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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 Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 by Marianne Williamson in ILLUMINATA
“Imagine life to be like a camera: The amount of light in the picture is determined by the size of the aperture at the time the picture is taken. For most of us most of the time, our experience of … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 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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Tagged Leonardo DaVinci, Plato
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 by The Dalai Lama
“The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion No matter whether you are learned or not, whether you believe in the next life or not, whether you believe in God or Buddha, or … Continue reading
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Tagged Dalai Lama, Richard Bach, Running From Safety
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 by Louise Hay in YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE
“We are all victims of victims, and they could not possibly have taught us anything they did not know. If your mother did not know how to love herself, or your father did not know how to love himself, then … Continue reading
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Tagged E.J. Michael, Louise Hay, Queen of the Sun, You Can Heal Your Life
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 19th, 2021 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT
“Don’t be a master of “If only” — if only I had more time, more money, a better opportunity, different parents, a more understanding spouse, no children. Life is tough. Be tougher. Reclaiming your will isn’t easy, but life is … Continue reading
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Tagged A New Day is Dawning, Dan Millman, Diandra, Everyday Enlightenment
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 9th, 2021 by Sanaya Roman in PERSONAL POWER THROUGH AWARENESS
“When you feel depreciated or drained by a stranger for no apparent reason, you are suffering from what has been called a “psychic whack.” These connections are messages from the universe telling you to pay attention to what you are … Continue reading
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Tagged Personal Power through Awareness, Sanaya Roman
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 5th, 2021 by James Redfield in THE CELESTINE PROPHECY
“We are not merely the physical creation of our parents; we are also the spiritual creation. You were born to these two people and their lives had an irrevocable effect on who you are. To discover your real self, you … Continue reading
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Tagged James Redfield, John Mellencamp, Minutes to Memories, The Celestine Prophecy
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 30th, 2021 by Stuart Wilde in WHISPERING WINDS OF CHANGE
“When and if you are required to act, do so impeccably. Develop a plan, arrive with all that you need, act powerfully and decisively, don’t mince words, tell people who you are and what you want. Never engage your troops … Continue reading
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Tagged Stuart Wilde, Whispering Winds of Change
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 29th, 2021 by Stevie Wonder in THESE THREE WORDS
“When was the last time that they heard you say mother, or father I love you? And when was the last time that they heard you say daughter or son, I love you? The ones, you say you cherish everyday … Continue reading
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Tagged Stevie Wonder, These Three Words
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 26th, 2021 by Vimala McClure in THE TAO OF MOTHERHOOD
“Many parents discover too late that one cannot raise children well with punishment as the core of discipline. Hit your child and eventually the child’s rage will be greater than you censure. Prisons are filled with “well-disciplined” people. A good … Continue reading
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Tagged Deepak Chopra, The TAO of Motherhood, Vimala McClure
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 by Joseph Campbell in REFLECTIONS ON THE ART OF LIVING BY DIANE K. OSBON
“There is no security in following the call to adventure, nothing is exciting if you know what the outcome is going to be. To refuse the call means stagnation. You enter the forest at the darkest point, where there is … Continue reading
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Tagged Diane K. Osbon, Joseph Campbell, Reflections on the Art of Living
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 19th, 2021 by Ping Li in AWAKENING
“Your parents did the best they could. They gave you the best education they could offer. They gave you all their love and hope for you, but they also passed on the misunderstanding and suffering of their heart and soul. … Continue reading
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Tagged Awakening, Ping Li
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 by Terry Cole-Whittaker in LIVE YOUR BLISS
“We have all heard the instruction that if you are going to do something, then do it right or don’t do it at all. This doesn’t even make sense. We wouldn’t tell a child not to try to walk unless … Continue reading
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Tagged Live Your Bliss, Terry Cole-Whittaker
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 8th, 2021 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE
“Every day we’re confronted with a gap, often painfully wide, between the life we live now and a life of deep enchantment. As much as we might want to believe in the power of spiritual principles, we often feel like … Continue reading
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Tagged Everyday Grace, Marianne Williamson
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 25th, 2021 by Alan Cohen in RELAX INTO WEALTH
“When you are in your right place at the right time with the right people for the right purpose, you set the stage for others to do the same. If you hold yourself back because of fear, guilt, or feelings … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Cohen, Relax Into Wealth
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