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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 by M. Scott Peck, M.D. in THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED & BEYOND
“Life is difficult because it is a series of problems, and the process of confronting and solving problems is a painful one. Problems, depending on their nature, evoke in us many uncomfortable feelings: frustration, grief, sadness, loneliness, guilt, regret, anger, … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 by Deepak Chopra in AGELESS BODY, TIMELESS MIND
“Life’s uncertainty makes constant demands on everyone’s coping mechanisms. There are basically two ways to cope with uncertainty – acceptance and resistance. Acceptance means that you allow events to unfold around you and react to them spontaneously, without suppression. Resistance … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 22nd, 2023 by Deepak Chopra in THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS
“People are constantly seeking security, and you will find that seeking security is actually a very ephemeral thing. Even attachment to money is a sign of insecurity. You might say, “When I have X million dollars, then I’ll be secure. … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 6th, 2023 by Deepak Chopra in THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS
“When you make any choice – any choice at all – you can ask yourself two things: First of all, “What are the consequences of this choice that I am making?” In your heart you will immediately know what these … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 23rd, 2023 by Deepak Chopra in HOW TO KNOW GOD
“In the ancient Vedas it says that the part of us that doesn’t believe in death will never die. This simple definition of the soul is not a bad one. It accurately describes everyone’s secret belief that death may be … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 29th, 2022 by Deepak Chopra in HOW TO KNOW GOD
“What’s the one thing you can do today to grow in Spirit? Stop defining yourself. Don’t accept any thought that begins “I am this or that.” You are not this or that. You are beyond definition, and therefore any attempt … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 18th, 2022 by Deepak Chopra in THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS
“The more you give, the more you will receive, because you will keep the abundance of the Universe circulating in your life. In fact, anything that is of value in life only multiplies when it is given. That which doesn’t … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 28th, 2022 by Deepak Chopra in CREATING AFFLUENCE
“Scientists have shown that mental events transform themselves into molecules. These molecules are literally messengers from inner space. They are the equivalent of thought. When they were first discovered, they were called neuropeptides because they were initially found in the … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 28th, 2022 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 Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 by Deepak Chopra in AGELESS BODY, TIMELESS MIND
“Growing old happens in the mind; it is therefore uniquely variable in humans. After twenty years, any dog is an old dog; after three, any mouse is an old mouse, after one hundred, any blue whale is a very old … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 by M. Scott Peck, M.D. in THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED & BEYOND
“Another painful burden that comes with increased consciousness and competence is the loneliness of transcending traditional culture. Throughout the ages, only a few among millions – a Socrates, Jesus – have have obviously risen above the rigid culture and simplistic … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 by Deepak Chopra in THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS
“Most of us, as a result of conditioning, have repetitious and predictable responses to the stimuli in our environment. Our reactions seem to be automatically triggered by people and circumstances, and we forget that these are still choices that we … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 22, 2021 by Deepak Chopra in CREATING AFFLUENCE
“A truly wealthy person’s attention is never focused on money alone. Moreover, a wealthy person never has money concerns. You may have millions of dollars in the bank, but if you think all the time about money, if you have … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 15th, 2021 by Deepak Chopra in THE WAY OF THE WIZARD
“Struggle, worry, planning and controlling runs against the grain of life. Life compresses chaos and orderliness together. You cannot have one without the other. If you want to be in the flow of life, you can’t struggle against it at … Continue reading