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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 Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 by John Randolph Price in LIVING A LIFE OF JOY
“Going all the way back to Sanskrit, we find that the root word of God is “invoked.” Invoke means “to call forth, to summon.” So in this context, God is whatever we call forth and give power to. And that’s … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 by Cherie Carter-Scott in IF LIFE IS A GAME, THESE ARE THE RULES
“We view others through the grid of our past experiences, feelings, and thoughts. Usually we convince ourselves that our perceptions of them are objective and disconnected to any of our own issues. Consider, however, approaching your life as if other … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 2nd, 2012 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
“Can you imagine the relief when you don’t have to impress anybody anymore? Oh, what a relief. Happiness at last. You no longer feel the need or the compulsion to explain things anymore. What is there to be explained? And … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 29th, 2012 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“The term forgiveness is familiar to virtually all people, yet it is very likely that few truly understand its real meaning. Most individuals tend to regard forgiveness as being a truly magnanimous gesture on their part: one that is undertaken … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 28th, 2012 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“There is one thing for sure; if you have passion and zest for your work, you will be successful and rise to the top of whatever you do. Daily effort that correlates highly with your purpose in life lets you … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 27th, 2012 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“Every situation is an opportunity to grow; everything that happens is giving you the opportunity to become stronger, wiser, and more loving. Everything that happens to you is for your higher good. Some situations offer you the opportunity to release … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE
“Every single day the media shows us why we should be afraid to get out of bed. Turn off the TV and get about your business. The world is full of people worrying about how they are going to die … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 25th, 2012 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in WALKING ON WATER
“All psychological problems are the result of our inability to express our feelings. We’re frightened. We don’t know how to express feelings, either negative or positive. We can speak about our problems, but not about feelings. The inhibited person suffers … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 22nd, 2012 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“Of the multitude of questions that arise in a person’s life, there is little doubt the most challenging one to find an answer for is, “Who am I?” It is likely that throughout all of recorded history, this single question … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 21st, 2012 by Annemarie Greenwood and Marissa Campbell in LIFE: LIVING IN FULFILLMENT EVERY DAY
“The only guarantee in life is change. When you are lost in the promises of some distant future, waiting for the magical day when you will finally be happy, all your energy is draining toward some future event, with little … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT
“The wisdom, the power, the courage, the love, the kingdom of Heaven – are inside us. It’s just that we forget. We forget to trust ourselves; we forget to listen; we forget to pay attention to the highest and best … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 by Karen Monteverdi in LIVING CONSCIOUSLY IN AN EGO DRIVEN SOCIETY
“…Emotions can be a barometer of how one experiences life. Signs of being in ego include feelings and language of blame, shame, judgment, domination, guilt, and a disproportionate need to compete. The list goes on and on. When we recognize … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 18th, 2012 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
“The first thing to remember about judgments is that they do not alter anything or anyone in the Universe. Just because you dislike someone or react negatively toward some behavior does not change the person or behavior you are judging. … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 15th, 2012 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“From all that I’ve read and experienced, I have come to believe that the God-Force is not some autocratic monarch in the sky, but is actually a pure loving energy that supports us in our growth in a detached manner. … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 14th, 2012 by David Simon in THE TEN COMMITTMENTS
“Abundance is a state of mind in which you believe you are intrinsically creative. You are inherently confident that your basic needs will be met. Your inner value is independent of your outer possessions. You recognize that the universe is … Continue reading

