Episodes

  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • Honoring the Past, Protecting the Future: Commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day

    Honoring the Past, Protecting the Future: Commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day
    Jan 24 2025
    On January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Holocaust Memorial Day, the victims of genocides past and present are remembered through ceremonies, vigils, film, spoken testimony, and community gatherings to honour victims and survivors. We are encouraged to stop to remember the realities of the Holocaust and other genocides, including the continuing risk of man’s inhumanity to man escalating to committing similar atrocities in the future. This year, this important day will especially mark and remember the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau 80 years ago, as well as the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia in the early1990’s. It comes at a time when antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism, xenophobia, and other forms of intolerance, hostility and suspicion towards different communities are on the rise in many countries, including in our own. In this episode, as we recall and honor the past, we reflect on the ever more urgent need to be alert to the lessons taught by these atrocities, and join together to focus our intentions and prayers on specific topics they stir in our hearts. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as Holocaust Remembrance is honoured and the anniversaries of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and of the genocide in Bosnia are remembered, we suggest holding as our main intention: We honour the victims and survivors of all past and present genocides, and ask that those who have passed will be at peace, and those who remain will receive courage, comfort and always be protected in healing light. Please join us in holding this. Our guided time of prayer and intention sending, to join with us in sending energy starts at 11 minutes 14 seconds. Legacy Labyrinth Project online workshop 1 February, Joy is a form of Resistance: https://legacylabyrinthproject.kindful.com/register/joy-is-a-form-of-resistance-2025 Websites and resources relating to this episode: Holocaust Memorial Day https://hmd.org.uk/what-is-holocaust-memorial-day/this-years-theme/ Holocaust Remembrance Day https://www.ungeneva.org/en/meetings-events/events/observances-special-events/2025/01/holocaust-remembrance-day-27-january-2025 International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust (23 January 2025) https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/international-day-commemoration-memory-victims-holocaust-1 Holocaust Museums and Memorials https://www.un.org/en/holocaustrememberance/additionalresources/museums European Network Remembrance and Solidarity resources relating to the Shoah (films, interviews, educational resources) https://enrs.eu/news/international-holocaust-remembrance-day-2025 Genocide Watch https://www.genocidewatch.com/ Genocide Watch country reports (includes countries and situations where genocide has not yet been legally classified but atrocities are occurring or considered likely) https://www.genocidewatch.com/copy-of-country-reports-by-region Our episode marking Holocaust Memorial Day last year, relating Ellen's family's personal story: https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/holocaust-memorial-day-and-genocide-today/ Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:02 Holocaust Remembrance Day 00:04:05 Purpose of Holocaust Memorial Day 00:06:29 Current Genocides around the World 00:08:36 Lasting Effects of Historical Atrocities 00:11:14 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.ungeneva.org/en/meetings-events/events/observances-special-events/2025/01/holocaust-remembrance-day-27-january-2025 https://srebrenica.org.uk/what-happened/history/happened-srebrenica https://srebrenica.org.uk/what-happened/history/bosnian-war-a-brief-overview https://hmd.org.uk/what-is-holocaust-memorial-day/this-years-theme/ https://genocideeducation.org/resources/modern-era-genocides/ https://www.hrw.org/breaking-news/2025/01/08/us-state-department-determines-genocide-sudan https://www.ushmm.org/remember/international-holocaust-remembrance-day https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-accused-genocide-gaza-amnesty-international/ 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,...
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    20 mins
  • Wildfires in Los Angeles: Pray and send Intention with us

    Wildfires in Los Angeles: Pray and send Intention with us
    Jan 15 2025
    In this episode, we delve into their immediate and long-term impacts of the devastating wildfires affecting Los Angeles County on communities, the environment, and humanity. We cut quickly to see how we might empathise with unite in compassion and support for all impacted by the fires, as we offer our collective energy towards recovery and resilience. We seek to get close to the human stories of this tragedy, connecting with them, and having a clear and specific direction on where we may focus our intentions and prayers. This week, we invite you to join us in prayer and intention sending in an extended time of guided grounding, focus and energy sending. We start by trying to paint a picture and feel into what is happening on the ground, as a way into offering our empathy and compassion. If you wish, you can go straight to this guided time of prayer and intention sending, and join with us in sending energy at: 00:17:28 (17 minutes 28 seconds). Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as many come to terms with both the immediate and the long-term impacts of the Los Angeles area fires, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all who have been made homeless or lost their livelihoods as a result of the fires that have spread across the Los Angeles area this past week will receive wisdom to know where to receive support, shelter and protection in the short term, and to know which steps to take to move forward from their tragedy longer-term. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:36 Understanding the Wildfires in Los Angeles 00:05:25 Challenges Facing Firefighters 00:08:50 Immediate Consequences of the Fires 00:10:51 Long-Term Consequences of the Fires 00:17:28 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://earth.org/la-fires-could-be-costliest-blaze-in-us-history-with-over-200bn-in-losses/ https://www.carbonbrief.org/media-reaction-the-2025-los-angeles-wildfires-and-the-role-of-climate-change/ https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2025/01/us-wildfire-response-continues-in-los-angeles-county-ca-as-of-late-jan-13-update-12 https://disasterphilanthropy.org/disasters/north-american-wildfires/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/la-blaze-damage-likely-be-largest-wildfire-insured-loss-us-history-2025-01-13/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/strong-winds-forecast-los-angeles-threaten-areas-fight-117648224 https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/01/14/los-angeles-fires-california-palisades-eaton-updates/ https://www.reccessary.com/en/news/world/la-wildfires-weather-whiplash https://healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/01/health-impact-of-california-wildfires-to-be-felt-for-years-to-come/ https://www.carbonbrief.org/media-reaction-the-2025-los-angeles-wildfires-and-the-role-of-climate-change/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/13/why-fire-hydrants-and-water-supply-failed-during-los-angeles-wildfires https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-13/particularly-dangerous-situation-red-flag-fire-weather-warning-issued-for-l-a-ventura-counties https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2025/01/the-los-angeles-fires-and-the-need-for-long-term-strategy.html https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/13/us/when-wildfires-los-angeles-end/index.html https://apnews.com/live/los-angeles-wildfires-updates-1-13-25 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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    25 mins
  • Global Healing Response: Embracing Authenticity (A New Year's Journey to Impactful Change)

    Global Healing Response: Embracing Authenticity (A New Year's Journey to Impactful Change)
    Jan 10 2025
    Welcome to a new year for Impact! and for Global Healing Response, which this year puts the spotlight on the vital importance of authenticity. We preview what's ahead as we come to grips with how crucial a grounding in being authentic is, both for ourselves, and for our politics, institutions and societies. We come to grips with how far reaching the scope and impact of authenticity is, and look at areas where we may face challenge in aligning our actions with core values, as we explore how we might cultivate living our truths and the transformative impact in our world that we might each individually inspire. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, in this year of global healing through deepening and returning to societies and politics guided by authentic speaking, doing and being, we suggest remembering the part we can each play in this, and holding as our main intention: I resolve to connect with, and live by, my own beliefs and values. Please join us in holding this. Referred to in this episode: Global Healing Response web site, 2025 Focus: Authenticity https://globalhealingresponse.com/ ‘The Power of Eight: Harnessing the Miraculous Energies of a Small Group to Heal Others, Your Life, and the World’ by Lynne McTaggart https://www.amazon.com/Power-Eight-Harnessing-Miraculous-Energies/dp/1501115553/ref=sr_1_1 Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:07 Embracing Authenticity 00:04:57 The Power of Vulnerability 00:08:45 Understanding Authenticity 00:15:00 Authenticity in Leadership 00:18:53 Authenticity in Society 00:22:25 The Importance of Truth 00:23:27 Aligning Actions with Intentions 00:25:09 Activism and Authenticity 00:26:38 Uncovering Inner Truths 00:29:02 Focus for Global Healing 00:32:14 Our Main Intention for the Week Sources referenced in this episode: https://vixanderton.com/blog/what-does-authenticity-really-mean https://www.thespacesbetweencounselling.com/authenticity-debate-inspiring-rude/ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/authenticity https://www.worldofmiri.com/inspirational-messages/how-to-connect-with-your-inner-truth https://executive.berkeley.edu/thought-leadership/blog/importance-authenticity https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/articles/how-to-be-authentic-why-its-important https://easysociology.com/general-sociology/understanding-authenticity-in-sociology/ https://executive.berkeley.edu/thought-leadership/blog/importance-authenticity https://www.h10marketing.co.uk/the-power-of-being-authentic-in-the-world-of-social-media https://www.forbes.com/consent/ketch/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/05/04/why-authenticity-is-now-the-most-important-asset-a-company-can-possess/ https://psychcentral.com/lib/ways-of-living-an-authentic-life https://www.louisehay.com/3-creative-ways-to-hear-your-inner-truth/ https://tinybuddha.com/blog/the-path-to-living-authentically/ https://positivepsychology.com/authentic-living/ 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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    35 mins
  • Intentions That Came To Be: Giving Thanks for 2024

    Intentions That Came To Be: Giving Thanks for 2024
    Dec 31 2024
    In this special edition to end 2024, we reflect on the many answers to our intentions and prayers this year. We give thanks for major progress made in conflicts and crises, step changes in some formerly challenging situations, and large scale global advancements in attending to the care of our planet and the health of the world's poor. Join with us as we recognise and appreciate the great strides have been taken in a world that too often seems driven by conflict and catastrophe. Suggested focus for this week As we end our review of this year, let’s concentrate our energy this week on giving thanks, as we suggest as our main focus: We give thanks for the many answered intentions and prayers that we know of this year, as well as the many that we don’t. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:57 Reflecting on Global Conflicts 00:07:06 Vaccination Efforts Worldwide 00:09:12 Myanmar’s Humanitarian Crisis 00:10:49 Microplastic Pollution 00:13:30 Climate Challenges 00:15:40 Sri Lanka’s Political Transformation 00:17:43 Global Electoral Trends 00:18:36 Hurricane Responses in the US 00:19:52 Political Shifts in Syria and South Korea 00:22:23 Focus on Environmental Commitments 00:27:28 Gratitude for Progress 00:28:00 Suggested Focus for this end of year Sources referenced in this episode: https://newclimate.org/resources/publications/progress-of-major-emitters-towards-climate-targets-2024-update https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/econographics/why-2024-will-be-a-big-year-for-positive-economic-statecraft/ https://meduza.io/en/feature/2024/09/30/seeking-to-distract-from-the-war-in-ukraine-and-rising-prices-at-home-the-kremlin-is-amplifying-anti-migrant-rhetoric https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-october-16-2024 https://ecfr.eu/article/israels-unwinnable-wars-the-path-to-de-escalation-in-the-middle-east/ https://www.chathamhouse.org/2024/09/war-sudan-intensifying-coordinated-pressure-needed-prevent-countrys-fragmentation https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15728.doc.htm https://acleddata.com/2024/05/31/somalia-situation-update-may-2024-renewed-counter-insurgency-operations-expected-as-al-shabaab-regroups/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/15/taliban-deliberately-deprived-1-4-million-girls-of-schooling-un https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/09/17/talibans-attack-girls-education-harming-afghanistans-future https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/progress-in-reducing-emissions-2024-report-to-parliament/ https://www.9trees.org/9trees-blog/earth-day-2024-reflections-on-global-environmental-progress https://newclimate.org/resources/publications/progress-of-major-emitters-towards-climate-targets-2024-update https://climateactiontracker.org/countries/eu/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-improvement-plan-annual-progress-report-2023-to-2024/environmental-improvement-plan-annual-progress-report-2023-to-2024 https://warontherocks.com/2024/12/seizing-the-moment-armenia-and-azerbaijan-at-a-crossroads/ https://www.politico.eu/article/armenia-azerbaijan-tout-possible-south-caucasus-peace-deal/ https://www.caspianpolicy.org/research/azerbaijan/with-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-process-ongoing-us-encourages-finalized-agreement https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/whatsinblue/2024/11/myanmar-private-meeting-6.php https://theowp.org/peace-talks-begin-in-myanmar-following-rebel-victory/ https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/global-plastics-treaty https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-regrets-inconclusive-global-plastics-treaty-2024-12-02_en https://www.greenclimate.fund/news/gcf-board-s-usd-1-billion-climate-projects-signals-increased-climate-finance-ahead-cop29 https://www.greenclimate.fund/gcf-2 https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/cp2024_L10_adv.pdf https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2023/11/30/world-bank-boost-for-kiribati-s-economic-and-climate-resilience https://lankalaw.net/2024/11/01/the-economic-transformation-act-no-45-of-2024/ https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2024/11/27/tr112724-transcript-of-press-briefing-sri-lanka https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/10/09/sri-lanka-s-economy-stabilized-continued-reforms-critical-to-boost-exports-and-attract-investment https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/storm-tracker/hurricane-helene-2024/ https://advocate.jbu.edu/hurricane-season-2024-helene-and-milton-hurricanes-wreak-havoc-on-the-southeastern-coast-of-the-united-states 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...
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  • Joy is a Form of Resistence

    Joy is a Form of Resistence
    Dec 24 2024
    Tune in for a heartfelt exploration of joy, its significance during the holiday season, and how embracing it can become a catalyst for positive change in our lives and communities. In this special episode we delve into the profound impact of joy on our lives and the world around us. Join us as we explore the science behind joy, its benefits for physical and mental health, and how it resonates at a high vibrational frequency and with greater impact than lower frequency emotions. We consider practical ways for cultivating joy, and discuss inspiring stories of individuals who embody joy and resilience, offering perspectives on how joy can become a form of resistance and activism. We invite you to join with us in putting into practice small, joyful rituals that can enhance our experience of being joyful. Suggested intention focus for this week This week, in the season of joy, and as we consider how important it is to be and remain joyful, let’s each hold as a personal intention: I resolve to more deliberately recognise and seize opportunities to be joyful. Please join us in holding this. Websites, books and resources referred to in this episode: Clive’s book contains a chapter looking at being happy and the science behind this: The Heart of Lovingkindness, How to live from the heart by Clive Johnson https://www.clivejohnsonvoiceovers.co.uk/lp/heartoflovingkindness.html Join Clive on Insight Timer each weekday at 730am EDT for a guided lovingkindness meditation: https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Action for Happiness website (“taking action to be happier and kinder together”): https://actionforhappiness.org/ The Dalai Lama, quoted in ‘Why is This Man Smiling?’ Paige P. Parvin, Emory Magazine, Winter 2008. Japan acquits Iwao Hakamata, who had been on death row for 46 years. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y9x6zrkrro Book: Power versus Force by David R. Hawkins https://www.amazon.com/Power-Force-David-Hawkins-M-D/dp/1401945074/ref=sr_1_1 Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu in conversation https://youtu.be/Lnad7ejKOXU?si=GT-9YSlRo4ZuTve8 Matthieu Ricard on happiness, in Daily Dharma, Tricycle, https://tricycle.org/daily dharma/a-way-of-being-3/ Chapter markers: 00:00:16 Introducing Joy 00:01:34 The Science of Joy 00:04:43 Joy and Meditation 00:08:10 Responding to Adversity 00:11:32 The Importance of Choosing Joy 00:14:08 Joy’s Impact on Change 00:18:03 The Ripple Effect of Joy 00:22:00 Cultivating Joy Together 00:25:12 Daily Practices for Cultivating Joy 00:27:10 Intentions for Joyful Living Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/mental-health/joy-vs-happiness/ https://www.verywellmind.com/joy-vs-happiness-8724682 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-yesterday/201810/happiness-versus-joy https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/186590/distance-of-electromagnetic-waves-based-on-frequency https://www.rcsi.com/impact/details/2023/03/joy-is-good-for-your-body-and-your-mind https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-find-joy-or-at-least-peace-during-difficult-times-202210062826 https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-happiness/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17439760.2019.1685580 https://scind.org/Science/article/Vibrations-of-well-being https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/contagion-happiness https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/explanations/physics/wave-optics/energy-and-frequency-relationship/ https://byjus.com/physics/quantum-tunnelling/ https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry_Textbook_Maps/Supplemental_Modules_(Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry)/Quantum_Mechanics/02._Fundamental_Concepts_of_Quantum_Mechanics/Tunneling https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/who_finds_joy_in_other_peoples_joy https://actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-to-happier-living/do-things-for-others https://www.thechangedecision.com/blog/your-impact-on-the-joy-of-others https://www.consider-it-done.co.uk/inspiration/5-simple-ways-to-cultivate-more-joy-in-your-life https://rationaldharma.com/blog/how-to-cultivate-joy-with-awareness/ https://www.ie.edu/insights/articles/cultivate-joy-to-improve-well-being/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17439760.2019.1685577 https://healtheplanet.com/100-ways-to-heal-the-planet/cultivating-joy 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 ...
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