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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on November 1, 2023 by jmaz479

“Try this: bring to mind someone you know, anybody. Hold this person in your mind and heart a moment, then say to him or her: “I accept you just as you are.” Ah, what a relief! You feel a great … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on June 20, 2022 by jmaz479

“You know that you shine at work and succeed in general when you’re feeling positive, hopeful, and happy, and are tuned in to the pleasures of the present moment. And you tend to fail when you’re anxious, depressed, lost in … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 6th, 2022 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on January 5, 2022 by jmaz479

“Whether you like it or not, you came into this world hardwired with a reflexive neurological system that instantly goes on red alert when you perceive danger. Your system leaps into action to overcome that danger. The amygdala region in … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on November 2, 2021 by jmaz479

“Did you ever wonder why so many good people in the world yearn to improve nasty, unfair situations in the world, but seem to be so ineffective in generating positive change? The reason is that they are fighting reality, rather … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 1st, 2021 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on October 31, 2021 by jmaz479

“Is there any reason not to honor and love yourself as you are right now? I remember sitting many times under the oak trees in Ojai, or in an auditorium in Europe or elsewhere, and listening to Krishnamurti as he … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 12th, 2021 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on August 11, 2021 by jmaz479

“Most people agree that our entire universe was at some point created by nothingness by an infinite intelligent power. Absolutely everything in this universe is God’s creation, and yet most of us spend a great deal of time judging parts … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on May 1, 2017 by jmaz479

“My experience is that, with a little bit of training, most people most of the time do have the power to just say no to their worries. Ultimately it’s a matter of choice – and action. But please note that … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, October 20th, 2016 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on October 19, 2016 by jmaz479

“Almost always we suffer emotionally not because of a future reality that’s definitely going to do us in, but because we’re chronically pushing our fear button by negatively imagining the future. Our ancient reptilian brain is programmed to react in … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on March 21, 2016 by jmaz479

“We have great difficulty accepting ourselves just as we are, because we’re afraid that who we are right now isn’t good enough. Even tentatively entertaining the thought of accepting ourselves as we are can feel threatening. The New Age movement, … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 21st, 2014 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on August 20, 2014 by jmaz479

“Here’s the question, what would happen if you actually did love yourself just as you are? Most people seem to be downright afraid of doing this. What is this fear? Beyond the Christian programming that tells us we are born … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on July 23, 2013 by jmaz479

“Try this: bring to mind someone you know, anybody. Hold this person in your mind and heart a moment, then say to him or her: “I accept you just as you are.” Ah, what a relief! You feel a great … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, March 8th, 2012 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jmaz479

“You know that you shine at work and succeed in general when you’re feeling positive, hopeful, and happy, and are tuned in to the pleasures of the present moment. And you tend to fail when you’re anxious, depressed, lost in … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on September 20, 2011 by jmaz479

“Whether you like it or not, you came into this world hardwired with a reflexive neurological system that instantly goes on red alert when you perceive danger. Your system leaps into action to overcome that danger. The amygdala region in … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 21st, 2011 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on July 21, 2011 by jmaz479

“Is there any reason not to honor and love yourself as you are right now? I remember sitting many times under the oak trees in Ojai, or in an auditorium in Europe or elsewhere, and listening to Krishnamurti as he … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 by John Selby in EXPAND THIS MOMENT

Posted on May 17, 2011 by jmaz479

“Did you ever wonder why so many good people in the world yearn to improve nasty, unfair situations in the world, but seem to be so ineffective in generating positive change? The reason is that they are fighting reality, rather … Continue reading →

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