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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 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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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 20th, 2014 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on January 20, 2014 by jmaz479

“It would be nice if we could master life from our armchairs – achieving our goals through positive thinking or creative visualization alone. But the power to change depends not on what you hope or wish or think or feel … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 9th, 2013 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on December 9, 2013 by jmaz479

“Self-worth is not a thing; it is a perception. Just as a gymnast begins a routine with ten points and receives deductions for reach mistake, so you began life with a natural, complete sense of worth. (Have you ever met … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 2nd, 2013 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on September 2, 2013 by jmaz479

“The idea of doing what you need to do even when you don’t feel motivated to do it may seem unrealistic or out of reach. Yet you have applied the power of your will many times – doing what was … Continue reading →

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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, April 12th, 2013 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on April 11, 2013 by jmaz479

“Fear is like a little garden spider that makes us jump back or the poor lost bee on the steering wheel that we blame for our automobile wreck. The problem in fear is our RESPONSE – the way we treat … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jmaz479

“The wisdom, the power, the courage, the love, the kingdom of Heaven – are inside us. It’s just that we forget. We forget to trust ourselves; we forget to listen; we forget to pay attention to the highest and best … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 20th, 2012 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on January 20, 2012 by jmaz479

“No matter how intelligent, attractive, or talented you may be – to the degree you doubt your worthiness you tend to sabotage your efforts and undermine your relationships. Life is full of gifts and opportunities; you will open to receive … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 9th, 2011 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on May 9, 2011 by jmaz479

“Don’t be a master of “If only” — if only I had more time, more money, a better opportunity, different parents, a more understanding spouse, no children. Life is tough. Be tougher. Reclaiming your will isn’t easy, but life is … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 by Dan Millman, in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on March 8, 2011 by jmaz479

“Consciously you may desire success. You may read books and attend seminars, only to undermine your efforts in ways both subtle and creative. Consider those times friends or loved ones you trusted advised against doing something, but you did it … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on March 3, 2009 by jmaz479

“Thoughts are like bubbles in the sea – you you may cup your hands and hold some underwater, but eventually they rise to the surface. Practices such as counting your breaths or reciting a particular prayer or mantra create a … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 21st, 2007 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on September 20, 2007 by jmaz479

“A final day awaits us all. We may know in advance when our end is near, through declining health, a terminal illness, old age. Or we may have only a few seconds’ notice, or none at all. When the executioner … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 by Dan Millman in EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on June 26, 2007 by jmaz479

“Those who view money as an incidental benefit of work they enjoy for its own sake seem to be the most satisfied with their lives. As yourself this: ‘If I had enough money to live on for the rest of … Continue reading →

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