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Spirituality

Love Outwardly and Willingly (Russ Gerber Quote)

February 10, 2019 by Polly Castor
Love Outwardly and Willingly (Russ Gerber Quote)

Being spiritually-minded is, in a manner of speaking, being globally-minded. It requires dropping narrow, self centered thinking …

Categories Hope, Ideas, Spirituality Tags life lessons, Quotes, Relationship with God, Virtue Leave a comment

Two Walls, Same Lack of Water (New Poem by Polly Castor)

January 27, 2019 by Polly Castor
Two Walls, Same Lack of Water

This is just a
different mirage
with the same
lack of water.

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags Bible, Poetry by me 2 Comments

Shake Off the Robes of Petty Purposes (Ethel Whitcomb Quote)

January 24, 2019 by Polly Castor
Shake off the ropes of petty purposes

Awake from the stupor of self-bound interests and realize that it your duty is to bless all mankind.

Categories Hope, Ideas, Spirituality Tags Quotes 5 Comments

Managing Memory (New Poem by Polly Castor)

January 17, 2019 by Polly Castor
Managing Memory poem by Polly Castor

Are you taking
full advantage of
how it operates
and choosing an approach
that blesses best?

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags Christian Science, life lessons, Mindfulness, Poetry by me 4 Comments

All Wet (Metaphysical Poem by Polly Castor)

May 23, 2019January 10, 2019 by Polly Castor
All Wet (poem by Polly Castor)

Is the ocean in the drop
or the drop in the ocean?

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags Christian Science, metaphor, Poetry by me 5 Comments

Strive to Be Influenced by Divine Mind (Newspaper Article by Polly Castor)

January 6, 2019 by Polly Castor
Strive to Be Influenced by the Divine Mind (Newspaper Article by Polly Castor)

What limitations, impositions, or false beliefs can you decide to free yourself from in the coming year?

Categories Hope, Ideas, Spirituality Tags Christian Science, life lessons, Mary Baker Eddy, Newspaper Articles 8 Comments

New Year’s Resolution: Buffing Up My Awesomeness

January 2, 2019January 1, 2019 by Polly Castor
New Year's Resolution: Buffing up Awesomeness

I’m creating a new normal here. One more like what my Father/Mother God wants and designed for me.

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags Mindfulness, reformation, Release, Special Occasions Leave a comment

Merry Christmas!

January 2, 2019December 25, 2018 by Polly Castor

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags Christ, Christian, Holiday, Jesus, Special Occasions 2 Comments

Advent Poems (Links)

December 24, 2018 by Polly Castor
Advent Poems

Here are some links to advent themed poetry both by Polly Castor and others. Merry Christmas Eve!

Categories Ideas, Poetry, Spirituality Tags Bits and Clips, Poetry by me 1 Comment

Blue Christmas

December 19, 2018 by Polly Castor
Blue Christmas

Many people are missing someone, grieving, or feeling left out or left behind, and this time of year heightens those feelings, making them more poignant.

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags community, Mindfulness, Spiritual Healing 1 Comment

Lessons from a Burned Chin

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 by Polly Castor
Lessons from a Burned Chin

Go the extra mile with someone, and condescend to be human for a moment with those that find themselves in human predicaments. Sometimes we need to tell the truth about the lie…

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags Christian Science, life lessons, Spiritual Healing 10 Comments

My Adult Ministries Talk at the Congregational Church

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 by Polly Castor
My Adult Ministries Talk at the Congregational Church

It was a vibrant, open presentation and discussion. It was very well received, with several very touched by what they can do going forward to experience more healing by having a higher, God-sourced outlook.

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags Christian, Christian Science, community, gratitude, Spiritual Healing 2 Comments

Grace Notes #16 (with Photos)

December 6, 2018 by Polly Castor
Grace Notes #16 (with photos)

Now I am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.

Categories Hope, Ideas, Spirituality Tags grace notes, gratitude 3 Comments

Nursing Our Churches

December 3, 2018December 2, 2018 by Polly Castor
Nursing our churches

I was the middle speaker on a panel both in CT and NYC. I spoke about how to “nurse our churches.” This is the gist of what I said…

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags advice, Christian Science, Church, reformation, Virtue 9 Comments

Our Deepest Fear (Quote by Marianne Williamson)

December 1, 2018 by Polly Castor
Apple Tree by the Isleford Dock (pastel) by Polly Castor

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags authenticity, Quotes Leave a comment

Mark of the Lion Series (Book Review)

November 21, 2018November 20, 2018 by Polly Castor
Mark of the Lion Series (Book Review)

This author, despite her shortcomings, wove an interesting story, with plot twists and interesting characters. It was compelling enough to complete all three books, and be glad I had.

Categories Books, Spirituality Tags Book Reviews, Christian, Gift Ideas 1 Comment

Great Bible Workshops Available

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 by Polly Castor
Great Bible Workshops Available

His workshops are warm and discussion based, undogmatic, inclusive, engaging, and encourage questioning.

Categories Spirituality Tags authenticity, Bible, Christian, Church, Jesus, Prayer 2 Comments
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Reviews from Readers

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 :)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 !

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

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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 blog is very interesting and insightful.

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!

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.

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

Love your pastels!

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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!

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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 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.

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

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

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

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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! ❤️

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

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

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.

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

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 colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

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

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 book, Polly. Thank you so much for the recommendation.

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

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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

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

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 really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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.

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

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.

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 !

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

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

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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.

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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…

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

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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