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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on September 17, 2008 by jmaz479

“So how do we overcome our fear and doubts and truly begin to trust in the God-force? From personal experience, the only way to learn to “let go and let God” is to practice doing so, moment-by-moment, one day at … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on August 27, 2008 by jmaz479

“Faith means that you have such confidence in the certainty of something occurring, that you truly have not one ounce of doubt about it. Or, as I once heard Dr. Wayne Dyer say during a live presentation, “faith is not … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on July 16, 2008 by jmaz479

“Beliefs form the foundation for a person’s life, so changing any fundamental belief in particular can be very challenging, and even more so if your family’s opinion remains a dominant influence in your life. However, once you make the decision … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 23rd, 2008 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on June 23, 2008 by jmaz479

“Self-forgiveness is not always a simple task, especially in the case of acts that caused significant pain or distress to other people. Nevertheless, if you aren’t willing to release all of the resentment you feel toward yourself, how can you … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Friday, May 2nd, 2008 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on May 1, 2008 by jmaz479

“The very questioning of the origin of the Bible is often considered sacrilegious by many a devout Christian, but is it unreasonable to want to know who wrote such an important literary work? Of course not. It is not solid … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS Special Message for Sunday, April 6th, 2008 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on April 6, 2008 by jmaz479

“As you proceed along the path of spiritual growth, it can at times be very tempting to feel that your own philosophy is superior to that of others, particularly those who continue to strictly adhere to traditional religious principles. When … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Friday, March 7th, 2008 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on March 6, 2008 by jmaz479

“While traditional religions are capable of providing a stable foundation for spiritual growth, those that represent God as a monarch who punishes his or her subjects for their transgressions are not by any means empowering their followers. To the contrary, … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 4th 2008 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on January 3, 2008 by jmaz479

“To cultivate this awareness of the wonder that you really are, begin right now to acknowledge the miracle that your body is, and the extraordinary activities it performs on a daily basis. For example, make best efforts each day to … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, October 4th, 2007 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on October 3, 2007 by jmaz479

“People are attached to the “known” because, as a rule, none of us really like change. We all tend to prefer the status quo because it’s predictable, and therefore theoretically safe. This is the case even if we are not … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on September 10, 2007 by jmaz479

“A key reason that organized religion remains popular is that each one offers established doctrines and rules to simplify followers’ lives. They are then relieved of the responsibility to personally evaluate and contemplate the nature and/or origins of their own … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday August 15th, 2007 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on August 14, 2007 by jmaz479

“Many people throughout the world, and particularly in Western society, remain intent upon accumulating as much money and stuff as they possibly can. This is not to suggest that there is anything wrong with spending money, for the act of … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 31st, 2007 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on July 30, 2007 by jmaz479

“Why, then, do so many people simply accept the idea of a judgmental God? There are probably dozens of reasons, but in the end it ultimately comes down to the fact that someone told them to adopt this view of … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 28th, 2007 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on June 27, 2007 by jmaz479

“There is a real danger in strongly identifying yourself with your work or your job, for when the time comes that you no longer do that work, then your identity is effectively lost as well. Put another way, if what … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on June 18, 2007 by jmaz479

“If we look more closely at religious customs, we can see how attachments to them can have a very negative effect on a person’s spiritual growth potential…Organized religion essentially wraps things up in a tight package that requires little if … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on May 21, 2007 by jmaz479

“If you find yourself wanting to branch out and develop your own spiritual philosophy, but are concerned about any repercussions that may result, remember that ultimately being true to yourself (i.e., seeking self-approval) is far more important than living for the … Continue reading →

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