Emergency Episode with Ellen and Chris Katzenmeyer: Contemplative Labyrinth Activism in a Time of Turmoil

At a time when ordinary citizens are struggling to know what they can do in response to disturbing events on our doorsteps, such as the explosion of force on the streets of Minneapolis during recent weeks, Ellen talks to Legacy Labyrinth Project Director Chris Katzenmeyer about the power of contemplative activism. Drawing on extensive research and experience, they explain how using the labyrinth for such activism may play a powerful and proven role in having impact that doesn’t require taking to the streets. In this emergency episode, Chris and Ellen explain the background, and suggest simple steps that listeners can take right now to put activism focussed on the deeply moving issues of the day into practice. See below for information about how to join the introductory workshop that Chris and Ellen are hosting online this coming weekend.

Suggested Intention Focus for this week

This week, as we consider the vital role that contemplative activism can make in responding to the urgent crises unfolding in our world, we suggest holding as our main intention:

I am open to receiving the information I need to be a force and take action for the highest good in this world.

Please join us in holding this.

Mentioned in this episode:

Contemplative Activism online workshop hosted Legacy Labyrinth Project THIS SATURDAY, 31 January 2026 at 10am MST (2 hours): https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/llpa

Fuller course: Contemplative Labyrinth Activism, starting 28 February 2026 at 9am MST (2 hours x 5 weeks): https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/llpa

Legacy Labyrinth Project website: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/

‘Radical Regeneration: Sacred Activism and the Renewal of the World,’ Andrew Harvey & Carolyn Baker. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Regeneration-Sacred-Activism-Renewal/dp/1644115603/ref=sr_1_1

‘Contemplation in Action,’ Richard Rohr. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Contemplation-Action-Richard-Rohr/dp/0824523881/ref=sr_1_1

Center for Contemplation and Action (founded by Richard Rohr): https://cac.org/

HeartMath Institute: www.heartmath.org

IONS: www.noetic.org

Heart-Brain meditation (YouTube): https://youtu.be/qwq9-BPxuBE?si=SuYfs1_uD3bdhrQS

Finger labyrinth download: https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/resources/finger-labyrinths.

Chapter markers:

00:00:00            Introduction

00:03:04            What is Contemplative Labyrinth Activism?

00:03:56            Difference from Traditional Activism

00:06:40            The Power of Collective Intention

00:15:23            Insights from Richard Rohr

00:17:27            How to Practice CLA

00:22:57            Upcoming Events and Courses

00:24:28            Closing Thoughts and Intentions

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.  

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