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Polly Castor

I work to amplify good wherever I find it. I love color, texture, beauty, great ideas, nature, metaphor, deliciousness, genuine spirituality, and exploring new territory. I encourage authenticity, nurture creativity, champion sustainability, promote peace, and hope to foster a new renaissance where we all are free to be our most fulfilled, multifaceted, and terrific selves. Read more here.

Fresh Translation of the Lord’s Prayer from Aramaic

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 by Polly Castor
Fresh Translation of the Lord's Prayer from Aramaic

Create your reign of unity now- Your one desire then acts with ours, as in all light, so in all forms.

Categories Spirituality Tags Bible, Jesus, Prayer, Relationship with God 1 Comment

Take Two Artists with Art and Creativity Quotes

February 17, 2026 by Polly Castor
Take Two Artists with Art and Creativity Quotes

Enjoy all this beauty, creativity, and heart shared in this post, focusing on fiber, mixed media, nature, and abstraction.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, mixed media, Quotes 2 Comments

The Eights (Book Review)

February 16, 2026 by Polly Castor
The Eights (Book Review)

I enjoyed this book about the friendship that grows between four smart, strong women, who are assigned to lived together in their first year of Oxford in 1920.

Categories Books Tags 4 stars, Fiction, Reviews 3 Comments

Don’t Quit (Poem by Edgar A. Guest)

February 15, 2026 by Polly Castor
Don't Quit (Poem by Edgar A. Guest)

Success is failure turned inside out. And you can never tell how close you are It may be near when it seems so far.

Categories Poetry Tags advice, poetry by others 1 Comment

Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2026 by Polly Castor
Happy Valentine's Day!

You are cherished, appreciated, and loved. I am grateful you exist and that we share time and eternity. May you be happy, feel fabulous, and know you are the absolute best!

Categories Hope Tags grateful, Holidays, Special Occasions 2 Comments

You Know All This (Birthday Poem for our Youngest with Photos)

February 13, 2026 by Polly Castor

Here’s to another wonderful orbit around the sun together. May every perfect blessing be yours now and always.

Categories Photography, Poetry Tags Family, Special Occasions 4 Comments

Roots over Rocks in Cathedral Woods, Monhegan (New Large Pastel Painting)

February 12, 2026 by Polly Castor
Roots over Rocks in Cathedral Woods, Monhegan, pastel painting by Polly Castor

I loved these sinuous roots over the rocks in the Cathedral Woods on Monhegan and I have seen them in many different types of light

Categories Art Tags Abstract Landscapes, Maine, pastel, representational art 3 Comments

Mind the Gap (Quote by Tias Little)

February 11, 2026 by Polly Castor
Mind the Gap, Tias Little quote

Outside the buzz, clatter and clang of your daily demands, find time to commune in magnificent space. When you realize that enduring space is always with you, and that the essential nature of your mind/heart is boundless,

Categories Ideas Tags life lessons, Mindfulness, peace, Release, trust 1 Comment

Untethered (Book Review)

February 10, 2026 by Polly Castor
Untethered book review

This a work of historical fiction about a woman who is the director of a “group home for negro boys” in Alabama during the Vietnam years.

Categories Books Tags 4 Star books, Fiction, Reviews Leave a comment

Lessons in Chemistry (Movie Review)

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Polly Castor
Lesson in Chemistry movie review

I always appreciate a female character owning her own intrinsic worth, and forging ahead regardless of impediments society (or life) puts in her way.

Categories Movies Tags 5 Star Movies, Movie Reviews Leave a comment

My Birthday 2026

February 8, 2026 by Polly Castor
My Birthday 2026

I’m so grateful to be circling the sun with all of you. Thank you to the many well wishers on social media, through the mail, and via text. Let’s have another terrific year together!

Categories Photography Tags Family, gratitude, Special Occasions 6 Comments

The Moor (Poem by R.S. Thomas)

February 7, 2026 by Polly Castor
The Moor, poem by T.S. Thomas

It was like a church to me.
I entered it on soft foot,
Breath held like a cap in the hand.
It was quiet.

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags Church, poetry by others, Prayer 1 Comment

Kale, Tuna, White Bean, and Pecan Salad (Recipe)

February 6, 2026 by Polly Castor

This is yummy and quick and easy to make. It keeps well in the refrigerator as leftovers to use as a quick side dish, but is hearty enough for a main dish.

Categories Food Tags Main Dish, Recipes, Salads, Side Dish 1 Comment

Recent Pages in my Artist Journal

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 by Polly Castor
Recent Pages in My Artist Journal

I can’t recommend strongly enough keeping an artist journal as a means to mental health, a way to work things out, a way to de-stress and settle your thought, a way of release, and an outlet for some tinkering and some fun.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Artist Journals, Winter 2 Comments

Atomic Habits (Book Review with Notes)

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 by Polly Castor
Atomic Habits book review and notes

If you actually put any of this into practice, this information can be incredible. I hope you leverage it to be who you want to be.

Categories Books Tags 5 stars, Book Reviews, non-fiction 2 Comments

Horsepower (New Conceptual Painting in Pastel)

February 3, 2026 by Polly Castor
Horsepower, painting by Polly Castor

The head is wagging back and forth while pushing forward with strength and tenacity.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, pastel 2 Comments

What I Heard Her Say (Poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer)

February 2, 2026 by Polly Castor
What I Heard Her Say (Poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer)

It is true, you are too much for some—
especially those who have not yet learned
they carry the sea inside them.

Categories Poetry Tags poetry by others, water photography 1 Comment
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Reviews from Readers

Amazing, Polly! A wonderful example of seeing the possibilities…creativity at its best.

Thank you for this exercise in balance, Polly. Helps a lot!

Thank you for your ultra positive, upbeat, cheering and cheerful expressions in so many forms. What great seeds to sow in world thought!

Thank you for your commitment to reality and our true nature!

This blog is upbeat, progressive, sincere, colorful, metaphoric, and exploratory. Such a rich feast!

This is such a beautiful and loving blog and feels much like your amazing dynamic spiritual art. You are proving and sharing truth in a precious, creative, encouraging, and heartfelt way. You inspire me!

Excellent post, dear Polly! Thanks!! There is lots that I relate to in your comments!

I love your coffee cake recipe, I have a book list from your blog, I love the photos, the poems, the paintings, the movie reviews, the humor, the honesty, the color.

I love this poem! Letting our true, authentic self come forth! Yes!! Thank you for all the delightful imagery!

Everything on your site is so colorful, spiritual and alive!

I made your fabulous Fish Tacos and they were BEYOND delicious!!

You are my favorite artist. I just have to say it. Your paintings make me so happy.

Thank you for focusing in on and capturing the little things we so often pass by and/or take for granted.

Thank you for introducing me to wonderful, amazing authors.
Love the pictures of your elegant flowers.

Yes, healing does happen when we deeply and humbly pray. Thanks for keeping that idea alive.

Thank you for your transparency of love, your generous sharing of what you are pondering and doing.

I always appreciate your reviews. Our fave film in 2019 was The Green Book – which we watched following your recommendation.

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

Your blog has inspired me to get back into painting, cooking, prayer and meditation.

Lovely Polly! You are an inspiration! I am so happy to have your blog in my life!

I never before found computers this beautiful….

Thank you for your generosity and your overflowing sense of soul which you share so beautifully and articulately with everyone!!

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

Thank you for revealing this idea you’ve been following. I can tell when an angel has tapped me on the shoulder–it feels light and right and fun.

Graciously and lovingly spoken, like a true friend to all. Thank you for your blog Polly.

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

Wow! What a stunning collection of gorgeous images and though-provoking quotes. They made my day.

Polly, I love your poem “you were never unwanted”. This poem really hit home. Thank you for your words of wisdom

Thank you for the joy you share. I look forward to reading your posts!

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

Thanks so much for this recommendation Polly. We watched in awe … and have recommended in turn.

When you get famous, I need to be the president of your fan club.

I love the photos – such a gift which makes me feel closer to Fall, my favorite season.

Oh my goodness Polly, this is absolutely magnificent and reaches so far deep into my soul.

Love all you do and express. You’re an amazing role model!!

Thank you for your burst of sunshine reflected in your positivity this morning… I look forward to your blogs.

I’m grateful for you opening my eyes to the wonders that surround us.

Just beautiful, Polly. So honest and uplifting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and the helpful ones of others.

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

I have tremendous admiration for your strength, your depth, your compassion, your passion and your love. You are a woman deeply filled to the brim…

I so enjoyed your trip blog. The outstanding photos and the amazing narratives made me feel I was on vacation for a few minutes each day.

Thanks for the nudge!

You continue to inspire, impress, and
amaze me, Polly.

Loved your plein air painting, the pictures of the garden plenty — oh wow. Love opening your blog each day — it is a treat that I save sometimes.

These are awesome. You have such a gift for photography…and for pastels…and for cooking…and for finding interesting books…and, and, and. Where does it end?

This is a beautiful summary and reminder of how we can both individually and collectively dissolve the powerless, baseless lies with Truth. Thank you, Polly!!

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

Perspective is everything – and choosing a liberating one blesses everyone, as you point out!

I’m so grateful to be able to enjoy all you so generously share on your blog, the colorful photos, the recipes, the art works, the insights, the book reviews and so much more!

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

Polly, your wonderful blog is doing more than its bit in this dreadful time. Thanks, and keep on keeping on!

Thank you for sharing such a personal, and at the same time, universal, love of beauty.

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

Let’s all have a productive day and be joyful!

Polly, thanks for “amplifying good”. That’s what you really do!

Oh how I love this! Thank you, thank you!

A wonderful poem Polly! Thank you. Deeply nourishing…. like a bird, natural and beautiful, just singing out truth in her special song on a fine winter morning.

The phrase ‘divine choreography’ is resonating with me. Bless you for sharing your inspiration with us all.

Your blog is full of the wonderful, multilayered colors and textures that you play with, and share so unselfishly with the world.

Absolutely stunning, Polly. I love the infinite range of ideas, expression, and media in this BIG blog of yours.

I have been blessed beyond words by your daily posts. I often quote you to others, saying I got the idea from a wonderful friend I’ve never actually met.

Yes, lots of good flavor triggers in there. I printed it out and will try it. Thanks so much!

Wow. Yes, quite something to contemplate. Thank you, Polly!!

Thank you so much for this thoughtful, informative and articulate book review, Polly!

You are so incredibly sweet, gracious, kind, thoughtful, creative, generous, joyful, witty, courageous, tender, persistent, compassionate, brilliant, articulate, ad infinitum!

Polly! I love this poem! Letting our true, authentic self come forth! Yes!! Thank you for all the delightful imagery!

Thank you for all the inspiration you share so generously. I am deeply grateful!

WONDERFUL blog, Polly! Thank you for your spiritual calm, support for each of us, uninhibited creativity, and amazing paintings. I am just left in awe !

I look forward to your messages each day, like a delightful gift to unwrap.

Thank you Polly for your radiant joy and embrace of each of us, wrapping us in your color and beauty of Soul.

I did your 52 books challenge, and loved the structure that it provided to my selections. Doing it again this year too!

Deep and encompassing. Passionate and motherly. Loving and expansive. The photos speak volumes too…and I see the connections with the poem perfectly.

I LOVE YOU!!

You amuse-inspire-edify-entertain-inform-uplift-enhance-educate-color!-…my days!

Thank you so much for your fantastic, soulful images– your photos really capture the love, joy, camaraderie, power, and intensity of the present moment.

Your reading challenge has inspired me and given me permission to read again, as previously I had just fitted reading round everything else. Now it is a legitimate activity in my life and I am enjoying it immensely!

I appreciate your blog. It’s a breath of fresh air, beauty, and innovative thinking!

Polly, please keep sharing these pages! I love seeing them. You inspired me to do the same thing.

What a beautiful spirit you have, shining right through your source.

Thank you sincerely for your joyful out-pouring of love, light, color, comforting, inspiring words…

I loved this book, Polly. Thank you so much for the recommendation.

Love your blog. Today’s is dynamite and very helpful to viewing our role as individuals at this time.

I’m new to your site and I love today’s post about being grateful!

Today’s post was a Gift from God. Opening your email this morning truly lifted my Spirit. Thank you.

Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration! I love reading your blog with it’s many insights.

What a fine piece! You certainly are a shining example….[it] was uplifting and instructive.

All of your work is eye and mind popping. I love it!

Thank you so much for this wonderful insight! You put into words what I have been grappling with for a long time. This is just what I needed today.

Your blog is uplifting and enlightening, and seems to speak to me just when I need it most.

The last day of the month on your blog is always a BIG treat . . . This morning I went from fasting to feasting . . .

My mother adores your blog and speaks to me often about what recent nugget you shared which she thought was wonderful!

This blog is simultaneously simple and profound– a perfect, balanced combination of seriousness and light.

Yummy and beautiful! I love all the colors and this food looks amazing! The plates too!

I think one reason I enjoy your blog is that you Stand Forth In All Your God-given Glory, expressing everything Good!

Thank you Polly, for saying what needs to be said.

I truly love and am inspired by your blog, including capturing the beauty of life in the moment, teaching by example, taking time with children, and spirituality.

Love your blog. Today’s was dynamite, and very helpful for understanding our role as individuals at this time.

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

Thank you for sharing yourself and creativity in such a transparent way, it is very inspiring and humbling to me.

Thank you for the insight. Especially separating church from a building or denomination. The passion and joy of color in your paintings is marvelous.

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

I must find the higher spiritual path that nature often helps me see. Thank you for this beautiful poem.

Way to go on your artistic journey. You show great courage, humility, and such support for everyone around you.

Love your pastels!

Excellent. Thank you for sharing this welcome thought to redirect today’s thinking.
I am grateful for this blog.

Helen Frankenthaler’s works were interesting, but I like your abstracts better.

Your posts are treasure troves of your beautiful and giving heart.

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

I feel such gratitude for the beautiful way in which you express God. Thanks for blessing my life and being such a shining light in the world!

It is always refreshing to see the loves, joys, challenges, and triumphs that you share on your blog.

Thank you for the constant good thoughts and beautiful expressions of love and joy that you share on your blog.

You are such an inspiring person, Polly, and I love the variety of your activities you share with us all! Thank you so much.

You encourage me to grow with your everyday wisdom and your lovely contributions.

Grace is a beautiful quality and you exude it in spades – thanks so much for all you do and are! You are a treasure!

This poem is what I needed to further focus on moving out of the fear of COVID.❤️

So beautiful, Polly. Thank you for spelling out – through such artful means – the beauty of patience.

Providing us with wonderful refreshment, enlightenment, peace, encouragement, joy,
and a whole lot more. Thanks, Polly!

Thank you for sharing this quote. It is very appropriate for our times. A beautiful wake up call to change our thinking and focus on what is real and true.

I find the ideas you share on your blog very encouraging in having a sense of order when it comes to goals and priorities.

Polly….I’m happier because of you; I sure do thank you.

I can’t tell you how helpful this has been to me today. I must’ve read it half a dozen times or more. It’s helping me with a great challenge. Thank you!

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

Neat! Love the black and white contrasts enhanced by the light.

I enjoy your blog so much. But today you are on top. Every thought you expressed so lovingly…. some very funny but always with love. Thank you for all you bring to so many .

I love that you live such an active life, have so many interests, and share your insights with me. Your blog is like a conversation with a dear friend.

Your blog captures a life well lived, constantly imparting good– truth, health and happiness– including beauty, harmony, art, science to the world.

I appreciate the joy, inspiration, and great information you provide us in your blogs.

This is relevant and an excellent way for me to look at some situations I have been in recently.
Thank you Polly.
I will continue to benefit…

You are doing so wonderfully at praising God with your talents.

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

Polly lets her spirituality into her art as you can see in the many abstract paintings she creates. We were wowed by her ability and her encouragement of others to express themselves artistically.

I am so totally impressed with your photography, poetry, and painting.Your talent is incredible!!!

Thank you for sharing the joy of your trip with us. I feel blessed this morning to know you in all the ways you reveal good and magnify it.

This blog is a daily dose from an spiritually-oriented, artist, thinker, sage.

I for one want to thank you so much for writing this blog. I started about a year ago and look forward to reading it every day. I feel like an armchair adventurer…

The colors are exquisite!!! Thanks for bringing so much beauty into our lives.

What an incredible blessing and inspiration you are. Thank you so much for your beautiful heart!

I recently I recommended your blog to a friend saying, “She’s like a dear friend, she just doesn’t know me.” Thank you for all the delight you add to my days!

These thoughts you shared are a keeper for me to revisit when in need. You are a blessing to many!

Really enjoyed your poem on Animal magnetism. Very clear truths. Thank you. Your vibrant art work is superb.

Polly this is absolutely exquisite and so inspiring. I will refer to it often.

How blessed we are to have someone like you on this Earth.

Polly, you have such a great feel for things. I will enjoy you forever.

I am touched by this well thought out, well written essay. You have put into words what so many of us have in our minds and hearts. Thank you!

Thank you Polly for sharing those wise words! I heartily agree with them all now I have a bigger perspective on life.

I just love your photos, Polly. Whether it’s food or art or nature . . . They are always so beautiful and interesting and full of life !

How blessed we are to have someone like you on this Earth.

Oh so beautiful! I keep coming back to look at the paintings again.

I am so happy to have found your site and to be able to enjoy your expression of Spirit! Love your poetry, your photos, your ideas, your …YOU! THANK you for sharing so abundantly!

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

Thank you for writing this opinion so eloquently, Polly. You have addressed many nuances that I have been espousing for years, and your words are powerful and thought-provoking.

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

Thank you! I enjoy reading your notes from the Bible Lesson. Your interpretation is helpful for my thought and I’m sure many others.

You brighten my life with your thoughts, views, words, pictures….

Thank you for your efforts. I look forward to your positive thoughts and love.

This is one of the BEST explanations of one’s understanding of God I have seen in a long time. The image paired with the text was spot on!

Thank you so.much, Polly. It says with abundant clarity what thousands upon thousands of thoughtful men and women think and believe. I appreciate you!!

Your abstracts are interesting and you have a unique style that is all your own. Original, demonstrating individuality and confidence! I see joy and love expressed.

You are such an inspirational person Polly! I love everything you share with us – such a joy to have your daily input in my inbox! X x x

I get so happy when I see your paintings. I really do. They bring me such joy. I feel your heart when I see them.

What a breath of fresh air!! Thank you for your honesty, integrity and willingness to speak out for Truth and Justice!!!

I wanted you to know that I found the time I spent on your blog to be relaxing, refreshing, inspiring, and totally enjoyable.

Absolutely beautiful!!! I love these particular colors together and the different styles and techniques really give it a lot of depth and texture. Brilliant!!!!

I really enjoy reading your blog – but I have to say that your monthly ‘Bits and Clips’ posts and your ‘Grace Notes’ posts are my favorite :)

You capture so vividly the beauty of nature. Thank you for bringing such beauty into my every day.

I did your tomato tart a few days ago, and it was fabulous! I am vegetarian and look for meals I can make that have lots of flavor. Your tart was just perfect!

Love this– actually so “timely” for what I have been thinking about lately.

Your photos are so vivid and expressive and inspiring and artistic and alive!

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

Polly, I just love your spirit, innovativeness, receptivity to beauty and to God’s goodness expressed. Thank you for your blog.

These photos are so wonderful, it really warms the heart.

A wonderful poem Polly! Thank you. Deeply nourishing….

Magnificent poem. How blest you are to be a poet, photographer, artist, metaphysician, all wrapped up into One.

I have so enjoyed your recent posts– about your garden, your reflections about parenting, your vibrant artwork– so many wonderful expressions of Spirit.

Polly, I am absolutely amazed. My mouth was watering! I’ll be thinking about it all night…and tomorrow we will break out the paints!

Love the photos, as usual. You are a Creative Genius, Polly.

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

Thanks, Polly, for listening so carefully and sharing so selflessly.

Wish I had gotten this message 75 years ago. It makes so much sense and would have saved me a lot of self criticism. I love your blog.

Thanks, Polly! Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too!

I’ve just finished this book and I loved it! Thanks for recommending it.

Outstanding message! And a sure “wake-up” call for me regarding mortal decline. I’m off on a refreshing direction. Thanks, Polly.

Yes indeed! You are a shining light and you are definitely using all your wonderful talents

Your photos have opened my eyes to the beauty surrounding us everywhere.

Polly, what amazing and timely insight in these wise words! Thanks for sharing this wisdom.

What a stunning place! It is just a slice of heaven. Thank you for sharing its beauty.

Glorious! Thank you for tending these lovely flowers together, and for posting on your blog, Polly.

Beautiful photos! All that color, texture & gorgeous pattern….

I salute you! And I sure do thank you for inspiring me to greater efforts along all lines of life!

This couldn’t possibly be more perfect, – so reassuring, and so fully expresses in every way what we all are praying for. Thank you for your a beautiful heart and generous giving of it!!

I enjoy your strong, bold artwork– there is so much going on in them that my imagination takes off. I really appreciate your blog. It brings joy every day.

A powerful message. Thank you for getting it out there.

Your food is presented in such an artistic way that it looks beautiful, wholesome and totally delicious!!

It’s a rare inspiration that can uncover an aching joy — but those poems do that. Thanks for sharing this with us.

I just want to say that I have really been enjoying your blog! It gives me hope for the world…

Oh my gosh how did you know I needed this today? I am in absolute awe of your thorough and articulate way you describe how all of this works.

You are an inspiration to me, and I’m sure to many others. With appreciation for all you do to magnify good!

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

Very helpful in these seemingly uncertain times. I found a couple of specific ideas expressed here that apply to a specific situation in my life. Thank you!

Once again, you have come through for us with such clear and coherent thinking and put into words the feelings in our hearts.

Thank you for sharing this.
Strange, nothing surprising here.
You are who you are.

When I open my email in the morning I read all the have-to emails first; I save yours to read as dessert. Thanks, Polly!

I love this poem, Polly, and I shall read it often! I feel sure it will help lift my thought to healing.

I love your website, messages, poems and art. Thank you for the blessing of community that you provide.

Beautiful and profoundly perfect for pandemic season, your poem empowers hope for what’s next. I plan to read it at Sunday Devotional. Thank you!

I LOVE THIS BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gorgeous new work. I love the vitality of the city scenes and vibrant color palette.

Thank you for bringing your hydrangeas into my home via the internet. Other flowers are lovely too, but hydrangeas are SPECIAL.

You share so freely, with so so so much love and joy and an open-open-heart…

Thank you for using this platform to share these references for listening & learning. Now the work required to make a lasting change is up to each of us! ❤️

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

Well Done! This is such a wonderful venture. Your work is just extraordinary!

Your site is bolstering my creative thoughts. I need to put them into action.

Thank you for Saying So Well What Needs To Be SAID!

Hoping others can/will read this…

Thank you Polly–you are always such a clear thinker and always willing to share your God-given gifts.

Wow, super powerful and definitely what I needed to hear today.

Thank you for this….I absolutely love reading it!

I love your Blog, Polly!! Therefore, I love you! Your art, your poetry, your philosophy, your religion, your book reviews, your photography, your … husband!

Polly, you are a whiz at living life the way it’s meant to be. I’m fascinated by all you do!

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

I have just started this book and am really loving it! Thank you so much for recommending it.

I feel the joy and love of the color and thought in all your work! You are letting your light shine.

I am simply amazed at the wealth of beauty, soul, and experience. Love it. Love you! Thank You for sharing your innermost so openly.

I just had to comment on today’s blog. I LOVED it! I have had similar thoughts for some time.

This blog deeply resonates while being beautiful, delicious, inspiring, and fun. Not easy to do!

Oh yum, Polly… These gorgeous photos made my mouth water and my eyes pop!

Polly, your reflection of Soul’s endless creativity is truly wonderful! Thank you for letting the divine shine through you so brightly!

Quite unforgettable. You truly have a way with words:warm; strong; inviting; enlightening; so substantive, and more.

What an inspiring and uplifting painting. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with the world!

I read and feel the security of the hearth and home. Many thanks…

This is absolutely magnificent. Bless your precious and beautiful soul for sharing this.

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

LOVE it. Made me smile while I was reading it.

Well done Polly, I love your book reviews! Please carry on the good work of guiding our book choices.

Thank you for your efforts. I look forward to your positive thoughts and love.

Hi Polly, loved this poem. It radiates hope and feeling of calmness. I am glad I came across these beautiful words. Keep posting similar reads and spreading positivity.

What lovely Soul-inspired insights! Thank you for these great ideas!

Love your blog’s colour and joyfulness and the inspiring leads, Polly. Easy to see why you are much loved. Thank you.

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

Thanks for sharing from the seat of your soul with generosity and openness.

Thank you for bringing to light and sharing an undeniably important part of the one stupendous whole we all share…the countless ways beyond sight, and not to be missed, always at hand.

Thank you for bringing your beautiful great outdoors into my world.
You do a great job taking pictures. The colors are so vibrant and I like that you notice
shadows.

Thankful every morning to see another treasure from you in my emails !

That definitely sounds like a book I’d like to read! Thanks Polly!

Wow, you outdid yourself this month with your Bits and Clips. It was a wonderful mix of beauty, humor, and thoughtfulness.

I am one of your readers who definitely looks forward to a positive message from you every morning. You grow people.

Thank you Polly for this article on supply! I cherish the healing thoughts therein very much, and they are very helpful.

I love your swirling universes, the spirals that draw one in and introduce us to ourselves.

Polly your blog is simply a marvelously enriching, thought provoking part of the daily wonders of life! I give thanks for you and the blog!

Thank you, Polly, for bringing clarity to the stressful events we’re experiencing. Your insights are thought-provoking and inspirational. I’m very thankful for your blog.

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

WOW! Polly! Some truly marvelous work there!!!

You are … just plain wonderful, Polly! Your blog is bursting with poetry, art, writings, love of God, family, friends, all things great and wonderful and good!

You have a great eye for beauty Polly. I love your blog.

Wow! Love the abundance of exotic shapes and colours in the Autumn sunshine!

Polly always captures the balance between what I can do, and all the miracles I am given.

The Brussels sprouts were an exceptionally BIG hit here…. could you direct me to more literature on spiritual healing?

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

Your poem feels like a lesson, a treatment, and a love letter all rolled into one perfect package.
Thank you, Polly.

Thank you for this. Read it. Gave me hope. Going through an “unsure” time. Thank you for these words of strength, hope, and faith.

Thank you Polly!! This has needed to be said for a while!

I am a silent regular reader of your daily blog, and I’m finally in touch to tell you how much I like it. I love it!

Illuminating thoughts, thank you for sharing them. Very clear.

I have to tell you that your spiritual to-do list was the springboard for a great talk with my older daughter. We are going to check on each other, and progress.

I loved this post! It gave me much to think about. Thank you for being such a beautiful and prolific source of inspiration. You are a wonder! I’m a fan!

Synesthesia! I can taste the yellows and hear the oranges! A feast to the senses! Brava talented Polly

Your multiple images and vocabulary choices give energy and renewed resolve to flagging spirits. Thank you for sharing.

I just adore all of your wonderful posts and everything that you share so generously. ????? You have a beautiful sense of soul that you share – it blesses me and so many!

Wow!! I cannot wait to try this recipe! Thank you!

Such a complete radiance of Soul you are demonstrating. I find it very inspiring!

That’s all very helpful for me today, Polly. Thanks for going deep on this. I’m sharing your joy in our Source.

What a delight to experience the beauty of nature you shared of your slice of the world through these beautiful photos.

Thank you very much, Polly. You are a bright light!

I am so grateful for your generous sharing of ideas across so many different fields! Your colorful art, your beautiful photography, your tasty looking and well presented dishes, your uplifting ideas, your insightful book reviews, and your wonderful healing work! You truly are a polymath!! I so look forward to your daily offerings and rejoice in them all.

Thank you for all your uplifting daily contributions, wherever form they take – photos, recipes, artwork, book reviews and smiley faces!

You show us how God’s love shines in all things. You are a blessing!

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

Beautiful photos. It is uplifting and energizing to see such bright, cheerful, healthy and fresh images. Thanks, I needed that!

Without a doubt my life has been enriched and uplifted by my acquaintance with you through your blogs. Every day I look for the interesting ideas you amplify and the lovely arts you share with us. I am never disappointed.

Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too!

We are so blessed with your access to nature and your talent to communicate visually….

Polly, I needed you today and there you were and it was enough. Thank you for being a motivator.

Love the poem so so much and the first painting with the trees is INCREDIBLE!!

I am grateful for the myriad ways you celebrate Life in your art, activities and relationships. Your blog is inspiring in its magnification of Soulful goodness!

You are such a gem Polly- it is an incredible blessing to daily read your blog!

This is absolutely beautiful and so incredibly helpful and inspiring! Thank you so much! ❤️

This is a fantastic article Polly…so much in it, I know I’ll have to re read it at least twice more!

I want to express my gratitude to you for such a well thought out essay. I found it quite enriching and resonate with those true answers.

Every day I look forward to your blog. It’s encouraging me to find ways to express what God reveals in me.

Putting the art of poetry, photography and painting into your hands is God’s gift to us who get to read it and see it. Thanks.

Just a wonderland of possibilities and ideas and the materials to explore and discover. What a beautiful, exciting place! I’ve taken all this glory into my heart today and am grateful for it.

I think you have covered absolutely every way anyone would wish to be blessed

With its awesome art, recipes, book reviews, and really excellent writing, this blog is the perfect corner of the internet.

Polly, I’m grateful for you, your prayerful work, your blog, your art, photos, words and colors.

So beautiful and I have shared it with so many others. Thank you!

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

This blog is so prolific and original, inspiring and joy producing.

This is so well thought out and written. Thank you for this compelling essay. I agree with you on all points, Polly.

I’m so grateful for all you share with us.

I love your blog! I shared it with my mom, an artist, and she is impressed with your art. I’ve also spent time studying your paintings. Just listened to your interview, it was stellar! Thank you!!

The Spirit at work is so well described here. In between the lines I read that
our only true peace is in pleasing Our Creator! Thank you deeply, Polly!

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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