Category Archives: Meditation

BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 25th, 2023 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE

“I once saw a pseudo-Buddhist graffito that read, “Don’t just do something – sit there!” It’s humorous, but it’s also a good spiritual directive. Where the ego would have us believe, “I’ve got to do something! I’ve got to do … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 23rd, 2023 by Daniel Ryan in HEALING FROM HEAVEN

“When we quiet the mind, we can choose to be open to what really is without instantaneously categorizing it and filling in the picture from a subconscious place. This is when the miracle happens, and we are present to experience … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE

“The single most effective spiritual practice when applied daily is to simplify your life and be quiet. Yet the mind says, “No!” we’re not doing this now. The mind will attempt to divert you. It says, “Look over there. That’s … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 6th, 2022 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

“Whether you like it or not, you came into this world hardwired with a reflexive neurological system that instantly goes on red alert when you perceive danger. Your system leaps into action to overcome that danger. The amygdala region in … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 8th, 2021 by Marianne Williamson in THE GIFT OF CHANGE

“Underneath the layer of our normal thinking lies a level of consciousness that is pure love and peace. Yet we cannot reach that consciousness simply by deciding to; we have to dig deep into the ground of our inner being, … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 by Stuart Wilde in INFINITE SELF

“Meditation need not be complicated. Some will tell you that nothing less than sitting cross-legged in the lotus position, ohm’ing yer ohms in the temple, will do. In fact, any meditation which is painful or uncomfortable to perform is distracting … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 by Jack Kornfield in A PATH WITH HEART

“Sticking with a spiritual training requires an ocean of patience because our habit of wanting to be somewhere else is so strong. We’ve distracted ourselves from the present for so many moments, for so many years, even lifetimes. Here is … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 5th, 2018 by Pete Koerner in THE BELIEF FORMULA

“Suffering comes from thinking about the future, the past, or the self – or from the attachment to ideas about how these things should be. We can worry about the future and ask our God to protect us; or we … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September, 21st, 2017 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH

“Your Higher Self is always sending you suggestions and ideas to keep you flowing in the higher current and linked with the Higher Will. These suggestions are very gentle. You are rarely asked to make radical changes without many suggestions … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 28th, 2017 by Sanaya Roman in PERSONAL POWER THROUGH AWARENESS

“Knowing who you are requires reflective time, quiet time. Time alone is some of the most important time you can create. I am not speaking of time in which you are frantically thinking of something, but peaceful time in which … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, March 9th, 2017 by Jonathan Parker in THE SOUL SOLUTION

“All people contain a quality of true goodness – the higher self, the indwelling divine essence, the soul. When you’re in touch with and remain connected with your inner presence of love, peace, and goodness, natural laws will bring more … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 11th, 2014 by Sara Chetkin in THE HEALING CURVE

“In the name of being happy, we have become a society of doers. We have even turned the state of “being” into a process by endlessly creating and recreating our self-image. Who are you? You can communicate that to everyone … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 19th, 2014 by Daniel Ryan in HEALING FROM HEAVEN

“The mind is a very powerful thing. It has the ability to fill in gaps of information and complete the picture that you are seeing or feeling automatically without a single conscious thought. This subconscious projection is a product of … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 12th, 2013 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE

“I once saw a pseudo-Buddhist graffito that read, “Don’t just do something – sit there!” It’s humorous, but it’s also a good spiritual directive. Where the ego would have us believe, “I’ve got to do something! I’ve got to do … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 11th, 2013 by Daniel Ryan in HEALING FROM HEAVEN

“When we quiet the mind, we can choose to be open to what really is without instantaneously categorizing it and filling in the picture from a subconscious place. This is when the miracle happens, and we are present to experience … Continue reading

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