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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 17, 2015 by Richard & Mary Alice Jafolla in THE QUEST

Posted on July 16, 2015 by jmaz479

“You are a spiritual seedling. (Compared to our limitless potential, we all are.) Because you are, your spiritual quest must be nurtured as one would nurture any tiny plant. Like a seedling, your growth may need sheltering from the winds … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 16th, 2015 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART

Posted on July 15, 2015 by jmaz479

“Do not place salvation in the future or it will never come. Ask for it now. Accept it now. God’s kingdom manifests in this moment only. In this place only. It does not require a special time. Every time is … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 15th, 2015 by Debbie Ford in THE DARK SIDE OF THE LIGHT CHASERS

Posted on July 14, 2015 by jmaz479

“Unfortunately, most of us don’t commit to what we really desire. We lie in bed at night and pray for a better life, a better body, a better job, but nothing changes. This is because we are lying to ourselves. … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on July 13, 2015 by jmaz479

“Sadly, many of us continually postpone our happiness – indefinitely. It’s not that we consciously set out to do so, but that we keep convincing ourselves, “Someday I’ll be happy.” We tell ourselves we’ll be happy when our bills are … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 13th, 2015 by Dr. Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO

Posted on July 12, 2015 by jmaz479

“Nobody knows when the world will end. It may end tomorrow, next week, or never. Everything is in a state of flux. This is nothing new, it has always been so. Instead of worrying and lamenting, rejoice. Rejoice in supreme … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 10th, 2015 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in THE WAY TO LOVE

Posted on July 9, 2015 by jmaz479

“If people want happiness so badly, why don’t they attempt to understand their false beliefs? First, because it never occurs to them to see them as false or even as beliefs. They see them as facts and reality, so deeply … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 9th, 2015 by Sanaya Roman in PERSONAL POWER THROUGH AWARENESS

Posted on July 8, 2015 by jmaz479

“You would not be able to handle it if every thought you had was created instantly. Your life would change too quickly. Your home would be different from day to day. Your world would not function if everything changed with … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 by the Dalai Lama

Posted on July 7, 2015 by jmaz479

“The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion. No matter whether you are learned or not, whether you believe in the next life or not, whether you believe in God or Buddha, or … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 by Cherie Carter-Scott in IF LIFE IS A GAME, THESE ARE THE RULES

Posted on July 6, 2015 by jmaz479

“Joseph Campbell once said, “The world is a match for you, and you are a match for the world.” By this he meant that when you fully recognize your challenges, your gifts, and your individual reality, and you accept the … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 6th, 2015 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY

Posted on July 5, 2015 by jmaz479

“To make the time between asking for what you want and receiving it shorter, begin by getting clear on your goals. Some of you are so non-specific that your minds wander around, never making clear requests to your souls and … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 3rd, 2015 by Alan Cohen in THE DRAGON DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE

Posted on July 2, 2015 by jmaz479

“Life is too short and too insane to take it very seriously. Yogananda said, “This world is just a big mental institution.” If we learn to see the people around us – and ourselves – as mental cases, we can … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE

Posted on July 1, 2015 by jmaz479

“We can lose a job and still know we have a career. We can lose money and still retain a consciousness of wealth. We can lose the things of this world, but the knowledge of our connection to God is … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE

Posted on June 30, 2015 by jmaz479

“When we think about it – which is most of the problem – life appears complex and busy. This is an illusion. Life is utterly simple and serene, because we can only live one moment at a time. There are … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 30th, 2015 by Sanaya Roman in PERSONAL POWER THROUGH AWARENESS

Posted on June 29, 2015 by jmaz479

“The more people act mean, the more they are afraid, and thus the more they need your love. Indeed those who are humble, vulnerable and defenseless most often have at their disposal an abundance of love. Send it to them … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 29th, 2015 by Eric Butterworth in DISCOVER THE POWER WITHIN YOU

Posted on June 28, 2015 by jmaz479

“No matter where you are or what you may be, no matter how much you have lost or how little you have gained, no matter how far you many think yourself to be from the heights you have set for … Continue reading →

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