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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.
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 16th, 2022 by Megan Don in MEDITATIONS WITH TERESA OF AVILA
“Teresa noted that our reputation becomes a huge obstacle to surrendering. Even when we are working for the benefit of others, we can temper our words or actions so as not to displease the other. We choose not to create … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 by Stuart Wilde
“For many, life is a constant search for an elusive quality we call security—we seek in our relationships, lumbering our partners and our children with our silent disquiet. Projecting our desire for security upon them—making them the custodian of our … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 8th, 2022 by Stephen Levine
“In Zen there is a wonderful statement: “Spring comes and the grass grows all by itself.” That statement shows us the wisdom of letting go of all attempts to maintain control and hide from pain (which thus turns it to … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 1st, 2022 by Neale Donald Walsch in FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD
“You have come to a “knowingness” that the perfect thing is going to occur. Not that a particular thing is going to occur, but that the “perfect” thing is going to occur. Not that what you prefer is going to … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 19th, 2022 by Megan Don in MEDITATIONS WITH TERESA OF AVILA
“Sometimes, Teresa said, the Beloved allows certain circumstances, even perhaps painful ones, that we would not willingly choose so that we may learn and grow. Surrender is the key word, easy to say, but far more difficult to live. We … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 30th, 2022 by Jenniffer Weigel in I’M SPIRITUAL DAMMIT
“You remember the movie Toy Story?” “Of course I said.”… “Well, we are all like the toys in that movie. We are on the shelf, and God knows we are there. But sometimes he prefers Woody and sometimes Buzz. We … Continue reading
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
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
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 by Caroline Myss in ANATOMY OF THE SPIRIT
“My heart goes out to people who are working hard to release their negative attitudes and painful memories. “Just tell me how, and I’ll do it,” they say to me. We are forever looking for the easy meditation, the easy … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, March 4th, 2022 by Megan Don in MEDITATIONS WITH TERESA OF AVILA
“Whatever the cause of our anger or resentment, personal or universal, the reason and the result are the same. That is, we are disagreeing with the Beloved, and in doing so we are creating a wall of resistance that keeps … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 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 Friday, November 19th, 2021 by Lisette Larkins in DIFFICULT PEOPLE
“The inherent effectiveness of the power of intention and visualization is real; however, instead of using this principle to obtain a new car, start a new career path, upgrade to a better house, or to find a mate, use your … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 18th, 2021 by Matthew Fox in CHRISTIAN MYSTICS
“Life is a series of letting-go moments: from when we leave the womb – letting to of nine months in our mother’s belly – to the hour of our death and our final leave-taking. Every new beginning involves a letting … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, October 7th, 2021 by Paramhansa Yogananda
“I once saw a cartoon drawing of a dog hitched to a small, but well laden cart. The dog’s owner had found an ingenious method for getting it to pull the cart for him. A long pole, tied to the … Continue reading