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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: Present Moment Awareness
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART
“Do not place salvation in the future or it will never come. Ask for it now. Accept it now. God’s kingdom manifests in this moment only. In this place only. It does not require a special time. Every time is … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Paul Ferrini, The Silence of the Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 3rd, 2025 by Richard Carlson in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
“Sadly, many of us continually postpone our happiness – indefinitely. It’s not that we consciously set out to do so, but that we keep convincing ourselves, “Someday I’ll be happy.” We tell ourselves we’ll be happy when our bills are … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, Richard Carlson
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“When we think about it – which is most of the problem – life appears complex and busy. This is an illusion. Life is utterly simple and serene, because we can only live one moment at a time. There are … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Dan Millman, Living on Purpose
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 by Donald Altman in ONE MINUTE MINDFULNESS
“The heart has a language all its own. To speak from the heart in the next minute is to communicate from a place of love, truth, and beauty. But for many, the heart may be hidden and locked away behind … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Donald Altman, One Minute Mindfulness
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 by Michael Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER
“Life provides us with our next step. But if we’re wrapped up in expectations of what we “should” be doing, where we “should” be by now, as well as the judgments of how bad we are for not fulfilling those … Continue reading
Posted in Expectations, Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Michael J. Tamura, You Are the Answer
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 4th, 2025 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“When we lost our connection to the body, we lose one of our most important capacities for mindfulness. Right now, raise both of your arms out to your side. Close your eyes, and bring your arms slowly together until your … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Donald Altman, The Mindfulness Code
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 25th, 2025 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in THE WAY TO LOVE
“The final disappearance of insecurity feelings will only come when you have attained that blessed ability of the birds of the air and the flowers of the field to live fully in the present, one moment at a time. The … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Fr. Anthony DeMello, The Way to Love
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE
“The average life expectancy in America is just about 77 years, give or take a few. That’s just over 28,000 days to figure out why you are here, what you are going to do about it, and how you want … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged John St. Augustine, Living an Uncommon Life
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 7th, 2025 by Eckhart Tolle in A NEW EARTH
“When you make the present moment, instead of past and future, the focal point of your life, your ability to enjoy what you do – and with it the quality of your life – increases dramatically. Joy is the dynamic … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 23rd, 2025 by Marianne Williamson in EVERYDAY GRACE
“The time to show up fully for life is right now, whatever the circumstances. The decision to be the divine attracts the divine. Life is a swirling pool of infinite potential at every single moment, and we ourselves either activate … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness
Tagged Everyday Grace, Marianne Williamson
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“When someone goes to the doctor and says, “I hear a voice in my head,” he or she will most likely be sent to a psychiatrist. The fact is that, in a very similar way, virtually everyone hears a voice, … Continue reading
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Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 6th, 2025 by Debbie Ford in THE DARK SIDE OF THE LIGHT CHASERS
“Every human being is born with a healthy emotional system. We love and accept ourselves when we are born. We don’t make judgments about which parts of ourselves are good and which parts are bad. We dwell in the fullness … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness, Self-acceptance
Tagged Debbie Ford, The Dark Side of the Light Chasers
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 26th, 2025 by Sanaya Roman in PERSONAL POWER THROUGH AWARENESS
“The busier your mind is, the more you are apt to be unconsciously affected by energy. The more silent your inner dialogue when you are listening to another, the more you can direct the outcome, and be aware of your … Continue reading
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Tagged Personal Power through Awareness, Sanaya Roman
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 2nd, 2025 by Eckhart Tolle in THE POWER OF NOW
“When you are on a journey, it is certainly helpful to know where you are going or at least the general direction in which you are moving, but don’t forget: the only thing that is ultimately real about your journey … Continue reading
Posted in Present Moment Awareness, Purpose
Tagged Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
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