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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, July 26th, 2024 by Mark Nepo in THE BOOK OF AWAKENING
“It seems that any moment of interest or pain or adversity can surprise us into the larger totality of life, breaking our current limits and allowing us the chance to redefine ourselves in regard to the larger sense that is … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 25th, 2024 by M. Scott Peck, M.D. in THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED and BEYOND
“Another painful burden that comes with increased consciousness and competence is the loneliness of transcending traditional culture. Throughout the ages, only a few among millions have obviously risen above the rigid culture and simplistic thinking of their times. Now as … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 by Megan Don in MEDITATIONS WITH TERESA OF AVILA
“Many people today are confused about their spiritual purpose here on earth. Many feel impatient to begin what they perceive to be their destined work, but Teresa warns about “going out ahead of time.” We can damage both ourselves and … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 19th, 2024 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
“Telling someone something that you like, admire, or appreciate about them is a “random act of kindness.” It takes almost no effort (once you get used to it), yet it pays enormous dividends. Many people spend their entire lifetimes wishing … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“Specific goals such as a net income, ideal weight, or a slick car can be fun and useful; just hold them lightly. If you drive yourself crazy over getting them, when they arrive you will not enjoy them. Found your … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 21st, 2024 by Marianne Williamson in THE GIFT OF CHANGE
“Someone once sent me a photograph that had been taken by a fisherman in Newfoundland. It was a picture of an iceberg, not only the part of it that protrudes above the water line, but also what’s underneath the water. … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 by James Redfield in THE CELESTINE VISION
“Few of us can look back at our lives and not see a pattern of synchronicity in the mysterious events that transpired to bring us our current career, our spouse, or the network of friends and alliances on which we … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 by Danielle Rama Hoffman in THE COUNCIL OF LIGHT
“Whatever you perceive as not working in your life is the material substance and fertile land to transmute into what is working in your life. It is a perception that is not working…everything is on purpose: it is just that … Continue reading
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Tagged Danielle Rama Hoffman, The Council of Light
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 by Eugenia Oganova in AWAKENING THE HARMONY WITHIN
“All events trigger an emotional response, either positive or negative, according to our perception of that event. The point of self-mastery, the “middle path,” lays in being able to notice the emotional reaction we are having, trace it back through … Continue reading
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Tagged Awakening the Harmony Within, Eugenia Oganova
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Direct experience remains the most powerful teacher, but a book can provide a map of the territory, a preparation that enables us to learn more from our experience. A book can point the way, but we must still make the … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 by Danielle Rama Hoffman in THE COUNCIL OF LIGHT
“The idea that it would be helpful to another if you are poor, sick, tired, confused, unfocused, or weak does not make sense on a conscious level. But this is how people approach someone who is poor. They feel bad … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 17th, 2024 by Mary Beth Ford in WISDOM FROM THE GARDENS: LIFE LESSONS
“Poets describe us as prisoners of time and declare that time is our nemesis. If we listen carefully to our language, we will know that this is true. Quantity seems to be the essence of time. Experts warn us not … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 9th, 2024 by Dr. Joseph Murphy in THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
“Peace of mind and a healthy body are inevitable when you begin to think and feel in the right way. Whatever you claim mentally and feel as true, your subconscious mind will accept and bring forth into your experience. The … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 6th, 2024 by Richard & Mary Alice Jafolla in THE QUEST
“If you strut upon the stage of life clanging cymbals and banging drums, flaunting diamonds and gold, flashing your social status – all this just to be noticed – what have you gained? Whom have you impressed? What does it … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT
“It would be nice if we could master life from our armchairs – achieving our goals through positive thinking or creative visualization alone. But the power to change depends not on what you hope or wish or think or feel … Continue reading
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