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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, December 1st, 2021 by Cherie Carter-Scott, Ph.D. in IF LIFE IS A GAME THESE ARE THE RULES
“Your time here on Earth is brief. Time passes and things change. You have options and choices in which to make your wishes, dreams, and goals become reality. When you ask yourself, “Why am I here?” or “Why is this … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 by White Eagle in HEAL THYSELF
“The power of the Spirit is within YOU. It is creative and knows no limitation. Never allow your earthly mind to cramp your thinking or restrict your vision. In your daily life, in your contacts with your fellow creatures, in … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 29th, 2021 by Donald Altman in ONE MINUTE MINDFULNESS
“The next minute is not what we think it will be – not even close. But it can be what we decide to focus on. If we constantly look for what’s missing from our lives – that big house, dream … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 26th, 2021 by Dan Millman in WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR
“It is better for you to take responsibility for your life as it is, instead of blaming others or circumstances for your predicament. As your eyes open, you’ll see that your state of health, happiness, and every circumstance of your … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 25th, 2021 by Megan Don in MEDITATIONS WITH TERESA OF AVILA
“Doubt is one of the most common states experienced by humanity, and it knows no discretion in who it choose to afflict. We doubt ourselves, our lovers, our workmates, and ultimately, we doubt the universal and divine power. In this … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 by Carl Bozeman in ON BEING GOD, BEYOND YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE
“There is a saying often quoted: “Those who fail to learn from history are bound to repeat its mistakes.” We refer to this while standing in the rubble of numerous repeated mistakes. Perhaps we should forget history, or at least … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, November 23rd, by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“Would you choose unhappiness? If you did not choose it, how did it arise? What is its purpose? Who is keeping it alive? You say that you are conscious of your unhappy feelings, but the truth is that you are … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 22, 2021 by Deepak Chopra in CREATING AFFLUENCE
“A truly wealthy person’s attention is never focused on money alone. Moreover, a wealthy person never has money concerns. You may have millions of dollars in the bank, but if you think all the time about money, if you have … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 18th, 2021 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART
Compiler’s Note: Sorry, I accidentally sent the message for Friday the 19th on Thursday the 18th instead of the message below. I’ve got things straightened out now. “To learn to trust you must experiment being neutral about what happens in … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 19th, 2021 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE
“The inherent effectiveness of the power of intention and visualization is real; however, instead of using this principle to obtain a new car, start a new career path, upgrade to a better house, or to find a mate, use your … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 by Stuart Wilde in THE QUICKENING
“To establish control over time you first have to slow it down. This is accomplished by balance, by living more and more in the NOW, by having fewer and fewer thoughts about the future and the past and by disengaging … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY
“To look at your life purpose, look beyond the mass thought-forms that exist. Many of you have grown up with a great deal of pressure to do, to accomplish, to be, to make a name for yourselves, to feel worthy … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 15th, 2021 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOUR SACRED SELF
“You are not your occupation. You are not an engineer nor teacher nor shopkeeper. These are the choices that the invisible Divine you has made as your way of fulfilling your heroic mission while visiting now-here. The more your position … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 12th, 2021 by Chin-Ning Chu in THICK FACE, BLACK HEART
“Extraordinary people don’t care what others think of them. They do well in getting what they want because they are unencumbered by others’ opinions. However, most people have been conditioned to be affected by the opinions of others. I am … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 11th, 2021 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“How strong a force is intention? Does setting an intention really work? If you’re not sure about the power of intention, think for a moment about all the items in your household and your life at this moment. None of … Continue reading

