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The Monitor's ViewA crisis that draws the best from investorsCompanies known for their ethical policies are faring better in a virus-stricken stock market. The crisis is rewarding good behavior.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveImparters of good
Is it possible to support efforts to contain the coronavirus without letting fear or distrust cloud the way we think about others? Here’s an article exploring our God-given ability to share joy and goodness – even when we can’t physically interact with others.
The Monitor's ViewPondering a Walden experience?A careful outdoor escape from self-isolation can bring sublime relief from fear of a disease.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveComfort and harmony during self-quarantine
Here’s an article in which a mother shares inspiration that tangibly helped her family during a voluntary self-quarantine some years ago.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCalming the waves of fear
During a frightening, turbulent English Channel crossing, inspiration from a Bible story helped a woman tangibly feel God’s care – bringing poise and peace to her and her family.
The Monitor's ViewSelf-isolation opens a door to national serviceStaying home, or venturing out to volunteer, sets a high mark for mass sacrifice. A federal panel suggests new ways to expand such civic engagement.
Coronavirus versus connectionTo me, this unprecedented moment of enforced physical isolation has only underscored the mutual power and connection we share.
The Amazon you don’t knowIf we let stereotypes guide our thinking, we might think Brazilian ranchers are interested only in their crops or cows. But the truth is more complex.
Readers RespondReaders write: Rural AmericaLetters to the editor for the March 30, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss solutions for the challenges faced by rural America.
A Christian Science PerspectiveNight grace“[God’s] love surrounds me, and once more I see/ and know anew that I am not alone,” writes the author of this poem, which speaks to the power of divine light to bring peace and comfort “when worries trouble even peaceful night.”
The Monitor's ViewMercy for the lonely in a pandemicWith self-isolation now the rule in Britain, an army of volunteers brings help and companionship to the loneliest.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCertainty in uncertain times
When life’s storms roar, sometimes it can seem the only certainty is uncertainty. But turning to God, the unchangingly loving Principle of the universe, opens the door to progress and healing.
The Monitor's ViewTrading handguns for hand wipesSeveral armed groups have heeded a U.N. call for cease-fires to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. The move reflects an emerging “conscience” to see “the folly of war.”
- A Christian Science PerspectiveInspired, effective leadership
Sometimes it can seem hard to find examples of leadership that’s both kind and effectual. But as a former school principal found, a willingness to let God, good, impel our thoughts and actions empowers us to lead with compassion, care, and effectiveness.
The Monitor's ViewFrom Wuhan to Manhattan, a great sifting of what’s enduringAs China emerges from coronavirus lockdown, it can reveal if more lasting norms have been embraced.
A different kind of guidance counselorIt is widely accepted that perhaps the most powerful form of charity today is mentoring children and teens in underprivileged communities.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLiving in the atmosphere of God’s goodness
Even when illness seems unavoidable, it is possible to overcome fear – and experience protection and safety as well, as a woman experienced during a mononucleosis outbreak at her college.
The Monitor's ViewEurope rises from its sickbedDespite woes like the coronavirus and Brexit, the European Union looks to expand its values and influence in the Balkans.
The Monitor's ViewSelf-isolation as a gift, not a grindStaying home is not only a sanctuary from a virus but also a still place to reorder life’s priorities.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGathering spiritually, calming pandemic fears
Around the world, public gatherings have been restricted as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus. But as one man found when he fell ill in a remote area some years ago, even when we’re all alone, there’s another kind of “gathering” we can participate in – one that brings safety and healing.
