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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on April 21, 2015 by jmaz479

“At each and every crossroads you are free to choose the high road – by being kind to others, working hard, finding supportive partners, and following good role models. Or you may choose the low road – by burning your … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 30th, 2015 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE

Posted on March 29, 2015 by jmaz479

“Many of us fear failure without realizing that we make little mistakes and tiny failures each day, in the process of living and learning. We drop things, we fail to find something we’re looking for, say or do something we … Continue reading →

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 23rd, 2015 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on January 22, 2015 by jmaz479

“The moment we recognize the degree to which our difficulties are SELF-IMPOSED, we begin to heal them. We end self-sabotage only by taking responsibility for the choices and actions that created it. Only when we stop blaming our boss or … Continue reading →

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on January 13, 2015 by jmaz479

“Banish the illusion that certain professions are inherently better than others. A job or profession is only better or worse for YOU, depending upon your tastes and values. There are people in every field who are happy with their work … Continue reading →

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 9th, 2015 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE

Posted on January 8, 2015 by jmaz479

“Spirit is not something we get from our work as much as something we bring to It – and it’s less about WHAT we do than HOW we do it. As Martin Luther King Jr. advised, “Whatever your life work … Continue reading →

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 2nd, 2015 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on January 1, 2015 by jmaz479

Sorry, forgot to publish this last Thursday night! “The greatest challenge in life, in spiritual practice, or in any field of endeavor is how to turn what we know into what we actually DO. It can take years to consistently … Continue reading →

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 5th, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on December 4, 2014 by jmaz479

“If we never suffered pain or loss – if death did not await us – we might never need to seek a higher understanding, might never wonder about the soul, the hereafter, or the ultimate meaning of life. But life … Continue reading →

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 28th, 2014 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE

Posted on November 27, 2014 by jmaz479

“Because our attention is often distracted, obscured, or lost in thought, we fail to notice many things. That is why the ability to pay attention to what is arising in any given moment – to our actions and their results … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE

Posted on September 9, 2014 by jmaz479

“Nowhere is it written that decisions are supposed to be easy. Every choice requires a combination of intellect, intuition, and gut instinct. And the more important the decision, the harder it seems. Why? Because perceived importance increases our fear of … Continue reading →

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 29th, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on August 28, 2014 by jmaz479

“When you notice yourself avoiding taking action because you feel nervous or reluctant, that is your moment of truth. What will you do? Anyone who has faced a moment of truth – who has felt the fear and leaped from … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 4th, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on July 3, 2014 by jmaz479

“Pain is a relatively objective, physical phenomenon; suffering is our psychological resistance to what happens. Events may create physical pain, but they do not in themselves create suffering. Resistance creates suffering. Stress happens when your mind resists what is. If … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jmaz479

“Idealism is what we strive for; realism is how we actually live. Both schools of thought have benefits and liabilities, and both are essential to the whole, balancing one another like day and night, sun and moon. Somehow, we have … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 21st, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on April 21, 2014 by jmaz479

“Some of us center our lives around other people’s feelings; we try to make them happy. But since you can’t control your feelings, how can you possibly fix the feelings of others? The plain truth is that feeling responsible for … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 31st, 2014 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE

Posted on March 31, 2014 by jmaz479

“Persistence is the key. Study those who succeed and learn their secret: Ask enough times and you shall eventually receive. No failure is final unless you make it so. You fell down the first time you tried to stand or … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 24th, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on March 23, 2014 by jmaz479

“At its core your level of self-worth is your answer to a single internal question: “How deserving am I?” Or, to put it more directly as it pertains to your daily life: “How good can I stand it today?” If … Continue reading →

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