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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 Monday, August 5th, 2013 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
“Personal worth doesn’t mean self-worth. Where do you get self-worth from? Do you get it from success in your work? Do you get it from having a lot of money? Do you get it from attracting a lot of men … Continue reading
Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 2nd, 2013 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Ever wonder what would have happened if you had made different choices in the past? – turned right instead of left, said yes instead of no? If you had made different choices, some things might have turned out better – … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 1st, 2013 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART
“The greatest miracle you will ever experience does not lie outside of you. It lies within. That miracle is your very existence. That you exist at all is a testimony to God’s love. When you are in touch with God’s … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 by Neale Donald Walsch in FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD
“To be totally accepting means not to quarrel with what is showing up right now. It means not to reject it, or throw it back, or walk away from it, but to embrace it, hold it, love it as if … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“In relationships, unless everyone is winning, no one is winning. If your connection is faltering, don’t linger in dissatisfaction. Either change the relationship or change your mind. You can usually find a way to upgrade the situation (or your attitude … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 29th, 2013 by Dr. Joseph Murphy in THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
“Forgiveness is essential to mental peace and radiant health. You must forgive everyone who has ever hurt you if you want perfect health and happiness. In the psychosomatic field of medicine today, it is being constantly stressed that resentment, condemnation … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 25th, 2013 by Megan Don in MEDITATIONS WITH TERESA OF AVILA
“When we come to prayer with a humble heart, the door is opened much wider than when we think we are still affecting everything. Throughout her writings Teresa never tired of reminding us of the great benefits of entering into … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 by Stuart Wilde in INFINITE SELF
“When people come to you and ask you for help, do as best as you can. Be kind, be generous, be gracious, be a big person and give of yourself – give of your energy. You don’t necessarily have to … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 22nd, 2013 by Debbie Ford in THE DARK SIDE OF THE LIGHT CHASERS
“Taking responsibility is a huge task. Most of us are willing to take responsibility for the good we create in our lives, but we often resist taking responsibility for the bad. When we take responsibility, we can be empowered by … Continue reading
Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 19th, 2013 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY
“Many of you who work feel that you are not free, that in some way or another between the hours of nine and five you have given up your freedom. Freedom is an attitude. To experience freedom in this situation, … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 18th, 2013 by Eliza Mada Dalian in IN SEARCH OF THE MIRACULOUS
“Trust your gut feeling and take risks by saying “no” to things that don’t feel right for you. The best way to practice surrendering to your inner power is to cultivate courage. Dare to be different and do what feels … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
“Negative feelings are in YOU, not in reality. So stop trying to change reality. That’s crazy! Stop trying to change the other person. We spend all our time and energy trying to change external circumstances, trying change our spouses, our … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 by Dr. Joseph Murphy in THE AMAZING LAWS OF COSMIC MIND POWER
“The word “intuition” means taught from within. Intuition goes much farther than reason. You employ reason to carry out intuition. Intuition is the spontaneous answer that wells up from your subconscious mind in response to your conscious thinking. For business … Continue reading

