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The Monitor's ViewThe meekness behind human ‘flourishing’A global survey by two American universities finds a link between a satisfying life and spiritual well-being. People in less-wealthy nations rank particularly high because of their regular religious engagement.- A Christian Science PerspectiveA path to freedom from online betting addictionOpening our hearts to God’s powerful love lifts us out of the pull of unhelpful influences.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGetting to know GodAs we get to know God as Love itself, we increasingly see evidence of God’s love in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewOrigins of Ukraine’s drone creativityIn a military milestone, a Ukrainian drone downed a Russian war jet. The source of the country’s culture of tech innovation is now a model.
The Monitor's ViewWhy water feuds seldom dissolve accordsDespite recent contention over fresh-water resources between countries, the global record is one of collaboration and shared oversight.- A Christian Science PerspectiveDivine Love’s power to neutralize toxicityAs we understand divine Love’s allness, we experience healing and protection from harm.
The Monitor's ViewWhere all tourists can be goodAs more cities rise up against an increasing number of “bad tourists,” places like Copenhagen find success in rewarding visitors for the ethical behavior they seek.- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s got your back!As we look for evidence of divine Love’s ever-presence and support, we find it.
The Monitor's ViewA Baltic beacon for freedom in EuropeEstonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are ahead of other European nations in boosting security safeguards. They learned from Soviet rule how to hold on to democratic ideals.- A Christian Science PerspectiveYou can stop blaming yourselfAs we understand God to be the only true cause and creator, we gain the confidence to let go of guilt and find healing.
Safety, balance, tolerance, and coexistenceRewilding efforts are often fueled by a desire to right an ecological wrong. But an ecosystem is not a vacuum, and reintroducing animals to the wild often means that people must, once again, learn to live with them.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Europe doesn’t waste a crisisEach challenge, such as American tariffs or U.S. skimping on security, has tested the mettle of the continent in mending its tensions and living up to its values.- A Christian Science PerspectiveBowling alone?As we grow in our understanding of our spiritual nature as God’s offspring, we find greater opportunities to connect with each other.
Reclaiming language as an act of restorationA person’s native language carries the key to their patterns of thinking and ways of making sense of the world. For societies emerging from systems of repression, reclaiming language is an act of restoration.
The Monitor's ViewHow integrity drives Sri Lanka’s reformsA public pursuit of better governance, as well as conditions set by an international lender, helps roll back an era of corruption.- A Christian Science PerspectiveForgiveness that freesLetting God – rather than resentment and anger – impel our view of others opens the door to healing and freedom.
The Monitor's ViewHugs of mercy in a Texas courtroomAfter a plea of guilty and his sentencing, a mass shooter receives acts of forgiveness from family members of victims. It was both healing and civilizing.- A Christian Science PerspectiveAppreciation that heals and renews relationshipsAs we watch for how each of us expresses God, divine Love, our interactions become more harmonious.
The Monitor's ViewKenya embraces refugees as partnersA new plan that integrates more than 800,000 refugees sees them as contributors, not burdens, to society.- A Christian Science PerspectiveSeason of promiseThis poem captures the newness of spring and how it hints at the timeless joy and promise of God’s infinite good for all – “blossoming out, now.”
