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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 Saturday, August 13th, 2011 by Donald Altman in ONE MINUTE MINDFULNESS
“The next minute is not what we think it will be – not even close. But it can be what we decide to focus on. If we constantly look for what’s missing from our lives – that big house, dream … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude
Tagged Donald Altman, One Minute Mindfulness
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 12th, 2011 by Dan Millman in WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR
“It is better for you to take responsibility for your life as it is, instead of blaming others or circumstances for your predicament. As your eyes open, you’ll see that your state of health, happiness, and every circumstance of your … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Kindness, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Aldous Huxley, Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 11th, 2011 by Megan Don in MEDITATIONS WITH TERESA OF AVILA
“Doubt is one of the most common states experienced by humanity, and it knows no discretion in who it choose to afflict. We doubt ourselves, our lovers, our workmates, and ultimately, we doubt the universal and divine power. In this … Continue reading
Posted in Doubt
Tagged Meditations with Teresa of Avila, Megan Don
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 by Carl Bozeman in ON BEING GOD, BEYOND YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE
“There is a saying often quoted: “Those who fail to learn from history are bound to repeat its mistakes.” We refer to this while standing in the rubble of numerous repeated mistakes. Perhaps we should forget history, or at least … Continue reading
Posted in Power of Positive Thinking, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Carl Bozeman, On Being God - Beyond Your Life's Purpose
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“Would you choose unhappiness? If you did not choose it, how did it arise? What is its purpose? Who is keeping it alive? You say that you are conscious of your unhappy feelings, but the truth is that you are … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 8th, 2011 by Deepak Chopra in CREATING AFFLUENCE
“A truly wealth person’s attention is never focused on money alone. Moreover, a wealthy person never has money concerns. You may have millions of dollars in the bank, but if you think all the time about money, if you have … Continue reading
Posted in Money
Tagged Creating Affluence, Deepak Chopra
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PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 5th, 2011 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE
“The inherent effectiveness of the power of intention and visualization is real; however, instead of using this principle to obtain a new car, start a new career path, upgrade to a better house, or to find a mate, use your … Continue reading
Posted in Intention, Surrender, Visualization
Tagged Difficult People, Lisette Larkins
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 4th, 2011 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART
“To learn to trust you must experiment being neutral about what happens in your life. You don’t have to see things in a positive light. Just stop seeing them in a negative light. Stop imposing your expectations on the events … Continue reading
Posted in God, Neutrality
Tagged Paul Ferrini, The Silence of the Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 by Stuart Wilde in THE QUICKENING
“To establish control over time you first have to slow it down. This is accomplished by balance, by living more and more in the NOW, by having fewer and fewer thoughts about the future and the past and by disengaging … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Blaise Pascal, Stuart Wilde, The Quickening
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY
“To look at your life purpose, look beyond the mass thought-forms that exist. Many of you have grown up with a great deal of pressure to do, to accomplish, to be, to make a name for yourselves, to feel worthy … Continue reading
Posted in Purpose
Tagged Living with Joy, Sanaya Roman
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 1st, 2011 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOUR SACRED SELF
“You are not your occupation. You are not an engineer nor teacher nor shopkeeper. These are the choices that the invisible Divine you has made as your way of fulfilling your heroic mission while visiting now-here. The more your position … Continue reading
Posted in Work
Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Your Sacred Self
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Corrected BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 29th, 2011 by Chin-Ning Chu in THICK FACE, BLACK HEART
“Extraordinary people don’t care what others think of them. They do well in getting what they want because they are unencumbered by others’ opinions. However, most people have been conditioned to be affected by the opinions of others. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Detachment, Self-worth
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 28th, 2011 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“How strong a force is intention? Does setting an intention really work? If you’re not sure about the power of intention, think for a moment about all the items in your household and your life at this moment. None of … Continue reading
Posted in Intention
Tagged Donald Altman, The Mindfulness Code
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 by Catherine Ponder in OPEN YOUR MIND TO PROSPERITY
“Cleanse your mind for prosperity by practicing forgiveness. Many people are never permanently prospered, no matter what else they do, because they are holding grudges and negative feelings toward others. Until they get down to business and forgive, their prosperity … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Catherine Ponder, Open Your Mind to Prosperity
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“There is one criterion by which you can ascertain if you are looking a situation with a clear mind: Can you laugh about it? If you cannot, you can be sure fear has gotten a foothold on your consciousness and … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Laughter
Tagged Alan Cohen, Dare to Be Yourself
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