Subscribe via RSS
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.
Coach Cafe – Stop by for a Cup of Inspiration
Author Archives: jmaz479
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 13th, 2024 by Sara Wiseman in LIVING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE
“According to Chinese legend, the gods tie an invisible string around each of us at the ankle. The other end of this string is tied to those we are destined to know. We might call it the red string of … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Living a Life of Gratitude, Sara Wiseman
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 13th, 2024 by Sara Wiseman in LIVING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 12th, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in WHISPERING WINDS OF CHANGE
“It is senseless to take on activity just for the sake of it or so you have something to do to keep your ego happy. Or to feel needed or wanted or to feel included. That’s immature. It’s better not … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Stuart Wilde, Whispering Winds of Change
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 12th, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in WHISPERING WINDS OF CHANGE
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT
“When you notice yourself avoiding taking action because you feel nervous or reluctant, that is your moment of truth. What will you do? Anyone who has faced a moment of truth – who has felt the fear and leaped from … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Dan Millman, Everyday Enlightenment
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 by Nicolya Christi in 2012 A CLARION CALL
“Most of us forget our worldly mission and the gifts we incarnate with remain unexpressed. When we lose touch with our true Self, we are left with a deep sense of deep discontent and a marked lack of fulfillment. This … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Purpose
Tagged 2012 A Clarion Call, Nicolya Christi
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 by Nicolya Christi in 2012 A CLARION CALL
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 9th, 2024 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“To effectively get your work out to the world, you will need to learn to detach from what others think of you. It is important not to worry about being liked, appreciated, or understood. Learn to detach from needing praise … Continue reading
Posted in Detachment
Tagged Sanaya Roman, Spiritual Growth
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 9th, 2024 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 6th, 2024 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
“Remember, our days are the precious currency of our life. In effect, how we spend our days is a measure of the quality of our life. When our days are spent in unsatisfying tasks in which we feel ungratified, simply … Continue reading
Posted in Doing What You Love
Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, You'll See It When You Believe It
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 6th, 2024 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 5th, 2024 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
“Who’s living in you? It’s pretty horrifying when you come to know that. You think you are free, but there probably isn’t a gesture, a thought, an emotion, an attitude, a belief in you that isn’t coming from someone else. … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Awareness, Fr. Anthony DeMello
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 5th, 2024 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 by Wayne W. Dyer in THERE’S A SPIRITUAL SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM
“Don’t attempt to fake happiness in the face of sadness. Instead, identify yourself as being aware of sadness as it occurs, then ask yourself if you wish to stay in this emotional state. If the answer is no, then move … Continue reading
Posted in Authenticity, Sadness
Tagged There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem, Wayne W. Dyer
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 by Wayne W. Dyer in THERE’S A SPIRITUAL SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 2nd, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in AFFIRMATIONS
“You are made up of billions of beliefs. Beliefs about your body, beliefs about your intellectual worth, beliefs about how attractive you are. Beliefs about God, sin, life after death, morality, beliefs about the tribe or society you live in, … Continue reading
Posted in Belief
Tagged Affirmations, Stuart Wilde
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 2nd, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in AFFIRMATIONS
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 29th, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in THE LITTLE MONEY BIBLE
“Because celebrities have so many observers, they seem to exist in a well-defined particle state and thus give the illusion that they are more solid and secure than ordinary folk. They seem very real and larger than life, not in … Continue reading
Posted in Ego
Tagged Stuart Wilde, The Little Money Bible
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 29th, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in THE LITTLE MONEY BIBLE
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 28th, 2024 by John Randolph Price in SUPERBEINGS
“Understand that “spiritual consciousness” does not necessarily refer to one’s religion, but rather to one’s awareness and understanding of his or her true identity. We all know people who are supposedly very “religious” – yet the life they experience on … Continue reading
Posted in God, Religion
Tagged John Randolph Price, Superbeings
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 28th, 2024 by John Randolph Price in SUPERBEINGS
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in THE WAY TO LOVE
“How easily we are taken in by the judgment of other people and then form an image of ourselves based on this judgment. In order to be truly liberated you need to listen to the so-called good and bad things … Continue reading
Posted in Judgment
Tagged Fr. Anthony DeMello, The Way to Love
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in THE WAY TO LOVE
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 by Dr. Joseph Murphy in THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
“Here is a simple technique you can use to receive guidance on any subject: Quiet the mind and still the body. Tell the body to relax; it has to obey you. It has no volition, initiative, or self-conscious intelligence. Your … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Dr. Joseph Murphy, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 by Dr. Joseph Murphy in THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 25th, 2024 by Richard & Mary Alice Jafolla in THE QUEST
“Every word we speak is saturated with energy that will create or destroy. We are accountable for “every idle word” we speak, for it brings forth after its kind. In a very real way, the word becomes flesh and dwells … Continue reading
Posted in Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Richard and Mary-Alice Jafolla, The Quest
Comments Off on BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 25th, 2024 by Richard & Mary Alice Jafolla in THE QUEST
