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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: Spiritual Growth
PONDER on THIS for Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“The principle of allowing is very important. You allow things into your life easily and effortlessly all the time. There are any things you think you deserve, and you do not think twice about having them. For instance, you may … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“Some of you are attached to other people’s opinions and base some of your actions and decisions on their love, approval, or validation. If you feel that you must be loved all the time and are afraid to do what … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 22nd, 2016 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“Integrity is an important aspect of spiritual growth. It is acting, talking, and behaving in ways that honor yourself and others. It is examining things before you do them and doing only those things you know to be true. Living … Continue reading
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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 16th, 2016 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“You attract friends and loved ones whose soul development and lessons are similar to yours. There will be areas where your loved ones are more developed than you and areas where you are more advanced than they. You may increase … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 6th, 2016 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“Developing the ability to let go will accelerate your growth. Think of a time in your life when you let go of something, when you made a change and things were even better than before. One of the challenges of … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 7th, 2016 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“Paying your rent, taking good care of yourself, and being self-sufficient are as important to your spiritual growth as meditating. Growth for most of you comes from living life fully, not from avoiding life and going off to a cave … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 16th, 2015 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“Many of you spend more time and energy worrying about doing things than doing them. How often have you put off doing something, thinking it might take too much work, only to find that once you were in the mood … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“You do not become strong by seeking those situations that keep you sheltered and protected; you become strong by learning to navigate all the different kinds of weather, finding your strength and direction from within. If you have felt any … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 8th, 2015 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“If something is going well and you find yourself saying, “Things are too good to be true – I wonder how long this will last,” STOP! Instead, challenge yourself to imagine things getting even better. Think of something that is … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, April 10th, 2015 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“When people tell you of their problems, stop and decide if you want to tackle their problems with them. Listen to them closely and decide if they are willing to find solutions, or if they simply want to complain about … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“There is no “right” way to grow. There are many paths to enlightenment and God. See what is beautiful in every person’s path, in every religion, and in every belief system. Honor other peoples’ paths even if they are different … Continue reading
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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 14th, 2014 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“Spiritual growth involves developing the ability to understand yourself and to act in higher and higher ways. Everything in your life is teaching you about yourself. Do not make yourself wrong if you have a lot of turbulence in your … Continue reading
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Best of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 26th, 2014 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“You are the source, the creator of your life. You are the one who reaches upward, grows spiritually, and connects with your Higher Self. You create your reality through your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and intent, which determine your vibration and … Continue reading
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 27th, 2014 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH
“To effectively get your work out to the world, you will need to learn to detach from what others think of you. It is important not to worry about being liked, appreciated, or understood. Learn to detach from needing praise … Continue reading
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