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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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BEST of BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 9th, 2021 by Dan Millman in THE LAWS OF SPIRIT
“Faith means living with uncertainty, feeling your way through life, letting your heart guide you like a lantern in the dark. There is no absolute security except in absolute faith. This doesn’t mean that all circumstances will go your way, … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 by Leonardo DaVinci
“Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation. For when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer; since to remain constantly at work will cause you to lose power of judgment. Go some distance … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 by Ping Li in AWAKENING
“Each present moment you send out a vibration that tells the universe who you think you are, what you can have and what you believe your life should be like. What you do, think and choose is a reflection of … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 6th, 2021 by Dan Millman in WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR
“Emotions are a natural human capacity, a form of expression. Sometimes it’s appropriate to express fear, sorrow, or anger – but the energy should be directed completely outward, not held in. The expression of emotions should be complete and powerful, … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 3rd, 2021 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“Enlightenment through suffering – the way of the cross – means to be forced into the kingdom of heaven kicking and screaming. You finally surrender because you can’t stand the pain anymore, but the pain could go on for a … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 by James Eubanks in THE AWESOME DESIGN OF LIFE excerpted from GRATITUDE: A WAY OF LIFE
“If you are not yet someone who on a daily basis practices gratitude, like an unending prayer or background music for your life, I invite you to consider the possibility of doing so, beginning now. Come up to the higher … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 by The Dalai Lama
“The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion No matter whether you are learned or not, whether you believe in the next life or not, whether you believe in God or Buddha, or … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE
“Life is not fair…There are going to be times that test every fiber of your being. People of character are fully aware that they may not be able to control the events of their lives, but they are in charge … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 30th, 2021 by Gary Spinell in IT WAS YOU, ALL ALONG
“We have been taught that there is only so much to go around for everyone, whether it is love, money, or success. Some religions teach that God has reasons that some of us fail. They teach that if we do … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 27th, 2021 by Anthony Watts in LOVING ON PURPOSE
“The words “I am” are a combination of the most energized and powerful words in the creation of what we desire to become or create. Placing the words “I am” in front of anything you believe to be true is … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 by Louise Hay in YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE
“We are all victims of victims, and they could not possibly have taught us anything they did not know. If your mother did not know how to love herself, or your father did not know how to love himself, then … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 by Wayne W. Dyer in MANIFEST YOUR DESTINY
“The most important thing to remember as you practice mental picturing for the purposes of manifesting your desires is that humans never create anything. Our function is not to create, but to attract combine and distribute what already exists. Creations … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 23rd, 2021 by Lily Fairchilde in SONG OF THE PHOENIX
“Hatred, vengeance, guilt, and self-condemnation are toxic emotions which feed on the inability to forgive. They weaken the body, mind and soul. Love strengthens; it heals and makes you whole. To prove this to yourself, take a moment to go … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 20th, 2021 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“In relationships, the primary motivator for manipulation is emotional insecurity. If I can get you to feel guilty, you will stay where I want you and do what I like. You will have sex with me, give me money, keep … Continue reading

