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Ideas

Quote from John Updike about Cold Temperatures

January 23, 2016 by Polly Castor
John Updike quote about cold

Cold is busy knitting intricate six-sided snowflakes by the billions…

Categories Ideas Tags gratitude, Mindfulness, Quotes, Winter Leave a comment

No Difference Between Thought and Reality

January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 by Polly Castor
difference thought reality

It appears that the nervous system can’t tell the difference between a well-imagined thought and reality.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags advice, Christian Science, Mindfulness, Quotes 2 Comments

Getting Things Done (Book Review and Summary)

January 20, 2016January 19, 2016 by Polly Castor
Getting Things Done summary

For those who would benefit from a summary of the book, I’ve included my notes below.

Categories Books, Hope, Ideas Tags 5 Star Books, Book Reviews, life lessons, Mindfulness, non-fiction, peace, reformation 1 Comment

Lecture: Time is NOT a Factor

January 16, 2016 by Polly Castor

We videoed the lecture to share it more widely, so please feel free to pass this along!

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Christian, Christian Science, Church, life lessons, Mary Baker Eddy, Mindfulness, Special Occasions 3 Comments

Giving Space for Grace

January 8, 2016January 8, 2016 by Polly Castor
give space for grace

Too often we jump in to (supposedly!) help something along when it would be better to allow some room for God to dazzle us.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Bible, God, life lessons, Release, Virtue 2 Comments

Meekness is Power

January 8, 2016January 4, 2016 by Polly Castor
Meekness is power, meekness is strong

Someone told me she had trouble with the concept of meekness, since it seemed so weak and doormat-like.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Christian, Essay, Mary Baker Eddy, Relationship with God, Virtue 4 Comments

Best of 2015

December 31, 2015 by Polly Castor
Polly Castor Best of 2015

Here is a summary of my blog year as concisely as I can offer it:

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Bits and Clips for December 2015

December 30, 2015December 30, 2015 by Polly Castor
Bits and clips December 2015

Here are the best articles, videos, and memes that crossed my path on the internet this month.

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Ideas for Self-Care

December 28, 2015December 28, 2015 by Polly Castor
ways of self care

Most people I know do a better job loving others than themselves. So in thinking about what ways we can better love ourselves, I’ve been led to offer the following list to encourage you to do more for yourself in some (large or small) ways in the New Year.

Categories Ideas Tags advice, authenticity, Fun, happiness, Mindfulness 5 Comments

Christmas Bits and Clips

December 25, 2015December 24, 2015 by Polly Castor
Christmas bits

I hope you have a wonderful, meaningful holiday, full of fun and love.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Bits and Clips, Christian, Holiday Leave a comment

Feed the Right Wolf

December 20, 2015 by Polly Castor
Feed the right wolf

The quote below was sent me, and since I think it is very pertinent, I pass it along to you, even though the original source of it is not known…

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags advice, life lessons, Mindfulness, peace, Release 1 Comment

Good New Cookbooks

December 16, 2015 by Polly Castor
New cookbooks, cookbooks as gifts

For those of you giving gifts to cooks, I thought you might want to know what new cookbooks I have been enjoying lately…

Categories Books, Food, Ideas Tags Cookbooks, Gift Ideas Leave a comment

How We Economize and How We Don’t

December 14, 2015December 14, 2015 by Polly Castor

Everyone makes choices about how to spend their money based on their priorities and values. Here is some of how we vote with our money…

Categories Ideas Tags abundance, Mindfulness, Release, Virtue 4 Comments

Poached Egg on What?

December 18, 2015December 12, 2015 by Polly Castor
poached egg on

I hope the adventurous out there will give it a try, because you’ll be thanking me for the rest of your life…

Categories Food, Ideas Tags Breakfast, creativity, vegetarian 4 Comments

Withholding Does Not Enrich Us

December 11, 2015 by Polly Castor

This is helpful to know both in creative endeavors and in spiritual life.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Bible, creativity, Jesus, life lessons, Mary Baker Eddy, Release, trust, Virtue 1 Comment

Ow or Wow?

December 6, 2015December 6, 2015 by Polly Castor
ow or wow

I encourage you to make ongoing, conscious choices to inhabit the perspective that will joyously propel you in the best direction.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags advice, happiness, life lessons, Mindfulness, Release, Spiritual Healing, Virtue 2 Comments

Bits and Clips for November 2015

November 30, 2015 by Polly Castor
November Bits and clips

I hope you find something inspirational, informative, interesting, delicious, Thought-provoking, or enlightening in these links:

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Reviews from Readers

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.

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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

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

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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…

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 :)

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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.

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!

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

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

LOVE it. Made me smile while I was reading 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.

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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.

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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

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

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.

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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.

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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! ❤️

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!!

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!

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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 !

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

Love your pastels!

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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!

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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!

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

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 !

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

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…

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

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.

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

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

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 .

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

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

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

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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.

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

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