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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.
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Category Archives: Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 by Esther and Jerry Hicks in THE AMAZING POWER OF DELIBERATE INTENT
“The world is full of people who have opinions that are different from yours. And you just have to finally make up your mind that you are not the only one with an opinion. Everybody gets to have opinions, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Esther and Jerry Hicks, Mark Twain, The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“There really is nothing wrong with having the desire to win in any area of life, but in your efforts to grow spiritually, your mission is to come to the awareness where you no longer feel an obsession to win. … Continue reading
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Tagged Jeff Maziarek, Spirituality Simplified
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, February 15th, 2021 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“Be emotionally supportive to your friends, loved ones, and clients, but stop when you start to feel drained. Some people will take as much time and energy as you are willing to give (like all of it). Be present and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Cohen, Joseph Campbell, Why Your Life Sucks And What You Can Do About It
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 29th, 2021 by Eckhart Tolle in A NEW EARTH
“Unconscious people – and many remain unconscious, trapped in their egos throughout their lives – will quickly tell you who they are: their name, their occupation, their personal history, the shape or state of their body, and whatever else they … Continue reading
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Tagged A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 25th, 2021 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“Here is something to contemplate: Only living food that grows on our planet is suitable for our bodies to transform into the energy and sustenance we need. How could our bodies possibly achieve this miracle if we were not made … Continue reading
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Tagged Donald Altman, The Mindfulness Code
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 7th, 2021 by Marianne Williamson in THE GIFT OF CHANGE
“Whenever our outer world becomes stuck, it is incumbent upon us to look, not outward, but inward. It is a call to find the places in ourselves where we are holding on to old ways – where we blame others … Continue reading
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Tagged Marianne Williamson, The Gift of Change
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 by Gloria Wendroff in HEAVENLETTERS
“Selfishness comes from fear. You see limits, and the limits set the tone for you. I have told you not to sacrifice, and I repeat it. Now We will go a step further. Sacrifice is an untruth. We have a … Continue reading
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Tagged Gloria Wendroff, Heavenletters
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 27th, 2020 by Leo Buscaglia in LOVING EACH OTHER
“It does not surprise me that people feel irritated when they hear this much overused phrase, “Know yourself.” The term has been tossed about since the dawn of civilization and has been especially abused over the past two decades. People … Continue reading
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Tagged Leo Buscaglia, Loving Each Other, Rainer Maria Rilke
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in REAL MAGIC
“Being unhappy is a habit. Being depressed is a habit. Being lazy is a habit. Being limited is a habit. These, and many other personality traits, result from the way in which you use your mind. There are many, many … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Real Magic
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 16, 2020 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in THE WAY TO LOVE
“Contrary to what your culture and religion have taught you, nothing but absolutely nothing can make you happy. The moment you see that, you will stop moving from one job to another, one friend to another, one place, one spiritual … Continue reading
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Tagged Fr. Anthony DeMello, The Way to Love
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 12th, 2020 by John St. Augustine in EVERY MOMENT MATTERS
“A small voice inside that has been long ignored beckons us to mind our own business as our billions of miles of brain circuits are drenched with the latest news of celebrities and others who have fallen off the wagon … Continue reading
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Tagged Every Moment Matters, John St. Augustine
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE
“Often, when the modern mind experiences itself as bored, it’s actually merely addicted to cheap stimulation, having been trained by television and so forth to constantly jump out of its center. Learning how to slowly and purposefully arrange flowers in … Continue reading
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Tagged Everyday Grace, Marianne Williamson
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 by Don Miguel and Don Jose Ruiz in THE FIFTH AGREEMENT
“Is it the real you who creates all the drama and suffering in your daily life? Is it the real you who says “Life is a valley of tears, and we come here to suffer?” Is it the real you … Continue reading
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Tagged Don Jose Ruiz, Don Miguel Ruiz, The Fifth Agreement
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 by Wayne W. Dyer in MANIFEST YOUR DESTINY
“You are absolutely free when you are not consumed with your self-importance. You are free when you no longer need to be stroked, coddled and approved of by everyone you meet. You are free when you are no longer offended … Continue reading
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Tagged Manifest Your Destiny, Wayne W. Dyer
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