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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: Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 5th, 2026 by Marsha Sinetar in TO BUILD THE LIFE YOU WANT, CREATE THE WORK YOU LOVE
“Spirituality implies any number of diverse drives to know, enrich, and express our inner life. While religion is our particular, potentially fixed system of beliefs (with all its special rites, language, membership, and worldview), spirituality is soft, unfixed, and potentially … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 by Diane K. Osbon in REFLECTIONS ON THE ART OF LIVING
“What is the meaning of life?” Joseph Campbell was often asked, and he would respond, “There is no meaning. We bring the meaning to it.” Like Carl Jung, he saw the approach of old age, not as a mere diminution … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 by Abraham Maslow
“The highest achieving, happiest and most effective individuals, those that are truly “self-actualized,” have a number of traits in common. Of these, the three most important are: They learn to live their lives independent of the good opinions of others. … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 22nd, 2026 by Florence Scovel Shinn in THE POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD
“Life is a crossword puzzle, the right word gives you the answer. Many people are rattling off destructive words in their conversation. We hear them say, ‘I’m broke! I’m sick! Remember by your words you are justified and by your … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 by Polly Campbell in HOW TO LIVE AN AWESOME LIFE
“Savoring is the act of noticing the positive, amazing, awesome things in your life and then pausing to engage with the good feelings that come out of that, says Loyola University professor of psychology Fred Bryant, author of Savoring: A … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 4th, 2026 by Leonardo DaVinci
“Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer; since to remain constantly at work will cause you to lose power of judgment… Go some distance … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 by Paul Selig in THE BOOK OF MASTERY
“Now we say these words to you intentionally: The requirement for change at this level of incarnation is to bless all that you see. Hear these words: What you bless, you lift; what you damn, what you curse, you cast … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 20th, 2026 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“There is no reason for any of us to stay in a situation that is repulsive or damaging to us. Perhaps in our sense of guilt or unworthiness we believe that we must endure a painful predicament because we are … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 by Debbie Ford in THE DARK SIDE OF THE LIGHT CHASERS
“Do what you say. If you’re not going to do it, don’t say you are. Have your word be the most important asset you have. Treat it like gold. If you treat it like gold it will bring you gold, … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, April 3rd, 2026 by Don Miguel Ruiz in THE VOICE OF KNOWLEDGE
“There is nothing you need to do to improve what you really are. The only thing left for all of us to do is to create a beautiful story and enjoy a better life. How do you create a beautiful … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, March 26th, 2026 by Shakti Gawain in THE PATH OF TRANSFORMATION
“Of course, taking action is a vital part of bringing our consciousness into form and making real change. Direct, powerful, and committed action is extremely important both on a personal and social/political level. Whether or not we commit ourselves to … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 16th, 2026 by Stuart Wilde in INFINITE SELF
“The greatest teaching you can ever offer is your example. It’s you as you. Strong and solid. When people say, “It’s awful, it’s terrible, everything is falling apart,” you say, “No, it’s not; it’s rather beautiful. From this falling apart … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, February 12th, 2026 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
“Do you know one sign that you’ve woken up? It’s when you are asking yourself, “Am I crazy, or are all of them crazy?” It really is. Because we are crazy. The whole world is crazy. Certifiable lunatics! The only … Continue reading
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