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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.
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Category Archives: Persistence
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 by Stuart Wilde in AFFIRMATIONS
“So often we let life bump us off course. We set out on a path, and almost instantly our emotions distract us, or something happens and we drift off course. If you want things out of life, you will have … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 11th, 2024 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Persistence is the key. Study those who succeed and learn their secret: Ask enough times and you shall eventually receive. No failure is final unless you make it so. You fell down the first time you tried to stand or … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT
“The idea of doing what you need to do even when you don’t feel motivated to do it may seem unrealistic or out of reach. Yet you have applied the power of your will many times – doing what was … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 6th, 2023 by Gary Spinell in IT WAS YOU, ALL ALONG
“Many people make no attempt to move forward, thinking, “But what if I try and fail?” or “What if I try and end up losing everything?” Remember, you create it all of it. When you believe you have the power … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 9th, 2022 by Dr. Eric Kaplan in THE 5 MINUTE MOTIVATOR
“We were not born walking and talking. The first time we walked, we fell. The first words we uttered, we stuttered. The first time we read, added, multiplied, divided, shot a basket, or swung a bat or a golf club, … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 21st, 2022 by Dr. Joseph Murphy, in THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
“Give no one in the world the power to deflect you from your goal, your aim in life, which is to express your hidden talents to the world, to serve humanity, and to reveal more and more of God’s wisdom, … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 by Daphne Rose Kingma in THE TEN THINGS TO DO WHEN YOUR LIFE FALLS APART
“Persistence is guts. Stick-to-itiveness. Determination. The willingness to repeat and repeat and repeat until you’ve achieved the desired effect. Persistence says: Don’t give up! In this sense, persistence is visionary. Expectant. A sacred journey resplendent with hope. When you persist … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, February 11th, 2022 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“Life is filled with errors, minor mistakes, failed attempts at goals, and numerous events that we label as “negative.” If we focus constantly on these areas of our life and do not appreciate them as learning experiences and opportunities for … Continue reading
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
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 by Stuart Wilde in AFFIRMATIONS
“The way to develop dedication is to begin to become fiercely dedicated to yourself. This means concentrating on your needs, concentrating on those projects that give you pleasure and taking time to acknowledge that you are here on the earth … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 25th, 2020 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Some big accomplishments in the eyes of the world signify little in the eyes of Spirit. Yet some small acts in the eyes of the world are great in the eyes of Spirit. Life is not made only of grand … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 14, 2020 by John St. Augustine in EVERY MOMENT MATTERS
“One of the best ways to mind your own business is to be about the difficult task of honoring another’s path, even if you think they are going the wrong way…To watch someone for whom you care deeply go down … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 by John St. Augustine in EVERY MOMENT MATTERS
“In the classic Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill alluded to the presence of an “unseen Guide” whose sole purpose is to put all manner of obstacles in our path, with only one of two results. Either we become stronger … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 by Daphne Rose Kingma in THE TEN THINGS TO DO WHEN YOUR LIFE FALLS APART
“Persistence is the journey of effectiveness that allows you to hope. It is the energy that wants to get things done, to assist you in moving from crisis to solution. Persistence can take you from debt to solvency, from heartbreak … Continue reading
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