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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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Category Archives: Blame
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“If you are one of the many people who have an issue with their parents, if you still harbor resentment about something they did or did not do, then you still believe that they had a choice – that they … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Compassion, Resentment
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 21st, 2010 by Misa Hopkins in THE ROOT OF ALL HEALING
“Blame is not the same as accountability. When someone has done something inappropriate that has directly caused you to be injured, they have responsibility. It is appropriate to hold that person accountable for their choices. Blame occurs when you had … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Healing
Tagged Misa Hopkins, The Root of All Healing
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 27th, 2010 by Karol K. Truman in FEELINGS BURIED ALIVE NEVER DIE
“By choosing to let go of blame and judgment you start on your road to becoming a more responsible and accountable person. This—becoming responsible and accountable—is necessary if you choose to overcome the ‘victim’ role in your life. Becoming responsible … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Judgment, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Feelings Buried Alive Never Die, Karol K. Truman
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, April 15th, 2010 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
“You must be totally honest with yourself if you are ever to rid yourself entirely of blame. The way to begin is to take total responsibility for everything that you are in your life right now. That’s right. Say to … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, You'll See It When You Believe It
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, February 18th, 2010 by Terry Cole-Whittaker in LIVE YOUR BLISS
“Blame is the refusal to accept responsibility for our actions, for our feelings, and for whatever is happening in our life. We look for the guilty party, the one who did this to us, who upset us, who made us … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Live Your Bliss, Terry Cole-Whittaker
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 28th, 2009 by Al Diaz in BEing THE TITUS CONCEPT
“At every level of your Life and every area of your Life, what you see, touch, smell, taste, hear, and sense is all coming from you. Does that make sense? If not, it’s alright; most people don’t get it or … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Al Diaz, BEing the Titus Concept
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 29th, 2009 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
“Blame you can eliminate. Revenge you can send out of your life. But the best you can do with judgment is to reduce the amount of it in your daily life. Judgment means to view the world as you are, … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Judgment
Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, You'll See It When You Believe It
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOUR SACRED SELF
“If you were raised on blame, it is a habit for you to reach for this excuse whenever you wish to explain why something is not working in your life. The alternative to blame is self-responsibility – becoming an inner-directed … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Your Sacred Self
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 27th, 2008 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY
“When you complain that someone or something is making you sad or angry, ask yourself, “Why am I choosing to experience that feeling or to react in that way?” Blaming others will always take away your power. If you can … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Self-love
Tagged Living with Joy, Sanaya Roman
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE
“There is something to learn from every encounter. If someone is kind to us, the lesson is to be grateful, not to take kindness for granted, and, most important, to graciously return their kindness. If someone is not kind, the … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Judgment
Tagged Everyday Grace, Marianne Williamson
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 4th, 2008 by Louise Hay in YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE
“Blame is one of the surest ways to stay IN a problem. In blaming another, we give away our power. Understanding enables us to rise above the issue and take control of our future. The past cannot be changed. The … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Present Moment Awareness, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Louise Hay, You Can Heal Your Life
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 5th, 2008 by Rhonda Byrne in THE SECRET
“If you go back over your life and focus on the difficulties from the past, you are just bringing more difficult circumstances to You now. Let it all go, no matter what it is. Do it for you. If you … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Forgiveness, Law of Attraction
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 7th, 2008 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE
“Most of us feel that responsibility is a heavy burden, when in fact the opposite is true. The more responsible you become, the less of a load you have to carry. Responsibility proves that results speak for themselves. Most of … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Taking Responsibility
Tagged John St. Augustine, Living an Uncommon Life
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PONDER on THIS Special Message for Sunday, March 9th, 2008 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE
“The next time you feel the need to start blaming someone else for whatever experiences you might be experiencing, give your median fibrous septum (the divider that runs down the center of your tongue) a nice, firm clamp. After you … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Taking Responsibility
Tagged John St. Augustine, Living an Uncommon Life
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 29th, 2007 by Lynn Grabhorn in EXCUSE ME, YOUR LIFE IS WAITING
“Most of us think of blame as the melodramatic pointing of a long, crooked finger towards one who has done scandalous wrong. Yet we’re actually into blame just about every waking moment of our lives. From weather, to rude drivers, … Continue reading
Posted in Blame, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Excuse Me Your LIFE is Waiting, Lynn Grabhorn
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