Impact!

Tune in for a heartfelt exploration of joy, its significance during the holiday season, and how embracing it can become a catalyst for positive change in our lives and communities. In this special episode we delve into the profound impact of joy on our lives and the world around us. Join us as we explore the science behind joy, its benefits for physical and mental health, and how it resonates at a high vibrational frequency and with greater impact than lower frequency emotions. We consider practical ways for cultivating joy, and discuss inspiring stories of individuals who embody joy and resilience, offering perspectives on how joy can become a form of resistance and activism. We invite you to join with us in putting into practice small, joyful rituals that can enhance our experience of being joyful.
Suggested intention focus for this week
This week, in the season of joy, and as we consider how important it is to be and remain joyful, let’s each hold as a personal intention:
I resolve to more deliberately recognise and seize opportunities to be joyful.
Please join us in holding this.
Websites, books and resources referred to in this episode:
Clive’s book contains a chapter looking at being happy and the science behind this: The Heart of Lovingkindness, How to live from the heart by Clive Johnson   https://www.clivejohnsonvoiceovers.co.uk/lp/heartoflovingkindness.html
Join Clive on Insight Timer each weekday at 730am EDT for a guided lovingkindness meditation: https://insighttimer.com/cliverj  
Action for Happiness website (“taking action to be happier and kinder together”):  https://actionforhappiness.org/
The Dalai Lama, quoted in ‘Why is This Man Smiling?’ Paige P. Parvin, Emory Magazine, Winter 2008.
Japan acquits Iwao Hakamata, who had been on death row for 46 years. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y9x6zrkrro
Book: Power versus Force by David R. Hawkins https://www.amazon.com/Power-Force-David-Hawkins-M-D/dp/1401945074/ref=sr_1_1
Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu in conversation https://youtu.be/Lnad7ejKOXU?si=GT-9YSlRo4ZuTve8
Matthieu Ricard on happiness, in Daily Dharma, Tricycle, https://tricycle.org/daily dharma/a-way-of-being-3/
Chapter markers:
00:00:16        Introducing Joy
00:01:34        The Science of Joy
00:04:43        Joy and Meditation
00:08:10        Responding to Adversity
00:11:32        The Importance of Choosing Joy
00:14:08        Joy’s Impact on Change
00:18:03        The Ripple Effect of Joy
00:22:00        Cultivating Joy Together
00:25:12        Daily Practices for Cultivating Joy
00:27:10        Intentions for Joyful Living
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/mental-health/joy-vs-happiness/
https://www.verywellmind.com/joy-vs-happiness-8724682
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-yesterday/201810/happiness-versus-joy
https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/186590/distance-of-electromagnetic-waves-based-on-frequency
https://www.rcsi.com/impact/details/2023/03/joy-is-good-for-your-body-and-your-mind
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-find-joy-or-at-least-peace-during-difficult-times-202210062826
https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-happiness/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17439760.2019.1685580
https://scind.org/Science/article/Vibrations-of-well-being
https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/contagion-happiness
https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/explanations/physics/wave-optics/energy-and-frequency-relationship/
https://byjus.com/physics/quantum-tunnelling/
https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry_Textbook_Maps/Supplemental_Modules_(Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry)/Quantum_Mechanics/02._Fundamental_Concepts_of_Quantum_Mechanics/Tunneling
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/who_finds_joy_in_other_peoples_joy
https://actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-to-happier-living/do-things-for-others
https://www.thechangedecision.com/blog/your-impact-on-the-joy-of-others
https://www.consider-it-done.co.uk/inspiration/5-simple-ways-to-cultivate-more-joy-in-your-life
https://rationaldharma.com/blog/how-to-cultivate-joy-with-awareness/
https://www.ie.edu/insights/articles/cultivate-joy-to-improve-well-being/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17439760.2019.1685577
https://healtheplanet.com/100-ways-to-heal-the-planet/cultivating-joy
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 explore the recent political upheaval in South Korea following President Yoon Suk-Yeol's unexpected declaration of martial law and his subsequent impeachment. We delve into the rapid events that unfolded, the constitutional crisis it sparked, and examine the implications of these events for South Korea's democracy, international geopolitics, and economic stability. As the country faces ongoing political uncertainty, we look at where we might hold South Korea and its leaders in our focused intentions and prayers.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, following the shock declaration of martial law in South Korea, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that there will be a rapid restoration of calm, normality and assurances of political stability in South Korea following the short-lived declaration of martial law by President Yoon and his subsequent impeachment.
Please join us in holding this.
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.csis.org/analysis/yoon-declares-martial-law-south-korea
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/south-korea-president-martial-law-emergency/
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-did-south-korea-declare-martial-law-yoon-suk-yeol-2024-12
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0lgw1pw5zpo
https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-martial-law-north-korea-emergency-b310df4fece42c27051f58b8951f346f
https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20241204-yoon-s-martial-law-debacle-a-throwback-to-south-korea-s-history-of-military-rule
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/4/south-koreas-long-history-of-martial-law-and-impeachments
https://www.vox.com/world-politics/389580/south-korea-president-yoon-martial-law-north-korea
https://carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2024/12/martial-law-south-korea-overturned-what-happened?lang=en
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-12-07/south-koreas-president-apologises-for-declaring-martial-law
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-and-national-security-analysis/post/south-korean-martial-law-declaration-indicates-significant-domestic-political-instability-is-almost-certain-in-the-next-four-weeks
https://www.reading.ac.uk/news/2024/Expert-Comment/Martial-law-move-hands-North-Korea-propaganda-victory
https://www.icanw.org/nuclear_tensions_rise_on_korean_peninsula
https://theconversation.com/south-korea-defeat-of-presidents-attempt-to-impose-martial-law-shows-a-robust-democracy-at-work-245227
https://www.thinkchina.sg/politics/south-koreas-emergency-martial-law-turmoil-and-geopolitical-ripples-across-east-asia
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-and-national-security-analysis/post/south-korean-martial-law-declaration-indicates-significant-domestic-political-instability-is-almost-certain-in-the-next-four-weeks
https://lansinginstitute.org/2024/12/03/political-turmoil-and-national-security-analyzing-the-impact-of-martial-law-in-south-korea/
https://www.upi.com/Voices/2024/12/05/unintended-consequences-president-yoon-martial-law-south-korea/2261733421061/
https://www.american.edu/sis/news/20241205-six-questions-about-south-korea-and-martial-law.cfm
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/7/south-korea-vote-to-impeach-president-yoon-suk-yeol-fails
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3706/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/14/south-korea-yoon-impeachment-vote/
https://english.news.cn/20241214/be4e66b9b4da4a9eb615cdc5517681ed/c.html
https://www.stimson.org/2024/implications-of-south-koreas-failed-impeachment-vote/
Chapter markers:  
00:00:09       Introduction
00:01:00       South Korea’s Martial Law Crisis
00:06:26       Historical Context of Martial Law
00:07:27       Implications for Civil Liberties
00:09:48       Political Turmoil and Its Consequences
00:12:09       Aftermath of President Yoon’s Impeachment
00:15:13       Future of South Korean Democracy
00:18:55       Intention for Healing and Stability
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.   

The weekend’s events in Syria that saw the fall of the decades-long regime of Bashar al-Assad unfolded at lightning speed. The fall of Damascus has been well reported, and analysis of the geopolitical consequences and projections of what may happen now are equally receiving much air time. However, in this brief special episode, our purpose is to get straight to the point of what many of us will be pondering – where might we very specifically direct our intentions and prayers? Dive with us straight in.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
Among many that we might choose in the wake of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, we suggest this week holding as our main intention :
We will wisdom for the new controlling forces and caretaker prime minister in Syria to quickly determine a course for their country that will restore peaceable civil order and that does not discriminate against any minority group.
Please join us in holding this.
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/experts-react-rebels-have-toppled-the-assad-regime-whats-next-for-syria-the-middle-east-and-the-world/
https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/09/syria-looks-to-carve-a-new-future-after-abrupt-end-to-president-bashar-al-assads-24-year-r
https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-2024-summary-humanitarian-needs-overview-december-2023
Prayers offered online by various religious organisations:
https://ctbi.org.uk/a-prayer-for-syria/
https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayer-people-syria
https://cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-resources/syria-intercessions
Chapter markers:
00:00:21        Introduction
00:01:52        Celebrating Freedom and Resilience
00:05:16        The Call for Peace and Stability
00:09:36        Addressing Poverty and Aid Needs in Syria
00:11:31        Healing Trauma and Hope for Children
00:12:29        Focussing Intention for Syria
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 delve into the implications of the surprising first round results of Romania's presidential election, where an unexpected far-right candidate has risen to prominence. As Romanians prepare for the decisive runoff, we consider the possible implications of the election on Romania's stance towards the EU, NATO, and its Eastern European neighbours. We also reflect upon the influence of social media, particularly TikTok, on the election's outcome, highlighting how grassroots campaigns can shift political tides. With Romania facing economic challenges, political distrust, and regional tensions, we look at the issues driving voter sentiment. Equally important, and with specific topics for our prayers and intentions in mind, we seek to understand how what happens in Romania might influence political landscapes across Europe, especially with Germany's election in February firmly in our sight.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as Romanians consider their own and their country’s future, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all Romanians going to the polls on December 8 will have wisdom and be moved by compassion for their fellow citizens in deciding where to cast their vote.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:09        Introduction
00:01:02        Insights from Romania's Presidential Election First Round
00:04:30        Key Issues Facing Romanian Voters
00:07:13        Candidates and Their Policies
00:09:02        Implications Beyond Romania's Borders
00:13:23        Germany's Political Landscape Shift
00:14:29        Focus for Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://news.sky.com/story/romania-in-shock-after-far-right-candidate-wins-first-round-of-presidential-election-13260461
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/28/romanias-tiktok-famous-georgescu-faces-voter-fraud-allegations
https://www.rferl.org/a/romanian-parliamentary-presidential-elections-2024/33210762.html
https://www.politico.eu/article/romania-presidential-election-voters-demographics-cost-of-living-crisis-poverty/
https://www.romania-insider.com/romania-presidential-elections-first-round-final-results-2024
https://edmo.eu/edmo-news/analysis-of-the-2024-romanian-presidential-elections-the-role-of-social-media-and-emerging-political-trends/
https://cepa.org/article/romanias-2024-elections-too-familiar/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/12/germany-set-for-snap-elections-in-february
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/09/20/7-facts-about-germanys-afd-party/
https://time.com/6336744/germany-afd-far-right-consensus/
https://www.unesco.org/en/ukraine-war/education/romania-support
https://www.unhcr.org/ro/17057-romanians-and-refugees.html
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 an insightful journey through the current political and social landscape of Sri Lanka in the aftermath of its 2024 elections. We explore the significant challenges facing the government, especially the opportunity for reconciling the longstanding ethnic tension between the country's Tamil and Sinhala communities. As always, we identify specific needs for our prayers and intentions.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as a new government establishes itself in Sri Lanka, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that Sri Lanka’s new President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and his government will be moved to honour his promise to work for a united country that respects all ethnicities.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:17        Change in Sri Lanka
00:03:07        Understanding the Tamil and Sinhala
00:05:00        Historical Roots of Conflict
00:07:22        Current Challenges for Tamils
00:09:50        Land Issues and Displacement
00:11:46        Political Changes and Their Impact
00:14:24        Building Bridges for Reconciliation
00:18:30        Intentions for a United Future
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.dw.com/en/tamils-fight-back-against-land-grabs-in-sri-lanka/video-70777824
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/sri-lanka/
https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/sri-lanka
https://dlab.epfl.ch/wikispeedia/wpcd/wp/t/Tamil_people.htm
https://minorityrights.org/communities/tamils/
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/what-is-the-divide-between-tam-3W1xMJ4XTo63tIGsOZp9tA
https://www.icwa.in/show_content.php?lang=1&level=3&lid=4791&ls_id=7063
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2023-0217/
https://hir.harvard.edu/sri-lankan-civil-war/
https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/lib-docs/HRBodies/UPR/Documents/Session2/LK/TIC_LKA_UPR_S2_2008anx_Reportonhumanrightssituation.pdf
https://www.irreview.org/articles/the-overlooked-human-rights-problem-sri-lankan-tamils
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/51092313.pdf
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c206l7pz5v1o
https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/the-tamil-question-in-a-changing-sri-lanka-the-limits-of-dissanayakes-leftist-agenda/
https://frontline.thehindu.com/world-affairs/sri-lanka-parliamentary-elections-2024-dissanayake-srilankan-tamils-jaffna-voters-economic-crisis/article68860523.ece
https://frontline.thehindu.com/world-affairs/anura-dissanayake-sri-lanka-president-foreign-exchange-crisis-nepotism-gotabaya-rajapaksa-ranil-wickremesinghe-tamils-ltte/article68751088.ece
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/10/10/cekv-o10.html
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 poignant episode, we delve deep into the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine that has resulted with the country's war with Russia, which has now passed its grim 1,000-day milestone. In particular, we explore the devastating impact on ordinary Ukrainians, whose lives have been upended by the conflict in so many ways. As always, we invite listeners to join in collective intention and prayers, willing comfort and strength for the countless individuals affected by loss, trauma, and hardship, and homing in to see where our intentions might be specifically focused. 
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as Ukraine continues its weary and unrelenting war with Russia, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all Ukrainian citizens will be guided and protected in coping with all emotional, mental and physical effects on their lives resulting from their country’s war with Russia.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:01:42        The War’s Impact on Ordinary People
00:07:11        The Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
00:10:18        Conscription Changes in Ukraine
00:11:57        Ukrainian Sentiments on the War
00:13:44        Holding Intentions for Healing
00:18:18        Closing Thoughts
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/01/12/ukraine-russian-invasion-causing-widespread-suffering-civilians
https://www.wfpusa.org/articles/ukraine-after-2-years-war-how-conflict-has-affected-civilians/
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/the-terrible-cost-of-russias-war-is-being-felt-far-beyond-the-battlefield/
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/how-does-russias-war-against-ukraine-affect-civilians-living-near-front-lines
https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/europe-and-central-asia/eastern-europe-and-central-asia/ukraine/report-ukraine/
https://ukraine.un.org/en/253322-civilian-deaths-ukraine-war-top-10000-un-says
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1293492/ukraine-war-casualties/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/16/russia-ukraine-wartime-deaths
https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-how-many-people-have-died-in-the-russia-ukraine-war-and-what-could-happen-next
https://www.voanews.com/a/new-poll-reveals-how-ukrainians-feel-about-war-future/7303180.html
https://www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacje/osw-commentary/2023-07-11/ukraine-face-a-demographic-catastrophe
https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/ukraine-russia-public-opinion-expert.html
https://ecfr.eu/publication/the-meaning-of-sovereignty-ukrainian-and-european-views-of-russias-war-on-ukraine/
https://news.gallup.com/poll/512258/ukrainians-stand-behind-war-effort-despite-fatigue.aspx
https://english.nv.ua/nation/survey-zelenskyy-s-approval-rating-drops-to-59-ukraine-news-50458343.html
https://kyivindependent.com/trust-in-zelensky-remains-high-among-ukrainians-poll-suggests/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/10/in-ukraine-some-are-sceptical-of-zelenskyys-shake-up-as-russia-advances
https://globalchildren.georgetown.edu/events/the-war-against-ukraine-s-children
https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/urgent-action-needed-to-reunite-ukrainian-children-transferred-to-russia-and-russian-occupied-territories-with-their-families
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukraine-country-policy-and-information-notes/country-policy-and-information-note-military-service-ukraine-june-2022-accessible
https://visitukraine.today/blog/3189/who-is-not-subject-to-conscription-in-2024-and-how-to-get-a-deferment
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/ukraine-drops-its-conscription-age-to-25-to-replenish-huge-troop-shortfall
https://eba.com.ua/en/vijskovyj-oblik-zhinok-shho-j-dlya-kogo-zminytsya-z-1-zhovtnya-2023-roku/
https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/07/02/ukraines-war-has-created-millions-of-broken-families
https://lawecommons.luc.edu/clrj/vol43/iss1/6/
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/12/26/world/europe/ukraine-war-children-russia.html
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.  
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As the Russia-Ukraine war nears its grim 1,000-day milestone, in the first of two special episodes, we consider how the conflict has affected the lives of the many ordinary citizens who have had no part to play on the battlefields and in the corridors of power on both sides of the conflict. As always, we focus on where our intentions and prayers may be most needed. This week, we look at how the war is affecting citizens in Russia.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week:
This week, as Russian citizens continue to bear the impacts of their country’s war with Ukraine, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all Russian citizens will be guided and protected in coping with all emotional, mental and physical effects on their lives resulting from their country’s war with Ukraine.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00        Introduction
00:00:17        Summarising the Conflict
00:03:06        Civilian Impacts in Russia
00:04:34        Economic Consequences of the War
00:07:30        The Impact of Conscription on Families
00:08:15        Displacement and Evacuations
00:11:35        Effects of Western Sanctions
00:13:10        Casualty Estimates and Reporting Challenges
00:16:34        Holding Intentions for Russian Citizens
00:17:59        Previewing Next Week’s Episode
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://united24media.com/latest-news/unsc-to-hold-landmark-session-on-1000-days-of-russias-war-in-ukraine-3456
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/16/russia-ukraine-wartime-deaths
https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/07/05/how-many-russian-soldiers-have-been-killed-in-ukraine
https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2023/11/alternate-reality-how-russian-society-learned-to-stop-worrying-about-the-war?lang=en
https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/03/ukraine-war-takes-toll-russia
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/01/10/total-disgrace-anger-frustration-as-mass-heating-failures-across-russia-leave-thousands-in-the-cold-a83676
https://en.ovdinfo.org/persecution-anti-war-movement-report-two-years-russias-full-scale-invasion-ukraine
https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2023/11/alternate-reality-how-russian-society-learned-to-stop-worrying-about-the-war?lang=en
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1033016/russia-number-of-people-under-poverty/#:~:text=What%20percentage%20of%20Russians%20live,national%20poverty%20line%20in%202023
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/16/europe/russia-putin-war-ukraine-intl-latam/index.html
https://theconversation.com/ukraine-war-russia-toughens-up-draft-law-to-round-up-more-people-for-the-frontlines-233048
https://tass.com/politics/1867969
https://carnegieendowment.org/russia-eurasia/politika/2024/06/finance-sanctions-russia-currency?lang=en
https://www.csis.org/analysis/russia-sanctions-one-year
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/10/17/diabetics-in-russia-suffer-wartime-supply-disruption-price-rises-a78993
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-says-more-than-30000-evacuated-areas-bordering-ukraine-2024-10-14/
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 week's episode, as the results of the US elections become known, we focus on contrasting themes of disappointment and joy, and how to deal with these in an environment that has been especially polarized. As both US citizens and others process the results, we discuss how individuals on both sides can find peace and unity through compassion and understanding, and offer practical suggestions for dealing both with fear, disappointment and anxiety, and for handling joy and celebration with equanimity and empathy for supporters of a losing side.
We reflect on the vision of a harmonious society, drawing inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s concept of a "Beloved Community," in which justice, equality, and love for all humanity prevail. We ask whether this is a Utopian ideal or one that can be put into practice to bridge divides and foster mutual respect in a polarized world? Crucially, in the days following the vote, we look at where our intentions and prayers might now be focused.
Whether you are celebrating or mourning, this episode provides guidance on navigating emotions with grace, encouraging a collective intention towards healing and unity. Tune in and discover how we can each contribute to a more harmonious world, while perhaps receiving some comfort and hope if you are among those now feeling despondent.
Suggested Intention Focus for this Week:
This week, as the US comes to terms with the election of Donald Trump for a second term as its President, following a heavily contested election, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all US citizens will be moved by compassion to respect and love their fellow countryfolk, even though they may dislike their politics, words and actions.
Please join us in holding this.
Supporting websites, books and resources:
How to be Mindful when Bad Things Happen – listen again to Ellen’s interview with Brother Dave, offering practical guidance on how we can respond to disappointment or dismay at what’s happening around us https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/how-to-be-mindful-when-bad-things-happen%e2%80%93brother-dave/ 
The ‘One Tribe’ Challenge https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/mOTT.html. A Challenge aimed at building personal resilience in the face of polarised feelings in politics and society. Note the Challenge is now archived and email registration no longer works, but email Clive at clive@clivejohnsonministry.com to get links to the archived video prompts.
‘The Heart of Lovingkindness’ by Clive Johnson on Amazon: https://www.clivejohnsonvoiceovers.co.uk/lp/heartoflovingkindness.html Offers guidance on practicing lovingkindness in different situations.
Clive’s daily lovingkindness practice runs from 0730-0750am on Insight Timer. See upcoming events at https://insighttimer.com/cliverj (it’s not necessary to have the Insight Timer app to join).
Suggestions and resources to help deal with disappointment:
https://www.charliewaller.org/mental-health-resources/managing-difficult-feelings/dealing-with-disappointment-and-rejection
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/how-to/how-to-deal-with-disappointment-and-let-things-go/
https://manhattancbt.com/how-to-deal-with-disappointment/
https://www.redonline.co.uk/wellbeing/a61697558/how-to-deal-with-disappointment/
https://mensline.org.au/how-to-deal-with-anger/how-to-deal-with-disappointment/
Guided meditation for dealing with disappointment – https://insighttimer.com/cliverj/guided-meditations/a-meditation-for-dealing-with-disappointment 
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://english.mee.gov.cn/Events/Special_Topics/AGM_1/2008agm/meetingdoc08/201605/t20160524_344816.shtml
https://chinamediaproject.org/the_ccp_dictionary/harmonious-society/
https://www.hoover.org/research/harmonious-china
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/19thcpcnationalcongress/2010-09/16/content_29714563.htm
https://www.r2hub.org/library/25-traits-of-the-beloved-community
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886919305318
Chapter Markers:  
00:00:00        Introduction            
00:01:38        Disappointment and Joy
00:03:16        Calling for Unity
00:04:32        Principles of a Beloved Community
00:06:32        The Challenge of Distinguishing Facts from Fiction
00:09:40        The Golden Rule and Political Differences
00:10:39         Practicing Lovingkindness
00:11:29         Celebrating Election Wins Mindfully
00:14:31          Dealing with Disappointment
00:19:23          Intentions and Prayers in the wake of the US Election Results
00:20:14          Support Resources for Coping with Disappointment
 
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 delve into the crucial topic of self-care amidst the intense energy surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential election. With the election described as one of the most pivotal in modern times, we explore the emotional toll it may take on individuals and communities, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peaceable relations and not being triggered by often polar opposite views.
The episode explores how intention, prayer, and meditation can impact us energetically, highlighting the necessity of releasing energies that don't serve us. We discuss the power of the breath in maintaining calm, the significance of the torus field as a protective energy barrier, and the transformative practice of Tonglen for cultivating compassion. We suggest practical techniques for managing energy and stress, including mindfulness, visualization, and connecting with one's guardian angels.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week:
This week, as we recognise the potential for becoming uncentred, agitated or ill at ease during an especially tense time for millions of people across the US, we suggest holding as our main intention a personal resolve: 
I resolve that, in unity with others who hold intentions with me, I will take time to release any energy that doesn’t serve me after holding intention, and not neglect to attend to my own self-care.
Please join us in holding this.
Legacy Labyrinth Project US election eve labyrinth walk: https://legacylabyrinthproject.kindful.com/register/election-eve-walk-2024 
Listen to Ellen’s conversation with Brother Dave in our episode ‘How to be Mindful when Bad Things Happen–Brother Dave’: https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/how-to-be-mindful-when-bad-things-happen%e2%80%93brother-dave/
A possible prayer for self-caring following intention sending:
Thank you (Universe/Spirit/God) for filling my heart with lovingkindness during this practice. Now, please release me from me anything that will not benefit me, taking from me any draining, negative or harmful energy that may have come to me during this practice. Thank you. I love you.
Breathing cycle intentions:
Breathing in, I invite lovingkindness and pure, divine light energy to fill me.
Breathing out, I send [my intention or lovingkindness] to [the person, people, or whoever or whatever is the focus of my intention] (during intention holding)
Breathing out, I release all that doesn’t now serve me (after intention holding).
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://imperfectbuddha.com/2017/07/25/is-tonglen-truly-awesome/
https://www.ananda.org/yogapedia/pranayama/
https://www.wondermind.com/article/energy-healing/
https://tricycle.org/magazine/tonglen-spot/
https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-practice-tonglen-meditation/ (Pema Chödrön describes how to practice Tonglen)
https://www.kelseykuehl.com/post/why-is-everyone-talking-about-torus-fields
https://www.drbrookestuart.com/on-the-toroidal-field/
Chapter markers:
00:00:09            Introduction
00:02:21            The Importance of Self-Care
00:05:10            How energy impacts us
00:08:08            Breath Control
00:11:47            Tonglen
00:16:04            Mindfulness and Self-Care
00:17:23            The Torus Field and its protective power
00:21:14            Approaches for releasing Heavy Energy
00:23:43            Ending Intention Practice
00:26:07            Intention for Self
Join us in person for intenton 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, as Global Healing Response turns its attention to the element of Air, we focus on the crucial significance of air in sustaining life on Earth. Air's role in supporting life goes far beyond respiration. It influences the water cycle, weather systems, and plant reproduction, while also playing a critical part in climate regulation and photosynthesis.
We explore how air quality impacts human health and well-being, contributing to respiratory and cardiovascular issues and even affecting mental health. We examine the disproportionate effects of air pollution on vulnerable communities and consider where we might offer our collective intentions and prayers in such areas as appealing for governmental responsibility, individual mindfulness, and innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions and harness wind energy.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week:
This week, as we consider the many ways all life on Earth is dependent on air, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all of humanity will be made aware of and be moved to responsible action in how we contribute to influencing the quality and composition of our planet’s atmosphere.
Please join us in holding this.
Global Healing Response theme for Q4 2024: Our Planet / Air. Find resources to support meditative and facilitated practices at: https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2024-q4-ourplanet-air/
Saturday 26 October at 12 noon in your time zone: Global Healing Response for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. PLEASE JOIN WITH OTHERS WORLDWIDE IN HOLDING THE RESPONSE and find out more at: https://globalhealingresponse.com/response-2024-octoberhurricane/  
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2022/09/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-climate-change-and-air-pollution
https://www.cleanairfund.org/theme/climate/
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(23)00189-4/fulltext
https://www.who.int/teams/environment-climate-change-and-health/air-quality-energy-and-health/health-impacts/climate-impacts-of-air-pollution
https://ugc.berkeley.edu/background-content/water-cycle/
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/climate-change/how-does-the-greenhouse-effect-work/
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/cellular-energetics/photosynthesis/a/intro-to-photosynthesis
https://gmd.copernicus.org/articles/17/2387/2024/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/air-pollution-applying-all-our-health/air-pollution-applying-all-our-health
https://www.who.int/teams/environment-climate-change-and-health/air-quality-energy-and-health/health-impacts
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10375903/
https://www.shvasa.com/yoga-blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-air-element
https://learning-center.homesciencetools.com/article/four-elements-science/
Chapter markers:
00:00:16 Introduction 00:08:59 Interaction with Air in Daily Life 00:10:09 Air Quality and Human Health 00:14:01 Human Influence on Air 00:17:18 Intentions and Prayers 00:21:53 Focused Intention
Join us in person for intenton 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.