Category Archives: Self-acceptance

BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE

“Faith is founded upon the observation that the universe operates according to a higher intelligence, a master play, revealed as orderly laws. As Einstein said, “God does not play dice with the universe.” Neither does God play dice with you. … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 by Louise Hay in YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE

“When you scold yourself, when you berate yourself, when you “beat yourself up,” who do you think you’re treating this way? Almost all of our programming, both negative and positive, was accepted by us by the time we were three … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY

“Other people respond to you in whatever way their programs and beliefs dictate. Power comes in knowing that you have a choice. You do not need to change other people; you can change your reaction to them. When you choose … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 by Megan Don in MEDITATIONS WITH TERESA OF AVILA

“Throughout her life, Teresa stressed the importance of beginning the journey of self-knowledge. This journey requires an ability to be very honest with oneself and a desire for self-responsibility. It means that we no longer blame others for the state … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

“No matter how intelligent, attractive, or talented you may be – to the degree you doubt your worthiness you tend to sabotage your efforts and undermine your relationships. Life is full of gifts and opportunities; you will open to receive … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 2nd, 2022 by Stuart Wilde in INFINITE SELF

“If you want to flow down the eternal river of perception toward your Infinite Self, you’ve got to let go of the branch you’re hanging on to and let the river take you. That means facing your insecurities and fears … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 11th, 2022 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART

“Most of you are in some kind of denial. That is probably because you have hardly touched your pain. It is too scary to do so. You would rather pretend to be spiritual than admit that you are having a … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 by Don Miguel Ruiz and Don Jose Ruiz in THE FIFTH AGREEMENT

“Once you accept yourself just the way you are, you no longer have any judgments about yourself. Once you accept everybody else just the way they are, you no longer have any judgments about them. Then something incredible happens in … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 by Dianne Eppler Adams in CONSCIOUS FOOTSTEPS

“How might you live differently if you realized that what you have perceived as imperfections were actually part of your Soul’s plan for your life? I am aware, as I ponder this for my own life, that this is no … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 11th, 2020 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT

“If you sell yourself out to get approval, you will miss what you really want: authenticity, passion, and aliveness. When you say no to what does not match your intentions, you are saying yes to what you really want and … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, March 5th, 2020 by Dr. Joan Borysenko in MINDING THE BODY, MENDING THE MIND

“See people for who they are instead of who you want them to be. Then accept them as they are rather than judging them for who they are not. The more accepting you become of yourself, the more you can … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 by Ping Li in AWAKENING

Compiler’s Note: Best wishes to you for a very Happy New Year 2020! Please note that “Ponder on This” messages will continue to be posted through all of 2020. Note that the content used for 2020 messages was originally posted … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 by Debbie Ford in THE DARK SIDE OF THE LIGHT CHASERS

“Each aspect within us needs understanding and compassion. If we are unwilling to give it to ourselves how can we expect the world to give it to us? As we are, so is the universe. Self-love must sink in and … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY

“It feels good when other people believe in you, trust in you, and support you. Yet, if you want to be powerful, it is important not to need other people to do so as a condition of believing in yourself. … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 by Shakti Gawain in THE PATH OF TRANSFORMATION

“Life is trying to teach us how to open the door and begin to look at those parts of ourselves that we’ve been frightened of, that we’ve hated, that we think are bad and ugly, and awful and scary. Life … Continue reading

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