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About Pondercentral, PONDER on THIS, and me, author Jeff Maziarek
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.
Spirituality Simplified by Jeff Maziarek
An Ideal Starting Point for those New to the Spiritual Path. A Handy Reference Guide for Experienced Seekers.
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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
Posted in Witnessing
Tagged The Law of Agreement, Tony Burroughs
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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
Posted in Self-love
Tagged Living with Joy, Sanaya Roman
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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
Posted in Change
Tagged Ragini Elizabeth Michaels, Unflappable
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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
Posted in Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Awakening the Harmony Within, Eugenia Oganova
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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
Posted in Tithing
Tagged God This is a Good Book, Rich Work
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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
Posted in Healing
Tagged Helena Ryan, Unleashing Your Inner Strength
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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
Posted in Patience, Persistence
Tagged Dan Millman, Everyday Enlightenment
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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
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Ragini Elizabeth Michaels, Unflappable
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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
Posted in Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Beyond Intent, Gary Spinell
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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
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Richard and Mary-Alice Jafolla, The Quest
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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
Posted in Imagination, Visualization
Tagged Sixth Sense, Stuart Wilde
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 26th, 2013 by Debbie Ford in THE DARK SIDE OF THE LIGHT CHASERS
“As you become more conscious it will be increasingly evident that it’s your responsibility to choose empowering interpretations. It is sometimes easier to be a victim, but a negative perspective provides you with a guarantee of more of the same. … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiring Song Quotes, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Debbie Ford, Don Henley, Everything Is Different Now, The Dark Side of the Light Chasers
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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 23rd, 2013 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Faith is founded upon the observation that the universe operates according to a higher intelligence, a master play, revealed as orderly laws. As Einstein said, “God does not play dice with the universe.” Neither does God play dice with you. … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Self-acceptance, Self-love
Tagged Dan Millman, Living on Purpose
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
“Whatever you enjoy receiving in your life, remind yourself, “I deserve this.” It is okay to feel deserving. And you will if you believe the self that is receiving something is worthy and important. Abundance is related to how you … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Self-worth
Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, You'll See It When You Believe It
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 by Shakti Gawain in THE PATH OF TRANSFORMATION
“To me, living consciously means accepting our human weaknesses and imperfections without judging ourselves harshly, and being willing to learn from our unconscious patterns of behavior once we become aware of them. It means looking at our experiences as gifts … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Shakti Gawain, The Path of Transformation
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