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As one year draws to a close, we look back on many answered prayers and intentions, taking time to give thanks and enjoy the feeling of gratitude. We also dip into the nature of gratitude and why it’s important to practice regularly. As it’s been called, gratitude is “nature’s anti-depressant,” having a proven effect on our mood.  
Websites, people and organizations mentioned in this episode:   
Emily Fletcher, Ziva, https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/#neuroscience https://zivameditation.com/ 
‘Grateful Brain’ (2012 book by Alex Korb) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/prefrontal-nudity/201211/the-grateful-brain https://alexkorbphd.com/how-gratitude-shapes-your-brain/  
Greater Good Magazine https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_stops_gratitude 
Deepak Chopra on gratitude https://www.facebook.com/DeepakChopra/   
Robert Emmons Greater Good essay, ‘Why Gratitude Is Good.’ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/gratitude/definition 
Power vs. Force (book by Dr. David R. Hawkins) , Emotional Frequency chart https://www.amazon.com/Power-Force-David-Hawkins-M-D/dp/1401945074/ref=sr_1_1  
Glen Rein on heart coherence repairing our DNA https://www.ruthratliff.com/blog/frequency-of-gratitude 
University of Kassel research on photon emissions https://www.ruthratliff.com/blog/frequency-of-gratitude 
Shared intention   
This week, as we look back at a year in which there have been many reasons to be grateful, we suggest holding the following intention:   
We give thanks for a year in which many lives have been turned around by the power of intention and prayer, and will that our collective power will continue to grow in its impact and reach. 
Please join us in holding this.   
Sources for news topics mentioned in this episode are: 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/millions-infected-with-dengue-this-year-in-new-record-as-hotter-temperatures-cause-virus-to-flare/ 
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-727979  
https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2023/01/nigeria-security-forces-release-remaining-victims-following-kidnapping-in-igueben-lga-edo-state-jan-7-update-2  
https://africacdc.org/news-item/equatorial-guinea-declares-the-end-of-marburg-virus-disease/ 
https://www.who.int/news/item/08-06-2023-marburg-virus-disease-outbreak-in-equatorial-guinea  
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/10/middleeast/saudi-iran-resume-ties-intl/index.html  
https://apnews.com/article/china-iran-saudi-diplomatic-relations-beijing-d12dc5dc4049052c6228caceaa2a2b9f 
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230905-saudi-iran-exchange-ambassadors-after-years-long-rupture  
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-population-to-surpass-china-mid-year-un-estimates/articleshow/99605379.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst  
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1884764#  
https://www.voanews.com/a/cameroon-separatists-free-more-than-30-abducted-women-/7111056.html  
https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20230618-gateway-to-hell-turkmenistan-urged-to-plug-gas-leaks-driving-climate-change 
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-02/engineers-enter-turkmenistan-as-us-methane-deal-takes-shape?leadSource=uverify%20wall  
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/17/war-in-ukraine-must-stop-south-africas-ramaphosa-tells-putin  
https://www.voaafrica.com/a/russia-says-first-grain-shipment-headed-to-burkina-faso-somalia/7359158.html  
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/07/1139057  
https://qtcdaily.com/un-fso-safer-oil-successfully-removed/  
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/09/1140987  
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-allows-un-keep-delivering-aid-turkey-2023-11-13/ 
https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/north-west-syria-operational-update-september-october-2023  
https://earth.org/coral-reef-degredation/    
https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/oceans-seas/what-we-do/protecting-coral-reefs/why-protecting-coral-reefs-matters  
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/countries-pledge-raise-12-billion-fund-coral-reef-protection-2023-10-03/ 
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/rainy-weather-closing-indian-rescuers-trying-reach-trapped-men-2023-11-27/ 
https://apnews.com/article/india-uttarakhand-rescue-41-workers-trapped-tunnel-1067e281a4ceff40b03c498bd0070063  
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67477240  
https://openbionics.com/harry-gets-a-hero-arm-in-time-for-christmas/  
Our websites: 
http://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). 
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 we conclude our introductions, Ellen takes turns to interview Clive about his inspirations, hopes and projects, past and present. He talks about where his spiritual journey has taken him, and why he believes that many new discoveries in science serve to support rather than undermine the teachings of many faith traditions. 
In the news, storms sweep across Far North Queensland, a once near-extinct species rises from the ashes, and a promising move toward peaceful transition in Niger. We also take a special look at the rapid spread of dengue fever, which the World Health Organization warns now threatens nearly half the world’s population.
News coverage starts at 48:35 (minutes:seconds into the podcast).
Websites, people and organizations mentioned in this episode:   
Meeting Mary Magdalene, an online course hosted by Clive https://www.udemy.com/course/meeting-mary-magdalene/  
OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation https://www.interfaithfoundation.org/  
Clive’s ministry page http://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/  
Clive’s chanting group http://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/Taize.html  
We Are One (Insight Timer) http://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/mweareone.html  
Daily Intention Focus (Insight Timer) https://insighttimer.com/cliverj http://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/mweaprayerforpeace.html
Energy Hour Vigil (Insight Timer) http://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/energyhour.html
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&sr=8-1
The Heart of Lovingkindness: How to live from the heart by Clive Johnson https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Lovingkindness-How-live-heart-ebook/dp/B09P3XTJ4G/ref=sr_1_1
Sacred Feminist, Ellen’s blog http://sacredfeminist.com/
The Big Connection https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2024/big-connection
World Labyrinth Day https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/home
Lars Muhl – Danish mystic https://www.larsmuhl.dk/en/
Women, Men, Forgiveness, Clive’s service offering for healing female/male relationships http://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/WMF.html
Labyrinth Around America http://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/laa/index.html
Shared intention   
This week, as the rapid spread of dengue fever in the Americas is highlighted, we suggest holding the following intention:   
We will that the health ministries of all countries in the Americas will be moved to use all known effective means at their disposal to contain the spread of dengue fever. 
Please join us in holding this.   
Sources for news topics mentioned in this episode are: 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/millions-infected-with-dengue-this-year-in-new-record-as-hotter-temperatures-cause-virus-to-flare/ 
https://apnews.com/article/dengue-deaths-vaccines-western-hemisphere-paho-628eb1247f741c66e34e55b04facf7e2  
https://businessday.ng/health/article/what-to-know-about-dengue-fever-as-nigeria-reports-outbreak/  
https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idRW802714112023RP1/ 
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/07/1138962  
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/rest-of-africa/niger-coup-leaders-agree-to-transition-terms-4465072  
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/floods-cut-off-cyclone-hit-australia-tourist-towns-along-great-barrier-reef-2023-12-17/  
https://www.news24.com/news24/world/news/some-houses-have-been-fully-engulfed-100s-evacuated-as-flood-disaster-unfolds-in-australia-20231218  
https://apnews.com/article/severe-weather-northeast-64d2276c10ce2e7633ecb6df64f45d33 
https://squirrel-news.net/stories/housing-first-austria-to-provide-thousands-of-unhoused-persons-with-homes/ 
https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000195082/tausend-obdachlose-menschen-erhalten-eine-mietwohnung 
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-12-19/Xi-Jinping-orders-all-out-efforts-after-M6-2-earthquake-in-NW-China-1pEwsnAwyti/p.html  
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2023/12/18/Gansu-earthquake/2311702957189/  
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/volcano-erupts-on-icelands-reykjanes-peninsula-near-town-of-grindavik/news-story/680acd3fe2f154b7ea7cfa7b6c96771a  
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/12/a-community-led-strategy-to-save-brazils-dry-forests-from-desertification/  
https://www.iucn.org/press-release/202312/freshwater-fish-highlight-escalating-climate-impacts-species-iucn-red-list  
Our websites: 
http://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). 
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 talks about how a growing appreciation of the power of collective healing through pioneering initiatives she began or co-founded supporting prisoner rehabilitation, embracing communal labyrinth walking, and responding to global emergencies. She shares what her working with intention has taught her, and talks about her hopes for the podcast. As usual, we also cast our eyes over stories in the news drawing our attention this week as suggested topics for intercession and intention, giving special attention to the on-going war in Sudan–and a hope of a way forward toward peace. And in a week that has brought a number of heartwarming news stories to give thanks for, we reflect on the lasting impacts that can arise from the kindness of strangers. 
Websites, people and organizations mentioned in this episode:  
Global Healing Response https://globalhealingresponse.com/ 
HeartMath Institute https://www.heartmath.org/   
Sacred Ground, Chicago  http://sacredgroundministries.com/  
Legacy Labyrinth Project https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/  
Labyrinth Activist Network https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/joinlan  
Shared intention  
This week, as a promise of peace in Sudan is debated, we suggest holding the following intention:  
We will that the leaders of the warring sides in Sudan will be moved to make good on their willingness to meet and seek a political rather than military resolution to their differences. 
Please join us in holding this.  
Sources for news topics mentioned in this episode are: 
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/11/african-mediators-claim-progress-in-latest-effort-to-end-war-in-sudan 
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/26/20-years-since-war-began-in-sudans-darfur-suffering-continues  
https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/conflict-briefing-sudan-13-jun-2023  
https://www.rescue.org/article/fighting-sudan-what-you-need-know-about-crisis  
https://www.newarab.com/news/egypts-sisi-urges-sudan-army-rsf-dialogue-end-war 
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/11/1143732  
https://www.unhcr.org/uk/news/briefing-notes/nearly-4-000-killed-civilian-property-destroyed-raging-conflict-sudan-s-darfur  
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/24/100-days-of-fighting-in-sudan-and-no-peace-in-sight-what-to-know 
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/504042/papua-new-guinea-facing-horror-levels-of-hiv-infections  
https://www.cid.org.nz/connect/news/papua-new-guinea-hiv-rates-skyrocket-91-increase-since-2020/  
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-hartman-on-the-road-stranger-plane-100-dollars-ayda-zugay-tracy-peck/?intcid=CNI-00-10aaa3b  
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/gold-mine-collapse-venezuela-kills-dozen-people-2023-12-10/  
https://latina-press.com/news/320523-einsturz-einer-goldmine-in-venezuela-toetet-ein-dutzend-menschen/  
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/fire-landless-workers-movement-camp-brazil-leaves-nine-dead-2023-12-10/ 
https://www.newarab.com/features/morocco-earthquake-survivors-still-living-makeshift-camps  
https://7news.com.au/weather/natural-disasters/moroccans-detail-destruction-of-unesco-world-heritage-site-after-quake-kills-hundreds-c-11849218  
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/terry-kahn-frugal-13-million-dollar-estate-charity-nonprofits-indianapolis/#textThe20money20belonged20to20amodest20house20in20south20Indianapolis 
Our websites: 
http://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). 
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 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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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  

Introducing Impact! – a podcast where listeners can make a real difference in the world.