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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, August 7th, 2012 by Annemarie Greenwood and Marissa Campbell in LIFE: LIVING IN FULFILLMENT EVERY DAY
“Detachment is the art of letting go…When people think of detachment, they think of being insensitive, cold or emotionally void – a kind of numb, nonchalant, indifferent attitude, where we walk around and interact with people projecting an image of … Continue reading
Posted in Detachment
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 6th, 2012 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH: BEING YOUR HIGHER SELF
“The more you try to do things logically, the more you make lists and force yourself to follow them, the more rushed you will feel. Although lists can help you focus, remain flexible and listen to your feelings. You can … Continue reading
Posted in Intuition
Tagged Sanaya Roman, Spiritual Growth
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 3rd, 2012 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“The decision to take responsibility for discovering your inner “truth” requires that you embark on a quest to develop your own spiritual philosophy. This does not automatically mean you must completely discard your traditional religious beliefs, but it does require … Continue reading
Posted in Taking Responsibility
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“Anything in this vast Universe is possible. Do not allow anyone to tell you differently. If everyone doubted their ability to accomplish their dreams we would have no automobiles, no aircraft, no electricity, no computers, and we would still believe … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Richard A. Singer, Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 30th, 2012 by Polly Campbell in IMPERFECT SPIRITUALITY
“What we want and what our spirit needs, is to be whole and harmonious, to feel complete and aligned with mind, body, and spirit. When we spend time trying to fix and deny and hide entire dimensions of ourselves, we … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Imperfect Spirituality, Polly Campbell
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 27th, 2012 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“The truth is you actually spend very little time being fully aware of what is occurring in any given moment. If you are like most people, your mind is always trending towards thoughts about the past (i.e., regrets, anger, reminiscing), … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“As we grow older, it becomes apparent that to defer constantly to others and seek their approval is not the most efficient way to get ahead. Yet, most of us continue with this ineffective behavior. Sometimes, we experiment with selfishness … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 by Theresa Crabtree in MAYAN MESSAGES: DAILY GUIDE TO SELF-EMPOWERMENT
“Your emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health are entwined. When one facet of yourself is off balance, it affects the whole. Do all you can to keep yourself healthy in all of these arenas. Take time to meditate on ways … Continue reading
Posted in Emotions
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 23rd, 2012 by Arnold Patent in YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL
“Any discomfort we experience is a result of locking energy in our bodies. More particularly, it is a result of attaching thoughts to feelings. Something occurred in our experience which we interpreted in a way that created the attachment. This … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Judgment
Tagged Arnold Patent, You Can Have It All
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 20th, 2012 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“Your body is genetically coded to keep you alive, and unless you actively do something to inhibit its defenses, it will do everything in its power to preserve your health and life. A great example of this tendency toward perfect … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Healing
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 19th, 2012 by Edwin Harkness Spina in MYSTIC SECRETS REVEALED
“Being able to admit a mistake is a sign of humility, which is a prized mystic virtue. It does not mean you’re a doormat or that you are subservient to somebody else. Acknowledging your having been mistaken about anything, and … Continue reading
Posted in Humility
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 by Sharon Stroud in GRATITUDE, A WAY OF LIFE BY LOUISE HAY AND FRIENDS
“I have discovered that gratitude is a way of being. When we become cognizant that everything in this life is a gift from the Universe, and what we make of this thing called ‘life’ is our gift back to the … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude
Tagged Gratitude A Way of Life, Louise Hay, Sharon Stroud
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