Impact!

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.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   
 

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.

In this episode we reflect upon the aftermath of the recent major hurricanes that have wreaked havoc across the southeastern United States during recent weeks, Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We examine the devastation caused by these powerful storms and explore where our collective intentions, prayers, and meditation may be focused.
We consider both the immediate and often unseen and often forgotten longer-term impacts of these hurricanes, including economic losses, environmental contamination, and the ongoing challenges faced by vulnerable communities. We also highlight the extraordinary response efforts by local and federal agencies, and the importance of continued support and wisdom in rebuilding and recovery.
Learn how you can participate in a Global Healing Response to the hurricanes on October 26th, and join us in holding intentions for those affected by these storms. 
GLOBAL HEALING RESPONSE for the September/October Hurricanes in the South Eastern United States:  https://globalhealingresponse.com/response-2024-octoberhurricane/ (includes suggested resources to support intention holding). PLEASE JOIN WITH OTHERS WORLDWIDE IN HOLDING THE RESPONSE ON SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER AT NOON IN YOUR TIME ZONE.
Suggested intention focus for this week:
This week, in the very early days following the passage of both Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, we suggest sharing with Global Healing Response in holding as our main intention:
We will that every possible resource and assistance is immediately available to those in need from the results of the storms in the South Eastern United States.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:16        Introduction
00:05:47        Aftermath of Hurricane Milton
00:09:49        Misinformation and its Consequences
00:11:15          Long-Term Impacts of Hurricanes
00:15:06         Needs for Assistance Post-Hurricanes
00:22:15         Intentions
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.flgov.com/2024/10/11/governor-ron-desantis-issues-updates-on-state-response-and-recovery-efforts-for-hurricane-milton-2/ (State of Florida official release: provides detail on post-storm response and lists help resources for anyone affected)
https://edition.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-milton-path-florida-10-10-24/index.html
https://recovery.texas.gov/preparedness/hurricane-preparedness/index.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c981q381p58o
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/recovery-efforts-underway-in-aftermath-of-hurricane-milton/
https://www.climate.gov/news-features/event-tracker/hurricane-milton-rapidly-intensifies-category-5-hurricane-becoming
https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/course-care/green-section-record/62/issue-18/coping-with-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-helene.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/us/hurricane-helene-school-closures-education.html
https://edition.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-helene-florida-north-carolina-georgia-09-30-24/index.html
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/hurricane-storms-death-toll-counts
https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20241011/biden-harris-administration-provides-more-408-million-helene-survivors
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-10-11/recovery-efforts-begin-in-florida-after-hurricane-milton-and-tornadoes-leave-at-least-14-dead
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/weather-stories/hurricane-category-5-wind-speed-saffir-simpson-scale/5864599/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/10/business/media/hurricane-milton-helene-conspiracy-theories.html
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane.html
https://www.rms.com/miltonblog
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/11/florida-in-hurricane-milton-damage
https://www.weather.gov/hgx/tropical_scale
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/09/fact-sheet-hurricane-helene-recovery-continues-as-biden-harris-administration-prepares-for-hurricane-milton/
https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/yet-another-hurricane-wetter-windier-and-more-destructive-because-of-climate-change/
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adg6633
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07945-5
https://www.c2es.org/content/hurricanes-and-climate-change/
https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/global-warming-and-hurricanes/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/06/helene-damaged-infrastructure-health-effects
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-surveying-miltons-aftermath-announces-600m-rebuilding-florida-st-rcna175066
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.   

This week, we explore the critical intersection of mental health and the workplace, as World Mental Health Day is marked by the World Federation for Mental Health, World Health Organisation and others. We consider the importance of mental health awareness in the workplace, discussing its impact on productivity, employee well-being, and societal health.
The episode highlights the World Federation for Mental Health's campaign focus on mental health at work, addressing the challenges of stigma, discrimination, and inadequate support systems. We look at the importance of creating supportive work environments and the role of leadership in destigmatizing mental health issues, but also consider employer perspectives on what can be done, and how actions to combat mental health may impact their bottom lines.
As always, we look at where we may hold specific intentions and home in with our prayers.
Suggested focus for this week
This week, as the World Federation for Mental Health, WHO and other prominent organisations highlight the rights of workers suffering poor mental health to be supported and destigmatized, we suggest holding as our main focus for intention this week:
We will that the World Federation for Mental Health’s campaign this year will be very widely heard by HR policy makers, management trainers, and leaders of all employers worldwide, and they will be moved to carefully consider and act upon its call to prioritize mental health in the workplace, and to foster productive and supportive atmospheres in which both employees and organizations can thrive.
Please join us in holding this.
And please share with us in holding intention for those effected by the passage of Hurricane Milton:
We will that every possible resource and assistance is immediately available to those in need from the results of the storms in the South Eastern United States.
Global Healing Response: https://globalhealingresponse.com/
Sources referenced for this episode:
https://wmhdofficial.com/ (World Mental Health Day website)
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2024 (World Mental Health Day 2024 web page, offers fact sheets and resources to download)
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day
https://www.un.org/en/healthy-workforce/world-mental-health-day
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day
https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/world-mental-health-day/
https://mentalhealth-uk.org/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-days/
Stevenson, D., & Farmer, P. (2017). Thriving at Work: A Review of Mental Health and Employers: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/658145/thriving-at-work-stevenson-farmer-review.pdf
Health and safety at work: Summary statistics for Great Britain 2023: https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/assets/docs/hssh2223.pdf
Office for National Statistics (ONS), released 26 April 2023, Sickness absence in the UK labour market: 2022 
https://betterworkplacemh.com/globalpicture/ (offers a global and country reports on the state of mental health in the workplace, as well as resources for business leaders and HR professionals)
https://www.voanews.com/a/empowering-african-women-miners-path-to-sustainable-trade-economic-growth-/7800674.html
https://www.enhesa.com/resources/article/a-look-around-the-world-at-mental-health-in-the-workplace/
Chapter markers:
00:01:20        Hurricane Milton Approaches
00:04:08        World Mental Health Day Focus
00:08:24        Global State of Mental Health
00:19:34        Employer Responsibilities for Mental Health
00:21:31        Challenges for Policymakers
00:25:03        Focus for Intentions This Week
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.