Anchor and Inter-Be: Staying Resilient Through the US Midterm Election Season

With the US midterm elections rapidly approaching, it’s likely to be a time for many when differences of view are ripe to inflame passions that may be very unpleasant and unsettling. In this episode, we look at how easily such strong emotions can take hold and sometimes get mischannelled. We’ll see how this relates to what the highly-esteemed Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh calls interbeing, and why this concept may be important to remember. We’ll remind ourselves what staying resilient looks like, and to this end, we’ll get practical, as Ellen introduces a five-week Labyrinth Activist Network free offering to help you stay anchored through the up-coming US midterm election season, partnered with research by Baylor University. Find out more at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5988d0bdcd0f68e91cd1bc92/t/6a887084af26dc29dd675eac/1787326596703/AnchorFlyer2.png.

This week, as we reflect on the consequences of our words, thoughts and feelings, we suggest holding as our main intention:

I resolve to continue to work at staying mindful of the potential consequences of my words, thoughts and feelings, especially when I am challenged, angered or otherwise stirred by the words or actions of someone that disturb me. When I notice my judgements arising, I will remind myself to be steady and careful.

Please join us in holding this.

Mentioned in this episode:

Find out about the Labyrinth Activist Network’s offering for staying grounded through the build up to and through the US midterm period, Anchored Through the U.S. Election Season: Grounding Ourselves. Strengthening Community. Serving the Highest Good, at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5988d0bdcd0f68e91cd1bc92/t/6a887084af26dc29dd675eac/1787326596703/AnchorFlyer2.png. Register at https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/anchored.

Listen to our episode, Global Healing Response: Anchoring at https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-t4n2g-1a8b230.

Global Healing Response, resources to support being anchored: https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2026-q2-grounding-anchoring/  

Chapter markers:

00:00:00        Introduction

00:02:30        Polarization and Interbeing

00:07:19        Compassion in Action

00:09:56        Words have Consequences

00:11:27        Staying Anchored Under Pressure

00:15:18        Midterm Election Offering 

00:19:49        Community and Research

00:26:34        Our Ripple Effect

Sources referenced in this episode:

https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/thich-nhat-hanhs-teaching-of-interbeing/  

https://www.parallax.org/mindfulnessbell/article/interbeing-the-four-noble-truths-and-right-view/  

https://plumvillage.uk/product/interbeing-fourth-edition-2020/ (Book: “Interbeing: The 14 Mindfulness Trainings of Engaged Buddhism,” by Thich Nhat Hanh).

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.  

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