Subscribe via RSS
About Pondercentral, PONDER on THIS, and me, author Jeff Maziarek
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.
Spirituality Simplified by Jeff Maziarek
An Ideal Starting Point for those New to the Spiritual Path. A Handy Reference Guide for Experienced Seekers.
Coach Cafe – Stop by for a Cup of Inspiration
Category Archives: Openmindedness
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 26th, 2012 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“One way to develop your open-mindedness is to begin to observe yourself as you are in the process of being exposed to new concepts. To do this, you essentially take the role of a witness to the process, as well … Continue reading
Posted in Judgment, Openmindedness
Tagged Jeff Maziarek, Spirituality Simplified
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 26th, 2012 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 30th, 2012 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“Keep your mind open and life will present you with the opportunity to learn extraordinary lessons. Open-mindedness is imperative if you desire success and personal growth. Those with open minds are able to break through the barriers of society and … Continue reading
Posted in Openmindedness
Tagged Richard A. Singer, Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds
Comments Off on PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 30th, 2012 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 23rd, 2012 by E. J. Michael, in QUEEN OF THE SUN
“Never believe everything you hear. No matter who says it. Truth can only live in hearts and minds that are free. Dogmatic belief and fanatical adherence to official pronouncements – whether religious or supposedly scientific – have done immeasurable harm … Continue reading
Posted in Openmindedness
Tagged E.J. Michael, Henry David Thoreau, Queen of the Sun, Walden
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 23rd, 2012 by E. J. Michael, in QUEEN OF THE SUN
PONDER on THIS for Monday, February 28th, 2011 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“Fear and a closed mind will certainly create a mundane and spiritless existence. When you allow your ego to dominate your life you merely exist and give up your opportunity to thoroughly enjoy life. It is a vital task to … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Openmindedness
Tagged Richard A. Singer, Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds
Comments Off on PONDER on THIS for Monday, February 28th, 2011 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 by Suzanne Scurlock-Durana in FULL BODY PRESENCE
“When we can stand back a bit from our problems to see from a broader perspective, it becomes clear that the underlying cause of much of our resistance boils down to one cause: our beliefs. Our beliefs about ourselves and … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Openmindedness
Tagged Full Body Presence, Suzanne Scurlock-Durana
Comments Off on PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 by Suzanne Scurlock-Durana in FULL BODY PRESENCE
PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 29th, 2009 by Pete Koerner in THE BELIEF FORMULA
“You will not be faced with a reality that you aren’t ready to see. You may not choose to accept the reality, but your exposure to it means you were ready to see it. You don’t have to like it, … Continue reading
Posted in Openmindedness
Tagged Pete Koerner, The Belief Formula
Comments Off on PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 29th, 2009 by Pete Koerner in THE BELIEF FORMULA
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 by Gloria Wendroff in HEAVENLETTERS
“Nothing has to be the way you thought. Nothing has to be the way it has always been. All the rules in life are boundaries. Boundaries are departure points. They are not the limit of you. Depart, depart from your … Continue reading
Posted in Openmindedness
Tagged Gloria Wendroff, Heavenletters
Comments Off on PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 by Gloria Wendroff in HEAVENLETTERS
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE
“Here’s the deal: Resisting the inevitable is an exercise in futility. The process of transformation excludes no one. The only question is: How hard will you fight the changes that are manifesting in your life? What will it take you … Continue reading
Posted in Openmindedness, Surrender
Tagged John St. Augustine, Living an Uncommon Life
Comments Off on PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 by Fr. Anthony DeMello S.J. in AWARENESS
“The most difficult thing is the world is to listen, to see. We don’t want to see. Do you think a rich person wants to look at a poor person? We don’t want to look, because if we do, we may … Continue reading
Posted in Openmindedness
Tagged Awareness, Fr. Anthony DeMello
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 by Fr. Anthony DeMello S.J. in AWARENESS
