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Christ

The Power That Rolls Away the Stone (New Abstract Easter Painting)

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 by Polly Castor
The Power that Rolls the Stone Away (Easter painting) by Polly Castor

This is the moment that the stone is rolled away from Jesus’ tomb that first Easter morning.

Categories Art, Spirituality Tags Abstract Art, Christ, Christian, God, Jesus, Special Occasions Leave a comment

Recent Bible Lesson Journal Study Pages

February 3, 2021March 29, 2020 by Polly Castor
Bible Lesson Study Journal pages

This is a great time to dig into some needed Bible study.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Bible, Bible Lesson Journal, Christ, Christian, Christian Science, God, Jesus, Mindfulness 1 Comment

Recent Bible Lesson Journal Study Pages

February 3, 2021February 17, 2020 by Polly Castor
Bible Lesson Journal Study Pages

I have found writing down what I’m are working on spiritually is a helpful practice. It may be helpful to you too.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Bible, Bible Lesson Journal, Christ, Christian, God, Spiritual Healing Leave a comment

20 Ways to Follow Jesus in 2020

January 2, 2020 by Polly Castor
20 ways to follow Jesus in 2020

Following Jesus’ example in these ways could make 2020 your best year yet.

Categories Spirituality Tags Bible, Christ, Christian, Jesus, Mindfulness, Virtue Leave a comment

Overcoming the Herod Thought (New Poem by Polly Castor)

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 by Polly Castor
Overcoming the Herod Thought Poem by Polly Castor

The Christ came to overcome the hubris of evil, then and now.

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags Christ, God, Jesus, Poetry by me, Spiritual Healing 2 Comments

False Sense Has to Fall Away (John Hargreaves quote)

October 9, 2019 by Polly Castor
John Hargreaves Quote

It is what you are that takes care of what you are not.

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags authenticity, Christ, Quotes, Release Leave a comment

We Have the Mind of Christ (Polly Preaching #3)

May 16, 2019 by Polly Castor
We have the Mind of Christ by Polly Castor

“What does it even mean to be prepared to ‘receive Christ?’ Christ is the perfect reflection of God, the complete effect of the one Cause, which we all intrinsically include. The Christ is not…

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags Christ, Christian, Mindfulness, Polly Preaching, Release 3 Comments

Polly Preaching #2 (Distinction Between Jesus and the Christ)

March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 by Polly Castor
Distinction between Jesus and the Christ

Let this Christ be in you that was also in Jesus. Let this presence be palpable and practical in your everyday experience.

Categories Hope, Ideas, Spirituality Tags Christ, Christian, Christian Science, Jesus 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

Welcome in the Christ (Deep Think #8)

November 2, 2020October 7, 2018 by Polly Castor
Welcome in the Christ

Remember the most important element: there can be no healing without the presence of the Christ.

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags Christ, Christian Science, Deep Think, God Leave a comment

Freedom From Yourself (Deep Think #1)

December 10, 2017 by Polly Castor
Freedom From Yourself (Deep Think #1)

I’m realizing that if I focus solely on the present moment, I have no story pinned to me, and no past or future comes into play unless I let it.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Bible, Christ, Deep Think, Essay, God, life lessons, Mary Baker Eddy, Mindfulness, peace 6 Comments

Christmas Creche at the MET

December 23, 2016 by Polly Castor
Photos of Christmas creche at the MET

I enjoyed seeing this immense, detailed creche, with all of its tiny vignettes.

Categories Art, Spirituality Tags Art by Others, Christ, Christian, Jesus Leave a comment

New Poem: Those Left Outside

December 18, 2016 by Polly Castor
Left outside advent poem

They are the ones who follow, kneel, and welcome Him in.

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags Christ, Christian, Holiday, Poetry by me 2 Comments

New Poem: Being the Mother of Adult Children

September 28, 2016September 27, 2016 by Polly Castor

I think now what I would want my kids to do in my situation, and then go and try to earnestly do that myself. It is so much better for everyone than me thinking what I would have them do if I was them.

Categories Hope, Poetry, Spirituality Tags advice, Christ, God, Mindfulness, parenting, Poetry by me, Release, Virtue 1 Comment

Shackleton Quote

September 10, 2016 by Polly Castor

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Shackleton crew survival in Antarctica, here is his excerpt on the “fourth man”…the Christ…

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New Poem: Plant yourself in Christ

July 10, 2016July 10, 2016 by Polly Castor
Poem: Plant Yourself in Christ

Be green and supple, fresh and growing, for heaven is like a watered garden.

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags advice, Christ, metaphor, Poetry by me Leave a comment

Reaching through Divine Love

November 1, 2015November 1, 2015 by Polly Castor
being spiritually minded, loving spiritually, how to love spiritually, effective love

Now I am no longer feeling like being more spiritually minded projects death to the self. It is feeling more like a quick path to self-fulfillment and the broadest expression of my highest authenticity.

Categories Spirituality Tags Christ, Christian Science, God, life lessons, Mary Baker Eddy, Relationship with God 6 Comments
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Reviews from Readers

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

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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 efforts. I look forward to your positive thoughts and love.

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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

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

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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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.

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

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.

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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

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

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

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?

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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!

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

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.

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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.

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!!

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love your pastels!

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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

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

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.

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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!

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

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!!

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! ❤️

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

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 :)

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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.

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

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

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

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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’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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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…

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

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

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!

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!

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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.

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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!

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

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

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

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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