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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 Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 by Rich Work in GOD THIS IS A GOOD BOOK
“In the life of each individual there are parents, friends, loved ones and, for many, children. Individuals become attached, creating a strong bond between parent and child. Friends create bonds through life experiences that sometimes seem inseparable. There is nothing … Continue reading
Posted in Detachment
Tagged God This is a Good Book, Rich Work
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 13th, 2021 by Alan Cohen in RELAX INTO WEALTH
“Sometimes a challenging experience or an adventure that stretches you brings you a benefit that is not obvious at the moment, but bears fruit over time. One of my clients lost his job as an entertainer and sought a new … Continue reading
Posted in Approval from Others
Tagged Alan Cohen, Relax Into Wealth
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 10th, 2021 by Robert H. Hopke in THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS
“If we bring a symbolic attitude to our lives, searching out the meaning of what happens to us and thereby allowing our own capacity to make wholeness out of the random and disparate events of our lives, then no matter … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Henry David Thoreau, Robert H. Hopke, There Are No Accidents, Walden
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 9th, 2021 by Terry Cole-Whittaker in LIVE YOUR BLISS
“Wishful thinking does not serve others. It’s mainly about what we will get, rather than what we can give. Until we become absorbed in the process of contributing to the welfare of others, all we have a wishes and shattered … Continue reading
Posted in Doing What You Love
Tagged Live Your Bliss, Terry Cole-Whittaker
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 by John Krishnamurti in THINK ON THESE THINGS
“To love is the most important thing in life. But what do we mean by love? When you love someone because that person loves you in return, surely that is not love. To love is to have that extraordinary feeling … Continue reading
Posted in Love
Tagged John Krishnamurti, Joseph Campbell, Think on These Things
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 by Jonathan Parker in THE SOUL SOLUTION
“When we realize that we draw to us what we fear, or what we focus on, it may at first seem like a negative scenario, but when we really grasp this fundamental process, it’s actually quite empowering. As Joseph Campbell … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Law of Attraction
Tagged Jonathan Parker, The Soul Solution
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 6th, 2021 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY
“Every time you think of a bad memory that makes you feel sorry for yourself, or bad about how you acted, or makes you see yourself as a victim, or makes you hold a negative picture of yourself – Stop! … Continue reading
Posted in Power of Positive Thinking, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Living with Joy, Sanaya Roman
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PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 3rd, 2021 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“Narcissism, which is holding oneself so high and superior to others, but truly feeling horrible about oneself, is the great façade of countless human beings. We hide behind masks, hide from ourselves, but refuse to make changes because we are … Continue reading
Posted in Authenticity
Tagged Richard A. Singer Jr., Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 by Neale Donald Walsch in CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD BOOK 1
“All people are special, and all moments are golden. There is no person and there is no time one more special than the other. Many people choose to believe that God communicates in special ways and only with special people. … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Conversations with God Book 1, Neale Donald Walsch
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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
Posted in Lessons, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Cherie Carter Scott, If LIfe is a Game These Are the Rules
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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
Posted in Power of Positive Thinking
Tagged Heal Thyself, John Milton, White Eagle
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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
Posted in Gratitude
Tagged Donald Altman, One Minute Mindfulness
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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
Posted in Blame, Kindness, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Aldous Huxley, Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior
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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
Posted in Doubt
Tagged Meditations with Teresa of Avila, Megan Don
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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
Posted in Power of Positive Thinking, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Carl Bozeman, On Being God - Beyond Your Life's Purpose
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