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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: Listening
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 3rd, 2022 by Eckhart Tolle in A NEW EARTH
“When you meet with people, at work, or wherever it may be, give them your fullest attention. You are not longer there primarily as a person, but as a field of awareness, of alert Presence. The original reason for interacting … Continue reading
Posted in Listening, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 25th, 2019 by Sonia Choquette in TRUE BALANCE
“The next time you have a discussion with someone who is difficult to talk to or with whom you have a difficult time agreeing, gently place your hand over your heart as you speak and as you listen. As you … Continue reading
Posted in Judgment, Listening
Tagged Sonia Choquette, True Balance
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 28th, 2016 by Paul Ferrini in THE ECSTATIC MOMENT
“To listen requires not only attention, but awareness of our intention toward the other person. If we are feeling attacked, then we don’t want to hear the other person. We want to attack back or defend ourselves. When this happens, … Continue reading
Posted in Listening
Tagged Paul Ferrini, The Ecstatic Moment
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 26th, 2016 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“Social situations often evoke anxiety as well as excitement. This is especially so when we are meeting new people. How can we bridge that gap of awkwardness? How can we begin to know someone better? Some people find it uncomfortable … Continue reading
Posted in Listening
Tagged Donald Altman, The Mindfulness Code
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 by E.J. Michael in QUEEN OF THE SUN
“It is good to listen. If you learn to listen carefully, without always passing judgment, you will enter into the very heart of the creature to whom you give attention. You will begin to grow the flowers of your soul. … Continue reading
Posted in Listening
Tagged E.J. Michael, Queen of the Sun
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Best of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 19th, 2015 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY
“If you want the people around you to experience your power and recognize who you are, listen to them with your heart and do not worry about the impression you are making on them. Care about them, and attend to … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Listening, Surrender
Tagged A Year Without Fear, Living with Joy, Sanaya Roman, Tama Kieves
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 15th, 2011 by Eckhart Tolle in A NEW EARTH
“When you meet with people, at work, or wherever it may be, give them your fullest attention. You are not longer there primarily as a person, but as a field of awareness, of alert Presence. The original reason for interacting … Continue reading
Posted in Listening, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 27th, 2008 by Sonia Choquette in TRUE BALANCE
“The next time you have a discussion with someone who is difficult to talk to or with whom you have a difficult time agreeing, gently place your hand over your heart as you speak and as you listen. As you … Continue reading
Posted in Judgment, Listening
Tagged Sonia Choquette, True Balance
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