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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on August 12, 2024 by jmaz479

“While days are easy to measure, moments are not. But rather than waiting for moments to come floating along, we need to get about the business of creating them. I have some suggestions. Take a day off from work, surprise … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 27th, 2023 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on July 26, 2023 by jmaz479

“There are six billion humans on the Earth, and each of us carries a belief system that is reinforced by how we choose to see the world. Politics, economics, ethics, religion, and a myriad of information shape our beliefs. Being … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, March 24th, 2023 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on March 23, 2023 by jmaz479

“People are desperate to know that their loved ones have crossed the threshold of death and that they are well and did not suffer. I am fascinated with our fascination with contacting those who have gone before us. As I … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 7th, 2022 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on October 6, 2022 by jmaz479

“Every single day the media shows us why we should be afraid to get out of bed. Turn off the TV and get about your business. The world is full of people worrying about how they are going to die … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on July 4, 2022 by jmaz479

“I am not quite sure when we decide that bringing our gifts to the world isn’t worth the trouble. It could be around the age of 12, when we have heard the word “no” thousands of times. Or by age … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 18th, 2022 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on April 17, 2022 by jmaz479

“Every life has a rhythm to it. The important thing to remember is that creating an interchange between the coming and going, the rising and falling, the peaks and valleys, is what balance is all about. Your life may appear … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, February 4th, 2022 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on February 3, 2022 by jmaz479

“Most of us go through life afraid – and with good reason. We are shown images every single day that validate our suspicion that the world is a place to be feared!…We have programmed ourselves into a constant state of … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on August 30, 2021 by jmaz479

“Life is not fair…There are going to be times that test every fiber of your being. People of character are fully aware that they may not be able to control the events of their lives, but they are in charge … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 31st, 2021 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on May 30, 2021 by jmaz479

“Just about every corner of our society has a component of trust; conversely, a large number of people claim to have “trust issues.” Maybe if we looked at a few places where we have to trust ourselves and others (and … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on April 26, 2021 by jmaz479

“Webster’s defines honesty as “fairness and straightforward conduct and an uprightness of character.” Our world is filled with images that mock the value of honesty: lobbyists and politicians on the take, raking in millions until they either get caught or … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, February 12th, 2021 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on February 11, 2021 by jmaz479

“Worry is like chewing gum – it’s something you do, but it really doesn’t get you anywhere. Worrying about your past mistakes and regrets blocks your ability to forgive and move forward. The human mind cannot consider two opposing thoughts … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, November 12th, 2020 by John St. Augustine in EVERY MOMENT MATTERS

Posted on November 11, 2020 by jmaz479

“A small voice inside that has been long ignored beckons us to mind our own business as our billions of miles of brain circuits are drenched with the latest news of celebrities and others who have fallen off the wagon … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 14, 2020 by John St. Augustine in EVERY MOMENT MATTERS

Posted on September 13, 2020 by jmaz479

“One of the best ways to mind your own business is to be about the difficult task of honoring another’s path, even if you think they are going the wrong way…To watch someone for whom you care deeply go down … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 17th, 2020 by John St. Augustine in EVERY MOMENT MATTERS

Posted on August 16, 2020 by jmaz479

“Every great teacher, master, and prophet since day one has told use the same thing: what you think about, you become. And after a jillion years – and a jillion books and a jillion seminars – one would think that … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 by John St. Augustine in EVERY MOMENT MATTERS

Posted on July 27, 2020 by jmaz479

“In the classic Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill alluded to the presence of an “unseen Guide” whose sole purpose is to put all manner of obstacles in our path, with only one of two results. Either we become stronger … Continue reading →

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