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Release

Quotes About the Unreality of Matter

June 8, 2018 by Polly Castor
Quotes About the Unreality of Matter

This list of quotes looks deeply beyond what appears to be to what is real instead.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags life lessons, Quotes, Release 3 Comments

Act as Possessing all Power

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 by Polly Castor

Sometimes we don’t feel we can do something we need to, and at other times, we need to get ourselves to do something we really don’t want to do.

Categories Hope, Ideas, Spirituality Tags advice, essays, life lessons, Release 2 Comments

Carried Along Each Hour (Frank Laubach quote)

April 8, 2018 by Polly Castor
Carried Along Each Hour (Frank Laubach quote)

…respond to God as the violin responds to the bow of the master. Open your soul and entertain the glory of God and after a while that glory will be reflected in the world about you…

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EGO Means Edging God Out

January 14, 2018January 14, 2018 by Polly Castor
EGO Means Edging God Out

Here is the important point: what the ego says is fake news! It is never true– simply an erroneous broadcast.

Categories Hope, Ideas, Spirituality Tags advice, happiness, life lessons, Mindfulness, Release, Spiritual Healing 2 Comments

Whole180 plus 10,000ish Steps

January 1, 2018 by Polly Castor
Whole180

This year I’ve picked a very tall, specific order for myself. Have you heard of the Whole30? I am resolved that I am going to do it for 180 days starting today.

Categories Food, Hope Tags life lessons, Organic food, peace, reformation, Release, Virtue, Whole30 6 Comments

As Often as Wisdom Furnishes Enlightenment

December 16, 2017 by Polly Castor
As Often as Wisdom furnishes Enlightenment

We cannot hope to work out of this human sense of existence without making mistakes. We may make many, but will profit by them all.

Categories Hope Tags advice, patience, Quotes, Release, Virtue Leave a comment

Lust Versus Love

November 12, 2017 by Polly Castor
Lust versus Love

Here is a clear and concise look at the contrasts between lust and love.

Categories Hope, Ideas, Spirituality Tags life lessons, Mindfulness, Release, Spiritual Healing 1 Comment

Part of Something Bigger (poem by Polly Castor)

September 24, 2017 by Polly Castor
Part of Something Bigger poem by Polly Castor

This quest is huge,
unbiased, profound,
and never ending.
Thankfully, by design,
fruition is unfolding
and assured.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Mindfulness, peace, Poetry by me, Release, Virtue 3 Comments

Who Truly Suffices (Augustine Quote)

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 by Polly Castor
Who Truly Suffices Augustine Quote

..and by aspiring to be self-sufficing, he fell away from him who truly suffices him.”

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Letting it Go

July 5, 2017June 30, 2017 by Polly Castor

Check out this timely quote by Lao Tzu.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Quotes, Release 1 Comment

Simplicity by Richard Rohr (book review with quotes)

April 2, 2017April 2, 2017 by Polly Castor
Simplicity by Richard Rohr book review and quotes

Both my husband and I enjoyed this book by Richard Rohr, who is a Franciscan Priest much appreciated by contemporary protestants of all stripes. He is calling Christianity to re-examine business-as-usual which I think is a terribly good idea.

Categories Books, Spirituality Tags Bible, Book Reviews, Christian, Quotes, reformation, Release 5 Comments

Goodbye to our VW TDI

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 by Polly Castor
VW TDI buy back

Today VW buys back our 2012 Jetta TDI because they cheated on the emissions and designed the car to appear to pass emissions tests instead of actually doing it.

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No Such Thing as Realism

March 14, 2017March 14, 2017 by Polly Castor
No Such Thing as Realism

There is no such thing as realism or abstraction necessarily. You’d find that out very quickly if you tried to eat a Cezanne apple–you’d get a mouthful of paint.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Collage, creativity, Fun, Monoprints, Quotes, Release Leave a comment

Projects and Divine Mind’s Direction

March 12, 2017March 12, 2017 by Polly Castor
Projects and Divine Mind's Direction

Glide instead of trudge. Work out from perfection instead of up to it. Enjoy the refreshing breeze of unselfed accomplishment. Thrive in a joyous friendship and collaboration with the divine. Keep your solidarity with the most high kindled in every detail of your work.

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The 4 C’s of What to Do and Not to Do

November 3, 2016 by Polly Castor
What to do and not to do, Dos and don'ts

This is a concise way to monitor your own conduct that I have found helpful.

Categories Hope, Ideas, Spirituality Tags advice, Mindfulness, Release, Spiritual Healing 1 Comment

Why I Don’t Drink Alcohol

September 29, 2016September 29, 2016 by Polly Castor
why I don't drink alcohol

Once you’ve experienced the clean living high of a well connected bliss, you will not trade it for anything. Try feeling under the influence of the Creator of joy itself.

Categories Ideas, Spirituality Tags Christian Science, Mindfulness, Relationship with God, Release, Virtue 8 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
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Reviews from Readers

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!!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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Love your pastels!

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

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

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!

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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 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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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.

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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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!

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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

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 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.

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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!!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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

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!!

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

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

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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!

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 :)

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

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 your commitment to reality and our true nature!

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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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.

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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.

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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!

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!

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

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

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 !

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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