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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 Friday, December 20th, 2024 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE
“It’s best that we not place our hope in a worldly satisfaction because, at the most fundamental level, there isn’t any. Worldly satisfaction can bring temporary pleasure, which is certainly good. But nothing in the material world is deep enough … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 19th, 2024 by Shakti Gawain in THE PATH OF TRANSFORMATION
“How DO we create real change in our personal lives and in the world? The simple answer to this question is this: We change the world most effectively by changing our own consciousness. There is a quote attributed to Mohandas … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 by Rich Work in GOD THIS IS A GOOD BOOK!
“Your subconscious mind has no sense of humor. It is there to serve you and will respond to your every thought. Each thought form has its own frequency. Negative thought has none. Doubt and indecision are negative thoughts or energies. … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
“I’ve never met anyone (myself included) who hasn’t turned little things into great big emergencies. We take our own goals so seriously that we forget to have fun along the way, and we forget to cut ourselves some slack. We … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 16th, 2024 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“If you are dissatisfied with what you have got, or even frustrated or angry about your present lack, that may motivate you to become rich, but even if you do make millions, you will continue to experience the inner condition … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 13th, 2024 by Sara Wiseman in LIVING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE
“According to Chinese legend, the gods tie an invisible string around each of us at the ankle. The other end of this string is tied to those we are destined to know. We might call it the red string of … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 12th, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in WHISPERING WINDS OF CHANGE
“It is senseless to take on activity just for the sake of it or so you have something to do to keep your ego happy. Or to feel needed or wanted or to feel included. That’s immature. It’s better not … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT
“When you notice yourself avoiding taking action because you feel nervous or reluctant, that is your moment of truth. What will you do? Anyone who has faced a moment of truth – who has felt the fear and leaped from … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 by Nicolya Christi in 2012 A CLARION CALL
“Most of us forget our worldly mission and the gifts we incarnate with remain unexpressed. When we lose touch with our true Self, we are left with a deep sense of deep discontent and a marked lack of fulfillment. This … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 9th, 2024 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“To effectively get your work out to the world, you will need to learn to detach from what others think of you. It is important not to worry about being liked, appreciated, or understood. Learn to detach from needing praise … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 6th, 2024 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
“Remember, our days are the precious currency of our life. In effect, how we spend our days is a measure of the quality of our life. When our days are spent in unsatisfying tasks in which we feel ungratified, simply … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 5th, 2024 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
“Who’s living in you? It’s pretty horrifying when you come to know that. You think you are free, but there probably isn’t a gesture, a thought, an emotion, an attitude, a belief in you that isn’t coming from someone else. … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 by Wayne W. Dyer in THERE’S A SPIRITUAL SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM
“Don’t attempt to fake happiness in the face of sadness. Instead, identify yourself as being aware of sadness as it occurs, then ask yourself if you wish to stay in this emotional state. If the answer is no, then move … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 2nd, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in AFFIRMATIONS
“You are made up of billions of beliefs. Beliefs about your body, beliefs about your intellectual worth, beliefs about how attractive you are. Beliefs about God, sin, life after death, morality, beliefs about the tribe or society you live in, … Continue reading

