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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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Tag Archives: Donald Altman
PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“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 … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Saturday, August 13th, 2011 by Donald Altman in ONE MINUTE MINDFULNESS
“The next minute is not what we think it will be – not even close. But it can be what we decide to focus on. If we constantly look for what’s missing from our lives – that big house, dream … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 28th, 2011 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“How strong a force is intention? Does setting an intention really work? If you’re not sure about the power of intention, think for a moment about all the items in your household and your life at this moment. None of … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“If you are being pulled down in to the quicksand of not having enough, of wanting more, of focusing on what is missing n your life, pause to consider what we are all given in any moment – the sunlight, … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“How many breaths do you take in a day? Close your eyes and count your breaths for the next minute. If you do the math, you will discover that we take approximately twenty thousand breaths a day. And yet, how … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 26th, 2010 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“Words are like a living clay with which we shape our relationships. Wise speech can built trust; unkind speech can cause enduring damage. In our electronic age, words travel faster than ever before. Email messages are often written so quickly … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 4th, 2010 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“Here is something to contemplate: Only living food that grows on our planet is suitable for our bodies to transform into the energy and sustenance we need. How could our bodies possibly achieve this miracle if we were not made … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 13th, 2010 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“PRACTICING MINDFULNESS DOES NOT MEAN that we won’t still find ourselves overcome with doubt. There will be periods when purpose is hard to find, when the journey seems like a chore, and when you’re not sure if your values and … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“There is a story of how the Buddha once gave a talk to hundreds of monks, only to have them disagree and walk out on him. Did the Buddha then try to spin his message to get high approval ratings … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by Donald Altman in THE MINDFULNESS CODE
“You don’t need to spend another day living without a purpose. What do you care about? What makes this day special? Remember, your purpose does not have to change the entire world to be worthwhile and give meaning to your … Continue reading
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