Impact!

Auteur(s): Ellen Bintz & Clive Johnson
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  • Impact! is a podcast that creates change WITH our listeners, using the power of prayer and intention to bring about positive change in our world. Each week, we explore one aspect of what it means to pray, offer healing, or send intention out into the world, and by so doing, to actually have an impact. We welcome anyone who wants to play their part in creating peace, harmony and healing in the world.
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  • All You Need is Lovingkindness

    All You Need is Lovingkindness
    Feb 13 2025
    Valentine’s Day comes around again this week, perhaps being one day in the year that gets many people thinking about love. The Christian priest Saint Valentine was martyred for practising Christianity and continuing to marry Christian couples against the orders of Roman Emperor Claudius II, and it was the poet Chaucer who was instrumental in linking his acts of devotion with romantic love. But when we talk about love, we’re talking about a vital, pervading force in the universe that many know as being divine. This kind of love, and specifically lovingkindness, is vital for intention work and prayer, as we’ll explore in this episode. We also offer a guided lovingkindness (mettā) meditation that you may wish to enjoy with us. The meditation starts at 16 minutes 55 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we appreciate the importance of welcoming and offering lovingkindness in our intention holding and intercession, we suggest holding as our main intention: I acknowledge the importance of embracing and sharing lovingkindness in the work of intention holding and prayer, and resolve to regularly pursue practices such as meditation to welcome lovingkindness into my life and to will this for others. Please join us in regularly remembering and putting this personal commitment into practice. The standard form of the Ho’oponopono prayer is: I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:05 Exploring Loving Kindness 00:05:02 The Importance of Loving Kindness 00:08:09 Activism and Authenticity 00:11:52 Practicing Loving Kindness 00:16:55 Guided Meditation for Loving Kindness 00:25:37 Embracing Loving Kindness in Everyday Life Books and resources referred to in this episode: Groundedness episode https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-groundedness-for-spiritual-growth/ ‘The Heart of Lovingkindness, How to live from the heart’ by Clive Johnson https://www.clivejohnsonvoiceovers.co.uk/lp/heartoflovingkindness.html https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily lovingkindness meditation with Clive on Insight Timer. Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.templeton.org/news/without-love-we-perish https://conversatio.org/the-hearts-desires/ Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 1899, cited at https://psychology.wikia.org/wiki/Mettā. Coverdale and the First Complete Printed English Bible, https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012408. Join us in person for intention holding: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer. Our websites: www.heartfulimpact.com/ Our show website. https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events. https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding. Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions. Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms. Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com. Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock). Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites. Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.
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    28 min
  • Germany's Political Crossroads: A Pivotal Election and a Nation Divided

    Germany's Political Crossroads: A Pivotal Election and a Nation Divided
    Feb 6 2025
    In this episode we dive deep into the political landscape of Germany as it gears up for a critical snap election. With Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government having recently collapsed, the country faces a crucial decision at the polls on February 23rd, amid a backdrop of political fragmentation, economic stagnation, and significant shifts in voter dynamics. In this episode, we explore the current political scene, and seek to understand the key issues shaping voter concerns, and what has led to an unprecedented rise in support for the right wing AdF party. As always, we aim to see where our prayers and intentions are most needed as this critical moment for Europe's largest economy approaches. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as Germany’s federal election approaches, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all voters in the forthcoming federal election in Germany will be moved to cast their vote in the interest of the greatest good for both themselves and their fellow citizens. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:11 Understanding Germany’s Political Landscape 00:04:55 The Rise of the AfD 00:10:18 Economic Stagnation and Its Impacts 00:12:50 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/12/germany-set-to-hold-snap-elections-on-23-february-reports-claim https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/germany-government-collapse-olaf-scholz.html https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-coalition-government-collapse-olaf-scholz-finance-minister-christian-lindner/ https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-federal-snap-election-take-place-feb-23-2025/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v3r046pzzo https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/tracking-path-germany-snap-elections-2025 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/27/german-president-dissolves-parliament-confirming-february-election https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/scholz-submits-request-to-hold-confidence-vote-paves-way-for-february-elections/ https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-2025-parties-launch-their-campaigns/a-71083928 https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-immigration-and-the-economy-top-the-list-of-concerns/a-71265549 https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/german-political-landscape/ https://www.westcoastgermanmedia.com/germanys-upcoming-election-a-look-ahead-to-february-2025/ https://vinciworks.com/blog/how-the-2025-german-federal-election-could-reshape-europe/ https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/germany-at-a-crossroads-coalition-breakdown-portends-sweeping-change-in-2025/ https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/12/13/germany-afd-far-right-ban-populism/ https://www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacje/osw-commentary/2023-06-20/too-green-too-fast-too-dear-afd-gaining-popularity-germany https://www.voanews.com/a/german-far-right-leader-questions-nato-membership-/7901894.html https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/09/world/musk-livestream-afd-weidel-germany-intl/index.html Join us in person for intention holding: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer. Our websites: www.heartfulimpact.com/ Our show website. https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events. https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding. Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions. Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms. Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com. Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock). Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites. Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.
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    16 min
  • Groundedness: Becoming and Staying Grounded

    Groundedness: Becoming and Staying Grounded
    Jan 30 2025
    This week, we explore the transformative power of being grounded and consider its foundational role in any spiritual journey, and in intention holding and prayer. We examine what it truly means to be grounded and why it is crucial for connecting with our authentic selves. We'll discuss the significance of grounding as the theme for the Global Healing Response this quarter and its relationship with GHR's running theme for the year, authenticity. We also reflect on the interplay between our physical and spiritual grounding and how these connections empower us to live authentically and hold meaningful intentions. Specifically, we talk about the meaning of "Ground Of Being." The episode also gets practical, offering a guided meditation to help you anchor yourself and connect with your core. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as Global Healing Response offers groundedness as its quarterly theme, and as we appreciate the importance of being grounded for living authentically and for being able to connect with our Higher Self in intention holding and intercession, we suggest holding as our main intention: I acknowledge the importance of grounding in the work of intention holding, prayer and authentic living, and resolve to regularly pursue practices such as meditation that will strengthen my connection with my ground, the Ground of Being. Please join us in regularly remembering and putting this personal commitment into practice. The guided meditation for grounding starts at 26 minutes. Websites, books and resources mentioned in this episode: Global Healing Response 2025 theme: Authenticity. This quarter: Groundedness https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2025-q1-authenticity-groundedness/ Hear our episode introducing GHR’s theme for this year: Authenticity. https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-authenticity-a-new-years-journey-to-true-change/ ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ by Viktor E. Frankl. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273/ref=sr_1_1 Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:26:20 Guided Meditation for Grounding 00:01:16 The Importance of Groundedness 00:05:14 Personal Reflections on Grounding 00:06:23 Grounding in Prayer and Intention 00:11:59 Philosophical Perspectives on Ground of Being 00:16:24 Connection with Gaia 00:19:45 Groundedness in Spiritual Practice 00:21:07 What Groundedness Is Not 00:22:52 Practices for Becoming Grounded 00:26:00 Guided Meditation 00:33:23 Personal Focus Sources referenced in this episode: https://lonerwolf.com/how-to-ground-yourself/ https://thedruidsgarden.com/2016/07/22/spiritual-practices-to-finding-equilibrium-in-the-chaos-grounding-and-flow-through-the-druid-elements/ https://milesolsen.com/blog/2020/5/4/what-does-it-mean-to-be-grounded-how-to-be-more-grounded https://www.gemmamurphyyoga.co.uk/what-does-it-mean-to-be-grounded/ https://www.rebeccacohen.yoga/blog/what-does-grounded-mean-spiritually https://www.holisticprairiemama.com/post/earthing-grounding-and-why-we-need-to-connect-with-god-s-earth-s-energy https://getgroundedshop.com/en-gb/blogs/inspirational/when-prayer-becomes-a-mere-routine-its-time-to-start-grounding-yourself https://dailymeditationswithmatthewfox.org/2023/03/22/eckhart-thich-nhat-hanh-hildegard-on-god-as-ground-of-being/ https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/84287/god-as-the-ground-of-being https://religiousnaturalism.org/god-as-ground-of-being-paul-tillich/ (this offers a brief, but very accessible take on Paul Tillich’s philosophy of God as being The “Ground of Being.”) https://www.holistic-wellbeing.co.uk/the-importance-of-staying-grounded/ https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/grounded-prayer/ https://baptiststandard.com/opinion/other-opinions/right-or-wrong-god-as-ground-of-being/ https://www.forestpath.co/articles-teachings-meditations/the-ground-of-being Join us in person for intention holding: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer. Our websites: www.heartfulimpact.com/ Our show website. https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events. https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. https://insighttimer.com...
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    37 min

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