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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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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 by Michael Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER
“As you replace fear and doubt as your guides with loving and trusting awareness, you will find how much life has been providing you with your every need. Many times, you may have missed it because you were dwelling on … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 by Stuart Wilde in THE LITTLE MONEY BIBLE
“There are more than five billion people on this planet, and every day of the week each one needs, say, a hundred different things. There are trillions of demands that need satisfying. So, rather than looking at supply and demand … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 6th, 2026 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“On the level of form, there is birth and death, creation and destruction, growth and dissolution, of seemingly separate forms. This is reflected everywhere: in the life cycle of a star or a planet, a physical body, a tree, a … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, April 3rd, 2026 by Don Miguel Ruiz in THE VOICE OF KNOWLEDGE
“There is nothing you need to do to improve what you really are. The only thing left for all of us to do is to create a beautiful story and enjoy a better life. How do you create a beautiful … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 by Alan Cohen in THE DRAGON DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
“Relationships are lessons in tangible form that we need for our personal growth. If we are holding any unconsciousness about a character trait, or some prejudice or judgment about any kind of action, someone who does the thing we don’t … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 by Cherie Carter-Scott in IF LIFE IS A GAME, THESE ARE THE RULES
“Many people believe that they will be happy once they arrive at some specific goal they set for themselves. For some the goal may be amassing a million dollars, for others losing those annoying ten-plus pounds, and for still others … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 30th, 2026 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in PULLING YOUR OWN STRINGS
“As you assess past influences on our own life, make sure you’re not hanging onto the belief that anyone else is responsible for what you are feeling or doing, or even failing to do, today. If you catch yourself blaming … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, March 27th, 2026 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE
“The frustration of traffic is a good metaphor for the frustration of modern life. We want to get somewhere…But it’s going too slow, and all these other people are in our way! If we wish to remain affected by traffic, … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, March 26th, 2026 by Shakti Gawain in THE PATH OF TRANSFORMATION
“Of course, taking action is a vital part of bringing our consciousness into form and making real change. Direct, powerful, and committed action is extremely important both on a personal and social/political level. Whether or not we commit ourselves to … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 by Thich Nhat Hanh in PEACE IS EVERY STEP
“When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce. You look into the reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART
“Try this spiritual practice: “What I see is a mirror showing me what I believe. Everything that happens in my life is a reflection of some belief I have about myself.” Try saying this to yourself every time you start … Continue reading
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“Sympathy is feeling sorry for others, seeing that what is happening to them is negative or bad. Compassion is seeing that what is happening to them is for their growth, and assisting them in seeing that also. Compassion reframes an … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Friday, March 20th, 2026 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“The most heinous use of statistics I have seen showed up on a large sign at a metropolitan airport. The sign, sponsored by a cancer organization, blared, “By this time in five years, ____ of ____ you will not be … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, March 19th, 2026 by Stuart Wilde in INFINITE SELF
“The whole point of the journey from ego to spirit is one of acceptance. If you aren’t very confident or have a poor self-image, the first thing you need to do is accept that. The second thing is to gradually … Continue reading

