life lessons
Joy is a Stubborn Courage (Maria Popova Quote)
In this world heavy with robust reasons for despair, joy is a stubborn courage we must not surrender, a fulcrum of personal power we must not yield to cynicism, blame, or any other costume of helplessness.
Love a Dynamic Process (Quote by Maria Popova)
Love is simply the breadth of the aperture through which you let in the reality of another and the quality of attention you pay…
Call to Action (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Let your feelings of inadequacy melt into adrenaline-charged obedience. Your convulsive little ego must not be given reign.
How to have a Quieter Thought and Silence Internal Chatter
I’ve done the work to train myself to be tranquil, by conscious choice, and by continuous conditioning.
Believe in Connection & Believe in Yourself (Quote by Danna Faulds)
You know all that you need to know.
Polly Answers #15
Questions about my travel sketchbooks, my black and white photography, and our recent travel bonanza.
What We Appreciate About Christian Science
Last Saturday we had a church meeting where we started by going around and saying what we appreciated most about Christian Science. I thought you might like to see these thoughts whether you are familiar with Christian Science or not. It was a great way to start our meeting, which was wonderful, supportive, and forward … Read more
Build on What You’ve Been Given (Quote from the Message)
With these qualities active and growing in your lives, no grass will grow under your feet, no day will pass without its reward…
Love Breeds Love (Quote by Frank Ostaseski)
Love is the very human quality that allows us to welcome everything, not just what we prefer most.
The Joys of Silence (Quote by Thomas Merton)
The peace of solitude is necessary, to some extent, for the fullness of human living.