Category Archives: Challenges and Obstacles

BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 by Paramahansa Yogananda in THE LAW OF SUCCESS

“Even failures should act as stimulants to your will power and to your material and spiritual growth. When you have failed in any project, it is helpful to analyze every factor in the situation in order to eliminate all chances … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 by Stuart Wilde in LIFE WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE A STRUGGLE

“Do you remember being told as a child that if you wanted to make it in life you would have to work hard? That life involves pain and struggle; that you’d have to earn love and acceptance; and that, if … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 by John Randolph Price in THE ANGELS WITHIN US

“Regardless of what the traditional religious teaching has said about the ups and downs of life, I agree with the mystics and sages of the past who taught that the only place we can go is up, that the spiral … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 8th, 2007 by Dan Millman and Doug Childers in DIVINE INTERVENTIONS

“Some view suffering as divine punishment for moral transgressions; others see it as a necessary part of the soul’s education and evolution. To find meaning in the suffering and adversity in your own life, look back to before they occurred, and … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF

“Your problems cannot be solved at the same level of consciousness at which you perceive them. The answer is always on a higher level than the problem. That is why the problem exists in the first place—to draw you to … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 18th, 2007 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF

“There is one awareness that gives us the energy and power to keep going and make our dream come true: Remember the vision. Remember why you decided to do this in the first place. Remember the excitement and enthusiasm you had … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 29th, 2007 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS

“Pleasant experiences make life delightful. Painful experiences lead to growth. Pleasant experiences make life delightful, but they don’t lead to growth in themselves. What leads to growth is painful experiences. Suffering points up an area in you where you have … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 25th, 2007 by Alan Cohen in RELAX INTO WEALTH

“Very often a physical, financial, or relationship setback is the beginning of a significant course correction. The setback was really a setup. An apparent failure becomes a stepping-stone toward a new goal vastly more rewarding than the original one. Many people … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 24th, 2007 by Stuart Wilde in AFFIRMATIONS

“It is rare that you meet a person who is truly dedicated. When you do, you find that he is almost always very successful. Dedication is the warrior’s prayer to him-or herself. It is a mode of fierce concentration. One becomes … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 11th, 2007 by Alan Cohen in RELAX INTO WEALTH

“Rather than fighting what seems to be blocking your path, pivot on it and make it your ally. As in the martial art of aikido, you can take the energy directed against you and rechannel it to help you. Everything … Continue reading

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