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Come Out of the Closet

September 14, 2018September 14, 2018 by Polly Castor
Come out of the closet

Each of us needs to “come out” of the closet more each day, embracing and accepting more and more who we actually are, honoring our quiet self examination from on high that we gain in our closet quiet time, which gives us confidence to risk the candlestick as the best place for us to be.

Categories Hope, Ideas, Spirituality Tags authenticity, Christian Science, Jesus, life lessons, Release 10 Comments

Praying for Strangers (Book Review)

March 30, 2018March 30, 2018 by Polly Castor
Praying for Strangers (Book Review)

If you are looking for inspiration, or are desiring to jumpstart your practice of prayer, read this book.

Categories Spirituality Tags Jesus, life lessons, Prayer, Spiritual Healing 5 Comments

Foot Washing Spiritualized

March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 by Polly Castor
Foot Washing Spiritualized

As we follow Jesus’ example of washing our own thought, as well as our outlook on others, we will be cleansed and reborn fresh and new and invincible.

Categories Spirituality Tags Christian, Jesus, life lessons, Mary Baker Eddy, Spiritual Healing Leave a comment

Appalachian Carol

December 22, 2017 by Polly Castor
Appalachian Carol

When Mary birthed Jesus ’twas in a cow’s stall
With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all
But high from God’s heaven, a star’s light did fall
And the promise of ages it then did recall.

Categories Poetry Tags Christian, Jesus, poetry by others Leave a comment

The Key to the Fourth Beatitude

May 7, 2017 by Polly Castor
The Key to the Fourth Beatitude

Be connected with your most fundamental yearning. Visualize righteousness as a force field: an energy-charged sphere of holy presence…

Categories Spirituality Tags Christian, Jesus, Quotes Leave a comment

Not Dead but Risen (New Easter Poem by Polly Castor)

April 16, 2017 by Polly Castor
Easter poem by Polly Castor

Like our Way-Shower, be vibrantly resuscitated, rejuvenated and reassured by your permanent coexistence with our Creator.

Categories Hope, Poetry, Spirituality Tags Christian, Jesus, poem by me 1 Comment

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

Palm Sunday

March 20, 2016 by Polly Castor
palm tree photos

So here I am waving some glorious palms in honor of Jesus…

Categories Photography, Spirituality Tags Christian, Jesus, Nature Leave a comment

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

Stop Us/Them Thinking

November 25, 2015November 17, 2015 by Polly Castor
Get rid of Us versus Them thinking, Romans 12, evil no person

We must choose to consciously put a stop to polarized thinking of every stripe, and begin to fastidiously embrace all of God’s creation with everlasting, unconditional love.

Categories Spirituality Tags Bible, Christian, Essay, Jesus, peace, reformation, Spiritual Healing, Virtue 3 Comments

Message Bible (John 3:1-12): Submit to the Original Creation

November 15, 2015 by Polly Castor
Born again, Message Bible John 3, the original creation

Unless a person submits to this original creation—the ‘wind-hovering-over-the-water’ creation, the invisible moving the visible, a baptism into a new life—it’s not possible to enter God’s kingdom.

Categories Spirituality Tags Bible, Jesus, metaphor, reformation, Virtue 2 Comments

Movie Review: War Room

September 6, 2015 by Polly Castor
Movie Review War Room

I loved the content, theme, and message of this movie, however the execution of the film brings my review down to four stars.

Categories Movies, Spirituality Tags Jesus, life lessons, Movie Reviews, Prayer, reformation, Relationship with God Leave a comment

New Abstract Pastels for Good Friday

May 27, 2015April 3, 2015 by Polly Castor
Good Friday art, Cross art

“Those who slew him to stay his influence perpetuated and extended it.”

Mary Baker Eddy

Categories Art, Spirituality Tags Christ, Jesus, Mary Baker Eddy, pastel, Quotes, Special Occasions Leave a comment

New Poem: Discipleship Can Be Messy

May 29, 2015April 2, 2015 by Polly Castor
Polly Castor poetry, Christian Poetry, Discipleship poem

Discipleship is a good thing:
something to seek
and make an effort for
like food and shelter.

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags Christ, God, Jesus, life lessons, Poetry by me, Relationship with God Leave a comment

Frame of Reference is Important

May 25, 2015February 25, 2015 by Polly Castor
Frame of reference

Things are literally different depending on “the frame of reference” you view them from, and this has been proven to be true experimentally. It is not just an illusion.

Categories Spirituality Tags Christian Science, Essay, God, homeschooling, Jesus, life lessons, Mindfulness, parenting, Science Leave a comment

Sacred Bits and Clips for Christmas

June 9, 2015December 24, 2014 by Polly Castor

As you prepare for the rebirth of the Christ child in your heart, I thought you might appreciate these two articles and three videos…

Categories Spirituality Tags Bits and Clips, Christ, Holiday, Jesus Leave a comment

The Two Places Jesus Told Us to Go

June 4, 2015November 18, 2014 by Polly Castor
Jesus told us

We are to go “into the closet” where materialism is silenced to pray and commune with the divine. We are then to go “into all the world” to make our relationship with God a practical blessing to all mankind.

Categories Spirituality Tags advice, Jesus Leave a comment
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Reviews from Readers

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

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.

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

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

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.

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.

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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!

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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

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

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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 :)

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 !

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!!

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

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 Polly, for saying what needs to be said.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

A 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.

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

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! ❤️

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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!

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

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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…

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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, 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.

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.

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

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!

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

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 .

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

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

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

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

I 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

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

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.

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

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

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

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

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

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.

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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.

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!!

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

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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.

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Thank you for sharing this.
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Providing us with wonderful refreshment, enlightenment, peace, encouragement, joy,
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