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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCan you win at losing?The concept of losing is generally thought of as a negative. But when we lose a mortal, limited view of life and replace it with the uplifted understanding of life as spiritual, loss becomes a win.
Bear witness: Compassion at the forest鈥檚 edgeHow a Monitor photographer found herself feeding a wild black bear named Cedric while on assignment in Minnesota- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveImmortality runs in the familyRecognizing that life, not decline, is our God-given birthright brings greater joy and freedom into our experience.
The Monitor's ViewA monarch鈥檚 patient work toward post-empire equalityQueen Elizabeth II shepherded Britain through the loss of an empire with persistent perfecting of the ideal of service.
The Monitor's ViewSoccer as icebreaker in a world hot spotAs Qatar readies to host the World Cup, it feels pressure from fans and the sport鈥檚 governing body to deal with rival Israel. The joy of athletics can often break through geopolitical rivalry.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveComfort and strength when life has been lostWhether we鈥檙e taking a moment to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, honoring the life of a public figure, mourning a personal loss, or praying for others caught up in tragic events, a spiritual view of life in God brings healing strength and comfort 鈥� as a couple experienced after their daughter was killed in a car accident.
The Monitor's ViewLeft or right, Latin Americans find their voiceBelow the current shifts in elections lies a deeper shift toward citizen activism that demands clean, effective governance.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAddressing negative self-talkNegative self-talk comes to thought aggressively, suggesting we are inadequate. But we can counter it with the spiritual truth that we are made in the image of God, divine Mind, and therefore hear and respond only to His thoughts.
The Monitor's ViewThe global contest for semiconductor talentThe new U.S. push to dominate in making computer chips only helps drive a deeper understanding of the sources of innovation.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAll one with GodAs we come to understand that we are all included in God鈥檚 divine family, feelings of loneliness and despondency are lifted.
An Afghan 鈥榲oice for voiceless sisters鈥�The Afghan women's national soccer team聽is thriving, in exile, as a special member of an Australian women's soccer league.
Readers RespondReaders write: Ukraine coverage where grace mattersLetters to the editor for the Sept. 12 & 19, 2022 weekly magazine. Readers consider the importance of grace, climate realism, and train travel.聽
The Monitor's ViewYour beverage cup, my next sweaterReuse is defining a new era of how things are made. It isn鈥檛 just recycling 鈥� it鈥檚 a re-imagining of the concepts of waste and value.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLabor and restWhether it鈥檚 a day set aside for rest or it鈥檚 the middle of a busy workday, we can find the peace we need in humility and worshiping God.
The Monitor's ViewFlipping the script on democracy鈥檚 declineThe world鈥檚 old democracies can find renewal in the determined struggles elsewhere for rights and rule of law.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHonoring GodWorshiping God means fully honoring Deity as the only power. This author discovered that striving to honor God in her daily activities and in her approach to world issues provides practical solutions and healing inspiration.
The Monitor's ViewA new war doctrine on innocence abroadA Pentagon plan to instill better values in soldiers to protect civilians in a conflict will require a shift toward reverence for innocent life.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe healing all-presence of GodGetting to know God, divine Spirit, as the ever-present source of all that鈥檚 good and true is a powerful starting point for prayer that heals.
The Monitor's ViewPakistan as climate bellwetherResponses to the country鈥檚 immense floods could provide models for other weather crises.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRedeeming negative emotionsAggressive negative emotions can prevent us from moving forward in productive ways. Through prayer, we can replace these emotions with God-given qualities such as love and joy, which bring freedom and blessing.
