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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.
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 5th, 2020 by Pete Koerner in THE BELIEF FORMULA
“It is your subconscious mind which is always operating to create your reality. As such, your subconscious mind is subject to anything it has been fed, for it believes with the faith of a child. It is, in fact your … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 2nd, 2020 by Chérie Carter-Scott in IF LIFE IS A GAME, THESE ARE THE RULES
“Have faith in yourself that you will remember your truth and the knowledge stored deep within your soul. There may be moments in which you cannot see your way clear to your truth – moments of darkness and uncertainty. Life … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, October 1st, 2020 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“The reality is that many of us human beings have the tendency to be much harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else. We commonly feel remorseful about things we have said or done in the past, and at … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 by Nan Akasha in ALREADY RICH
“Who is in your mind? Most people are not in their own mind. They let others in and they think based on what others tell them is right for them. They are literally “out” of their mind. This means creating … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 28th, 2020 by Daphne Rose Kingma in THE TEN THINGS TO DO WHEN YOUR LIFE FALLS APART
“Are you living on a diet of negative thoughts? Make it a spiritual practice to turn every single one of them around. Is it “another rotten foggy day?” Turn it around by thinking: “Itss such a beautiful soft gray day; … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 25th, 2020 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Some big accomplishments in the eyes of the world signify little in the eyes of Spirit. Yet some small acts in the eyes of the world are great in the eyes of Spirit. Life is not made only of grand … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 24th, 2020 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“You don’t need to spend another day living without a purpose. What do you care about? What makes this day special? Remember, your purpose does not have to change the entire world to be worthwhile and give meaning to your … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART
“Be realistic about your experiences here. There is only one person who needs to wake up and that is you. Those who have a gift to give you will not withhold it. Those who withhold information or love from you, … Continue reading
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
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 21st, 2020 by Sanaya Roman in PERSONAL POWER THROUGH AWARENESS
“When you are with people, see if you can turn off your thoughts, even for a few moments. Do not react, judge or make any mental comments to yourself about what they are saying. Do not think about ways you … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 18th, 2020 by Karol K. Truman in FEELINGS BURIED ALIVE NEVER DIE
“By choosing to let go of blame and judgment you start on your road to becoming a more responsible and accountable person. This—becoming responsible and accountable—is necessary if you choose to overcome the ‘victim’ role in your life. Becoming responsible … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 17th, 2020 by Terry Cole-Whittaker in LIVE YOUR BLISS
“While trust is important for building a successful business, trusting ourselves is even more important, especially when it comes to our life’s work. Avoid allowing others, no matter who they are, to coerce you into pursuing a business that does … Continue reading
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
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 from Noah benShea in the book 100 WORDS by William L. Murtha
“Imagine your life as a wagon filled with everything you represent. To pull that wagon through life you are going to need horses. Now imagine that your fears and your faith are the horses you can call on. Of course … Continue reading

