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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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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 by Richard Bach in RUNNING FROM SAFETY
“You declare “Life Is,” knowing that it’s true, and you work your little heart out to transform what you will…And it doesn’t change…You keep working, and you watch for coincidence to come strolling your way. Watch carefully, for it always … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 23rd, 2011 by Arnold Patent in YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL
“Talents are gifts of the Universe. We do not learn a talent. Each talent is a complete gift that comes with the tools to express it perfectly. If we have artistic talent, we have all of the skills necessary to … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 by Robert H. Hopke in THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS
“If we bring a symbolic attitude to our lives, searching out the meaning of what happens to us and thereby allowing our own capacity to make wholeness out of the random and disparate events of our lives, then no matter … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 by Stuart Wilde in THE QUICKENING
“To establish control over time you first have to slow it down. This is accomplished by balance, by living more and more in the NOW, by having fewer and fewer thoughts about the future and the past and by disengaging … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 15th, 2011 by George Bernard Shaw
“This is the true joy in life: The being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. The being a force of nature, instead of a feverish, selfish clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 8th, 2011 by Confucius
“Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished. Confucius BEST of BONUS … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 10th, 2011 by Henry David Thoreau in WALDEN
“But alert and healthy natures remember that the sun rose clear. It is never too late to give up our prejudices. No way of thinking or doing, however ancient, can be trusted without proof. What everybody echoes, or in silence … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 3rd, 2011 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
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 27th, 2011 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
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 20th, 2011 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
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 13th, 2011 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
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 9th, 2011 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
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 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
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, April 22nd, 2011 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
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 18th, 2011 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

