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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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PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 11th, 2007 by Stuart Wilde in AFFIRMATIONS
“To shun negativity is to give it credence. Once you can accept your fears as a part of what you are and look at them in a detached and loving way, they begin to dissipate…Your life improves, and the ego comes … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 8th, 2007 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART
“Pain is the great equalizer. It brings us all to our knees. It makes us more humble and sensitive to the needs of others. Pain is the greatest teacher on planet earth. It undermines all hierarchies. It dissolves social status … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 7th, 2007 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“If there is no joy, ease or lightness in what you are doing, it does not necessarily mean that you need to change what you are doing. It may be sufficient to change the how. “How” is always more important … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 by John Randolph Price in LIVING A LIFE OF JOY
“Individual is defined by Webster as not divisible, not separable. Grasp that in its fullness. It means we are all part of a united Soul-base that cannot be divided. Thus, I am a part of you and you are part … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS…AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“If you resist delegating, you end up doing all kinds of things you don’t want or need to do. Then you wonder why you feel overwhelmed. Or why your business isn’t growing. Or why your children are so needy. It’s … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 4th, 2007 by Marianne Williamson in ILLUMINATA
“When we wake up in the morning, it’s a good idea not to go directly to the newspaper, radio, television, or coffee. Those things testify to the reality of the outer world. By the act of perceiving that world, we fortify … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 1st, 2007 by Don Miguel Ruiz in THE FOUR AGREEMENTS COMPANION BOOK
“When you are a child and your mother says, “You are never going to learn to dance,” if you agree with her, then that’s it—you are never going to learn to dance. Even if your reasoning mind says, “I don’t … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 31st, 2007 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOUR SACRED SELF
“Make a list of the beliefs you still hang on to which no longer serve you. Seeing them in writing will help you identify how absurd it is to stay rooted in the beliefs of others. As you examine your … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 by Rhonda Byrne in THE SECRET
“Visualization is a process that has been taught by all the great teachers and avatars throughout the centuries, as well as by all the great teachers living today…The reason visualization is so powerful is because as you create pictures in … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 29th, 2007 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
“Pleasant experiences make life delightful. Painful experiences lead to growth. Pleasant experiences make life delightful, but they don’t lead to growth in themselves. What leads to growth is painful experiences. Suffering points up an area in you where you have … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 28th, 2007 by Wayne W. Dyer in MANIFEST YOUR DESTINY
“Generosity for the sake of liberating yourself from your ego extends to more than simply sharing your material possessions. Generosity includes offering kindness, care, love and nurturing where it is needed. Furthermore, the spirit of generosity can and does ultimately … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 25th, 2007 by Alan Cohen in RELAX INTO WEALTH
“Very often a physical, financial, or relationship setback is the beginning of a significant course correction. The setback was really a setup. An apparent failure becomes a stepping-stone toward a new goal vastly more rewarding than the original one. Many people … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 24th, 2007 by Stuart Wilde in AFFIRMATIONS
“It is rare that you meet a person who is truly dedicated. When you do, you find that he is almost always very successful. Dedication is the warrior’s prayer to him-or herself. It is a mode of fierce concentration. One becomes … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 by Michael J. Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER
“In the sports arena and as a fun game, competition serves its purpose. There is, however, no place for competition in your spiritual development. Competition in life is invalidates spirit. It divides you against yourself. Whether you decide that you are … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“If you find yourself wanting to branch out and develop your own spiritual philosophy, but are concerned about any repercussions that may result, remember that ultimately being true to yourself (i.e., seeking self-approval) is far more important than living for the … Continue reading

