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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.
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“With all the spiritual seeking and hustle-bustle of self-improvement and personal growth, we tend to lose sight of the bigger picture – that everything is unfolding as it must, that we are playing our role perfectly, on track and on … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 25th, 2020 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Some big accomplishments in the eyes of the world signify little in the eyes of Spirit. Yet some small acts in the eyes of the world are great in the eyes of Spirit. Life is not made only of grand … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 13th, 2019 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“For most of us, sharing a meal or a movie magnifies the pleasure. So does sharing our lives. Humans are designed to interact, to serve and be served, to work and play together. We all need privacy at times, but … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Mentors can point the way, but we must make the journey. So living on purpose entails, most of all, trusting our inner guidance system. If we do not trust our own hearts – our deepest desires and destiny – what … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 15th, 2019 by Dan Millman, in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Each of us is given one gift – a special strength or talent – and it is our task to discover and cultivate it. Take stock of your potential strengths. If you are not sure, ask friends or loved ones; … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, February 18th, 2019 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Many of us are so stuck on what we think we SHOULD do that we never pay enough attention to what we actually WANT to do. Finding your religion, your path, your way, is much like dating and courting. Although … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 31st, 2018 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Cycles are the natural order of life, like the four seasons that follow one another in endless rounds. Hardship and pleasure alike will pass in time, for whatever rises will fall, and whatever falls will rise again in one or … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 27th, 2018 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Many of us complicate our lives by expending more time, energy, and effort than necessary – getting involved in other people’s business, playing God, committing to tasks or socializing we really didn’t want, making promises, creating more busywork. Saying no … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 10th, 2017 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Whether or not you recall the names of the two wealthiest people in the world—or the last few winners of the Heisman Trophy, Academy Awards, or Nobel Prizes—I’ll bet you can remember the names of two favorite teachers, or friends … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 29th, 2016 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Hardship is part of life – but whether you view it as tragic or heroic, grotesque or purposeful, depends on your perspective. Your mind can make meaning or madness, light a candle or curse the darkness – the choice is … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 25th, 2016 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Our deeds, both positive and negative, resonate within us and within the world. Those who commit crimes that remain undiscovered or unsolved—and who seem to escape consequences for their actions, cannot escape the Watcher who sees all. For some, this … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“When we think about it – which is most of the problem – life appears complex and busy. This is an illusion. Life is utterly simple and serene, because we can only live one moment at a time. There are … Continue reading
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 30th, 2015 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Many of us fear failure without realizing that we make little mistakes and tiny failures each day, in the process of living and learning. We drop things, we fail to find something we’re looking for, say or do something we … Continue reading
Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 9th, 2015 by Dan Millman in LIVING ON PURPOSE
“Spirit is not something we get from our work as much as something we bring to It – and it’s less about WHAT we do than HOW we do it. As Martin Luther King Jr. advised, “Whatever your life work … Continue reading