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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: Fear
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 by Pete Koerner in THE BELIEF FORMULA
“Heroes are born when fear dies. We all seem to recognize when someone has transcended, even if for just a moment, the limitations of their beliefs of mortality and weakness. We admire these individuals, for they remind us of our … Continue reading
Posted in Courage, Faith, Fear, Gratitude, Trust
Tagged Pete Koerner, The Belief Formula
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 19th, 2016 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“The reason you are not where you want to be is that you are doing things you do not want to do. If that sounds simple, it is. (One of the most popular tricks of power and control freaks is … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Worry
Tagged Alan Cohen, Why Your Life Sucks And What You Can Do About It
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 15th, 2016 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“Unless you stay present – and inhabiting your body is always an essential aspect of it – you will continue to be run by your mind. The script in your head that you learned a long time ago, the conditioning … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 13th, 2016 by Neale Donald Walsch in COMMUNION WITH GOD
“Now I tell you this: The essence of love is freedom. Anyone who says they love you, and that they are looking out for you, will grant you freedom. It is as simple as that. You do not have to … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Love
Tagged Communion with God, Neale Donald Walsch
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 4th, 2016 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
“One of the reasons so many of us remain hurried, frightened, and competitive, and continue to live life as if it were one giant emergency, is our fear that if we were to become more peaceful and loving, we would … Continue reading
Posted in Fear
Tagged Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, Richard Carlson
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 28th, 2015 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“The most profound knowledge is often only available through direct perception and experience. Words alone are never sufficient to explain such mysteries. Understanding the nature of fear and how to take control of it is of great importance in our … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Oneness
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 24th, 2015 by Sara Chetkin in THE HEALING CURVE
“The intellect is governed by the ego, and the ego is bound by fear. We don’t usually uncover a truth about ourselves in the absence of fear or insecurity. In fact, many times when you encounter an individual who has … Continue reading
Posted in Fear
Tagged Sara Chetkin, The Healing Curve
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 18th, 2015 by Michael Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER
“As you replace fear and doubt as your guides with loving and trusting awareness, you will find how much life has been providing you with your every need. Many times, you may have missed it because you were dwelling on … Continue reading
Posted in Doubt, Fear
Tagged Michael Tamura, You Are the Answer
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 by Florence Scovel Shinn in THE POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD
“Be strong! Fear not; Fear is man’s only adversary. You face defeat whenever you are fearful! Fear of lack! Fear of failure! Fear of loss! Fear of criticism! Fear robs you of all power, for you have lost your contact … Continue reading
Posted in Fear
Tagged Florence Scovel-Shinn, Power of the Spoken Word
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 5th, 2015 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“Fear does not have to be destructive. If we learn to respect fear and channel the emotion of fear for a higher purpose, it will benefit us. Just think: if you never experience any fear, it is probably because you … Continue reading
Posted in Fear
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Styx, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, March 20th, by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY
“Be open to surprises and new things. Keep your heart open. Some of you experience a feeling of vulnerability or fear when you think of bringing new people or new things into your lives. What you call tension or anxiety … Continue reading
Posted in Fear
Tagged Living with Joy, Sanaya Roman
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 by Tama Kieves in A YEAR WITHOUT FEAR
“For most of us, moving beyond fear is not an overnight shift. It’s not a pill. It’s a practice. It’s a pilgrimage. It’s a commitment to fill our minds with the new conditioning, new perspectives – basically, the ideals that … Continue reading
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Tagged A Year Without Fear, Tama Kieves
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 8th, 2015 by Sara Chetkin in THE HEALING CURVE
“Fear does not keep you safe. It only holds you back. When you begin to open up and allow for something unfamiliar in your life, something you may fear, you have a better chance of experiencing truth. I mention this … Continue reading
Posted in Fear
Tagged Sara Chetkin, The Healing Curve
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