Welcome to Impact!

In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves and talk about our hopes for a podcast that’s dedicated to making a difference in the world. Alongside reflecting upon news stories that have captured our attention for sending intention, prayer and healing, we talk more generally about both the science and the practice of why we believe that, together with our podcast community, we can really bring about positive change. 

Websites, people and organizations mentioned in this episode: 

Global Healing Response https://globalhealingresponse.com/  

HeartMath Institute https://www.heartmath.org/  

Lynne McTaggart https://lynnemctaggart.com/  

David Gibson Sound Therapy https://www.soundtravels.co.uk/a-How_Sound_Affects_us_Physically,_Mentally,_Emotionally_and_Spiritually-541.aspx  

Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7015403-the-gifts-of-imperfection  

Our Facebook Group–Get Involved! 

Shared intention 

This week, as COP28 ends with promising words, we suggest holding the following intention: 

We will that those who made commitments to reduce carbon emissions are strongly convicted in their commitment and in influencing their governments over the year to come. 

Please join us in holding this, if it resonates for you. 

Sources for news topics mentioned in this episode are: 

https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/climate-finance-takes-centre-stage-cop28-climate-talks-2023-12-04/  

https://solareyesinternational.com/key-takeaways-from-cop28-a-milestone-for-climate-action/  

https://www.france24.com/en/environment/20231202-more-than-110-countries-join-cop28-deal-to-triple-renewable-energy-by-2030  

https://www.npr.org/2023/12/02/1216651251/health-is-on-the-agenda-at-un-climate-negotiations-heres-why-thats-a-big-deal/  

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03814-9  

https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/12/1144282  

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-12-03/Philippines-upgrades-quake-off-south-to-M7-4-no-casualties-reported-1pe5MfLGt9u/index.html  

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2419801/world  

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/tanzania-flood-landslide-death-toll-jumps-47-2023-12-04/  

https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3243721/indonesia-volcano-erupts-spewing-ash-3km-sky 

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/eleven-climbers-killed-indonesia-volcano-erupts-survivors-found-official-2023-12-04/  

https://www.kasu.org/education-technology/2023-12-03/the-unsung-heroes-fighting-against-climate-change-fish-in-the-twilight-zone / NPR 

https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/rest-of-africa/un-security-council-puts-end-to-mission-in-sudan-4451578  

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2418966/middle-east  

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-says-ground-forces-operating-across-gaza-strip-offensive-builds-2023-12-04/  

https://www.euronews.com/2023/12/04/israel-army-pushes-into-refugee-crowded-south-gaza  

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/4/israel-calls-for-evacuations-as-it-widens-offensive-on-gaza  

https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3243788/israel-gaza-war-6-thai-hostages-held-hostage-hamas-weeks-return-home 

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-12-03-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-cut-off-zelensky-orders-frontline-fortifications-russia-boosts-size-of-military/ 

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/white-house-says-it-is-nearly-out-money-help-ukraine-fight-war-with-russia-2023-12-04/  

https://apnews.com/article/six-planets-solar-system-nasa-esa-3d67e5a1ba7cbea101d756fc6e47f33d 

https://www.khaama.com/gunmen-kill-8-injure-26-bus-passengers-in-northern-pakistan/  

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/12/03/us/queens-stabbing-4-dead-3-injured/index.html  

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/good-news-this-december-2-2023  

Bluemind Foundation: https://www.bluemindfoundation.org/  

Image (simulated!) of “perfect” new solar system: https://www.earth.com/news/rare-six-planet-star-system-moves-in-strange-perfect-synchrony/  

 

The “Conference of the Birds” outside Clive’s window who joined with us to hold intention! 

Our websites: 

https://www.heartfulimpact.com/ ~ Our show website. 

Global Healing Response  Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events. 

Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. 

Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community. 

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). 

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