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Jeff Maziarek, author of Spirituality Simplified and Codi's Journey, available in both print and eBook formats, launched Pondercentral.com in May 2007 as a web-based forum for "PONDER on THIS," a series of weekday inspirational email messages he began sending to subscribers in March 1999.
Selected from a vast library of spiritual growth books, the messages are currently received by hundreds of people all over the world. Please note that in addition to Pondercentral.com, Jeff occasionally posts to his Spirituality Simplified blog. To contact Jeff via email please click here.
A FREE service since its inception, "PONDER on THIS" provides subscribers with meaningful content to assist them on their individual paths of spiritual growth. In addition, it benefits subscribers, authors, and publishers by including links to Amazon.com where subscribers can learn more about the book being quoted, and also purchase it.Spirituality Simplified by Jeff Maziarek
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 29th, 2018 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
“All the things we think we absolutely must have in order to be happier are indications that we are controlled from without, rather than from within. This assumption leads to believing that we are incomplete and lacking somehow, and that … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance
Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, You'll See It When You Believe It
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 28th, 2018 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS, AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“In spite of our brilliant ergonomic design, our culture still emphasizes struggle and down-plays ease. Our boss proudly justifies his position by reminding us how long he sweated to get where he is. Yet his 20 years of struggle may … Continue reading
Posted in Law of Attraction
Tagged Alan Cohen, Why Your Life Sucks And What You Can Do About It
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 by Deepak Chopra in HOW TO KNOW GOD
“The spiritual journey is 99 percent repetition, because we are all conditioned to obey ego needs, to cling to old habits. We have our ways of doing things, most of them totally dependent on the past. Sheer inertia would defeat … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Deepak Chopra, How to Know God
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE
“Most of us feel that responsibility is a heavy burden, when in fact the opposite is true. The more responsible you become, the less of a load you have to carry. Responsibility proves that results speak for themselves. Most of … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Taking Responsibility
Tagged John St. Augustine, Living an Uncommon Life
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 25th, 2018 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“As you proceed along the path of spiritual growth, it can at times be very tempting to feel that your own philosophy is superior to that of others, particularly those who continue to strictly adhere to traditional religious principles. When … Continue reading
Posted in Judgment
Tagged Jeff Maziarek, Spirituality Simplified
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 22nd, 2018 by Pete Koerner in THE BELIEF FORMULA
“You don’t have to believe in anything in particular, nor do you have to subscribe to any particular religious sect; the powers you have were with us long before we created religions. We need only believe that we are worthy … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer
Tagged Pete Koerner, The Belief Formula
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 21st, 2018 from A COURSE IN MIRACLES
“Everyone experiences fear. Yet it would take very little right thinking to realize why fear occurs. Few appreciate the real power of the mind, and no one remains fully aware of it all the time. However, if you hope to … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged A Course in Miracles
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 by Wayne W. Dyer in THERE’S A SPIRITUAL SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM
“If the nature of any human relationship is unsatisfactory in any way, be certain that you are not compounding the problem by continuing to give energy to the aspects that you dislike or don’t want. For example, when someone says … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem, Wayne W. Dyer
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH, BEING YOUR HIGHER SELF
“You do not need to accept others’ views of reality that are based on fear and scarcity; you do not need to prepare for a fearful future. Even if there is an economic crisis or earth upheaval somewhere, these need … Continue reading
Posted in Fear
Tagged Sanaya Roman, Spiritual Growth
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 18th, 2018 by Chérie Carter-Scott, Ph.D. in IF LIFE IS A GAME THESE ARE THE RULES
“The lesson of humor means learning to invite levity and amusement into situations that might otherwise be disastrous. If you are going to view the hardships that happen to you or the slip-ups you make as lessons rather than mistakes, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor and laughter
Tagged Cherie Carter Scott, If LIfe is a Game These Are the Rules
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 15th, 2018 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE
“For some people, the only basis for their identity is fear. They are not sure what they are afraid of, but they know something is stalking them…getting closer…and closer. With the combination of the media bringing every horrible story right … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Fear
Tagged John St. Augustine, Living an Uncommon Life
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 14th, 2018 by Rhonda Byrne in THE SECRET
“How do you get yourself to a point of believing? Start make-believing. Be like a child, and make-believe. Act as if you have it already. As you make-believe, you will begin to believe you have received. The Genie is responding … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Faith
Tagged Rhonda Byrne, The Secret
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 by Rich Work in GOD THIS IS A GOOD BOOK!
“Many complain about the work they do, yet each day they repeat the same old pattern. If it does not bring them joy, then why do they continue to reinforce their misery? The human experience is a world of choices. … Continue reading
Posted in Freewill choice
Tagged God This is a Good Book, Rich Work
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 by Shirley MacLaine in SAGE-ING WHILE AGE-ING
“I think we need to reconsider the whole idea of fear, especially in its Biblical context. The word most often translated in the Old Testament as fear is yirah, but it also means awe, reverence, respect, and devotion. The King … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, God
Tagged Sage-ing While Age-ing, Shirley MacLaine
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 11th, 2018 by Dan Millman in THE LAWS OF SPIRIT
“Faith means living with uncertainty, feeling your way through life, letting your heart guide you like a lantern in the dark. There is no absolute security except in absolute faith. This doesn’t mean that all circumstances will go your way, … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Kindness
Tagged Dan Millman, Plato, The Laws of Spirit
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