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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 Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“We have been taught that passion is the work of the devil, while it is the voice of God. Whoever fears the devil serves the devil. Passion is the universe’s way to get you to 1) Be in your right … Continue reading
Posted in Doing What You Love, Passion
Tagged Alan Cohen, Why Your Life Sucks And What You Can Do About It
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 by Emmet Fox in YOUR HEART’S DESIRE
“There is only one Fundamental Energy in the Universe, but this energy may be applied by us either constructively or destructively, because God has given us Free Will. When we use it constructively, we are acting in harmony with God, … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Emmet Fox, Your Heart's Desire
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 19th, 2011 by Marianne Williamson in ILLUMINATA
“Attack is an easier response than forgiveness, and that is why we are so tempted to give into it. Throughout our lives, we have seen more anger than examples of true forgiveness. Forgiveness does not mean we suppress our anger; … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Illuminata, Marianne Williamson
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 16th 2011 by Leo Buscaglia in LOVING EACH OTHER
“The very measure of a good relationship is in how much it encourages optimal intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth. So, if a relationship becomes destructive, endangers our human dignity, prevents us from growing, continually depresses and demoralizes us – and … Continue reading
Posted in Jealousy, Relationships
Tagged Leo Buscaglia, Loving Each Other, Rollo May
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 15th, 2011 by Eckhart Tolle in A NEW EARTH
“When you meet with people, at work, or wherever it may be, give them your fullest attention. You are not longer there primarily as a person, but as a field of awareness, of alert Presence. The original reason for interacting … Continue reading
Posted in Listening, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 from A COURSE IN MIRACLES
“Everyone experiences fear. Yet it would take very little right thinking to realize why fear occurs. Few appreciate the real power of the mind, and no one remains fully aware of it all the time. However, if you hope to … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged A Course in Miracles, Swords and Knives, Tears for Fears
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 by Esther and Jerry Hicks in GETTING INTO THE VORTEX
“From your human perspective, you often believe that you must work hard to overcome obstacles and satisfy shortages and solve the problems that are before you; but often, in that attitude or approach, you work against yourself without realizing it. … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles, Money
Tagged Esther and Jerry Hicks, Getting Into the Vortex, John Randolph Price, The Abundance Book
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 12th, 2011 by Deepak Chopra in THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS
“Most of us, as a result of conditioning, have repetitious and predictable responses to the stimuli in our environment. Our reactions seem to be automatically triggered by people and circumstances, and we forget that these are still choices that we … Continue reading
Posted in Witnessing
Tagged Deepak Chopra, Fight the Good Fight, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Triumph
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 9th, 2011 by David Viscott in HOW TO LIVE WITH ANOTHER PERSON
“Relationships seldom die because they suddenly have no life left in them. They wither slowly, either because people do not understand how much or what kind of upkeep, time, work, love and caring they require, or because people are too … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness, Relationships
Tagged David Viscott, ow to Live with Another Person, Ralph Waldo Emerson
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 8th, 2011 by Sanaya Roman in PERSONAL POWER THROUGH AWARENESS
“You have been given the gift of thought to help you gain mastery over your lower self. Thought is a useful tool for personal transformation. Your mind is a marvelous instrument, capable of bringing the light of wisdom where there … Continue reading
Posted in Affirmations, Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Personal Power through Awareness, Sanaya Roman
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 from an Ancient Hindu Scripture
“The content of fear may be intense and gripping, so much so that it overwhelms us completely. But when we look beyond that content at the fear itself, what do we find? Pure energy, energy which, if we focus on … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Fear
Tagged Rabindranath Tagore
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 5th, 2011 by Shakti Gawain in LIVING IN THE LIGHT
“If there are problems in your life, that’s the universe trying to get your attention. It’s saying, “Hey, there’s something you need to be aware of, something that needs to be changed here!” If you pay attention to the small … Continue reading
Posted in Taking Responsibility
Tagged Living in the Light, Shakti Gawain
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 2nd, 2011 by Dan Millman in WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR
“There is no need to search; achievement leads to nowhere. It makes no difference at all, so just be happy now! Love is the only reality of the world, because it is all One, you see. And the only laws … Continue reading
Posted in Self-worth
Tagged Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior
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