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Black lives lost, and the 鈥榣anguage of the unheard鈥�The killing of a Black middle schooler for no apparent reason reminds our contributor of too many similar losses. What could prove that Black lives matter?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe importance of yieldingA willingness to give up pride and willfulness and to instead lean on God, Spirit, empowers us to more freely feel and experience God鈥檚 goodness and love.聽
The Monitor's ViewA newly 鈥榬ational鈥� Turkey?After years of trying unorthodox economics 鈥� and failing 鈥� a reelected president appears ready to follow data-driven norms based on proven principles.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRunning out of patience?We are empowered by God to express grace and strength at every moment 鈥� even when the pull of frustration threatens.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Mexico may beat the US in having a woman presidentA very active women鈥檚 movement in Mexico may not have changed attitudes much. But in politics, it has changed results.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveYou are irreplaceableRecognizing that we are each created to express God-given qualities and talents in unique ways fosters peace of mind, compassion, and harmony in our interactions.
The Monitor's ViewEnding a war through a wide embraceA ceasefire deal in Colombia with a guerrilla group welcomes civilians to track the ceasefire, opening a way for them to also participate in a final peace agreement.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHealing traumaThere鈥檚 a God-illumined path to freedom from the mental baggage of traumatic events 鈥� as a woman experienced after years of feeling dominated by effects of trauma from incidents that occurred during her early childhood.
A grandfather鈥檚 welcome to the neighborhood kidsIt is strange to live in a time where we regard anyone knocking on our front step with suspicion 鈥� an era far removed from the time of my childhood.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 rise-from-the-ashes resilienceRebuilding the country in the midst of war was thought crazy. Yet look at how one city devastated by Russian atrocities is rebuilding.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA willing heartBeing willing to follow God鈥檚 guidance enables us to move forward with freedom and find greater success in our endeavors.聽
The Monitor's ViewHunger鈥檚 rising but so is a key solution: Gender equalityAs more countries elevate women鈥檚 rights, they allow women better access in agriculture. Afghanistan鈥檚 acute hunger proves the point.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNot fearing, but revering GodWhen fear comes knocking, whether the threat is big or small, we can find comfort and security by turning our attention to a deep love for God.聽
The Monitor's ViewA truth verdict against state-backed RambosA U.N. court links former Serbian officials to militias that killed civilians in the 1990s Balkan wars. That鈥檚 a lesson for the war in Ukraine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDrought conditions and earnest prayerEven where we face large-scale challenges, it鈥檚 possible to see God鈥檚 law of harmony in action. 聽
The Monitor's ViewUkraine isn鈥檛 Europe鈥檚 only front-line battleThe fighting spirit of Ukrainians has emboldened the European Union to ensure its member states 鈥� such as Poland 鈥� uphold democratic values.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThings do changeWhen progress toward greater harmony, goodness, or joy feels stalled, we can lean on our innate spiritual sense to discern healing freshness and inspiration.
The Monitor's ViewThe liberation of Iran鈥檚 women athletesIn contrast to women leading mass protests for rights, female sports teams provide a model for freedom and equality.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen hearts catch fireOpening our hearts to the light of divine Love has a transformative impact, sparking empowerment and healing in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewThe debt deal鈥檚 lessons in humilityThe rare exercise of bipartisanship between the president and House speaker shows the virtues of meekness and an openness to shared wisdom.