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About Pondercentral, PONDER on THIS, and me, author Jeff Maziarek
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 Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART
“New paradigm spiritual teachers claim no authority over others. They do not pretend to have the answers for others. They speak only of their own experience. They invite others to share in what they have learned from their experience, and … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 9th, 2022 by Patrick McNally in HOW TO LIVE AN AMAZING LIFE
“People today think they have something. That’s because people have to find a label for a feeling. If they don’t give it a name the drug companies can’t sell you the drug to trick you into thinking you feel okay … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 11th, 2022 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“Anything in this vast Universe is possible. Do not allow anyone to tell you differently. If everyone doubted their ability to accomplish their dreams we would have no automobiles, no aircraft, no electricity, no computers, and we would still believe … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 10th, 2022 by Polly Campbell in IMPERFECT SPIRITUALITY
“What we want and what our spirit needs, is to be whole and harmonious, to feel complete and aligned with mind, body, and spirit. When we spend time trying to fix and deny and hide entire dimensions of ourselves, we … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 7th, 2022 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“As we grow older, it becomes apparent that to defer constantly to others and seek their approval is not the most efficient way to get ahead. Yet, most of us continue with this ineffective behavior. Sometimes, we experiment with selfishness … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 31st, 2022 by Tony Burroughs in THE LAW OF AGREEMENT
“The way to make a positive change in your life and in the lives of everyone in our world is to put the Law of Agreement to work on your behalf. The Law of Agreement ensures that as we lend … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 by Hrvoje Butkovic in LIVING DELIBERATELY
“Deliberate living as defined here is also not a belief system; it is a state of being. Because of the evolutionary nature of our existence, it is really a progression of states of being, each more purposeful and authentic than … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 21st, 2022 by Eliza Mada Dalian in IN SEARCH OF THE MIRACULOUS
“To regain your integrity and authenticity you must develop the courage to surrender to your inner power. To do this, you must live according to your awareness and remain true to yourself even if others disagree with you. You must … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, October 13th, 2022 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
“Can you imagine the relief when you don’t have to impress anybody anymore? Oh, what a relief. Happiness at last. You no longer feel the need or the compulsion to explain things anymore. What is there to be explained? And … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“Of the multitude of questions that arise in a person’s life, there is little doubt the most challenging one to find an answer for is, “Who am I?” It is likely that throughout all of recorded history, this single question … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 3rd, 2022 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT
“The wisdom, the power, the courage, the love, the kingdom of Heaven – are inside us. It’s just that we forget. We forget to trust ourselves; we forget to listen; we forget to pay attention to the highest and best … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 15th, 2022 by Oriah Mountain Dreamer in THE INVITATION
“Seeing beauty is not about narrowing our vision, designating only some of its manifestations as worthy. It means expanding our definition of beauty, suspending our judgments, and appreciating the quiet joy of riding a bicycle along the lake and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Oriah Mountain Dreamer, The Invitation
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 9th, 2022 by Richard A. Singer in YOUR DAILY WALK WITH THE GREAT MINDS
“You alone are the architect of your life. You have two choices: One is to follow the lead of the external world and do what society tells you to do or the second option is to follow your genuine self … Continue reading
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