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...
