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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: Taking Responsibility
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 9th, 2012 from A COURSE IN MIRACLES
“This is the only thing that you need do for vision, happiness, release from pain and the complete escape from sin, all to be given you. Say only this, but mean it with no reservations, for here the power of … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 12th, 2011 by Deepak Chopra in THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS
“When you feel frustrated or upset by a person or situation, remember that you are not reacting to the person or situation, but to your feelings about the person or situation. These are YOUR feelings, and your feelings are not … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 5th, 2011 by Shakti Gawain in LIVING IN THE LIGHT
“If there are problems in your life, that’s the universe trying to get your attention. It’s saying, “Hey, there’s something you need to be aware of, something that needs to be changed here!” If you pay attention to the small … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 by Cherie Carter-Scott, Ph.D. in IF LIFE IS A GAME THESE ARE THE RULES
“Your time here on Earth is brief. Time passes and things change. You have options and choices in which to make your wishes, dreams, and goals become reality. When you ask yourself, “Why am I here?” or “Why is this … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 12th, 2011 by Dan Millman in WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR
“It is better for you to take responsibility for your life as it is, instead of blaming others or circumstances for your predicament. As your eyes open, you’ll see that your state of health, happiness, and every circumstance of your … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 by Dr. Christine Ranck & Christopher Lee Nutter in IGNITE THE GENIUS WITHIN
“…Your obstacles are not the result of an external world keeping you down but are actually an expression of your own hidden desires. And if you make your obstacles, then you can also unmake them. This discovery makes it conceivable … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
“Get in touch with yourself for a few seconds, become aware of your presence wherever you may be, and become aware of the kind of thoughts that are going on within you. Now, think of somebody you’re living with or … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 by Dr. Joseph Murphy in THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
“What the other person says or does cannot really annoy or irritate you except you permit him to disturb you. The only way he can annoy you is through your own thought. For example, if you get angry, you have to … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 5th, 2010 by Fr. Anthony DeMello in AWARENESS
“Do you think you help people because you are in love with them? Well, I’ve got news for you. You are never in love with anyone. You’re only in love with your prejudiced and hopeful idea of that person. Take … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 by Karol K. Truman in FEELINGS BURIED ALIVE NEVER DIE
“It has been said that when we lift ourselves we lift 30,000 other people with us. When we think of the far reaching effects ONE life can have, as evidenced in the famous movie with Jimmy Stewart, It’s a Wonderful … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 1st, 2010 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED
“The past only has an impact on the present when you continue to waste your powerful thought and feeling energies on something that no longer exists at all, other than in your own mind. Whatever it was that happened is … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 by Don Miguel and Don Jose Ruiz in THE FIFTH AGREEMENT
“Many masters have said that every mind is a world, and it’s true. The world we think we see outside of us is actually inside of us. It’s just images in our imagination. It’s a dream. We are dreaming constantly, … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 27th, 2010 by Karol K. Truman in FEELINGS BURIED ALIVE NEVER DIE
“By choosing to let go of blame and judgment you start on your road to becoming a more responsible and accountable person. This—becoming responsible and accountable—is necessary if you choose to overcome the ‘victim’ role in your life. Becoming responsible … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, April 15th, 2010 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
“You must be totally honest with yourself if you are ever to rid yourself entirely of blame. The way to begin is to take total responsibility for everything that you are in your life right now. That’s right. Say to … Continue reading

