giving and receiving

giving and receiving

Oct 19, 2020

Hello! At times it may not feel like there is abundance and beauty abounding, but over and again I find that a subtle mental pivot/shift can make all the difference to how I experience my day to day. This photo is of Crystal gifting me a potted flowering plant. We met at The Listening Loom on Thursday in Germantown and had a deep conversation. "Kat", she said, "thanks for receiving this from me- it feels so good to give back."

I understand this. It's in giving that we receive. May we be uplifters.

Can a consistent presence of someone with a loom, weaving, listening, holding space for peace and love make a difference? Can shaggy yarn art knotted on a neighborhood's fence on an empty lot uplift? Can a 'lil note of encouragement mailed out with a sprig of lavender make someone's day? Do small gestures of kindness make a difference to everyday people, to those who experience homelessness &/or addiction, to our Nanas and PopPops, to the someone's someone we pass by as we go about our busy days? There are many, sooo many, who do not have easy access to the internet or a phone, or who might, but whose lives are riddled with isolation & despair. These are the peeps with whom I feel called to connect with throughout my week...

Please consider making a donation to my art-for-all/kindness-for-all mission. Check out this home page for details/perks... all $ increments help for a one-off donation; or, consider an annual patron/membership donation at $10/month ($120.) and feed 'two birds with one seed', helping my mission AND receiving an original work of my drawn/color art. This donation platform receives PayPal, however you can also donate to me directly (same perks honored) via Venmo, or write an ole fashion check. Reach out to me at [email protected] or 6140 Wayne Ave., #5 Philadelphia, Pa 19144.

Thanks so much for your cheer and encouragement. It really does make a difference. Enjoy your week.

Best,

Kathryn

textile/visual/community artist

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