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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 Friday, June 9th, 2017 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS, AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“Looking good is important. I respect people who can make an attractive appearance and I try to look as nice as I can. Certainly you will go a lot farther in the world if you create a positive presentation. The … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 8th, 2017 by Alan Cohen in THE DRAGON DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
“Most people are sleepwalking. Many wander through life in a sort of unconscious state, having some idea of what they do, but not really sure why they are doing it. Mostly, we do what other people do, for we have … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 by Todd Rundgren in GOD SAID
“Nearly everyone I know claims to have heard your voice And every time they do, I know I should rejoice Because one day you’ll break your silence And speak just to me But I feel like time’s running out And … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 by Catherine Ponder in OPEN YOUR MIND TO PROSPERITY
“When you affirm the manifestation of the divine plan for your life, it may begin unfolding quickly. If so, you must be willing to let go of the old and quickly expand into your divine plan, accepting whatever changes are … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 5th, 2017 by Wayne W. Dyer in THERE’S A SPIRITUAL SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM
“When you find yourself thinking a thought that focuses on what you don’t want, no matter how insignificant it might be, remind yourself that you will ultimately act upon that thought and it will materialize into your life. Stop yourself … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 2nd, 2017 by Fr. Anthony DeMello S.J., in AWARENESS
“The heart in love remains soft and sensitive. But when you’re hell-bent on getting this or the other thing, you become ruthless, hard, and insensitive. How can you love people when you need people? You can only use them. If … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 1st, 2017 by Donald Altman in ONE MINUTE MINDFULNESS
“The body is not different from spectacular castles and monuments that also must eventually lose their luster. Aging and wrinkles are simply signs that we have lived in the castle. They do not diminish the purpose, wonder, and loveliness of … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 by Debbie Ford in THE DARK SIDE OF THE LIGHT CHASERS
“The world mirrors yourself back to you. If you love, nourish, and appreciate yourself internally it will show up in your external life. If you want more love, give more love to yourself. If you want acceptance, accept yourself. I … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 by Eliza Mada Dalian in IN SEARCH OF THE MIRACULOUS
“Thoughts and emotions are not in our head alone – they are suppressed everywhere in our body and grow like weeds in a garden. Everything we feel, think, and hold on to is stored in our body, layer upon layer. … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 29th, 2017 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“Your problems cannot be solved at the same level of consciousness at which you perceive them. The answer is always on a higher level than the problem. That is why the problem exists in the first place—to draw you to … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 26th, 2017 by Shakti Gawain in LIVING IN THE LIGHT
“The traditional macho man has a helpless, hysterical female voice inside of him desperately trying to be heard. He will tend to attract women who have a low self-image and are clingy and needy, or who express their power indirectly … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 25th, 2017 by Eugenia Oganova in AWAKENING THE HARMONY WITHIN
“Negative emotional reactions are contagious…Someone blaming an airline and hotel might attract others who also want to blame something for their anger or unhappiness, because blame is easier than responsibility. It takes no effort to blame. But blame can only … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 24th, by Caroline Myss in WHY PEOPLE DON’T HEAL AND HOW THEY CAN
“Even though change is constant and inevitable, we prefer to turn our attention—and a great deal of our attention—to preventing changes from happening in our lives. Suggesting to people that they initiate change and call upon the winds to pull … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 by Stuart Wilde in THE TRICK TO MONEY IS HAVING SOME
“As you detach emotionally from life, you will naturally drift away from those you know and love. You will find yourself out on your own. That can be scary. People would rather live in a jail with their mates and … Continue reading

