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- A Christian Science PerspectiveUnselfishness: a recipe for time management
Overwhelmed by the scope of his to-do list and failures to accomplish each day’s tasks, one man turned to God for inspiration. The result was a powerful shift in his thinking that broke through self-centeredness and has brought renewed energy and purpose to his days.
The Monitor's ViewA fully rooted peace in AfghanistanAn agreement “in principle” between the U.S. and Taliban must be only the first step toward building a viable peace among Afghans.
How America’s conversation on race is changingThe 1619 Project from The New York Times, AfricanAncestry.com, and more: Our Sept. 9 cover story tracks the new American conversation on race.
Readers RespondReaders write: Mesquite glamping, quantum comic, and moreReaders wrote in about the need for more direct climate reporting and the shift in social consciousness since the days of Woodstock.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMountain climbing with Spirit
Concerned that she might no longer have the strength to complete a Smoky Mountains hike with her daughter, a woman turned to God for help. Step by step, the inspiration that God created us with dominion over fatigue and discouragement made all the difference.
The Monitor's ViewIn Britain’s Brexit brawl, time for restraint, consentIn suspending Parliament, a prime minister plays hardball while Brexit’s opponents play for time after losing a referendum. Both need a change of course to save their democracy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhen the light dawns
Sometimes we may feel confused, agitated, and in the dark. Calling on the divine Mind, or God, for help brings clarity and light.
The Monitor's ViewPhilippines challenges China’s mischief on the seasLike the protesters in Hong Kong, the Philippines demands that Beijing obey the law in the South China Sea.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFeeling nervous? God’s help is at hand.
It’s not uncommon to feel nervous and apprehensive before taking on some new challenge. But we don’t have to just cope with these feelings. Knowing that an all-knowing and all-powerful God is always with us can rid us of that feeling of butterflies fluttering in our stomach and set us up for success in a right endeavor.
The Monitor's ViewOne reason not to be a cynic about the MideastAn unlikely group of nations has helped launch Sudan on a path toward democracy, breaking a prevalent pessimism about the Middle East and North Africa.
The Monitor's ViewDousing the political fire over the AmazonIn the feud between Brazil and France over the future of the Amazon, one solution lies in defining sovereignty down to those living in the rainforest.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDrug addiction – healed
No one is beyond the transforming power of divine Love. For one man caught in the web of drug addiction, the news that he was God’s loved child and wasn’t condemned to an unhappy ending turned his life around.
The Monitor's ViewThe road back to trusted institutionsGatherings of global leaders, such as the G-7 or central bankers, show a desire to reverse declining trust in government and other institutions.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCharacter matters
The understanding of what constitutes true character changed one woman’s view of herself, making her kinder, less selfish, and more purposeful. When we realize what we are as God’s children, we are inspired to manifest more of the character that has its source in God, which blesses both ourselves and others.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHome
While there’s a lot of work to be done in tackling homelessness worldwide, there are also signs of progress, as an article in today’s Monitor Daily highlights. Here’s a poem that points to the “sweet warmth” of home we can all experience as God’s loved sons and daughters.
The Monitor's ViewEncircling the interrupters with civilityCandidates who interrupt each other in debates may be on the losing end of citizen campaigns to restore civility in politics.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePurposeful retiring – at any age
However many changes we make in our lives, we never retire from God’s goodness and vitality. Everyone is capable of experiencing this, right here and now.
The Monitor's ViewNatural motivators for plastic bansOne global leader in banning the use of plastic, Vanuatu, is also a leader in how to motivate people to adopt a new lifestyle.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveImproving racial harmony by truly loving our neighbor
Ashamed by the way she racially profiled two young men after a theft on her property, one woman took a deep dive into what it means to truly love one’s neighbor.
The Monitor's ViewColombia’s compassion is vital to Venezuela’s futureThe country’s generosity to Venezuelan refugees needs to be matched by foreign donors. Such aid gives hope to Venezuelans to resist their brutal regime.
