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Patient People Dare

January 12, 2017 by Polly Castor
patient people dare

Patient living means to live actively in the present and wait there. That, indeed, is a very radical stance toward life in a world preoccupied with control.

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags Mindfulness, patience, peace, Virtue Leave a comment

Ways to Improve Your Life

January 3, 2017 by Polly Castor
Ways to Improve Your Life

Here is a cursory list of simple ways to improve your life:

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags advice, happiness, life lessons, Mindfulness, peace, Virtue 5 Comments

Sit in My Own Place of Patience

June 2, 2016 by Polly Castor

“When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me…

Categories Art, Ideas Tags patience, peace, Quotes, Release 1 Comment

Poem by Rumi: One Song

January 22, 2016 by Polly Castor
Rumi one song

The differences are just illusion and vanity.

Categories Poetry Tags peace, poetry by others 1 Comment

Getting Things Done (Book Review and Summary)

January 20, 2016January 19, 2016 by Polly Castor
Getting Things Done summary

For those who would benefit from a summary of the book, I’ve included my notes below.

Categories Books, Hope, Ideas Tags 5 Star Books, Book Reviews, life lessons, Mindfulness, non-fiction, peace, reformation 1 Comment

Feed the Right Wolf

December 20, 2015 by Polly Castor
Feed the right wolf

The quote below was sent me, and since I think it is very pertinent, I pass it along to you, even though the original source of it is not known…

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags advice, life lessons, Mindfulness, peace, Release 1 Comment

New Poem: Advent a Puzzle of Waiting

December 13, 2015 by Polly Castor

As we humbly linger in the vigil of Advent,
the whole world holds its breath.

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags God, metaphor, peace, Poetry by me, reformation 7 Comments

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

World Parliament of Religions

November 9, 2015November 6, 2015 by Polly Castor
World Parliament of Religions

One of my blog readers recently attended the Parliament of World Religions, and shared with me some photos and comments to share here.

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags From Blog Readers, peace, Relationship with God, Sustainability 3 Comments

A Tribute to Wayne Dyer in Memes

September 7, 2015 by Polly Castor
Wayne Dyer Quotes, Wayne Dyer Memes, Wayne Dyer Tribute

Check out some of what I especially appreciate that he advocated shown in memes here in this post…

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags advice, life lessons, Mindfulness, peace, Quotes, Release, Virtue 3 Comments

Naturalist’s Quotes

July 24, 2015July 23, 2015 by Polly Castor

I liked these quotes in the Visitor’s Center at Sequoia National Park…

Categories Ideas Tags happiness, Mindfulness, Nature, peace, Quotes Leave a comment

Live the Questions

May 25, 2015February 23, 2015 by Polly Castor
Live the questions, Rainer Maria Rilke quote

Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. The point is, to live everything.

Categories Ideas Tags advice, life lessons, peace, Quotes, Release Leave a comment

Now Comes Quiet

May 24, 2015January 31, 2015 by Polly Castor
now comes quiet

Now is the season of snuggling under downy covers. Now is the season of cuddling in our warm woolies with a thick book. Now is the time for settling next to the fire with a dear friend and a steaming mug of tea.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags authenticity, peace, Quotes, Release, Winter Leave a comment

A Quarry Day at Last

April 22, 2015August 27, 2014 by Polly Castor
Quarry swimming

We belong to a swimming hole that used to be a Quarry, and this place is usually not only the highlight of our summer, but a mainstay all season long. But not this year!

Categories Photography Tags community, peace, Summer, Water reflections Leave a comment

Unloading the UBox

March 20, 2015August 1, 2014 by Polly Castor
Unloading Ubox

Our oldest daughter and I are back in Sacramento to move her into her apartment today. I woke up this morning thinking about…

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags Family, gratitude, parenting, peace, Prayer, Relationship with God Leave a comment

Association of Religious Communities’ 40th Anniversary

February 27, 2015June 6, 2014 by Polly Castor
Association of Religious Communities

We attended a 40th anniversary benefit gala for ARC (Association of Religious Communities) this evening.

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags community, gratitude, Newspaper Articles, peace, Special Occasions Leave a comment

Memorial Day 2014

March 13, 2015May 26, 2014 by Polly Castor
avoid war

As we remember those in the military with gratitude today, can we please pray as well to collectively, avoid war?

Categories Spirituality Tags Holiday, peace, Special Occasions Leave a comment
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Reviews from Readers

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 :)

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

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

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

Love your pastels!

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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!!

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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.

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

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.

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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.

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

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

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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 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!

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

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

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

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

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

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

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 !

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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! ❤️

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

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

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

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.

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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

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

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

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

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 !

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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

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

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!

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!

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.

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

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

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

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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…

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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

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

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

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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.

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?

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

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

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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!

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

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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