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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: Challenges and Obstacles
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 by Eugenia Oganova in MISSION ALPHA
“We cannot become an awakened Self without the desire to be the Self. We cannot become aware and powerful without going through all the powerlessness. To some extent powerlessness is necessary to show us what power is, because we learn … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles
Tagged Eugenia Oganova, Mission Alpha
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in THE WAY TO LOVE
“Think of some of the painful events in your life. For how many of them are you grateful today, because thanks to them you changed and grew? Here is a simple truth of life that most people never discover. Happy … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles, Feelings
Tagged Fr. Anthony DeMello, The Way to Love
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 16th, 2023 by Esther and Jerry Hicks in GETTING INTO THE VORTEX
“Most rarely align with their true power, because it seems illogical to them that there is power in relaxation, in letting go, or in love or joy or bliss. Most people do not understand that their true power lies in … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Challenges and Obstacles
Tagged Esther and Jerry Hicks, Getting Into the Vortex
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, April 14th, 2023 by Tony Burroughs in THE LAW OF AGREEMENT
“Adversity comes when we’re getting something that we don’t want, or we want something that we’re not getting. Either way, life is not going exactly as we’d like it to go – or is it? What if, on a subconscious … Continue reading
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Tagged The Law of Agreement, Tony Burroughs
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, March 16th, 2023 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“If you have a situation in your life right now that is less joyful than you want it to be, realize that it is teaching you important lessons. If you are in a crisis you may be reaching inward to … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles
Tagged Sanaya Roman, Spiritual Growth
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 by Daphne Rose Kingma in THE TEN THINGS TO DO WHEN YOUR LIFE FALLS APART
“Our spirits are that which is eternal in us, that which abides beyond life. Your spirit is energy itself, the energy that causes us to be here; it is you, and it is what shall remain of you when your … Continue reading
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Tagged Daphne Rose Kingma, The Ten Things to Do When Your Life Falls Apart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 18th, 2022 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE
“Every life has a rhythm to it. The important thing to remember is that creating an interchange between the coming and going, the rising and falling, the peaks and valleys, is what balance is all about. Your life may appear … Continue reading
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Tagged John St. Augustine, Living an Uncommon Life
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 28th, 2022 by Deepak Chopra in THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS
“When you feel frustrated or upset by a person or situation, remember that you are not reacting to the person or situation, but to your feelings about the person or situation. These are YOUR feelings, and your feelings are not … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles, Taking Responsibility
Tagged Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
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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 Thursday, December 30th, 2021 by Esther and Jerry Hicks in GETTING INTO THE VORTEX
“From your human perspective, you often believe that you must work hard to overcome obstacles and satisfy shortages and solve the problems that are before you; but often, in that attitude or approach, you work against yourself without realizing it. … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles, Money
Tagged Esther and Jerry Hicks, Getting Into the Vortex, John Randolph Price, The Abundance Book
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 20th, 2021 by Alan Cohen in RELAX INTO WEALTH
“Cease to view difficult situations as trouble; trouble is an interpretation, not a fact. In Arabic, the word for problem is translated as “another view,” implying that every difficulty invites us to see from a higher perspective. Albert Einstein explained … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Cohen, Relax Into Wealth
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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
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles
Tagged John St. Augustine, Living an Uncommon Life
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 13th, 2021 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“Never surrender in the face of challenges. Challenges are just the Universe’s way of making sure you earn, and deserve, the success you are striving for. If you work vigorously with persistence and dedication while connecting to the force that … Continue reading
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Tagged Richard A. Singer, Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 1st, 2021 by Donna Marie Thompson in BOUNCING BACK FROM LOSS
“Ruminating over the past focuses on looking back and reliving the details of your loss over and over and over. The movie keeps playing in your head…It can sneak into your mind at any time. Each time the movie plays … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles, Guilt, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Bouncing Back From Loss, Donna Marie Thompson
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in PULLING YOUR OWN STRINGS
“Albert Einstein once reported, “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition form mediocre minds.” What a hunk of truth that is. If you want to achieve your own greatness, to climb your own mountains, you’ll have to use yourself as … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges and Obstacles, Trusting Yourself
Tagged Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Pulling Your Own Strings
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