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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 Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 by Karol K. Truman in HEALING FEELINGS FROM YOUR HEART
“Forgiveness of Self is imperative. We usually have a difficult time forgiving ourselves because of feeling unworthy, imperfect, not enough, or not good enough (there is a difference). Consider forgiving your Self first for not being perfect, worthy, enough or … Continue reading
Posted in Self-forgiveness
Tagged Healing Feelings from Your Heart, Karol K. Truman
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 27th, 2010 by Nan Akasha in ALREADY RICH
“Don’t measure your success, wealth, life by what you are currently experiencing physically around you. Measure it by what is going on within you! Your inner world is always ahead of your outer world. Manifestation is a process, it can … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Trust, Trusting Yourself
Tagged Already Rich, Nan Akasha
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PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 24th, 2010 by Shakti Gawain in THE PATH OF TRANSFORMATION
“Try not to get caught up in needing to have an immediate answer. Life is an ongoing, unfolding process, and you may not be ready yet for a decision or a definite direction. You may be “in process.” Inner guidance … Continue reading
Posted in Intuition
Tagged Shakti Gawain, The Path of Transformation
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“Some of us have spent many years of our lives trying to get other people to respect us more. We may even have built a strong case for ourself as a victim of the abusiveness of others…And yet all the … Continue reading
Posted in Self-love, Self-worth
Tagged Alan Cohen, Dare to Be Yourself
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 by Dr. Joseph Murphy in THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
“What the other person says or does cannot really annoy or irritate you except you permit him to disturb you. The only way he can annoy you is through your own thought. For example, if you get angry, you have to … Continue reading
Posted in Taking Responsibility
Tagged Dr. Joseph Murphy, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 by Dianne Eppler Adams in CONSCIOUS FOOTSTEPS
“How might you live differently if you realized that what you have perceived as imperfections were actually part of your Soul’s plan for your life? I am aware, as I ponder this for my own life, that this is no … Continue reading
Posted in Self-acceptance, Self-love
Tagged Conscious Footsteps, Dianne Eppler Adams
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 20th, 2010 by Misa Hopkins in THE ROOT OF ALL HEALING
“Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of humor on health. Here is one that specifically shows us how humor positively effects healthy functioning of blood cells. In a research study done at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers … Continue reading
Posted in Healing, Laughter
Tagged Misa Hopkins, The Root of All Healing
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PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 17th, 2010 by Deepak Chopra in THE WAY OF THE WIZARD
“When you begin to see the seeds of opportunity in the ashes of disaster, then trust is beginning to grow. This trust comes in stages. First, start to see that the ego’s judgments about loss are false. Pain isn’t the … Continue reading
Posted in Trust
Tagged Deepak Chopra, The Way of the Wizard
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 16th, 2010 by Marianne Williamson in THE GIFT OF CHANGE
“Whenever our outer world becomes stuck, it is incumbent upon us to look, not outward, but inward. It is a call to find the places in ourselves where we are holding on to old ways – where we blame others … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Marianne Williamson, The Gift of Change
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 by Rhonda Byrne in THE SECRET
“You get to choose what you want, but you must get clear about what you want. This is your work. If you’re not clear, then the law of attraction cannot bring you what you want. You will be sending out … Continue reading
Posted in Law of Attraction, Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Rhonda Byrne, The Secret
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 by Sanaya Roman in PERSONAL POWER THROUGH AWARENESS
“Fear is an undercurrent and the more you can discover it and face it the more you can heal it through your unconditional love and acceptance of yourself. How do you discover fear? Ask yourself if there are any reasons … Continue reading
Posted in Fear
Tagged Personal Power through Awareness, Sanaya Roman
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 13th, 2010 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“PRACTICING MINDFULNESS DOES NOT MEAN that we won’t still find ourselves overcome with doubt. There will be periods when purpose is hard to find, when the journey seems like a chore, and when you’re not sure if your values and … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Donald Altman, The Mindfulness Code
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PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 10th, 2010 by Dr. Judith Orloff in SECOND SIGHT
“There are situations in life that are glitches in time, when the rules bend and the mystery takes hold, enchanted moments that sparkle with ethereal light. These are déjà vu. They can take place anywhere, at any time, and with … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Intuition
Tagged Judith Orloff, Second Sight
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 9th, 2010 by Stuart Wilde in AFFIRMATIONS
“The way to develop dedication is to begin to become fiercely dedicated to yourself. This means concentrating on your needs, concentrating on those projects that give you pleasure and taking time to acknowledge that you are here on the earth … Continue reading
Posted in Persistence
Tagged Affirmations, Stuart Wilde
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART
“Every experience you have can be lifted up through the power of unconditional acceptance and love. Every experience, no matter how seemingly painful! God does not work alone. He needs your cooperation. You should not work alone either. When you … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Cause and Effect
Tagged Paul Ferrini, The Silence of the Heart
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