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life lessons

Don’t Do Only One Thing (Quote with Commentary)

September 30, 2026September 14, 2026 by Polly Castor

The most successful experts also belong to the wider world. … it appears as though they are scattering and dissipating their energies, while in reality they are channeling and strengthening them

Categories Ideas Tags authenticity, Christian Science, life lessons, Release, Virtue 2 Comments

Being a Guest is an Art Form (New Poem by Polly Castor)

August 27, 2026August 26, 2026 by Polly Castor
Being a guest is an art, Poem by Polly Castor

Why does that feel so rare when unabashedly genuine?

Categories Poetry Tags authenticity, life lessons, Poetry by me 2 Comments

Blog Resources for Self Care

August 21, 2026 by Polly Castor
Blog Resources about Self Care

I hope you prioritize meeting your own needs. There is only one you and this is first and foremost, your job. You are worth it and deserve it.

Categories Ideas Tags authenticity, life lessons, Mindfulness, peace, Release Leave a comment

Creation Counteracts Entropy (Quote by Annie Dillard)

July 22, 2026 by Polly Castor
Creation counteracts entropy, quote by Annie Dillard

We are here to witness the creation and abet it. We are here to notice each thing so each thing gets noticed.

Categories Ideas Tags life lessons, Mindfulness, Nature 1 Comment

Out on a Limb into the Next Fifteen Feet

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 by Polly Castor
Out on a Limb into the Next Fifteen Feet

This all feels miracle to me, and I’m so very grateful for the shepherding and care I’ve the whole way.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Essay, life lessons, metaphor, Release 4 Comments

Incline Toward the Big Questions (George Saunders quote)

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by Polly Castor
quote by George Saunders

Err in the direction of kindness nd avoid the things that would reduce you and make you trivial.

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Audition Your Thoughts (New poem by Polly Castor)

May 19, 2026 by Polly Castor
Question your thoughts, poem by Polly Castor

You are not your thoughts, and not all thoughts are true or helpful, or even your own. You are not their originator but rather, their arbiter.

Categories Poetry Tags life lessons, Mindfulness, Poetry by me, Release 3 Comments

Just as Saplings (Poem by Lyn Asselta)

May 16, 2026 by Polly Castor
Like a Sapling (poem by Lyn Asselta)

Just as saplings will grow from the crevices in a great boulder, splitting the stone with persistence and the gentle passage of time…

Categories Poetry Tags life lessons, poetry by others 2 Comments

Maximum Strength (Poem by Rosemerry Whatola Trommer)

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 by Polly Castor

Starting the long drive home, I do not turn on the radio to hear news of the broken world…

Categories Hope, Poetry Tags life lessons, poetry by others 5 Comments

A Tip I Learned from Earnest Hemingway

March 23, 2026 by Polly Castor
A Tip I learned from Earnest Hemingway

I find it enormously helpful, especially in long, many-stepped projects, or when there is inconsistent time in which to work.

Categories Ideas Tags advice, creativity, life lessons 3 Comments

Are You Using What You Already Know? (New Poem by Polly Castor)

March 5, 2026 by Polly Castor
Are You Using What You Already Know?, poem by Polly Castor

Doing more is way more potent than knowing more or obtaining more.

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My Notes from the Better Together Conference

March 4, 2026 by Polly Castor
notes from the Better Together conference

Non-violence in a love-centered way to thinking, acting and engaging that leads to personal, cultural, and societal transformation.

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags life lessons, Mindfulness, peace, Release, Virtue Leave a comment

Principles of Nonviolence

March 3, 2026 by Polly Castor
Principles of Nonviolence

Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people. It is active nonviolent resistance to evil. It is assertive spiritually, mentally and emotionally.

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags life lessons, Mindfulness, peace, Release Leave a comment

Lessons from Alysa Liu (Women’s Gold Medal Figure Skater 2026)

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 by Polly Castor
Lessons from Alysa Liu (Women's Gold Medal Figure Skater 2026)

Alysa Liu opted out of pressuring herself in favor of feeling joy and having fun performing at the Olympics, and it totally worked for her. I find myself referring to her example this week when trying to help out stressed people.

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags authenticity, life lessons, Release 1 Comment

Mind the Gap (Quote by Tias Little)

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

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

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

Don’t Ruminate, Activate (James Clear Quote)

January 17, 2026 by Polly Castor
Don't Ruminate, activate, James Clear quote

I find it is difficult to think my way into a better mood. When I sit and stew, the problem usually grows larger in my mind.

Categories Ideas Tags life lessons, Quotes 1 Comment

Interconnectedness (quote by Thich Nhat Hanh)

January 10, 2026 by Polly Castor
Thich Nhat Hanh interconnectedness quote

As thin as this sheet of paper is, it contains everything in the universe. So the one contains the all.

Categories Ideas Tags life lessons, Quotes 1 Comment
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LOVE it. Made me smile while I was reading it.

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

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Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

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Thank you dear Polly!

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I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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!

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This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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Your blogs are a delight.

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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I LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

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Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

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 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.

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

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

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This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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

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.

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

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 this exercise in balance, Polly. Helps a lot!

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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.

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

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