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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 Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 by Walter E. Jacobson M.D. in FORGIVE TO WIN
“We are oftentimes reluctant to forgive others because we think that, by doing so, we are making the statement that: (1) We’re okay with what they did, (2) We’re letting them off the hook and not expecting them to be … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Forgive to Win, Walter E. Jacobson
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 by M. Scott Peck, M.D. in THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED & BEYOND
“Another painful burden that comes with increased consciousness and competence is the loneliness of transcending traditional culture. Throughout the ages, only a few among millions – a Socrates, Jesus – have have obviously risen above the rigid culture and simplistic … Continue reading
Posted in Path of Spiritual Growth
Tagged Deepak Chopra, M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled and Beyond
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 31st, 2022 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in REAL MAGIC
“When you feel contemptuous, or even a twinge of jealousy, toward the accomplishments or life-styles of others, you are harboring negativity, where love must reside. When you have only love within you, because that is how you choose to regard … Continue reading
Posted in Intuition, Jealousy
Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Real Magic
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 28th, 2022 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE
“Most people’s daily lives are spent in a chronic roller coaster of emotional reactions to one thing after another. No wonder most people feel chronically unwell and exhausted. If you come home after work and feel drained or worn out, … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Difficult People, Lisette Larkins
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 27th, 2022 by Louise Hay in YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE
“What we think about ourselves becomes the truth for us. I believe that everyone, myself included, is 100% responsible for everything in our lives, the best and the worst. Every thought we think is creating our future. Each one of … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration, Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Albert Einstein, Louise Hay, You Can Heal Your Life
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 by John Randolph Price in ANGEL ENERGY
“When we remember that everything is based on the law of cause and effect, we see again that it is our consciousness that produces the undesirable experiences in life. Eventually we arrive at the conclusion that the outer world is … Continue reading
Posted in Cause and Effect
Tagged Angel Energy, John Randolph Price
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 by Norman Vincent Peale in THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING
“The importance of freeing your mind of fear cannot be overemphasized. Fear something over a long period of time and there is a real possibility that by fearing you may actually help bring it to pass. The Bible contains a … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, The Power of Positive Thinking
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 24th, 2022 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“I have personally come to believe that whatever you concentrate upon with strong emotion is precisely what will manifest in your reality, both the good and the bad. In that regard, consider this highly relevant excerpt from Lynn Grabhorn’s practical … Continue reading
Posted in Law of Attraction, Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Jeff Maziarek, Spirituality Simplified
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 21st, 2022 by Dan Millman in THE LAWS OF SPIRIT
“If you willingly choose to set aside your personal desires for the welfare of children, loved ones, or others, that can represent a spiritual act of self-sacrifice. But if you feel like a martyr, it’s time to take another look. … Continue reading
Posted in Detachment
Tagged Dan Millman, Margaret Bonnano, The Laws of Spirit
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 20th, 2022 by Donald Altman in ONE MINUTE MINDFULNESS
“Perfectionism is unforgiving. It demands nothing less than achieving total success by meeting the highest standards of excellence. To do less is to be mired in mediocrity and steeped in failure. Perfectionism offers the promise of control, leading us to … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Donald Altman, One Minute Mindfulness
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, January 19th, 2022by Lynn Grabhorn in EXCUSE ME, YOUR LIFE IS WAITING
“Dare to want. Dare to dream new dreams. Dare to take your old dreams out of the closet and dust them off. Give yourself permission to want; in fact, make yourself want. Then pick a funky, nonessential little Want and … Continue reading
Posted in Law of Attraction
Tagged Excuse Me Your LIFE is Waiting, Lynn Grabhorn
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 by Stuart Wilde in THE TRICK TO MONEY IS HAVING SOME
“Buying into what everyone else says you should do disempowers you. It serves as a constant reminder that you are not in control of your life. It’s better, therefore, that you go out into the world, live on your own … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Stuart Wilde, The Trick to Money is Having Some
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BEST OF PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 17th, 2022 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“Failure is a personal choice that individuals make, to discontinue their journey toward success. We often label errors, mistakes, or difficulties with the word failure; however, these are actually stepping-stones along your path to success. Without challenges, there is no … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles, Persistence
Tagged Richard A. Singer, Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 14th, 2022 by Richard Bach in RUNNING FROM SAFETY
“You declare “Life Is,” knowing that it’s true, and you work your little heart out to transform what you will…And it doesn’t change…You keep working, and you watch for coincidence to come strolling your way. Watch carefully, for it always … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged No World Order, Richard Bach, Running From Safety, Todd Rundgren
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 13th, 2022 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
“To be detached you must know that all right-versus-wrong dichotomies are the invention of people. Right does not exist independent of man. The universe simply is the way it is…but still running independent of your opinion about it. Certainly it … Continue reading
Posted in Detachment
Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, You'll See It When You Believe It
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