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The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 neighborly deliverance of valuesNine months after Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine, the EU turns its idealism into concrete results for countries wishing to join the bloc.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA new season unfoldingEven if difficulties threaten to consume us, we can find 鈥済limmers of a higher cadence working / deep within us,鈥� which rejuvenate and heal, as this poem conveys.
The Monitor's ViewOut of ashes of war, women in Yemen ariseWith a lull in fighting after eight years of conflict, Yemenis now view women differently, especially as leaders in restoring communities.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSeeking God 鈥� slow or fastWhether we feel the fullness of God鈥檚 presence gradually or suddenly, it happens through our earnest seeking to understand more about God and ourselves as God鈥檚 children.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 liberation can be globalAs the world faces unprecedented humanitarian crises, the response to Ukraine鈥檚 needs has pushed reforms in the international aid community.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMoving the world along with honestyHonest actions can have a big impact. Seeing more honesty in the world begins with each one of us understanding ourselves and others as offspring of God, created to express integrity.
The Monitor's ViewWorship by other meansA decline of faithful attendance in Western churches does not mean less practice of 海角大神 qualities of thought.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove, love, loveGod鈥檚 universal, limitless love is always here to lift resentment and bring harmony.
The Monitor's ViewSaving biodiversity with a note of harmonyA global conference next week will take up a plan to preserve a third of the planet for nature.聽 Will nature鈥檚 intrinsic harmony be reflected at the gathering?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveUnity 鈥� our natural inclinationIs conflict inevitable? Approaching our interactions from the basis of everyone鈥檚 inherent oneness with God is a strong foundation for unity that鈥檚 stable and lasting.
The Monitor's ViewA new laboratory for merciful justiceAs the U.K. debates transitional justice in Northern Ireland, South Africa shows the patient and difficult work of reconciliation.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe 鈥榥otifications鈥� that healMentally 鈥渟ubscribing鈥� to messages from God opens our hearts to inspiration that fosters harmony and grace.
The Monitor's ViewHow Taiwan differs from China after pandemic misstepsMistakes during Covid-19 brought election losses for Taiwan鈥檚 ruling party. The party leader accepted the people鈥檚 judgment with humility.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDisappointed? There鈥檚 another view.When disheartening situations arise, we can turn to God for a spiritual view of reality that comforts, uplifts, and brings joy and progress.
The Monitor's ViewTender touch for Africa's troublesA peace accord in Ethiopia reflects a trend toward governance that puts a greater good above narrow political ambition.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLifting the curtain on realityWhen we鈥檙e willing to look below the surface and consider what鈥檚 spiritually real, we鈥檙e better equipped to have a positive impact on the world around us.
Readers RespondReaders respond: Speaking whale, blackberry jam, and moreLetters to the editor published in the Dec. 5, 2022, weekly magazine. One reader pays extra close attention to the back of the issue; another explores the role of compassion in ethics.聽聽
The Monitor's ViewOf homelands lost and home foundThrough hospitality and gratitude 鈥� the cornerstones of America鈥檚 Thanksgiving tradition 鈥� the world鈥檚 expanding mass of migrants and their hosts are finding a shared identity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGiving thanks for what we ... don鈥檛 have?Sometimes it can seem we鈥檙e missing something in our lives. Recognizing that we are all included in God鈥檚 abundance brings healing and solutions.
The Monitor's ViewGratitude aplenty for Spain鈥檚 reconciliationA new law to help find the remains of anti-fascist fighters in the civil war pays as much tribute as remembering those who restored democracy after Franco.
