatetextiles #textiles #breathe #wisdom

Honored to be a participating artist at this important fundraiser to support pediatric DIPG a particularly horrific type of brain cancer that is both under discussed, researched and funded. Please join us this Friday at @panache.ri in North Kingstown for a silent auction, live music and a ton of fun and community for a great cause. Fun starts at 6. 📸 @miquetteb * * * * #friday #charity #awareness #dipg #pediatriccancer #morethan4 #cancersucks #dstrong #childhoodcancer #gogold #art #domoregood #artistsoninstagram #silentauction #gratitude #community #gooddeeds #love

so i know it's a holiday but i decided today was the day i was going to dig into some work tasks i'd let lag a bit too long. * i sat down to work, really inspired and eager to make some stuff happen today. then came the thrash...you know the challenge of which task of the million to start with, then came the overwhelm when the reality of their being a million tasks set in, followed by some i have no idea how to do this...i mean how does anyone know how to do this? ...and the pity party, a bit of arguing for my limitations and about 5 hours of sitting in front of the lap top essentially frozen and getting nowhere with my chosen tasks. * the crazy part is that i can see so clearly the life that feels most like "my life" you know what i mean? a part of me is already living that life but i can feel the pull of more, different, expanded, inspired and aligned with the deeper me. so i just let go. i baked bread, did laundry and then went back to watch a trusted favorite inspirational video that always reminds me of who i am and what i am trying to do here. * in case anyone else is in the thrash right now and could use a little help getting out of your own way please know i feel you and i’ve got your back. i know it can seem online like other people have it all figured out. i want you to know that even those of us who have a lot figured out still bump up against the thrash. the thrash is real but so is the rainbow after the storm. * this is why the coaching revolution happened...because everyone gets stuck, bumps up against their self imposed limitations, the stories that they've outgrown yet still live in as though they fit. todays' reminder was that you can still be amazing and on the right track and living your best life and experience the thrash, hit the wall, loathe yourself momentarily, escape in netflix, ice cream or "better" people's social media feeds but then you call your coach, hop back in the saddle, try again and get back to being the best darn you there is. enjoy the video...take the risk...live your dreams. * * * * #thrash #creativity #productivity #artist #ugh #push #letgo #backinthesaddle #girlboss #vulnerability #brenebrown #growth #change #next

Anna was kind, courageous, funny, fierce, silly, determined, creative and bright. She lit up a room with her smile and warmed your heart with her presence. Last night she was finally set free from her cancer and gained her angel wings 👼. i adored her the moment i met her. The way she spoke so powerfully and determined about wanting to spread the word about pediatric cancer and how it affects the lives of so many children and their families was inspiring. She deserved a cure. She and her family are in my thoughts and prayers tonight and always. Love you Anna! * * * * *#cancersucks #angel #love #fierce #brave #fighter #cancer #pediatriccancer #morethan4 #project3point8 #3point8 #nomore #cure #now

Sometimes I’m like...

BTS Don’t be afraid to play with unexpected backgrounds when shooting portraits. Dumpsters are awesome for the colors and textures they give you to work with. Always a perfect collaboration with @dimellashaffer * * * * #portrait #headshot #commercialphotography #location #architecture #boston #photoshoot #dimellashaffer #bestclients #photooftheday

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you fierce, loving, courageous, compassionate, beautiful, powerful and brilliant women out there who are raising future generations. To those who have come before and for those who will follow after, I’m so proud to be among you. Hope you felt adored today. My kids were rockstars. Thanks for the crepes, flowers and chocolates @c.wild3 and @riswild! You’re the best. Love you mom 😘 thank you for raising me to be the strong, free spirited, outspoken, limitless woman and mother that I am proud to be. You’re a gift.🙏 * * * * * #mothersday #mother #love #family #boys #home #celebrate #strength #forever #sons #sanmigueldeallende #portrait #streetphotography #kindness #stranger #wisdom #mexico #people #photooftheday #documentary #seeherenow #retreat #workshop

Cannot wait to see my boys tomorrow but am going to miss this magical place terribly. Being here for a week has been such a gift on so many levels. Forever a believer in travel magic. Feeling blessed. Thank you San Miguel for inspiring me with your beauty and kindness. 🙏 * * * * #seeherenow #photoretreat #photographyworkshop #see #expand #stretch #grow #believe #kindness #strangers #travel #mexico #sanmigueldeallende #blessed #gratitude #missmyboys #dream #dreamlife #globetrotter

Hombres 🤠 * * * * #sanmiguel #portrait #bw #streetphotography #ask #strangers #photooftheday #mexico #seeherenow #possibilities #retreat #photoworkshop #coaching #shnmexico #bandw

Taking in the view. Shifting my perspective, which is in more ways than one, is what this week has really been about.📸: @gregorybergsd * * * * * #sanmigueldeallende #elcharco #dessert #mexico #view #hike #perspective #vantage #nochildleftinside #sun #travel #photographer #seeherenow #retreat #photoworkshop #photography #portrait #nature #cactus #botanical #sanmiguel #livewell #bestlife #grateful #blessed

My new daily habit: jugo energetico the most delicious fresh juice you’ll ever have in your life from the nicest guys on the planet. Fresh squeezed oj, pineapple, coconut water, spirulina, cacao and spinach oh my. @cafeteriaeluney I never want to leave. * * * * * #cleaneating #greenjuice #health #mexico #sanmigueldeallende #sanantonio #cafe #eluney #yum #delicious #refreshing #habit #dailyritual #travel #advanture #expatlife #destination #seeherenow #retreat #photoworkshop #photography #photographer #travelphotography

Street art as beautiful as the city itself. Starting to think everyone here is ridiculously creative. Totally smitten with San Miguel. * * * * * #streetart #mural #mexico #sanmigueldeallende #artwalk #photooftheday #retreat #workshop #seeherenow #mindful #lens #livewell #yolo #this #travel #seetheworld #globetrotter #love #art #maker #photographer #streetphotography

Goodnight San Miguel 🌮🌯🥑🍊❤️🙏🌈💤 * * * * #sanmiguel #goodnight #sleep #sanmigueldeallende #mexico #retreat #focus #travel #workshop #photography #seeherenow #sayyes #explore #adventure #doit #expansipn #possibility #destination #delicious #panio #mezcaleria #mezcal #photography #photo #liveoutloud #trynewthings #perspective

You know...just taking in all of this never ending, breathtakingly beautiful city. Today we are busting out the big guns to shoot but sometimes the convenience of an iPhone can’t be beat. It’s not the gear that makes the shooter but rather how the photographer utilizes whatever gear they have to bring an image to life. 📸 @gregorybergsd * * * * * #sanmigueldeallende #iphone #seeherenow #capture #photography #photographer #retreat #mexico #see #photo #hola

My office this morning before we get moving. Trying to be productive but really I just want to get outside and explore more of this beautiful city. See Here Now is happening!! Happy Monday everyone. What are you working on today? Let’s make this week count. All it takes is choosing one thing you can do or think today to take you a single step closer to living the life of your dreams. I’ve been asking myself “what if?” A lot lately and “what would have to happen for *fill in the blank* to come to be? * * * * * #monday #life #productivity #onelife #whatdoyouwant #sanmiguel #mexico #airbnb #grateful #beauty #joy #travel #globetrotter #purpose #passion #expatlife #dreamlife #go #seeherenow #photographer #retreat

In living color #sanmiguel 🌈

We chose San Miguel de Allende Mexico to do our See Here Now work in part because you don’t need to be a skilled photographer to capture extraordinarily beautiful moments here. Literally everywhere you look is an incredible shot waiting to be taken. This work is about exploring how to shift your focus and begin exploring what’s possible for yourself so that you can truly live your life in alignment with who you really are and what you most desire. If you are someone who feels like they are destined for more or are ready to make some changes in your life to feel more joy, connection, purpose and passion but don’t know where to start, I feel you. I’ve been there. I know how hard it is to feel like you’re circling the drain...again...living life in a holding pattern of playing small or just different from what you know deep down you want. Practicing seeing your world in new and unexpected ways can actually make the room you need to change your life one choice at a time. It’s a powerful way of recognizing and creating more possibilities for yourself. Fellow photographer @gregorybergsd and I lead retreats in magical places to literally take you out of your routine and comfort zones so you have no choice but to see that other ways of being really are available to you. In this work you learn how to use your iPhone or camera to see differently then you do right now and I promise that expanded vision will create shifts in your life you never thought possible. And yes I know there’s power in failing but there’s simply no way here to fail at taking photos. San Miguel is the universe’s green trail of photography...anyone can nail epic shots here. You can thank me later 😉 #sanmigueldeallende #sanmiguel #photography #transformation #shift #grow #expand #yesyou #workshop #retreat #photo #beauty #mexico #epic #yougotthis #seeherenow #whatif #whyweadventure #roadtrip #travel #seetheworld #tryit #livewell #you #life #whatdoyouwant #lifecoach

What’s better than a dear friend opening a new restaurant that serves the yummiest food for those who are trying to eat a bit cleaner?? If your local go check out @auntieskitchenri in Wakefield. You’ll be so glad you did. I’ll be the girl hovered over my laptop and a Buddha bowl. Its perfection. So proud of you @curley3212 📸: @meddiestravelphotography #congratulations #cleaneating #friends #yum #healthy #eatwell #livewell #startup #

It’s Friday people. What’s one thing you could do today to take you closer to who you really want to be, your dreams and the life you know deep down is meant for you?

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Robyn Ivy

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