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‘Grounded wisdom’ from courageous womenSamsara Duffey, a bit of a legend among habitués of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, is not famous. But she is inspiring.
The Monitor's ViewFlashlights in the cosmic caveNew telescopes offer dazzling celestial views, further pointing to a reality ordered on principle and law.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveKindness – it isn’t rocket science
Sometimes being kind may seem easier said than done, especially if someone is behaving unkindly toward us. But recognizing that all of God’s children are created to be loving empowers us to express – and experience – kindness more freely in our interactions.
The Monitor's ViewProdigal nation: Europe pats Greece on the backA country that almost ruined the EU by lying about its public finances now gets praised for reforms aimed at financial integrity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNeutralizing the pressure to cause harm
We can all play a role in helping young people awaken to – and live more fully – their loving, pure, and good nature as God’s children.
The Monitor's ViewIn Africa, a lesson in peaceful gains of equalityChad’s pro-democracy groups put enough trust in military rulers to win equal footing in coming negotiations.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMoving forward from mistakes
When we’ve made a mistake, is there a path out of rumination and regret? We can turn to God to help us move forward in ways that uplift and redeem.
The Monitor's ViewBlissful are Kenya’s peacemakersA history of election violence has led to grassroots efforts – sermons, prayers, caravans, and art – to calm people after the Aug. 9 election.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveUna lección del tala
Así como el tala, un árbol de América del Sur, atraviesa suelos rocosos para alcanzar la luz del sol, nosotros podemos buscar la luz de Dios en momentos difíciles; esto abre el camino para sanar, como una mujer experimentó cuando fue sanada de asma con la cual había lidiado desde su niñez.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA lesson from the tala
Like the South American tala tree breaks through rocky conditions to reach the sunlight, so we can seek the light of God in difficult times – which opens the way to healing, as a woman experienced when she was healed of asthma she’d struggled with since childhood.
Why my Hindi was a bit strange
The Monitor's ViewHidden hand of calm in IraqTen months of political chaos has not turned violent, perhaps due in large part to the guidance of the top Shiite religious leader.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLove holds the control
Even when things get scary or difficult, we can yield to the power of God, divine Love, that brings confidence, wisdom, and safety.
Her family fled Pakistan for India in 1947. Here’s what they left behind.Grappling with her family’s actions during Partition helped our contributor discover a new well of compassion – a quality needed now more than ever.
The Monitor's ViewA fist bump away from an end to fearmongeringFrom Kenya to Sri Lanka, citizens find civic unity in rejecting divide-and-rule tactics by politicians.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOvercoming mistakes
We’ve all had moments when we’ve regretted something we’ve said or done. Recognizing that God made us spiritual and good empowers us to make needed course adjustments and to move forward productively.
The Monitor's ViewSerena’s mental presence, in and after tennisHer impact on pro tennis goes beyond race, gender, wins, or style. She uplifted others by the way she uplifted herself.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe blessings of right thinking
Not only is right thinking a choice we can make daily, but it happens naturally when we understand God as the only Mind. Doing so guides us rightly and results in blessings that reach beyond ourselves.
The Monitor's ViewA crucial front against Russian intrusionsBulgaria’s stand of integrity against Moscow’s bullying is a test for all of the European Union.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveProtected from the effects of accident
No matter what kind of circumstance we may be facing, God is here to inspire, protect, and heal – as a woman experienced when a kitchen stove mishap quickly turned dangerous.
