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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.
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.
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 19th, 2024 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
“Telling someone something that you like, admire, or appreciate about them is a “random act of kindness.” It takes almost no effort (once you get used to it), yet it pays enormous dividends. Many people spend their entire lifetimes wishing … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 18th 2024 by Debbie Ford in THE DARK SIDE OF THE LIGHT CHASERS
“When you don’t recognize your full potential you don’t allow the universe to give you your divine gifts. Your soul yearns to realize its full potential. Only YOU can allow this to happen. You can choose to open your heart … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in AFFIRMATIONS
“So often we let life bump us off course. We set out on a path, and almost instantly our emotions distract us, or something happens and we drift off course. If you want things out of life, you will have … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 by Sara Wiseman in LIVING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE
“Sometimes you head out the door not having a clue as to why you’re hurrying so fast, or dawdling so fiercely. Why would it possibly matter that you are on the road at 1:11 instead of 1:16? How does it … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 15th, 2024 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
“Abundance is not something that we acquire. It is something we tune into. This thought is paramount to making the abundance principle function in our lives. Keep in mind that there is an infinite supply of energy in the universe, … Continue reading
BEST PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 12th, 2024 by Clint Bridges in SPIRIT WISDOM FOR DAILY LIVING
“The ego knows that its world-view is an illusion that has been created around its emotional reaction to the events and people in its environment. Perhaps we grew up poor or rich. Perhaps someone said we were stupid or ugly, … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 11th, 2024 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Persistence is the key. Study those who succeed and learn their secret: Ask enough times and you shall eventually receive. No failure is final unless you make it so. You fell down the first time you tried to stand or … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 by Eric Butterworth in DISCOVER THE POWER WITHIN YOU
“The old law of an “eye for an eye” was designed to maintain some kind of order among a barbarous people. It was better than nothing. Actually, it has formed the foundation of a moral code which is still evident … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in WHISPERING WINDS OF CHANGE
“Striving for greatness is so ridiculous and childlike. Certainly, if you are very talented, you may become great through no fault of your own, but that’s a handicap you’ll learn to bear. But striving for greatness is striving for nothing … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 8th, 2024 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOUR SACRED SELF
“Remember that the ego thrives on consumption. The false belief is that the more you have, the more you will acquire and ultimately the more freedom you will experience. You can buy freedom, says your ego, and you are free … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 5th, 2024 by Polly Campbell in IMPERFECT SPIRITUALITY
“Faith is fluid and active, but it also demands monogamy. You don’t just stop living with faith the moment something doesn’t go your way. It isn’t a quick fix. Nor is it an antidote to pain, thought it helps to … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 4th, 2024 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT
“At its core your level of self-worth is your answer to a single internal question: “How deserving am I?” Or, to put it more directly as it pertains to your daily life: “How good can I stand it today?” If … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in INFINITE SELF
“The REAL you is eternal and immortal. It can’t be frightened or sick or confused. It lives in a perfect dimension of exquisite beauty. So, if you have a fear of letting go, start getting a grip on your personality … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 by Jonathan Parker in THE SOUL SOLUTION
“When you finally realize that the universe reflects back to you what you’ve been holding in your consciousness at the deepest levels, your life will change. For one thing, if you really take in what this means, you’ll do some … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 1st, 2024 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life. Whereas before you dwelt in time and paid brief visits to the Now, have your dwelling place in the Now … Continue reading

