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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.
Spirituality Simplified by Jeff Maziarek
An Ideal Starting Point for those New to the Spiritual Path. A Handy Reference Guide for Experienced Seekers.
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 17th, 2026 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOUR SACRED SELF
“Think about many of the beliefs that you have today and how they have shifted over the years. If fact, many of the beliefs that you now hold were met with revulsion and disgust when you first experienced them. Can … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Your Sacred Self
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 by Deepak Chopra in THE WAY OF THE WIZARD
“All the power and fulfillment humans yearn for exist in the present moment. In the now is tremendous energy, more than the mind can imagine. Nothing could be closer, yet nothing slips away faster. That is the mystery and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Deepak Chopra, The Way of the Wizard
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 by Shakti Gawain in CREATIVE VISUALIZATION
“Take a look at your belief system and see if you are holding yourself back by not believing sufficiently in the universal good. Can you actually, realistically imagine yourself as a successful, satisfied, prosperous, fulfilled person? Can you really open … Continue reading
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Tagged Creative Visualization, Shakti Gawain
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 14th, 2026 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“Social situations often evoke anxiety as well as excitement. This is especially so when we are meeting new people. How can we bridge that gap of awkwardness? How can we begin to know someone better? Some people find it uncomfortable … Continue reading
Posted in Listening
Tagged Donald Altman, The Mindfulness Code
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 11th, 2026 by Alan Cohen in THE DRAGON DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
“Spiritual awakening is spread by overflow. We cannot force another into higher consciousness. We are all like flower buds – we must open and bloom at our own rate, catalyzed by the warmth of the sun. The best way to … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Cohen, The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 10th, 2026 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART
“If you see a beggar, don’t be taken in. Ask him instead, “Why are you standing here begging on this street corner, Oh great one?” Let him know that you see who he really is. Look into his eyes and … Continue reading
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Tagged Paul Ferrini, The Silence of the Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in THE WAY TO LOVE
“If you wish to be fully alive you must develop a sense of perspective. Life is infinitely greater than this trifle your heart is attached to and which you have given the power to so upset you. Trifle, yes, because … Continue reading
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Tagged Fr. Anthony DeMello, The Way to Love
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“Surrender is the simple but profound wisdom of yielding to rather than opposing the flow of life. The only place where you can experience the flow of life is in the Now, so to surrender is to accept the present … Continue reading
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Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 7th, 2026 by Sanaya Roman in PERSONAL POWER THROUGH AWARENESS
“Each of you has a personal map of reality, your own assumptions, a unique philosophy about life, and a personal belief system. One of the challenges I will offer you is to look at your map. What is a personal … Continue reading
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Tagged Personal Power through Awareness, Sanaya Roman
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 4th, 2026 by Emmet E. Miller in GRATITUDE, A WAY OF LIFE BY LOUISE HAY AND FRIENDS
“The way in which we see the world shapes our responses to the challenges life presents us. A sense of gratitude empowers us to choose wisely – how we feel, what we say, what we believe, what we do. How … Continue reading
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Tagged Emmet E. Miller, Gratitude A Way of Life
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 by Rhonda Byrne in THE SECRET
“Praise and bless everything in your life! When you are praising or blessing you are on the highest frequency of love. In the Bible, the Hebrews used the act of blessing to bring forth health, wealth, and happiness. They knew … Continue reading
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Tagged Rhonda Byrne, The Secret
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 by Mother Teresa
“People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 by Neale Donald Walsch in COMMUNION WITH GOD
“Now I tell you this: The essence of love is freedom. Anyone who says they love you, and that they are looking out for you, will grant you freedom. It is as simple as that. You do not have to … Continue reading
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Tagged Communion with God, Neale Donald Walsch
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 31st, 2026 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“Our culture is obsessed with planning, and much of it is inspired by fear. Heavy scheduling is a formidable way to avoid intimacy. If we are constantly busy, we do not have to face our feelings and deal with our … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Cohen, Dare to Be Yourself
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