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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.
Selected from a vast library of spiritual growth books, the messages are currently received by hundreds of people all over the world. Please note that in addition to Pondercentral.com, Jeff occasionally posts to his Spirituality Simplified blog. To contact Jeff via email please click here.
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Tag Archives: Small Pleasures Finding Grace in a Chaotic World
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, March 19th, 2021 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES
“Here is a practice you might try. Close your eyes and feel an issue in your life that is upsetting to you, something that brings up strong feelings of frustration. It can be something close to you, in your household … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES, FINDING GRACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD
“How do I start to make a new practice in my life? Here’s what I’ve come up with. First, I need to become aware of the moments when I’m in my worry mode, those times when my brain is spinning … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES, FINDING GRACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD
“There is no universal rule that tells us we have to wait until the end – of a workshop or a workday or a work year – to celebrate. We must choose celebration along the way. We don’t have to … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on ThIS for Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES, FINDING GRACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD
“Take a moment to access your inner voice. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Hold that breath for a second or two, then release it with a sigh. Do this several times. Ask yourself the question, “What does … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 4th, 2020 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES, FINDING GRACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD
“When you find yourself feeling doubts about your ability to attain your goal, take a moment to remember a time when you have enjoyed a great accomplishment. It is more effective if it is something that you accomplished not only … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 25th, 2020 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES, FINDING GRACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD
“At least once a year I have a psychic checkup, and at my last visit my psychic doctor gave me a wonderful game to play when I get into those negative loops. It’s called, the “Wouldn’t It Be Wonderful?” game … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 29th, 2010 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES
“Here is a practice you might try. Close your eyes and feel an issue in your life that is upsetting to you, something that brings up strong feelings of frustration. It can be something close to you, in your household … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Monday, July 5, 2010 by Judith Orloff in SECOND SIGHT
“Whenever I am confused about something in my life and need direction, especially when I’m too emotionally involved with a situation to do a clear intuitive reading myself, I write a specific request on a piece of paper and then … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES, FINDING GRACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD
“How do I start to make a new practice in my life? Here’s what I’ve come up with. First, I need to become aware of the moments when I’m in my worry mode, those times when my brain is spinning … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES, FINDING GRACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD
“There is no universal rule that tells us we have to wait until the end – of a workshop or a workday or a work year – to celebrate. We must choose celebration along the way. We don’t have to … Continue reading
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Ponder on THIS for Monday, February 22nd, 2010 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES, FINDING GRACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD
“Take a moment to access your inner voice. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Hold that breath for a second or two, then release it with a sigh. Do this several times. Ask yourself the question, “What does … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES, FINDING GRACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD
“When you find yourself feeling doubts about your ability to attain your goal, take a moment to remember a time when you have enjoyed a great accomplishment. It is more effective if it is something that you accomplished not only … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, January 28th, 2010 by Justine Toms in SMALL PLEASURES, FINDING GRACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD
“At least once a year I have a psychic checkup, and at my last visit my psychic doctor gave me a wonderful game to play when I get into those negative loops. It’s called, the “Wouldn’t It Be Wonderful?” game … Continue reading
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