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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 Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“The decision to take responsibility for discovering your inner “truth” requires that you embark on a quest to develop your own spiritual philosophy. This does not automatically mean you must completely discard your traditional religious beliefs, but it does require … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 11th, 2022 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“Anything in this vast Universe is possible. Do not allow anyone to tell you differently. If everyone doubted their ability to accomplish their dreams we would have no automobiles, no aircraft, no electricity, no computers, and we would still believe … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 10th, 2022 by Polly Campbell in IMPERFECT SPIRITUALITY
“What we want and what our spirit needs, is to be whole and harmonious, to feel complete and aligned with mind, body, and spirit. When we spend time trying to fix and deny and hide entire dimensions of ourselves, we … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“The truth is you actually spend very little time being fully aware of what is occurring in any given moment. If you are like most people, your mind is always trending towards thoughts about the past (i.e., regrets, anger, reminiscing), … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 7th, 2022 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“As we grow older, it becomes apparent that to defer constantly to others and seek their approval is not the most efficient way to get ahead. Yet, most of us continue with this ineffective behavior. Sometimes, we experiment with selfishness … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 4th, 2022 by Arnold Patent in YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL
“Any discomfort we experience is a result of locking energy in our bodies. More particularly, it is a result of attaching thoughts to feelings. Something occurred in our experience which we interpreted in a way that created the attachment. This … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Judgment
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“Your body is genetically coded to keep you alive, and unless you actively do something to inhibit its defenses, it will do everything in its power to preserve your health and life. A great example of this tendency toward perfect … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Healing
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 by Edwin Harkness Spina in MYSTIC SECRETS REVEALED
“Being able to admit a mistake is a sign of humility, which is a prized mystic virtue. It does not mean you’re a doormat or that you are subservient to somebody else. Acknowledging your having been mistaken about anything, and … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 by Sharon Stroud in GRATITUDE, A WAY OF LIFE BY LOUISE HAY AND FRIENDS
“I have discovered that gratitude is a way of being. When we become cognizant that everything in this life is a gift from the Universe, and what we make of this thing called ‘life’ is our gift back to the … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 31st, 2022 by Tony Burroughs in THE LAW OF AGREEMENT
“The way to make a positive change in your life and in the lives of everyone in our world is to put the Law of Agreement to work on your behalf. The Law of Agreement ensures that as we lend … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 28th, 2022 by Dr. Joseph Murphy in THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
“The easiest and most obvious way to formulate an idea is to visualize it, to see it in your mind’s eye as vividly as if it were alive. You can see with the naked eye only what already exists in … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, October 27th, 2022 by Clinton Ober in EARTHING
“Throughout history, humans have strolled, sat, stood, and slept on the ground – the skin of their bodies touching the skin of the Earth – oblivious to the fact that such simple contact transfers a natural electrical signal to the … Continue reading
Posted in Healing
Tagged Clinton Ober, Earthing
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