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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, November 20th, 2007 by Stuart Wilde in SILENT POWER
“Trying to Be Someone comes from an insecurity, which stems from the ego’s need for observers and admirers. It needs acknowledgment and stimulation to feel solid. But leaning psychologically and emotionally out into the world, demanding to be noticed, trying to be … Continue reading
Posted in Self-worth
Tagged Silent Power, Stuart Wilde
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 19th, 2007 by Rhonda Byrne in THE SECRET
“When you feel bad about yourself it feels as though you are sucking the life out of you, because all of your good, on every single subject—including health, wealth, and love—is on the frequency of joy and feeling good. The … Continue reading
Posted in Law of Attraction, Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Rhonda Byrne, The Secret
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PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 16th, 2007 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING A LIFE OF JOY
“Every single part of you has a gift for you and is there as your friend. There is no voice within you that does not have the intent to help you. It may be that it does not have an … Continue reading
Posted in Self-love
Tagged Living a Life of Joy, Sanaya Roman
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 15th, 2007 by John Randolph Price in SUPERBEINGS
“Never condemn another’s religion, because that particular teaching may be vitally important to his or her soul growth at that point in time. But prophets, teachers and preachers do emerge from time to time who would hinder the soul’s growth with … Continue reading
Posted in Judgment, Religion
Tagged John Randolph Price, The Superbeings
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 by Judith Wright in THE ONE DECISION
“We all have these haunting doubts and self-limiting beliefs that try to present themselves as facts. These thoughts represent stinking thinking that distorts our reality by masquerading as Truth. This way of thinking can become so ingrained that it talks … Continue reading
Posted in Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Judith Wright, The One Decision
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, November 13th, 2007 by Arnold M. Patent in YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL
“As we do what we love because we love to do it, we channel energy into the creation of high quality products and services. The people we attract are the ones who will support us in maintaining that level of … Continue reading
Posted in Doing What You Love
Tagged Arnold Patent, You Can Have It All
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 12th, 2007 by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. in THE WAYS OF THE MYSTIC
“Do you remember the last time you felt truly passionate about an idea or a person? Passionate attraction leads to a wild, wonderful state in which energy abounds. Need to drive 100 miles to tryst with your lover after work, … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Joan Borysenko, The Ways of The Mystic
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 9th, 2007 by Dr. Joseph Murphy in THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
“You spend about eight out of every twenty-four hours, or one-third of your entire life, in sleep. This is an inexorable law of life. This also applies to the animal and vegetable kingdoms. Sleep is a divine process, and many … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Dr. Joseph Murphy, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 8th, 2007 by Dan Millman and Doug Childers in DIVINE INTERVENTIONS
“Some view suffering as divine punishment for moral transgressions; others see it as a necessary part of the soul’s education and evolution. To find meaning in the suffering and adversity in your own life, look back to before they occurred, and … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles
Tagged Dan Millman, Doug Childers
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE
“Forget the idea that God has more important things to think about than you. This thought is not humble, but actually a thinly disguised arrogance. Could the Lord of the universe work at anything less than full capacity, surveying just … Continue reading
Posted in God
Tagged Everyday Grace, Marianne Williamson
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, November 6th, 2007 by Emmet Fox in YOUR HEART’S DESIRE
“Discontent is not necessarily a bad thing. On the contrary, it is your duty to be discontented with anything less than complete harmony and happiness. Discontent is an evil only when it takes the form of discouragement, cynicism, or despair. … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Emmet Fox, Your Heart's Desire
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 5th, by Cherie Carter-Scott, Ph.D. in IF LIFE IS A GAME, THESE ARE THE RULES
“The opportunity to learn the lesson of awareness is presented each time you feel a sense of discontent in your life. With every desire for a shift in your path, or vision of something different, comes the chance to look … Continue reading
Posted in Feelings
Tagged Cherie Carter Scott, If LIfe is a Game These Are the Rules
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PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 2nd, 2007 by D. Wayne Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
“Abundance is not something that we manufacture, but something that we accept and tune in to. If our mind believes in scarcity, expecting only a small portion of life’s abundance, then that is what our life experience will be. We … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance
Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, You'll See It When You Believe It
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 1st, 2007 by Anthony DeMello S.J. in THE WAY TO LOVE
“How could you go about creating a happy, loving, peaceful world? By learning a simple, beautiful, but painful art called the art of looking. This is how you do it: Every time you find yourself irritated or angry with someone, … Continue reading
Posted in Mirror concept, Projection
Tagged Fr. Anthony DeMello, The Way to Love
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 by Neale Donald Walsch in FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD
“Spirituality says that all things are part of life, and that is a statement with which no one can disagree. You can argue all you want about whether there is a God, and whether all things are part of God, … Continue reading
Posted in God, Nature of Existence
Tagged Friendship with God, Neale Donald Walsch
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