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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 by Michael Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER

“Life gives us every opportunity to learn and grow. With each recurrence, we learn to refine how we respond to that type of person, thing, situation, idea or energy. We get to practice as much as we need. The sooner … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 12th, 2025 by Michael Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER

“One of the greatest thieves of your natural humor and laughter are secrets. We pretend we’re able to hide things, to keep things to ourselves and no one will ever know. How silly. We’re all on “Cosmic Camera” 24/7. If … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 by Michael Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER

“Society tends to measure our worth by what we do, as well as by how much and how well we do it. Yet, in truth, our worth never depends on our accomplishments or lack of them. It’s not in accomplishing … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 by Michael Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER

“Author Gregg Levoy tells us in his book, “Callings,” that in the Afghani language, the verb “to cling” is the same as “to die.” Facing our death shifts our perspective on life, and consequently our relationship to it. It reveals … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 11th, 2017 by Michael J. Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER

“Purpose gives meaning, and therefore value, to our existence. So, when we isolate ourselves from our purpose, we fall into profound loneliness, bereft of meaning and worth. In reality, however, our worth isn’t predicated on what we do, how much … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 by Michael J. Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER

“In the sports arena and as a fun game, competition serves its purpose. There is, however, no place for competition in your spiritual development. Competition in life is invalidates spirit. It divides you against yourself. Whether you decide that you … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 25th, 2015 by Michael Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER

“When we practice anything, we tend to seek proof of our progress. “Are we there yet? How far have we come?” In order to do so, we may seek out others we respect and compare our experiences with theirs. Unless … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 26th, by Michael J. Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER

“Purpose gives meaning, and therefore value, to our existence. So, when we isolate ourselves from our purpose, we fall into profound loneliness, bereft of meaning and worth. In reality, however, our worth isn’t predicated on what we do, how much … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 by Michael J. Tamura in YOU ARE THE ANSWER

“In the sports arena and as a fun game, competition serves its purpose. There is, however, no place for competition in your spiritual development. Competition in life is invalidates spirit. It divides you against yourself. Whether you decide that you are … Continue reading

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