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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
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 21st, 2016 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 Wednesday, January 13th, 2016 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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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 7th, 2016 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 Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 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 Friday, December 25th, 2015 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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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 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 Monday, December 7th, 2015 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 Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 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 Monday, October 26th, 2015 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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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 19th, 2015 by Wayne W. Dyer in MANIFEST YOUR DESTINY
“When we “depreciate” something, we devalue or diminish its worth. We depreciate things or people by expressing disapproval or dislike. When we appreciate something or someone, we give value with approval and praise. When we appreciate things, we mean to … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 16th, 2015 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“Many of you spend more time and energy worrying about doing things than doing them. How often have you put off doing something, thinking it might take too much work, only to find that once you were in the mood … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, October 13th, 2015 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” When you think about it, the practice of Intentionally Centering Attention Now is about watching for the mental and emotional weeds that obstruct … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 by Neale Donald Walsch in CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD BOOK 3
“All objective phenomena is drawn to you subconsciously; all events are created by you unconsciously; every person, place, or thing in your life was drawn to you by you – was Self-created, if you will – to provide you with … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 28th, by Richard & Mary Alice Jafolla in THE QUEST
“A desire without a deed is a dead end. It is like a high-powered sports car waiting patiently for a driver to start the engine. We can plan, dream, wish, hope, and inwardly change all we want. This is not … Continue reading
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