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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 Thursday, November 4th, 2010 by Esther and Jerry Hicks in THE AMAZING POWER OF DELIBERATE INTENT
“The world is full of people who have opinions that are different from yours. And you just have to finally make up your mind that you are not the only one with an opinion. Everybody gets to have opinions, and … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, October 28th, 2010 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“There really is nothing wrong with having the desire to win in any area of life, but in your efforts to grow spiritually, your mission is to come to the awareness where you no longer feel an obsession to win. … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
“Be emotionally supportive to your friends, loved ones, and clients, but stop when you start to feel drained. Some people will take as much time and energy as you are willing to give (like all of it). Be present and … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 25th, 2010 by Connie Joy in TRAGEDY IN SEDONA
“Know your teacher. If they appear unapproachable, unwilling to let you get to know them well, then move on until you find one who will. At the same time, keep in mind the only teacher you really need now or … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 8th, 2010 by Eckhart Tolle in A NEW EARTH
“Unconscious people – and many remain unconscious, trapped in their egos throughout their lives – will quickly tell you who they are: their name, their occupation, their personal history, the shape or state of their body, and whatever else they … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 4th, 2010 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“Here is something to contemplate: Only living food that grows on our planet is suitable for our bodies to transform into the energy and sustenance we need. How could our bodies possibly achieve this miracle if we were not made … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 16th, 2010 by Marianne Williamson in THE GIFT OF CHANGE
“Whenever our outer world becomes stuck, it is incumbent upon us to look, not outward, but inward. It is a call to find the places in ourselves where we are holding on to old ways – where we blame others … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 by Rhonda Byrne in THE SECRET
“You get to choose what you want, but you must get clear about what you want. This is your work. If you’re not clear, then the law of attraction cannot bring you what you want. You will be sending out … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 by Gloria Wendroff in HEAVENLETTERS
“Selfishness comes from fear. You see limits, and the limits set the tone for you. I have told you not to sacrifice, and I repeat it. Now We will go a step further. Sacrifice is an untruth. We have a … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 9th, by Leo Buscaglia in LOVING EACH OTHER
“It does not surprise me that people feel irritated when they hear this much overused phrase, “Know yourself.” The term has been tossed about since the dawn of civilization and has been especially abused over the past two decades. People … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in REAL MAGIC
“Being unhappy is a habit. Being depressed is a habit. Being lazy is a habit. Being limited is a habit. These, and many other personality traits, result from the way in which you use your mind. There are many, many … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in THE WAY TO LOVE
“Contrary to what your culture and religion have taught you, nothing but absolutely nothing can make you happy. The moment you see that, you will stop moving from one job to another, one friend to another, one place, one spiritual … Continue reading
Special PONDER on THIS for Saturday, July 24th, 2010 by John St. Augustine in EVERY MOMENT MATTERS
“A small voice inside that has been long ignored beckons us to mind our own business as our billions of miles of brain circuits are drenched with the latest news of celebrities and others who have fallen off the wagon … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 16th, 2010 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE
“Often, when the modern mind experiences itself as bored, it’s actually merely addicted to cheap stimulation, having been trained by television and so forth to constantly jump out of its center. Learning how to slowly and purposefully arrange flowers in … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 31st, 2010 by Don Miguel and Don Jose Ruiz in THE FIFTH AGREEMENT
“Is it the real you who creates all the drama and suffering in your daily life? Is it the real you who says “Life is a valley of tears, and we come here to suffer?” Is it the real you … Continue reading

