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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, September 16th, 2013 by Marianne Williamson in ILLUMINATA
“Secularized organized religions have become, in many cases, as calcified as other institutions that form the structure of our modern world. That’s why they are accepted here, and also why they are rejected. Our religious institutions have far too often … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 13th, 2013 by Ragini Elizabeth Michaels in UNFLAPPABLE
“From the spiritual perspective, you’re a child of God, perfect as you are, and resting in Buddha Nature, Christ Consciousness, or Love and Oneness. In effect, the essence of you is ultimately divine and perfect as is. No change needed, … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 12th, 2013 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE
“I once saw a pseudo-Buddhist graffito that read, “Don’t just do something – sit there!” It’s humorous, but it’s also a good spiritual directive. Where the ego would have us believe, “I’ve got to do something! I’ve got to do … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 by JB Lewis in LIVING IN CONSCIOUSNESS
“Understand that everything that has happened in your life was completely constructed by you. The things you’ve accumulated and the towers you’ve built are just inanimate objects. They are made of millions of pieces of wood, brick, steel or plastic. … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 by Tony Burroughs in THE LAW OF AGREEMENT
“I’ve always enjoyed window-shopping. You know what window-shopping is: it’s going out to the stores with no intention of buying anything. When I window-shop, I tell myself that today I’m leaving my wallet in my pocket. I’m just going to … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 9th, 2013 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY
“If you want to experience a world that is caring and supports your images of self-love, begin looking at what you are saying about the world to yourself. You can change your encounters with people and the world by altering … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 6th, 2013 by Ragini Elizabeth Michaels in UNFLAPPABLE
“Life is nothing but change–literally happening right before your eyes—moment to moment. When you disregard, overlook, deny, or refute the reality of change, you miss the flow of life. The problem arises when you try to control change—and that’s exactly … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 5th, 2013 by Eugenia Oganova in AWAKENING THE HARMONY WITHIN
“Fully embodying the belief that we create our reality frees our consciousness range from self-imposed limitations. This is the first step of the path of Self-Mastery – the mastery of the Mind. We become aware that we are responsible not … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 by Rich Work in GOD THIS IS A GOOD BOOK
“Tithing is a concept that has existed throughout the ages. The dictionary says that tithing is a tenth part. As you broaden your perspectives, it is time to give new meaning to this concept. Tithing is related to manifestation. It … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 by Helena Ryan in UNLEASHING YOUR INNER STRENGTH
“Negative thoughts are a natural normal human thing to experience. If you experience many negative thoughts in a day then you are completely normal. Remember, psychologists and scientists believe up to 80% of our thoughts are negative. So relax, you … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 2nd, 2013 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT
“The idea of doing what you need to do even when you don’t feel motivated to do it may seem unrealistic or out of reach. Yet you have applied the power of your will many times – doing what was … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 30th, 2013 by Ragini Elizabeth Michaels in UNFLAPPABLE
“For me, realizing life consists of both pleasure and pain, by design, and it is possible to have happiness despite this, was a revelation. As I put the pieces together, I realized my nagging feelings of dissatisfaction, that little dissenting … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 29th, 2013 by Gary Spinell in BEYOND INTENT
“Another fundamental element of a positive attitude is to believe that there is good in all people. In addition, when we believe that there is good in all people, we have a sense of being connected to everyone and every … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 28th, 2013 by Richard & Mary Alice Jafolla in THE QUEST
“Spirit can (and will) reveal to us the way if we sincerely ask, seek, and knock. Spirit can show us the path, but having been shown the path, it is WE who must take the steps and walk that path. … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 by Stuart Wilde in SIXTH SENSE
“Daydreams are pleasing to the ego; they bolster it up, for they don’t usually require any discipline or action. The faculty of imagination, when used correctly, is different. Imagination allows you to see a future for yourself, but for it … Continue reading

