Category Archives: Attachment

BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 30th, 2020 by Stuart Wilde in WHISPERING WINDS OF CHANGE

Posted on October 29, 2020 by jmaz479

“Our world is built on consumption. It’s the raison d’etre of our economic system. A small amount of consumption is needed for survival and a pleasant life, but much of what we consume is only a part of the chase … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS

Posted on July 21, 2020 by jmaz479

“Somebody came up to me with a question…He asked me,”Are you enlightened?” What do you think my answer was? What does it matter? You want a better answer? My answer would be:”How would I know? How would you know? What … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 by Fr. Anthony DeMello S.J. in THE WAY TO LOVE

Posted on December 17, 2019 by jmaz479

“Has it ever struck you that you have been programmed to be unhappy and so no matter what you do to become happy, you are bound to fail? It is as if you fed mathematical equations into a computer and … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 25th, 2019 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in REAL MAGIC

Posted on October 24, 2019 by jmaz479

“Make an inventory of everything you own. Is there anything in that inventory that you would die for? Now think about your values, your ideals, your loved ones, and ask yourself the very same question. You know what your priorities … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 18th, 2019 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS…AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT

Posted on October 17, 2019 by jmaz479

“Have all the stuff you want as long as you are enjoying it. If it starts to run your life, either get rid of it or get rid of your attachment to it. Most people who collect a lot of … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 23rd, 2019 by Don Miguel Ruiz in THE FOUR AGREEMENTS COMPANION BOOK

Posted on August 22, 2019 by jmaz479

“Think of a problem in your life that has caused you to worry or suffer. Imagine that you can view your life through the lens of a magical camera. When you zoom in, you see and feel every detail and … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 5th, 2019 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOUR SACRED SELF

Posted on July 4, 2019 by jmaz479

“More-is-better is a twentieth-century disease that can obscure the path of the sacred quest. Has this belief become a part of your daily life? Where is the peace in more-is-better? The pursuit of more confines one to a life of … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 13th, 2019 by Pete Koerner in THE BELIEF FORMULA

Posted on June 12, 2019 by jmaz479

“People are often consumed, or driven, by a goal, destination, or an outcome. This is the proverbial finish line many are trying to reach. Unfortunately, when life becomes centered on a destination, thing, or an accomplishment, it ceases to be … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, April 26th, 2019 by Doris Roper in WAKE UP Your Life!

Posted on April 25, 2019 by jmaz479

“Having nice things is nice. No question about that. But remember that “stuff” comes and goes, and getting too attached to the material goods in your life doesn’t make sense. One of the problems about clinging to material stuff is … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 22nd, 2019 by Stuart Wilde in INFINITE SELF

Posted on April 21, 2019 by jmaz479

“You are an infinite energy inside a body; the things you have around you are not really yours. They are material manifestations of an infinite abundance. So your car, your house, your clothes, are all on rental from the God … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 by Anthony DeMello S.J. in AWARENESS

Posted on March 18, 2019 by jmaz479

“When you go through life with preferences but don’t let your happiness depend on any one of them, then you’re awake. You’re moving toward wakefulness. Wakefulness, happiness – call it what you wish, is the state of non-delusion, where you … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 16th, 2018 by Jack Kornfield in A PATH WITH HEART

Posted on July 15, 2018 by jmaz479

“What happens when we do fulfill wanting? It often brings on more wanting. The whole process can become very tiring and empty. “What am I going to do next? We’ll, I’ll just get some more.” George Bernard Shaw said, “There … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 30th, 2018 by Fr. Anthony DeMello, S.J., in AWARENESS

Posted on April 29, 2018 by jmaz479

“Do not suppress desire, because then you would become lifeless. You’d be without energy and that would be terrible. Desire in the healthy sense of the word IS energy, and the more energy we have the better. But don’t suppress … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 12th, 2017 by Stuart Wilde in AFFIRMATIONS

Posted on June 11, 2017 by jmaz479

“The world around you is out of balance, and it’s “Tick-tock” will tend to pull you down. As you learn to detach, things will cease to affect you. You will also find it helpful to reduce the amount of absolute … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 12th, 2017 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE

Posted on January 11, 2017 by jmaz479

Note: In addition to today’s “Ponder” please note that I’ve posted a new blog post on my SpiritSimple.com blog called “Being Grateful and Remembering that Life Goes By in a Flash of Light”. Please click here to read it. “Each … Continue reading →

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