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World Labyrinth Day on 3 May encourages people around the world to walk a labyrinth, willing peace and harmony, and activating a wave of goodwill from the earliest walks in New Zealand and in the east through to the places where the sun will last set on this day in the west. With hundreds of events already planned, this offers a rare and important opportunity to meditate and send collective intention with thousands of others, en masse. In this episode, special guests Carmel Stabley and Susie Leiper tell us about the significance of labyrinths in meditation and healing, and how we can each play a part in willing positive intention as we are encouraged to "walk as one at one" (at 1pm in our time zone),  which may include using a finger labyrinth downloadable from the World Labyrinth Day website, or joining an online, virtual walk.
Ellen turns interviewee in this episode, as she talks about her role as Co-ordinator of World Labyrinth Day and her reflections of what has been learned and achieved over the 5 years that she has carried this mantle.
Suggested Intention for World Labyrinth Day
As regular listeners know, we always offer a suggested intention for the week ahead in our episodes. This week, looking forward to World Labyrinth Day 2025, we suggest as our intention this week:
We will that all who engage with World Labyrinth Day this year will be excited to experience and moved to pass on the power of collective intention for universal peace and wellbeing.
Please join us in holding this, both now, and on the day itself.
2025 Pre- World Labyrinth Day Intention:
The hearts of the hosts and participants are prepared for World Labyrinth Day. All labyrinths are connected for the highest good of our world.
Please join us in holding this ahead of the day.
Links:
World Labyrinth Day 2025 Website https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/home
World Labyrinth Day Resources, including finger labyrinth downloads and support for planning and promoting an event https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/resources
Australian Labyrinth Network Inc. https://aln.org.au/
Australian Labyrinth Network Inc. resources for educational settings: https://aln.org.au/wldes-resources
Veriditas https://www.veriditas.org/
Legacy Labyrinth Project https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/
The Labyrinth Society (TLS) https://labyrinthsociety.org/
Global Healing Response offers hundreds of resources to support theme-based labyrinth walks, including this year’s theme of authenticity https://globalhealingresponse.com/
Worldwide Labyrinth Locator, an amazing tool for finding a labyrinth to walk near you https://labyrinthlocator.org/
The Big Connection (research into the collective power of intention holding while walking labyrinths) https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/resources/research-the-big-connection
Videos presented by Ellen and others introducing World Labyrinth Day and suggesting how to approach a labyrinth walk, including some beautiful photo montages from previous years and concerning the biology of heart intention. See the dedicated YouTube channel of The Labyrinth Society: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLabyrinthSociety/videos
Video montage compiled by Ellen showcasing last year’s events: https://youtu.be/xB3J4ZvcnFQ?si=15adeUGyY7VFzWo9 (do watch!)
American Society of Dowsers https://americansocietyofdowsers.wildapricot.org/
Events:
World Labyrinth Day Events https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2025/find-and-submit-events
2025 Registered World Labyrinth Day Event Map https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2025/find-and-submit-events
Labyrinth walk at St Colomba’s Scottish Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA. Hosted by Ellen and Lars Howlett, 3 May 12 noon – 2pm EDT. Registration not required.
Community Labyrinth in Settlers Green, North Conway, NH, USA, hosted by Susie. 3 May 1 at 1230 EDT. Registration not required.
Group labyrinth walk and grand opening of the largest indoor labyrinth in South Africa at the R'new Festival, Vaal Estate, 5 South Bay Farm, R716, Deneysville, 1932, South Africa. Go meet Carmel and enjoy a festival of fire dancing, drumming, music, workshops, and much more! Registration required. See https://www.rnew.co.za/
Labyrinth walk hosted by Clive at Highlands Methodist Church, Sutherland Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3PT, UK, 3 May at 1pm BST. Registration not required.
Veriditas-hosted finger labyrinth walks (on ZOOM). Registration required: https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2025/virtual-events
World Labyrinth Day Live (on ZOOM). Registration required: https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2025/virtual-events
Pre World Labyrinth Day workshops (video recordings of recently held events), including ‘Let's Create Temporary Labyrinths for World Labyrinth Day’ with Lars Howlett and Peter Clark https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2025/pre-wld-events
Also mentioned and related:
Our reflections and invitation to share intention holding prompted by the Netflix series ‘Adolescence.’ Listen in at: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-t9qmm-187ff77  
Chris Katzenmeyer, Director of Legacy Labyrinth Project and a pioneer in the field of applying intention through contemplative practice, spoke to us in an episode some months ago, offering a wonderful 101 grounding in the basics of intention. Listen in at: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-fpvwh-153e065  and find out about upcoming training in intention setting and labyrinth activism offered by Legacy Labyrinth Project at https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/llpa .
Chapter markers:
00:00:00        Introduction
00:01:37        World Labyrinth Day Discussion
00:03:45        Understanding Labyrinths
00:06:55        World Labyrinth Day Overview
00:08:45        Virtual Participation Options
00:11:10        Labyrinths in Educational Settings
00:13:49        Collaborating Organizations
00:16:01        Research and Energetic Power
00:22:30        Intentions for World Labyrinth Day
00:35:53        Intentions and Resources
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.   

In this episode, hosts Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson explore the powerful impact of the Netflix series Adolescence and its timely themes of teenage violence, online misogyny, and radicalization. As the series sparks global discussions, Ellen and Clive dive into the portrayal of the challenges faced by teenage boys in today's digital age. It's not necessary to have watched the series in order to tune in with this episode, and we don't make that assumption!
Set against the backdrop of a British psychological crime drama, the hosts examine the major issues raised by the series, including the influence of toxic online spaces known as the manosphere, the pressures of social media, and the struggles of young boys navigating masculinity, mental health, and societal expectations.
Amidst alarming statistics and international concern, the episode highlights efforts to educate and guide young minds, engage parents and care givers, and foster meaningful conversations on how to address these critical issues. Join the discussion on what you can do to help counter harmful narratives and support a more empathetic and understanding approach to youth in crisis, and join with us in offering prayers and holding intention for what is among the most critical social crises of our age.
Prayers and intentions start at 28 minutes.
Find out about the series at the Netflix site, https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/adolescence-cast-release-date-photos-news 
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we contemplate the massive pressures and dangers faced by teenage boys and the response of their care givers in the wake of the Adolescence drama series, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all who have influence in schools and on social media to recognise and be guided in their actions to foster a cultural change that aimed at addressing the harmful conditioning of young boys who are exposed to the manosphere.
Please join us in holding this. 
Support Resources
The following are among resources and sources of help available to support parents and others guide boys through adolescence.
Previous episode, focusing on the need for and ways of developing grit, ‘GRIT: When you Walk Through a Storm in a Chaotic World (Global Healing Response)’
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gt23v-1876ba6 .
Previous episode, ‘Confronting Gang Rape Against Women: A Global Perspective’ https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-kncnw-1852043 .
RESOURCES for parents and caregivers: 
NHS (UK): https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/cope-with-your-teenager/
Young Minds: Offers extensive resources on improving the mental health and emotional well-being of children and teenagers, including a confidential parents' helpline. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Resources published by the Portuguese Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP) to help parents understand the hidden meanings of emojis commonly used by teenagers (in Portuguese): https://www.instagram.com/p/DHlrGCFNcJV/?utm_source=ig_embed&img_index=4
ReachOut Parents (Australia): Provides free expert advice, one-on-one coaching, and practical tips. https://parents.au.reachout.com/
Triple P Positive Parenting Program (Australia): Offers strategies to prevent behavioral and emotional difficulties in children and teens. https://aifs.gov.au/resources/policy-and-practice-papers/parenting-teens-and-tweens-resources-policy-and-practice
Essentials for Parenting Teens (CDC): This free online resource provides evidence-based tools to help parents build positive relationships with their teenage sons. Topics include managing emotions, encouraging independence, and improving communication. https://www.cdc.gov/parenting-teens/about/index.html
Newport Academy Guide: Offers practical advice on dealing with teenage boys' behaviors, including risk-taking, anger, and emotional withdrawal. It emphasizes the importance of open communication and setting clear boundaries. https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/restoring-families/how-to-deal-with-your-teenage-son/
PEPS: Includes guidance on navigating social relationships, technology use, and conversations about sexuality with teens. https://www.peps.org/ParentResources/by-topic/resources-for-parents-of-adolescents-teens
Family Lives: A charity offering parenting advice through a confidential helpline and forums. https://www.familylives.org.uk/
Relate: Provides relationship advice and counselling services for families navigating challenges during adolescence. https://www.relate.org.uk/
RESOURCES for teachers:
https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/adolescence-joins-into-film-plus
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/challenges-adolescence-parents-educators-mark-phillips
RESOURCES for schools, colleges and those offering events to support child and teenage engagement in meditation and labyrinth walking offered by the Australian Labyrinth Network: https://aln.org.au/wldes-resources  
Chapter markers:
00:00:00        Introduction
00:01:02        The Impact of Adolescence
00:03:52        Exploring Teenage Challenges
00:05:31        Global Conversations on Masculinity
00:07:28        Key Issues of the Series
00:12:22        The Unique Struggles of Adolescents
00:15:34        Generational Differences in Challenges
00:17:52        Supporting Boys Through Adolescence
00:23:11        Resources for Parents and Caregivers
00:27:26        Holding Intentions for Change
00:31:17        Cultural Change and Responsibility
00:32:33        Closing Thoughts and Connections
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/adolescence-tv-drama-exposes-global-issue-teenage-violence-2025-04-07/
https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-makes-adolescence-available-to-all-secondary-schools-across-the-uk
https://aspe.hhs.gov/what-challenges-are-boys-facing-what-opportunities-exist-address-those-challenges
https://tikitoro.com/blogs/teens-corner/what-are-the-current-challenges-that-teenagers-face
https://boysinstitute.com/why-parents-and-caregivers-are-afraid-to-talk-about-puberty-and-sex-with-their-kids-and-teens/
https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/academic-expertise/how-the-manosphere-spreads-through-online-gaming-influencers-and-algorithms
https://www.qustodio.com/en/blog/what-is-the-manosphere/
https://humanrights.ca/story/online-misogyny-manosphere
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/a64275636/adolescence-netflix-behind-the-scenes/
https://www.fenews.co.uk/education/netflixs-adolescence-has-been-a-wake-up-call-for-everyone-says-leading-pastoral-deputy-head/
https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a64270220/adolescence-netflix-true-story-explained/
https://www.dw.com/en/netflixs-adolescence-teen-minds-on-screen/a-72129827
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/arts/television/adolescence-netflix-smartphones.html
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/adolescence-digital-safety-online-harm/
https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a64270220/adolescence-netflix-true-story-explained/
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/0CA7E5685972651C9675723362A912F6/S0954579422000967a.pdf/susceptibility-to-peer-influence-in-adolescents-associations-between-psychophysiology-and-behavior.pdf
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7674583/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878929324000562
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9387868/ https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/07/feature-neuroscience-teen-brain
https://www.latimes.com/health/la-xpm-2011-apr-11-la-he-the-md-teens-friends-20110411-story.html
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/13/health/teen-gender-data-wellness/index.html
https://dpswarangal.in/blogs/what-are-some-of-the-issues-teens-are-facing-today/
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.   
 

As Global Healing Response turns its attention to a new aspect of this year's theme of authenticity, in this episode, we explore the topic of GRIT and its importance for staying true to ourselves in today's chaotic world. We consider understanding grit not just as determination, but a blend of passion, perseverance, and the courage to stay true to our core values despite the various challenges we may face. We explore how grit aligns with groundedness, guiding us to sustain our efforts, nurture our inner drive, and foster a stable sense of self and resilience. As always, we invite you to join us in holding intention, and suggest practices for cultivating grit, nurturing authenticity, and remaining steadfast amidst life's adversities.
Intentions and prayers start at 17 minutes 11 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we enter a new quarter and focus for Global Healing Response, focusing on the theme of grit and its importance for remaining authentic, we suggest holding as our main intention:
I will to endure and keep walking, not because my journey may always be simple,but because I know I am never alone.
Please join us in holding this.
Global Healing Response resources, 2025 Quarter 2 theme – Authenticity / Grit,  https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2025-q1-authenticity-groundedness-2/
Global Healing Response 2025 Theme introduction, Authenticity, https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-authenticity-a-new-years-journey-to-true-change/
Listen to Ellen talk to Brother Dave Kenneally about how to persevere when bad things happen, https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/how-to-be-mindful-when-bad-things-happen%e2%80%93brother-dave/
Chapter markers:
00:00:00     Introduction
00:01:39     Exploring the Nature of Grit
00:02:45     Defining Grit
00:08:38     Importance of Grit in Authenticity
00:12:52     Developing Perseverance
00:15:13     Embracing Grace in Challenges
00:17:11     Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
Swedish research on authenticity and wellbeing: Vainio, M.M., Daukantaitė, D. Grit and Different Aspects of Well-Being: Direct and Indirect Relationships via Sense of Coherence and Authenticity. J Happiness Stud 17, 2119–2147 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-015-9688-7
https://www.stevenfulmer.com/grit-resilience-in-the-time-of-dysfunction/
https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/self-help/what-is-grit-and-why-is-it-important/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/good-bad-authentically-gritty-part-1-grit-caroline-miller-mapp/
https://dictionary.apa.org/grit
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/what_does_it_mean_to_have_grit
https://www.creativitypost.com/article/grit_and_authenticity
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/perseverance-creativity-authenticity-jonathan-de-kryger--ylcre/
https://steverosephd.com/how-to-be-authentic/
https://www.altagracianyc.com/post/developing-authenticity-and-resilience-for-enduring-tough-times
https://www.krisvallotton.com/the-power-of-authenticity-embracing-your-imperfections-in-a-photoshopped-world
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.   

Clive continues his conversation with spiritual teacher and director Andō, whose remarkable ministry focuses on the true nature and power of silence. In this episode, we explore the notion of nothingness, and also turn attention to understanding the role and value of spiritual direction. Andō draws on her deep experience of surrender, trust and dwelling in silence, following her many years of living in retreat and spiritual community, together with being out in the world, and through several major health crises. She talks about how she has been inspired by faith and practice in the Zen and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, along with Advaita Vedanta, Christian mysticism, non-denominational Christianity and contemporary nonduality, among others. As a spiritual director and contemplative mentor she serves those of all faiths and none. Andō offers a safe space for entering awareness of the movement of the divine in your life.
You can subscribe to Silentium, a journal on themes of interior silence — of meditation, contemplation, silent prayer, stillness, and quiet moments, for all faiths. Shared from a tiny hermitage in Cornwall, England by writer, spiritual director, and retreat facilitator Andō. Find and subscribe to Silentium at http://silentium.substack.com/welcome.
Discover more about Andō and her offerings:
Website | http://ando.life
Spiritual direction & contemplative coaching | http://ando.life/sessions
The Silence | http://ando.life/thesilence
Retreats & events | http://ando.life/events
Silentium | http://silentium.substack.com
Instagram | http://instagram.com/andomcdonnell
Facebook | http://facebook.com/andomcdonnell
Listen to Part 1 of this conversation wherever you get your podcasts or at https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/exploring-the-healing-power-of-silence-with-ando/?token=2cd1fe94f0328ba4ee0e83a91665dbe6 
Sources, books and websites mentioned in this episode:
OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation https://www.interfaithfoundation.org/
Into the Silent Land by Martin Laird amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Into-Silent-Land-Christian-Contemplation/dp/0195307607/ref=sr_1_1
God just is: Approaches to silent worship by Curt Gardner amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/God-just-Approaches-silent-worship-ebook/dp/B007MCOA00/ref=sr_1_1
Just This: Prompts And Practices For Contemplation by Richard Rohr amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Just-This-prompts-practices-contemplation/dp/0281079919/ref=sr_1_1
Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Buddha-Christ-20th-Anniversary/dp/159448239X/ref=sr_1_1
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.   

Join hosts Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson as they attempt to build a picture of the aftermath of the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, causing widespread destruction and despair. With over 2,700 confirmed dead and thousands more injured, this episode sheds light on the immense challenges facing rescue teams amidst ongoing civil conflict and infrastructural collapse.
Reflecting on the broader impacts, we focus on the power of collective intention, meditation, and prayers in supporting those affected, looking at specific areas where our focus is needed both immediately and for the longer term.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as Myanmar comes to terms with one of Asia’s most devastating earthquakes in a century, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all involved in coordinating the recovery effort in Myanmar following last Friday’s earthquake will have wisdom to know where to direct their attention and resources to maximise protection of human life. 
Please join us in holding this.
Prayers and intentions start at 12 minutes 38 seconds.
Listen to our previous episode, ‘Myanmar's Struggle: Ethnic Conflicts and Humanitarian Crisis’, at https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/myanmars-struggle-ethnic-conflicts-and-humanitarian-crisis/
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.ifaw.org/uk/news/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-2025
https://www.redcross.org.uk/stories/disasters-and-emergencies/world/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-2025
https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-c4ccdcd3ff2e38c54046274ee039cbf7
https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-myanmar-earthquake/
https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/news/media-centre/press-releases/2025/young-children-screamed-fear-save-children-responds-myanmar
https://www.unicef.org.au/stories/myanmar-earthquake-the-real-impact-on-children
https://disasterphilanthropy.org/disasters/2025-myanmar-and-thailand-earthquake/
https://www.redcross.org.uk/stories/disasters-and-emergencies/world/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-2025
https://www.rescue.org/press-release/myanmar-earthquake-irc-teams-report-unprecedented-destruction
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/aid-rushes-into-myanmar-after-earthquake-kills-over-1600-ravages-cities-2025-03-30/
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/03/29/Myanmar-earthquake-death-toll/5401743253932/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/3/30/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-live-race-to-find-survivors-as-toll-tops-1600
https://wmo.int/media/news/focus-critical-infrastructure-mawlamyine-myanmar
https://apnews.com/article/earthquake-relief-aid-recovery-military-conflict-82dd5b4561b05bc48bc5a397ab3f3212
Chapter markers:
00:00:00       Introduction
00:01:01       The Earthquake in Myanmar
00:04:53       The Plight of Affected Animals
00:05:09       Challenges Facing Rescue Teams
00:08:36       Long-Term Consequences of the Disaster
00:12:38       Holding Intentions for Healing
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.   

Many of us who are regular intercessors, meditators and intention holders instinctively know the importance of silence for this work. However, probably few of us may really appreciate just how critical silence is, nor have a sense of its power and true nature, even if we know that to rest in the space of silence goes far beyond simply stilling ourselves and detaching from the busyness of what goes on outside.
Few people may have such a clear understanding of what silence as our beautiful guest today, Andō, who is a living testament of a life dedicated to its mystery and healing power. Her remarkable life is one of full commitment to trusting in divine provision, spending many years living in retreat in Portugal, where her understanding of the nature of silence and connection with nature was truly experiential.
She previously spent time living in a Buddhist community, and continues to draw much inspiration from both Zen and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, along with Advaita Vedanta, Christian mysticism, nondenominational Christianity and contemporary non-duality, among others.  Overcoming a significant and long-lasting health shock, Andō recently returned to the UK, now living in Cornwall. Both online and in person, she offers a deeply inspiring mix of retreats, personal consultations, and other opportunities to explore the nature of silence, along with a deeply inspiring blog and acting as a spiritual director for nondenominational spiritual seekers, teachers, pastors, and priests of various faiths.
This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation.
You can subscribe to Silentium, a journal on themes of interior silence — of meditation, contemplation, silent prayer, stillness, and quiet moments, for all faiths. Shared from a tiny hermitage in Cornwall, England by writer, spiritual director, and retreat facilitator Andō. Find and subscribe to Silentium at http://silentium.substack.com/welcome.
Discover more about Andō and her offerings:
Website | http://ando.life
Spiritual direction & contemplative coaching | http://ando.life/sessions
The Silence | http://ando.life/thesilence
Retreats & events | http://ando.life/events
Silentium | http://silentium.substack.com
Instagram | http://instagram.com/andomcdonnell
Facebook | http://facebook.com/andomcdonnell
Sources, books and websites mentioned in this episode:
OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation https://www.interfaithfoundation.org/
Into the Silent Land by Martin Laird amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Into-Silent-Land-Christian-Contemplation/dp/0195307607/ref=sr_1_1
God just is: Approaches to silent worship by Curt Gardner amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/God-just-Approaches-silent-worship-ebook/dp/B007MCOA00/ref=sr_1_1
Just This: Prompts And Practices For Contemplation by Richard Rohr amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Just-This-prompts-practices-contemplation/dp/0281079919/ref=sr_1_1
Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Buddha-Christ-20th-Anniversary/dp/159448239X/ref=sr_1_1
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.   
 

This week, Ellen speaks to Tammy Minuti, who regularly guides folks in the lesser-known practice of forest bathing, or Shinrin Yoku, highlighting its potential for enhancing well-being and for connecting with the silent voice of Nature. Tammy shares insights from her journey as a certified guide, providing guidance on how to immerse yourself in nature's therapeutic embrace. Discover how a slow, meditative walk through the forest can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and reconnect us with the natural world in a profound way. Learn about Tammy's personal experiences and the unique moments she has witnessed while guiding diverse groups in this inspiring and enriching practice.
Suggested intention focus for this week
Hearing the wisdom of the indigenous teacher Tammy speaks to, for our suggested intention focus this week, let us remember that we are all ancestors in the making and will to be mindful of our responsibility for future generations, and for the healthy and vibrant future of all Nature.
Please join us in holding this.
Tammy’s website: tammyminuti.com
Upcoming public Forest Bathing walks include:
April: Wild Week at The Retreat House - Richardson, TX
https://www.retreathousecommunity.org/calendar
May: Wellness weekend in Calumet, MI, Expedition Inn
 https://www.expeditioninn.com/
June and October: Healing Garden - St. Charles, IL
https://www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com/
More walks will be posted on Tammy’s website, tammyminuti.com
Mentioned in this episode:
Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) https://anft.earth/
The Forest Bathing Institute https://tfb.institute/
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL https://mortonarb.org/
The Healing Gardens at Stone Hill Farm, Saint Charles, IL https://www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com/
Chicago Botanic Garden https://www.chicagobotanic.org/
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX https://www.smu.edu/perkins/publicprograms/certificate-in-spiritual-direction/certificate-in-spiritual-direction
HeartMath Institute Tree Interconnectivity research,  https://www.heartmath.org/resources/videos/interconnectivity-tree-research-project/
HeartMath Institute Tree Rhythm Research, https://treerhythms.net/
The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth, by Zoë Schlanger Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Eaters-Unseen-Intelligence-Understanding/dp/0063073854/ref=sr_1_1
Your Guide to Forest Bathing (Expanded Edition): Experience the Healing Power of Nature, by M. Amos Clifford Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Guide-Forest-Bathing-Expanded/dp/1590035135/ref=sr_1_1
Healing Trees: A Pocket Guide to Forest Bathing, by Ben Page Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Trees-Pocket-Forest-Bathing/dp/1647224187/ref=sr_1_1
Global Healing Response Theme for Quarter 1 2025: Authenticity / Groundedness: https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2025-q1-authenticity-groundedness/
Chapter markers:
00:00:00           Introduction
00:01:43           Understanding Forest Bathing
00:07:09           The Benefits of Nature
00:09:24           Connection to the Land
00:15:14            Becoming a Forest Bathing Guide
00:18:18            Tammy’s Personal Journey into Forest Bathing
00:21:42            Stories from the Walks
00:25:52           Getting to Know Tammy
00:27:41            Closing Thoughts
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.   

This week, we take a deep dive into one of the most disturbing and critical issues facing our world today: the mass rape of women and girls. We highlight horrific cases, including the trial of 51 men for the abuse of Gisèle Pelicot in France last year, and the appalling systemic use of sexual violence in war, which continues today in conflict zones like Sudan.
We explore the challenges faced by survivors in seeking justice, the cultural barriers that perpetuate the violence, and the urgent need for education and legal reforms worldwide. This episode aims to heighten awareness and support for women and girls who've faced trauma from such violence, reminding us of the power of collective intention in making an impact.
As always, we explore where we may hold intentions and prayers, and invite you join you to join us in sharing this.
See below for the contact information of help services offered to victims of rape. 
Please note that some listeners may find the topic covered in this episode disturbing.
Our intention holding and prayers starts at 20 minutes 7 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we reflect upon the horrific incidence of mass rape and abuse against women and girls, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that there will be a significant heightening of awareness among the people of wealthier nations, and a consequent move to support women and girls facing trauma as a result of rape or threats of rape in countries that are in are have been at war.
Please join us in holding this.
Read Ellen’s blog posts on sacredfeminist.com: https://sacredfeminist.com/category/from-ellen/. Read her Open Letter to the Universe at https://sacredfeminist.com/an-open-letter-to-the-universe/. Ellen’s post, Why Is There a Marker for Sexual Slavery? can be found at https://sacredfeminist.com/why-is-there-a-market-for-sexual-slavery/.
Find out more about Clive’s offer of one-to-one sessions with women who want a representative of men to hear and receive their stories, anger and pain at https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/WMF.html.
Help services for women and girls facing sexual abuse include:
Australia: 1800 RESPECT (telephone: 1800 737 732, text: 0458 737 732, website: https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/abuse-and-violence/sexual-assault-support-services ). Provides a 24/7 confidential sexual assault and family violence counselling service available via phone and webchat in Australia, and the National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service (Full Stop Australia) provides 24/7 telephone and face-to-face counselling for people impacted by institutional child sexual abuse.
Bangladesh: 10921: National helpline centre for violence against women, providing immediate service to victims and linking them to relevant agencies including doctors, counsellors, lawyers, DNA experts, and police officers. 109: Government helpline number for violence against women and prevention of child marriage.
Barbados: Barbados Professional Women Crisis Hotline: +1 246 435-8222 (24 hours a day). Supports domestic violence survivors dealing with physical, verbal, and emotional abuse.
Canada: The Alberta One-Line for Sexual Violence (1-866-403-8000), Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre's Crisis Line (1-877-392-7583) and Ontario’s Assaulted Women's Help Line (1-866-863-0511) provide 24/7 support.
Caribbean: One Stop Centres (OSCs): Provide free comprehensive services including health, psychosocial support, legal and police assistance at hospitals in several Caribbean countries.
Europe: The Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) Network has more than 180 member organisations in 46 European countries. National helplines for 46 European countries are listed at https://wave-network.org/list-of-helplines-in-46-countries/.
France: Women for Women France offers support through the national domestic abuse and sexual violence support line (3919), and is now available in 185 languages, including in English.
Ghana: DOVVSU Helpline: 055-100-0900 (Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit), Orange Support Centre Toll-Free Call Centre: +233 (0) 800 111 222, Boame App: A mobile app for reporting domestic violence and accessing support.
Hong Kong: RainLily: 2375 5322 (Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM), CEASE Crisis Centre: 18281 (24-hour hotline), Harmony House 24-hour Women Hotline: 2522 0434.
India: Women's Helpline (national): 1090, National Child Helpline: 1098, My Choices - Report sex trafficking hotline: 1800 419 8588 or SMS 'CHOICES' for domestic violence help: 56767.
Ireland: Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) National Helpline: 1800 77 8888 (24/7, free, confidential). Provides support for those affected by rape, sexual assault, or sexual harassment at any time in their lives. Services include telephone counselling, and multilingual interpreting in over 240 languages. Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) offers information on available support services, including Rape Crisis Centres and Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) across the country. https://www.rapecrisisireland.ie/.
Jamaica: Woman Inc. Helpline and Crisis Centres: +876 929 9038. Ministry of Gender Abuse 24-hour hotline: +876 553 0372 and +876 929 2997. Jamaica Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800 598 7607.
New Zealand: Safe to talk (Kōrero mai, ka ora) is a 24/7 confidential sexual harm helpline, Call: 0800 044 334 Text: 4334 Email: support@safetotalk.nz Live webchat: www.safetotalk.nz[1].
Nigeria: Stand to End Rape support: 0809 596 7000, WARIF 24 Hr Helpline: +234 809 210 0009, Federal Government Toll Free Number for Violation of Girls and Women: 0800 72 73 2255, TAMAR SARC Hotline: 0909 133 3000 or 0909 277 7000, Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) hotline (Lagos state): 0800 033 3333
Pakistan: The National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7 service. Women's Aid: Provides domestic abuse support for women and children and Karma Nirvana: Offers support for honour-based abuse and forced marriage (0800 5999 247).
The Philippines: Child Health and Intervention and Protective Service (CHIPS) Phone: 734-4216. Women's Legal and Human Rights Bureau, Phone: +63 (0)2 8921 4389.
Rwanda: Isange One Stop Centre: 3029 (24/7 toll-free helpline).
South Africa: National helplines include Women's Helpline: 0800 428 428, STOP Gender Violence Helpline: 0800 150 150 or 1207867# , Childline South Africa: 116 (toll-free) and the Human Trafficking Helpline: 0800 222 777.
Sri Lanka: ChildLine (1929): A free 24-hour helpline available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English. While primarily for child-related inquiries, it also responds to incidents of child abuse and can be accessed by adults to provide information. https://childprotection.gov.lk/en/what-we-do/1929-call-centre-helpline.
Uganda: Rape Hurts Foundation supports girls and women who have been victims of rape and sexual violence. https://www.rapehurts.org/
UK: https://www.csacentre.org.uk/find-a-support-service/ Lists various services offering support, including for minority groups. Rape Crisis England and Wales: Offers a 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line via telephone and online chat for anyone aged 16+ affected by sexual violence.
USA: National Sexual Assault Hotline: Operated by RAINN in the United States, this hotline provides 24/7 confidential support. Telephone: 800 656 4673, Website: https://rainn.org/resources. Approximately 1,200 RCCs across the country providing support, counselling and advocacy services.
Zimbabwe: Childline Zimbabwe: 116 (24-hour toll-free helpline). The Family Support Trust (FST): Offers medical and psychosocial support to children who have been sexually abused. https://fst.co.zw/. Musasa: Offers virtual helpdesk and shelter services. Adult Rape Clinic. https://musasa.co.zw/. 
Globally: Women and Girls Network Sexual Violence Helpline: While primarily for London-based individuals, offers support and may provide resources for international callers. Its website also provides advice leaflets in several languages. https://www.wgn.org.uk/service/sexual-violence-helpline/.
These mainly offer English language services. Outside of Europe, services in other languages are available in many countries.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction          
00:01:10            Addressing Atrocities Against Women
00:05:16            The Global Scale of Abuse
00:08:21            Challenges in Pursuing Justice
00:14:10            The Role of Education in Prevention
00:18:31            Combating Toxic Masculinity
00:20:07            Intentions and Prayers
00:23:46            Support and Resources
00:28:49            Sacred Feminist
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://sacredfeminist.com/who-is-a-sacred-feminist/
https://www.dw.com/en/crisis-in-sudan-sexual-violence-rape-and-ethnic-attacks/a-69538323
https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/sexual-violence-against-children-used-weapon-war-sudan
https://www.genocidewatch.com/single-post/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-and-genocide-in-sudan
https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/recorded-crime-victims/latest-release
https://www.cps.gov.uk/south-west/news/three-members-organised-crime-group-sentenced-human-trafficking-and-rape
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakti_Mills_gang_rape
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/19/nx-s1-5232766/france-rape-trial-verdict
https://theweek.com/crime/frances-reckoning-over-largest-ever-child-sex-abuse-trial
https://apnews.com/article/france-ex-surgeon-child-abuse-rape-patients-4e1e627b9706c8032bcf38d4e4ed75fb
https://www.cdc.gov/sexual-violence/programs/ (about the USA-wide RPE program)
https://www.cps.gov.uk/about-cps/how-we-prosecute-rape
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15248380241261404?icid=int.sj-abstract.citing-articles.1
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11545439/
https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/rape-and-sexual-offences-chapter-5-issues-relevant-particular-groups-people
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/germany-shines-light-rape-allied-troops-who-defeated-nazis-n363136
https://core.ac.uk/reader/229591470
https://www.cps.gov.uk/domestic-abuse-context-and-challenges
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1077801206293500?icid=int.sj-abstract.citing-articles.37
https://www.equallysafeatschool.org.uk/about-svpp/
https://www.nsvrc.org/prevention/rpe-program
https://www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/new-report-its-about-time-a-whole-school-approach-to-ending-violence-against-women-and-girls/
https://www.stgilestrust.org.uk/what-we-do/child-criminal-exploitation/preventative-schools-work/
https://www.cdc.gov/sexual-violence/programs/index.html
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8494265/
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08862605241245372
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9819047/
https://neu.org.uk/latest/library/working-boys-and-young-men-prevent-sexism-and-sexual-harassment
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.   

Continuing our exploration of the overlap, similarity or difference of intention and prayer (for part 1, find us where you get your podcasts or via the link below). In this episode, we consider whether seeing God (or Source, Spirit) as a power within us takes us any closer in our definition of intention holding. We touch on the question of where the utterance or vibration of an intention or prayer may originate from, ponder the relevance of yearning or desire in intercession and intention holding, and come back to exploring how our thoughts, volition, and feeling all come together in offering what we will to happen. Sit back or sit up (if you're driving!) and come exploring and questioning with us.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we’ve considered the nature of intention holding and prayer, we suggest holding as our main intention:
I resolve when holding intention or offering prayer to have confidence [or faith] in the power accessible within myself or upon which I can call to direct my will for something to be.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00        Introduction
00:01:48        Deep Dive into Intention
00:04:12        The Power of Silence
00:06:40        Heart and Mind Connection
00:10:52        Exploring Intercession and Prayer
00:15:44        Divine Power Within Us
00:17:39        Co-Partnering in Prayer
00:20:27        Understanding Intention and Desire
00:29:53        Intercession vs. Intention
00:31:57        Suggested Focus for Intention
Websites, events and organisations mentioned in this episode:
Part 1 to our conversation can be heard at https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/exploring-the-intersection-of-intention-and-prayer-a-deep-dive/
Register here to join a free online (Zoom) party to celebrate 20 years of Global Healing Response! https://legacylabyrinthproject.kindful.com/register/ghr-20th-anniversary-2025
Episode: Groundedness: Becoming and Staying Grounded – https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-groundedness-for-spiritual-growth/
Episode: Global Healing Response: Embracing Authenticity – https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-authenticity-a-new-years-journey-to-true-change/
Ellen talks about Heart-Brain coherence (YouTube video) – https://youtu.be/yYHZUKK6t1s?si=dB0HLDBOP09b59sp
Information about Centering Prayer – https://graceupongrace.org.uk/guided-meditation-centring-prayer/  https://www.contemplative.org/contemplative-practice/centering-prayer/  https://cac.org/daily-meditations/the-method-2017-02-13/
HeartMath Instititute – https://www.heartmath.org/
Daniel Benor, research relating to spiritual healing ­– https://www.danielbenor.com/
The O Manuscript by Lars Muhl, Amazon.com link –  https://www.amazon.com/Manuscript-Scandinavian-Bestseller-Lars-Muhl/dp/1780286724/ref=sr_1_1
The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World  by Lynne McTaggart, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Intention-Experiment-Using-Thoughts-Change/dp/0743276965/ref=sr_1_1
The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe by Lynne McTaggart, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Field-Quest-Secret-Force-Universe/dp/006143518X/ref=sr_1_1
Sources referenced in this episode:
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - English Standard Version
The reference cited of Jesus’s teaching in the Gospel of Thomas is from Saying 24, citing the Blatz translation of the New Testament Apocrypha.
Deepak Chopra, cited at https://chopra.com/blogs/mind-body-health/5-steps-to-setting-powerful-intentions
All quotes of Lynne McTaggart mentioned in this episode cite her book, The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World
Benor, D J, Healing Research: Holistic Energy medicine and spirituality, Volume 1, Helix Editions Ltd, 1993, pp 54-5
https://www.thinksmarterworld.com/wayne-dyer-and-the-power-of-intention/
‘Does God answer Prayer? A Hindu Perspective,’ by Pandit Sri Rama Ramanuja Achari, https://www.srimatham.com/uploads/5/5/4/9/5549439/does_god_answer_prayer.pdf
https://www.heartmath.com/science/
https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/
https://www.heartmath.org/articles-of-the-heart/science-of-the-heart/the-energetic-heart-is-unfolding/
https://www.facebook.com/Ligonier/videos/what-does-it-mean-to-be-in-christ/423492105462216/
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.   
 

This week, in the first of a 2-part special, we thought we’d try to get to the root of something that’s so fundamental to what this podcast is about – what we actually mean when we talk about intention and prayer. We usually use these terms interchangeably, but know that different folks have different understandings of what the terms mean – and, depending on what this understanding is, the two aren’t necessarily the same. So, we thought we’d attempt explore some of these different understandings, and see where what happens when we pray or hold intention may overlap, and where science may be tuning in with this too. A fascinating episode, and one in which we know we need to get beyond some common definitions.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we’ve considered the nature of intention holding and prayer, we suggest holding as our main intention:
I resolve when holding intention or offering prayer to have confidence in the power accessible within myself or upon which I can call to direct my will for something to be.
Please join us in holding this.
Websites sources, books and organisations mentioned in this episode:
Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) – https://noetic.org/
HeartMath Instititute – https://www.heartmath.org/
The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World  by Lynne McTaggart, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Intention-Experiment-Using-Thoughts-Change/dp/0743276965/ref=sr_1_1
The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe by Lynne McTaggart, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Field-Quest-Secret-Force-Universe/dp/006143518X/ref=sr_1_1
The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Power-Intention-Dr-Wayne-Dyer/dp/1401902162/ref=sr_1_1
The Active Side of Infinity by Carlos Castane, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Active-Side-Infinity-Carlos-Castaneda/dp/006092960X/ref=sr_1_1
Sources referenced in this episode:
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - English Standard Version
All quotes of Lynne McTaggart mentioned in this episode cite her book, The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World
https://www.thinksmarterworld.com/wayne-dyer-and-the-power-of-intention/
‘Does God answer Prayer? A Hindu Perspective,’ by Pandit Sri Rama Ramanuja Achari, https://www.srimatham.com/uploads/5/5/4/9/5549439/does_god_answer_prayer.pdf
https://www.heartmath.com/science/
https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/
https://www.heartmath.org/articles-of-the-heart/science-of-the-heart/the-energetic-heart-is-unfolding/
https://www.facebook.com/Ligonier/videos/what-does-it-mean-to-be-in-christ/423492105462216/
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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.  
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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.  
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