BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 from an Ancient Hindu Scripture

Posted on September 7, 2011 by jmaz479

“The content of fear may be intense and gripping, so much so that it overwhelms us completely. But when we look beyond that content at the fear itself, what do we find? Pure energy, energy which, if we focus on it directly, will begin to reveal its real nature. Then, instead of filling us with agitation, the energy of fear can actually lead us to a state of exhilaration, or intense concentration, or love.”

Ancient Hindu Scripture 

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“Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.”

Rabindranath Tagore

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 by Anthony DeMello S.J. in AWARENESS

Posted on September 6, 2011 by jmaz479

“So why do I fall in love with a person really? Why is it that I fall in love with one kind of person and not another? Because I’m conditioned. I’ve got an image, subconsciously, that this particular type of person appeals to me, attracts me. So when I meet this person, I fall head over heels in love. But have I seen her? No! I’ll see her after I marry her; that’s when the awakening comes! And that’s when love may begin.

But falling love has nothing to do with love at all. It isn’t love, it’s desire, burning desire. You want, with all your heart, to be told by this adorable creature that you’re attractive to her. That give you a tremendous sensation, Meanwhile, everybody’s saying, “What the hell does he see in her?” But it’s his conditioning – he’s not seeing.

They say that love is blind. Believe me, there’s nothing so clear-sighted as true love, nothing. It’s the most clear-sighted thing in the world. Addiction is blind, attachments are blind. Clinging, craving, and desire are blind. But not true love.”

Fr. Anthony DeMello, S.J., in “Awareness”

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 5th, 2011 by Shakti Gawain in LIVING IN THE LIGHT

Posted on September 5, 2011 by jmaz479

“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 signals, you will learn from them, but if you don’t, the problems will intensify until you get the message and start to pay attention. If you accept that every time a problem occurs the universe is showing you something, you will make rapid progress on your journey of self-discovery.

When something “negative” happens it’s tempting to say, “Why does this happen? I’m doing the best I can but nothing seems to be going right. I can’t understand why I keep having this problem.” If you find yourself doing this, try to open up to another way of looking at things. Go inside and say to the universe, “I know you’re trying to show me something. Help me understand what is.”

Shakti Gawain, in “Living in the Light”

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 2nd, 2011 by Dan Millman in WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR

Posted on September 2, 2011 by jmaz479

“There is no need to search; achievement leads to nowhere. It makes no difference at all, so just be happy now! Love is the only reality of the world, because it is all One, you see. And the only laws are paradox, humor, and change. There is no problem, never was, and never will be. Release your struggle, let go of your mind, throw away your concerns, and relax into the world. No need to resist life; just do your best. Open your eyes and see that you are far more than you imagine.”

Dan Millman, in “Way of the Peaceful Warrior”

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 1st, 2011 by Don Miguel Ruiz and Don Jose Ruiz in THE FIFTH AGREEMENT

Posted on September 1, 2011 by jmaz479

Be impeccable with your word really means never use the power of the word against yourself. When you’re impeccable with your word, you never betray yourself. You never use the word to gossip about yourself or to spread emotional poison by gossiping about other people. Gossiping is the main form of communication in human society, and we learn how to gossip by agreement. When we are children, we hear the adults around us gossiping about themselves, and giving their opinions about other people, including people they don’t even know. But now you are aware that our opinions are not the truth; they’re just a point of view.

Remember, you are the creator of your own life story. If you use the word impeccably, just imagine the story that you are going to create for yourself. You’re going to use the word in the direction of truth and love for yourself. You’re going to use the word to express the truth in every thought, in every action, in every word you use to describe yourself, to describe your own life story. And what will be the result? An extraordinarily beautiful life. In other words, you are going to be happy.”

Don Miguel Ruiz and Don Jose Ruiz, in “The Fifth Agreement”

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOUR SACRED SELF

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jmaz479

“Get out of the past by visualizing the wake of a boat as a symbol of the past. The wake is not driving the boat, it is merely the trail that is being left behind. If you try this and hear a critical voice almost nagging you to get on with it, know that this is ego chatter. Surrendering means surrendering to what is, not to what ego wants it to be right now or what ego thinks it should have been in the past. Know that the past cannot drive you in this Now, and that past needn’t be held responsible for the boat’s problems of today.”

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, in “Your Sacred Self”

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“Lend your voices only to sounds of freedom. No longer lend your strength to that which you wish to be free from. Fill your lives with love and bravery, And you shall lead a life uncommon.”

Jewel, in the song “Life Uncommon” on the CD “Spirit”

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE

Posted on August 30, 2011 by jmaz479

“When caught in the grip of craving, you can surf along with it and ride it out with curiosity and observation. What does it feel like in each moment? You can ride cravings waves without trying to control, eliminate, or give in to them. Instead, you notice that you can fully experience the craving without having to act on it. Feeling and surfing your craving will not harm you. Like ocean waves, cravings rise up and subside into the surf.

At times, the surf is restless; other times, it barely creates a ripple.The more you surf your cravings and urges, the more you’ll understand how your cravings come and go, as well as become more comfortable with them. What’s important is to recognize that you don’t need to eliminate the voice of craving within you; you can skillfully decide simply to observe rather than follow it.”

Donald Altman, in “The Mindfulness Code”

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 29th, 2011 by Chin-Ning Chu in THICK FACE, BLACK HEART

Posted on August 29, 2011 by jmaz479

“Many teachers preach that you must do what you love, then you will be very good at your job. This is only part of the story. Most people have not reached a clear state of realizing exactly what they love to do and what they are good at. These people need to go through a period of discovery. The familiar question, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” is not an easy question to answer, even for adults of any age.

If you feel you are stuck in your work right now, whatever it is, keep on doing it with dedication and devotion. You were not placed in that position entirely by accident. There are lessons there for you to learn. Your total commitment to your present work and the experience you accumulate can serve as a springboard for the unfolding of your greater destiny.”

Chin-Ning Chu, in “Thick Face, Black Heart”

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“While God waits for His church to be built of love, men bring stones.”

Rabindranath Tagore

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 26th, 2011 by Rich Work in GOD THIS IS A GOOD BOOK

Posted on August 26, 2011 by jmaz479

“In the life of each individual there are parents, friends, loved ones and, for many, children. Individuals become attached, creating a strong bond between parent and child. Friends create bonds through life experiences that sometimes seem inseparable. There is nothing wrong in creating the bond of love, but the bond of attachment can stifle the very bond of love that you cherish.

As a child grows, the soul chooses to strike out on its own. The greatest act of love parents will ever give their children is to let them go. As parents pass on, the greatest act of love their children will ever give them is to let go. As friends move on in the journey of their souls, the greatest act of love you will ever give them is to let them go.”

Rich Work, in “God This is a Good Book”

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 25th, 2011 by Alan Cohen in RELAX INTO WEALTH

Posted on August 25, 2011 by jmaz479

“Sometimes a challenging experience or an adventure that stretches you brings you a benefit that is not obvious at the moment, but bears fruit over time. One of my clients lost his job as an entertainer and sought a new one over two years’ time. This period was quite trying for him, for his self-esteem was tied up in his performance and the approval of others. In our coaching it became apparent to both of us that he had given his power away to his role, and much of his life’s reward had depended on other people’s opinion of him.

His jobless time afforded him the tremendous opportunity to recognize his worth not for what he does but for who he is. Though difficult at first, the lesson eventually sank in and he developed a sense of self-acceptance and self-respect that he never would have enjoyed if he continued to let other people be the source of his validation. When he finally returned to the workforce, he had grown and solidified so much that he was like a new person, his performance was far superior to what it had been, and most important, he bore a sense of wholeness he had previously not owned.”

Alan Cohen, in “Relax into Wealth”

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 by Robert H. Hopke in THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS

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“If we bring a symbolic attitude to our lives, searching out the meaning of what happens to us and thereby allowing our own capacity to make wholeness out of the random and disparate events of our lives, then no matter what happens in the plot, whatever the setting, whoever the characters, major and minor, we will see that indeed, there are no accidents in the stories of our lives.”

Robert H. Hopke, in “There Are No Accidents”

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“And when the farmer has got his house, he may not be the richer but the poorer for it, for it may be the house that has got him.”

Henry David Thoreau, in “Walden”

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 by Terry Cole-Whittaker in LIVE YOUR BLISS

Posted on August 23, 2011 by jmaz479

“Wishful thinking does not serve others. It’s mainly about what we will get, rather than what we can give. Until we become absorbed in the process of contributing to the welfare of others, all we have a wishes and shattered dreams. Once we activate and set in motion the opulent flow of divine energy by offering our knowledge, expertise, and life-enhancing products, then the floodgates open and all sorts of expected and unexpected gifts, money, and opportunities start flowing to us. If we stop giving or receiving, we experience stagnation.

Do it, now. Stop waiting for a better time or for when you have more money, your bills are paid, your children are grown, you lose weight, get a boyfriend or husband, the economy is better, or there is peace in the world. Start doing what you love as you life’s work. Do what generates your sweet feelings and creates a space for others to also feel good. Begin to offer your goods and services.”

Terry Cole-Whittaker, in “Live Your Bliss”

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 22nd, 2011 by John Krishnamurti in THINK ON THESE THINGS

Posted on August 22, 2011 by jmaz479

“To love is the most important thing in life. But what do we mean by love? When you love someone because that person loves you in return, surely that is not love. To love is to have that extraordinary feeling of affection without asking anything in return. You may be very clever, you may pass all your examinations, get a doctorate and achieve a high position, but if you have not this sensitivity, this feeling of simple love, your heart will be empty and you will be miserable for the rest of your life.

John Krishnamurti, in “Think on These Things”

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“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.”

Joseph Campbell

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PONDER on THIS for Saturday, August 20th, 2011 by Jonathan Parker in THE SOUL SOLUTION

Posted on August 20, 2011 by jmaz479

“When we realize that we draw to us what we fear, or what we focus on, it may at first seem like a negative scenario, but when we really grasp this fundamental process, it’s actually quite empowering. As Joseph Campbell puts it on the DVD A Hero’s Journey: “When you follow your bliss…doors will open where you would not have thought there would be doors and where there wouldn’t be a door for anybody else,…and the world moves in and helps.”

Rather than living with fear, if we can find a way to live with bliss, wonderful things open up for us. And bliss is readily available; it’s just that most people haven’t yet figured out how to feel blissful. Your bliss is not only a wonderful inner feeling that generates positive outcomes; it’s also a natural characteristic of your soul. Yes, your very own soul is always happy, so when you’re connected with your soul, you feel happy and often even blissful, and therefore, your life is an experience of goodness.

When you’ve integrated the bliss, happiness, and goodness of your soul, you can easily manifest the wonderful results you want in your life because your thoughts, beliefs, and feelings have come into alignment and harmony with your true goals.”

Jonathan Parker, in “The Soul Solution”

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 19th, 2011 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jmaz479

“Every time you think of a bad memory that makes you feel sorry for yourself, or bad about how you acted, or makes you see yourself as a victim, or makes you hold a negative picture of yourself – Stop! See what good you created from that experience. It may be that you learned so much from it you never again brought that kind of behavior back into your life. It may be that because of that situation, you changed your path. It may have brought you an important connection, or helped develop new qualities and personality traits. You may have served and helped many people in that job. Your parents may have developed your strength, or your inner will, by creating obstacles for you.

Everything in your past happened for your good. If you could believe that the universe is friendly, that it is always helping you to create your highest good, you could live a life of more peace and security.”

Sanaya Roman, in “Living with Joy”

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