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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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“If we carry a sense of sadness or victimization long enough, we begin to identify with it. If we receive enough attention or pity for a drama we continually glamorize, we may be tempted to use it as a suit … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 30th, 2020 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“Imagine that every thought you think, every word you utter, and every feeling you experience will automatically magnetize more of the same. Metaphysical teachers urge us to speak of only those conditions we want to see manifested, and to avoid … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 6th, 2020 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“To put ourselves through continued suffering because we believe we must atone for past “evil” deeds is self-created suffering. At that point, the lesson we must learn is not related to the original error, but one of releasing ourself from … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 14th, 2019 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“Somewhere in our cultural psyche we have developed an image of a very serious God, and this notion has hurt us greatly. We believe that God is an old man with a white beard who sits on a cloud and … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 20th, 2019 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“If we observe the natural world as God created it, we see constant change, evolution, and transformation. Nothing in nature stays the same. The majesty and fascination of the physical world lies in its movement, both graceful and dramatic. Clouds … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, August 9th, 2019 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“When we are following our path, we are bound to rub some people the wrong way. Criticism and rejection are a healthy sign that you are doing something real and alive. If no one is upset with what you are … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“Many people in this world are somewhat paranoid, afraid that the world is out to get them. Actually, the world is out to get us, but not in the way we believe. There is a conspiracy (conspiracy means to “breathe … Continue reading
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“Your uniqueness is the one gift that no one in this world can ever crowd you on. Don’t fall prey to discouragement by comparing yourself to other people. You may look to others for inspiration, but never use them as … Continue reading
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, October 5th, 2017 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“People who laugh a lot live longer, but more important they live better. What is the use of living if you can’t enjoy yourself while you are here? Laughter is a gift from God. I know that God has a … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 29th, 2017 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF
“Your problems cannot be solved at the same level of consciousness at which you perceive them. The answer is always on a higher level than the problem. That is why the problem exists in the first place—to draw you to … Continue reading