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The real mile markers on the journey to adulthoodOver the years, I realized that growth and maturity aren鈥檛 door prizes waiting at any particular birthday. They are learned and earned over time.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen I felt depressed during lockdownWhen there seemed to be no end in sight to her city鈥檚 stay-at-home orders, a young woman鈥檚 mental health took a turn for the worse. But the realization that joy is our God-given birthright brought hope and the strength to overcome difficulties.
The Monitor's ViewWelcome to the climate-solution agePresident Biden鈥檚 initiatives on renewable energy may reflect a turning point in the climate debate.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveVaccines, immunity, and the pathway to healthThe realization that life is fundamentally in and of God, not material at all, opens the door to true and lasting health.
The Monitor's ViewHelping hands across the US borderBiden鈥檚 main foreign focus could be the Central American nations that produce the most illegal border crossings. His goal of $4 billion in aid is a neighborly act.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥榊ou have no power over me鈥�At times, evil 鈥� such as sickness, gloom, or animosity 鈥� can seem inevitable. But facing it from the standpoint of God鈥檚 nature as endlessly good equips us to disarm evil and experience more fully our God-given health, happiness, and peace.
The Monitor's ViewRedefining US leadership with foreign aidBiden鈥檚 focus on aid for his foreign policy will run into trends that require listening to aid recipients.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove the politician on the 鈥榦ther鈥� side? Yes!After months of being consumed by anger at a high-profile politician, a woman realized something had to change. Looking to Jesus鈥� example brought inspiration that replaced her hatred with peace and hope for the direction of her country overall.
Fame and fashion: Marian Anderson鈥檚 quiet inauguration activismMarian Anderson, the first Black person to sing at an inauguration, used her talent and fashion choices to counter stereotypes of Black women.
The Monitor's ViewEurope's style toward bulliesAfter a military challenge to EU member Greece, Turkey opts for talks on maritime claims. Its change of heart may be a result of the EU鈥檚 patient and 鈥減ositive鈥� approach.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楾aught by the Lord鈥� 鈥� wherever school may beIt鈥檚 been an unconventional school year, to say the least. But regardless of circumstances, everyone has a God-given ability to cultivate creativity, intelligence, and joy.聽
The Monitor's ViewA humanitarian pause in Ethiopia鈥檚 war?Reports of hunger being used as a tool of war in the Tigray region could force an international intervention for peace.
鈥楴ow we have the opportunity to sow goodness鈥�Sy Green鈥檚 parents couldn鈥檛 pay for his sophomore year at Palma School. Then a group of inmates at a state correctional facility stepped in to help.
Readers RespondReaders write: Speaking up for change, what communities need, and moreLetters to the editor for the Jan 25, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss taking a stand, how communities can heal themselves, and more.
The moral of the pandemic storySomething else happened as the world confronted COVID-19. We caught a glimpse of what a global effort can accomplish in a shared crisis.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe recipe for healingHealing through prayer no longer possible? Think again!
The Monitor's ViewA year into the pandemic, one big lessonA new study finds societies with higher levels of trust have coped better against the virus. A country鈥檚 social compact helps in the healing work.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCounteracting violence and hatredRecent events have made one thing clear: There鈥檚 a ceaseless need for decency, respect, and pursuit of common good. As we let God inspire such qualities in us individually, we鈥檙e doing our part to elevate the collective consciousness that yearns for solutions to injustice and hate.
The Monitor's ViewIs Russia ready for honest governance?The brave return home of dissident Alexei Navalny after his poisoning hints of confidence that Russians are fed up with Putin-style corruption.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楢 closer bond of union鈥�Even when inharmony seems to reign, we can let God, Love, light our path to unity, healing, and progress.
