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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, January 22nd, 2014 by Richard & Mary Alice Jafolla in THE QUEST
“If you strut upon the stage of life clanging cymbals and banging drums, flaunting diamonds and gold, flashing your social status – all this just to be noticed – what have you gained? Whom have you impressed? What does it … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 16th, 2014 by Esther and Jerry Hicks in GETTING INTO THE VORTEX
“As you gradually train you own thoughts into those of positive expectation, as you align with thoughts of worthiness and Well-Being, as you align you true power by seeking good-feeling thoughts – you will no longer offer resistance to your … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 by Arnold Patent in YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL
“Each of us has a built-in mechanism which is designed to guide us toward perfect responses to all events and experiences in our lives. I call this the PERFECT RESPONSE MECHANISM (PRM). It is the mechanism that is brilliant enough … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
“It’s easy to see God’s beauty in a beautiful sunrise, a snow-capped mountain, the smile of a healthy child, or in ocean waves crashing on a sandy beach. But can we learn to find the holiness in seemingly ugly circumstances … Continue reading
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“Here are the four steps to deliberate creation, the four steps that are guaranteed – that’s right, guaranteed – to bring into your life whatever is your passion and much, much more. They are guaranteed because they are universal law, … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 10th, 2014 by Paramahansa Yogananda in THE LAW OF SUCCESS
“Your success in life does not altogether depend on ability and training; it also depends on your determination to grasp opportunities that are presented to you. Opportunities in life come by creation, not by chance. You yourself, either now or … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 9th, 2014 by Don Miguel and Don Jose Ruiz in THE FIFTH AGREEMENT
“The truth is that all knowledge 100 percent of it, is nothing more than symbolism or words that we invent for the need to understand and express what we perceive. Every word in our mind and on this page is … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
“The great mystics and masters in the East will say, “Who are YOU?” Many think the most important question in the world is: “Who is Jesus Christ?” Wrong! Many think it is: “Does God exist?” Wrong! Many think it is: … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 6th, 2014 by M. Scott Peck, M.D. in THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED & BEYOND
“Nothing will ever remove all mystery. But I believe at least part of the answer to these questions can be found in the Latin derivation of the very word “conscious,” con-scire, which literally means to “to know with.” What a … Continue reading
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“When faced with situations that seem threatening or even tragic, our human tendency is to allow the flow of appearances to get us involved in a negative way. But the solution to a problem is never to be found on … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“Humor is one of the most effective coping skills you can take advantage in your life. To be able to laugh at life and yourself is a gift that can make your journey much more satisfying and allow you to … Continue reading

