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Best of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“Banish the illusion that certain professions are inherently better than others. A job or profession is only better or worse for YOU, depending upon your tastes and values. There are people in every field who are happy with their work … Continue reading

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 2nd, 2015 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Sorry, forgot to publish this last Thursday night! “The greatest challenge in life, in spiritual practice, or in any field of endeavor is how to turn what we know into what we actually DO. It can take years to consistently … Continue reading

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 5th, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“If we never suffered pain or loss – if death did not await us – we might never need to seek a higher understanding, might never wonder about the soul, the hereafter, or the ultimate meaning of life. But life … Continue reading

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 29th, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“When you notice yourself avoiding taking action because you feel nervous or reluctant, that is your moment of truth. What will you do? Anyone who has faced a moment of truth – who has felt the fear and leaped from … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 4th, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“Pain is a relatively objective, physical phenomenon; suffering is our psychological resistance to what happens. Events may create physical pain, but they do not in themselves create suffering. Resistance creates suffering. Stress happens when your mind resists what is. If … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“Idealism is what we strive for; realism is how we actually live. Both schools of thought have benefits and liabilities, and both are essential to the whole, balancing one another like day and night, sun and moon. Somehow, we have … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 21st, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“Some of us center our lives around other people’s feelings; we try to make them happy. But since you can’t control your feelings, how can you possibly fix the feelings of others? The plain truth is that feeling responsible for … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 24th, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“At its core your level of self-worth is your answer to a single internal question: “How deserving am I?” Or, to put it more directly as it pertains to your daily life: “How good can I stand it today?” If … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 20th, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“It would be nice if we could master life from our armchairs – achieving our goals through positive thinking or creative visualization alone. But the power to change depends not on what you hope or wish or think or feel … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 9th, 2013 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“Self-worth is not a thing; it is a perception. Just as a gymnast begins a routine with ten points and receives deductions for reach mistake, so you began life with a natural, complete sense of worth. (Have you ever met … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 2nd, 2013 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“The idea of doing what you need to do even when you don’t feel motivated to do it may seem unrealistic or out of reach. Yet you have applied the power of your will many times – doing what was … Continue reading

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, April 12th, 2013 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“Fear is like a little garden spider that makes us jump back or the poor lost bee on the steering wheel that we blame for our automobile wreck. The problem in fear is our RESPONSE – the way we treat … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“The wisdom, the power, the courage, the love, the kingdom of Heaven – are inside us. It’s just that we forget. We forget to trust ourselves; we forget to listen; we forget to pay attention to the highest and best … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 20th, 2012 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“No matter how intelligent, attractive, or talented you may be – to the degree you doubt your worthiness you tend to sabotage your efforts and undermine your relationships. Life is full of gifts and opportunities; you will open to receive … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 9th, 2011 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“Don’t be a master of “If only” — if only I had more time, more money, a better opportunity, different parents, a more understanding spouse, no children. Life is tough. Be tougher. Reclaiming your will isn’t easy, but life is … Continue reading

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