A year of Sundays: 36th and 37th Sunday 9/7/25 - 9/14/25: Political Intrigue to Personal Power

This week has been a whirlwind of political intrigue and a much-needed period of personal refreshment. As the dust settles from the headlines and the world continues to spin, I have found myself more dedicated than ever to taking care of my mental well-being, especially now that I am a year older. I have realized that dwelling on the past and reflecting on all the wrong things only creates more negativity, leading to a profound sense of sadness and apathy. It is an easy trap to fall into, but one that zaps our energy and blinds us to the possibilities of the future.

The best way I have found for moving forward is to do so with a clear, conscious plan. Most importantly, this plan has to start with you. As the beloved author and teacher Louise Hay (1984) often said, "The power is in the present moment." It is not about waiting for the world to change, but about taking control of your own thoughts, actions, and reactions.

This proactive approach is at the very heart of the teachings of Catherine Ponder, a true matriarch of the metaphysical movement. Though her work dates back decades, her inspiration is timeless. In The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity (1962), she taught that our thinking is the key to creating our reality. She emphasized that we have the power to direct our thoughts and intentions toward what we desire, rather than what we fear. This aligns perfectly with the idea that our personal plan for moving forward must begin internally. It is an affirmation that even amid external chaos, we can cultivate an inner world of peace, purpose, and prosperity. Our greatest resource is not money or luck; it is our mindset.

The lesson from these past two weeks is a simple yet powerful one: while we cannot control the world, we can control how we engage with it. By consciously choosing to focus on our forward path and building our lives from the inside out, we can rise above the noise and create a life that is both peaceful and prosperous.

References

Hay, L. L. (1984). You can heal your life. Hay House.

Ponder, C. (1962). The dynamic laws of prosperity. DeVorss & Company.