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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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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by Dan Millman in WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR
“Emotions are a natural human capacity, a form of expression. Sometimes it’s appropriate to express fear, sorrow, or anger – but the energy should be directed completely outward, not held in. The expression of emotions should be complete and powerful, … Continue reading
Posted in Emotions
Tagged Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“Enlightenment through suffering – the way of the cross – means to be forced into the kingdom of heaven kicking and screaming. You finally surrender because you can’t stand the pain anymore, but the pain could go on for a … 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, May 23rd, 2011 by James Eubanks in THE AWESOME DESIGN OF LIFE excerpted from GRATITUDE: A WAY OF LIFE
“If you are not yet someone who on a daily basis practices gratitude, like an unending prayer or background music for your life, I invite you to consider the possibility of doing so, beginning now. Come up to the higher … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude
Tagged Gratitude A Way of Life, James Eubanks, The Individualist, Todd Rundgren
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 20th, 2011 by The Dalai Lama
“The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion No matter whether you are learned or not, whether you believe in the next life or not, whether you believe in God or Buddha, or … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Dalai Lama, Richard Bach, Running From Safety
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 19th, 2011 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE
“Life is not fair…There are going to be times that test every fiber of your being. People of character are fully aware that they may not be able to control the events of their lives, but they are in charge … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles
Tagged John St. Augustine, Living an Uncommon Life
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 by Gary Spinell in IT WAS YOU, ALL ALONG
“We have been taught that there is only so much to go around for everyone, whether it is love, money, or success. Some religions teach that God has reasons that some of us fail. They teach that if we do … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, God, Success
Tagged Gary Spinell, It Was You All Along
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 13th, 2011 by Louise Hay in YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE
“We are all victims of victims, and they could not possibly have taught us anything they did not know. If your mother did not know how to love herself, or your father did not know how to love himself, then … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged E.J. Michael, Louise Hay, Queen of the Sun, You Can Heal Your Life
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 12th, 2011 by Wayne W. Dyer in MANIFEST YOUR DESTINY
“The most important thing to remember as you practice mental picturing for the purposes of manifesting your desires is that humans never create anything. Our function is not to create, but to attract combine and distribute what already exists. Creations … Continue reading
Posted in Manifesting, Visualization
Tagged Manifest Your Destiny, Wayne W. Dyer
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 by Lily Fairchilde in SONG OF THE PHOENIX
“Hatred, vengeance, guilt, and self-condemnation are toxic emotions which feed on the inability to forgive. They weaken the body, mind and soul. Love strengthens; it heals and makes you whole. To prove this to yourself, take a moment to go … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Guilt
Tagged Lily Fairchilde, Song of the Phoenix
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“In relationships, the primary motivator for manipulation is emotional insecurity. If I can get you to feel guilty, you will stay where I want you and do what I like. You will have sex with me, give me money, keep … Continue reading
Posted in Love, Relationships
Tagged Alan Cohen, Why Your Life Sucks And What You Can Do About It
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 9th, 2011 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT
“Don’t be a master of “If only” — if only I had more time, more money, a better opportunity, different parents, a more understanding spouse, no children. Life is tough. Be tougher. Reclaiming your will isn’t easy, but life is … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged A New Day is Dawning, Dan Millman, Diandra, Everyday Enlightenment
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 6th, 2011 by Dr. Joseph Murphy in THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
“Check regularly on the negative suggestions that people make to you. You do not have to be influenced by them. All of us have suffered from it in our childhood and in our teens. If you look back, you can … Continue reading
Posted in Fear
Tagged Change Myself, Dr. Joseph Murphy, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, Todd Rundgren
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 5th, 2011 by Terry Cole-Whittaker in LIVE YOUR BLISS
“The mind is an altar on which we place and worship thoughts and images. Whatever gets placed on this altar gets our attention and motivates us to act in service to the thought or image. Unless we know the difference … Continue reading
Posted in Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Live Your Bliss, Terry Cole-Whittaker
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