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This week, we take a deep dive into one of the most disturbing and critical issues facing our world today: the mass rape of women and girls. We highlight horrific cases, including the trial of 51 men for the abuse of Gisèle Pelicot in France last year, and the appalling systemic use of sexual violence in war, which continues today in conflict zones like Sudan.
We explore the challenges faced by survivors in seeking justice, the cultural barriers that perpetuate the violence, and the urgent need for education and legal reforms worldwide. This episode aims to heighten awareness and support for women and girls who've faced trauma from such violence, reminding us of the power of collective intention in making an impact.
As always, we explore where we may hold intentions and prayers, and invite you join you to join us in sharing this.
See below for the contact information of help services offered to victims of rape. 
Please note that some listeners may find the topic covered in this episode disturbing.
Our intention holding and prayers starts at 20 minutes 7 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we reflect upon the horrific incidence of mass rape and abuse against women and girls, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that there will be a significant heightening of awareness among the people of wealthier nations, and a consequent move to support women and girls facing trauma as a result of rape or threats of rape in countries that are in are have been at war.
Please join us in holding this.
Read Ellen’s blog posts on sacredfeminist.com: https://sacredfeminist.com/category/from-ellen/. Read her Open Letter to the Universe at https://sacredfeminist.com/an-open-letter-to-the-universe/. Ellen’s post, Why Is There a Marker for Sexual Slavery? can be found at https://sacredfeminist.com/why-is-there-a-market-for-sexual-slavery/.
Find out more about Clive’s offer of one-to-one sessions with women who want a representative of men to hear and receive their stories, anger and pain at https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/WMF.html.
Help services for women and girls facing sexual abuse include:
Australia: 1800 RESPECT (telephone: 1800 737 732, text: 0458 737 732, website: https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/abuse-and-violence/sexual-assault-support-services ). Provides a 24/7 confidential sexual assault and family violence counselling service available via phone and webchat in Australia, and the National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service (Full Stop Australia) provides 24/7 telephone and face-to-face counselling for people impacted by institutional child sexual abuse.
Bangladesh: 10921: National helpline centre for violence against women, providing immediate service to victims and linking them to relevant agencies including doctors, counsellors, lawyers, DNA experts, and police officers. 109: Government helpline number for violence against women and prevention of child marriage.
Barbados: Barbados Professional Women Crisis Hotline: +1 246 435-8222 (24 hours a day). Supports domestic violence survivors dealing with physical, verbal, and emotional abuse.
Canada: The Alberta One-Line for Sexual Violence (1-866-403-8000), Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre's Crisis Line (1-877-392-7583) and Ontario’s Assaulted Women's Help Line (1-866-863-0511) provide 24/7 support.
Caribbean: One Stop Centres (OSCs): Provide free comprehensive services including health, psychosocial support, legal and police assistance at hospitals in several Caribbean countries.
Europe: The Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) Network has more than 180 member organisations in 46 European countries. National helplines for 46 European countries are listed at https://wave-network.org/list-of-helplines-in-46-countries/.
France: Women for Women France offers support through the national domestic abuse and sexual violence support line (3919), and is now available in 185 languages, including in English.
Ghana: DOVVSU Helpline: 055-100-0900 (Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit), Orange Support Centre Toll-Free Call Centre: +233 (0) 800 111 222, Boame App: A mobile app for reporting domestic violence and accessing support.
Hong Kong: RainLily: 2375 5322 (Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM), CEASE Crisis Centre: 18281 (24-hour hotline), Harmony House 24-hour Women Hotline: 2522 0434.
India: Women's Helpline (national): 1090, National Child Helpline: 1098, My Choices - Report sex trafficking hotline: 1800 419 8588 or SMS 'CHOICES' for domestic violence help: 56767.
Ireland: Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) National Helpline: 1800 77 8888 (24/7, free, confidential). Provides support for those affected by rape, sexual assault, or sexual harassment at any time in their lives. Services include telephone counselling, and multilingual interpreting in over 240 languages. Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) offers information on available support services, including Rape Crisis Centres and Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) across the country. https://www.rapecrisisireland.ie/.
Jamaica: Woman Inc. Helpline and Crisis Centres: +876 929 9038. Ministry of Gender Abuse 24-hour hotline: +876 553 0372 and +876 929 2997. Jamaica Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800 598 7607.
New Zealand: Safe to talk (Kōrero mai, ka ora) is a 24/7 confidential sexual harm helpline, Call: 0800 044 334 Text: 4334 Email: support@safetotalk.nz Live webchat: www.safetotalk.nz[1].
Nigeria: Stand to End Rape support: 0809 596 7000, WARIF 24 Hr Helpline: +234 809 210 0009, Federal Government Toll Free Number for Violation of Girls and Women: 0800 72 73 2255, TAMAR SARC Hotline: 0909 133 3000 or 0909 277 7000, Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) hotline (Lagos state): 0800 033 3333
Pakistan: The National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7 service. Women's Aid: Provides domestic abuse support for women and children and Karma Nirvana: Offers support for honour-based abuse and forced marriage (0800 5999 247).
The Philippines: Child Health and Intervention and Protective Service (CHIPS) Phone: 734-4216. Women's Legal and Human Rights Bureau, Phone: +63 (0)2 8921 4389.
Rwanda: Isange One Stop Centre: 3029 (24/7 toll-free helpline).
South Africa: National helplines include Women's Helpline: 0800 428 428, STOP Gender Violence Helpline: 0800 150 150 or 1207867# , Childline South Africa: 116 (toll-free) and the Human Trafficking Helpline: 0800 222 777.
Sri Lanka: ChildLine (1929): A free 24-hour helpline available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English. While primarily for child-related inquiries, it also responds to incidents of child abuse and can be accessed by adults to provide information. https://childprotection.gov.lk/en/what-we-do/1929-call-centre-helpline.
Uganda: Rape Hurts Foundation supports girls and women who have been victims of rape and sexual violence. https://www.rapehurts.org/
UK: https://www.csacentre.org.uk/find-a-support-service/ Lists various services offering support, including for minority groups. Rape Crisis England and Wales: Offers a 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line via telephone and online chat for anyone aged 16+ affected by sexual violence.
USA: National Sexual Assault Hotline: Operated by RAINN in the United States, this hotline provides 24/7 confidential support. Telephone: 800 656 4673, Website: https://rainn.org/resources. Approximately 1,200 RCCs across the country providing support, counselling and advocacy services.
Zimbabwe: Childline Zimbabwe: 116 (24-hour toll-free helpline). The Family Support Trust (FST): Offers medical and psychosocial support to children who have been sexually abused. https://fst.co.zw/. Musasa: Offers virtual helpdesk and shelter services. Adult Rape Clinic. https://musasa.co.zw/. 
Globally: Women and Girls Network Sexual Violence Helpline: While primarily for London-based individuals, offers support and may provide resources for international callers. Its website also provides advice leaflets in several languages. https://www.wgn.org.uk/service/sexual-violence-helpline/.
These mainly offer English language services. Outside of Europe, services in other languages are available in many countries.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction          
00:01:10            Addressing Atrocities Against Women
00:05:16            The Global Scale of Abuse
00:08:21            Challenges in Pursuing Justice
00:14:10            The Role of Education in Prevention
00:18:31            Combating Toxic Masculinity
00:20:07            Intentions and Prayers
00:23:46            Support and Resources
00:28:49            Sacred Feminist
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://sacredfeminist.com/who-is-a-sacred-feminist/
https://www.dw.com/en/crisis-in-sudan-sexual-violence-rape-and-ethnic-attacks/a-69538323
https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/sexual-violence-against-children-used-weapon-war-sudan
https://www.genocidewatch.com/single-post/rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-and-genocide-in-sudan
https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/recorded-crime-victims/latest-release
https://www.cps.gov.uk/south-west/news/three-members-organised-crime-group-sentenced-human-trafficking-and-rape
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakti_Mills_gang_rape
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/19/nx-s1-5232766/france-rape-trial-verdict
https://theweek.com/crime/frances-reckoning-over-largest-ever-child-sex-abuse-trial
https://apnews.com/article/france-ex-surgeon-child-abuse-rape-patients-4e1e627b9706c8032bcf38d4e4ed75fb
https://www.cdc.gov/sexual-violence/programs/ (about the USA-wide RPE program)
https://www.cps.gov.uk/about-cps/how-we-prosecute-rape
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15248380241261404?icid=int.sj-abstract.citing-articles.1
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11545439/
https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/rape-and-sexual-offences-chapter-5-issues-relevant-particular-groups-people
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/germany-shines-light-rape-allied-troops-who-defeated-nazis-n363136
https://core.ac.uk/reader/229591470
https://www.cps.gov.uk/domestic-abuse-context-and-challenges
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1077801206293500?icid=int.sj-abstract.citing-articles.37
https://www.equallysafeatschool.org.uk/about-svpp/
https://www.nsvrc.org/prevention/rpe-program
https://www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/new-report-its-about-time-a-whole-school-approach-to-ending-violence-against-women-and-girls/
https://www.stgilestrust.org.uk/what-we-do/child-criminal-exploitation/preventative-schools-work/
https://www.cdc.gov/sexual-violence/programs/index.html
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8494265/
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08862605241245372
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9819047/
https://neu.org.uk/latest/library/working-boys-and-young-men-prevent-sexism-and-sexual-harassment
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.   

Continuing our exploration of the overlap, similarity or difference of intention and prayer (for part 1, find us where you get your podcasts or via the link below). In this episode, we consider whether seeing God (or Source, Spirit) as a power within us takes us any closer in our definition of intention holding. We touch on the question of where the utterance or vibration of an intention or prayer may originate from, ponder the relevance of yearning or desire in intercession and intention holding, and come back to exploring how our thoughts, volition, and feeling all come together in offering what we will to happen. Sit back or sit up (if you're driving!) and come exploring and questioning with us.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we’ve considered the nature of intention holding and prayer, we suggest holding as our main intention:
I resolve when holding intention or offering prayer to have confidence [or faith] in the power accessible within myself or upon which I can call to direct my will for something to be.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00        Introduction
00:01:48        Deep Dive into Intention
00:04:12        The Power of Silence
00:06:40        Heart and Mind Connection
00:10:52        Exploring Intercession and Prayer
00:15:44        Divine Power Within Us
00:17:39        Co-Partnering in Prayer
00:20:27        Understanding Intention and Desire
00:29:53        Intercession vs. Intention
00:31:57        Suggested Focus for Intention
Websites, events and organisations mentioned in this episode:
Part 1 to our conversation can be heard at https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/exploring-the-intersection-of-intention-and-prayer-a-deep-dive/
Register here to join a free online (Zoom) party to celebrate 20 years of Global Healing Response! https://legacylabyrinthproject.kindful.com/register/ghr-20th-anniversary-2025
Episode: Groundedness: Becoming and Staying Grounded – https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-groundedness-for-spiritual-growth/
Episode: Global Healing Response: Embracing Authenticity – https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-authenticity-a-new-years-journey-to-true-change/
Ellen talks about Heart-Brain coherence (YouTube video) – https://youtu.be/yYHZUKK6t1s?si=dB0HLDBOP09b59sp
Information about Centering Prayer – https://graceupongrace.org.uk/guided-meditation-centring-prayer/  https://www.contemplative.org/contemplative-practice/centering-prayer/  https://cac.org/daily-meditations/the-method-2017-02-13/
HeartMath Instititute – https://www.heartmath.org/
Daniel Benor, research relating to spiritual healing ­– https://www.danielbenor.com/
The O Manuscript by Lars Muhl, Amazon.com link –  https://www.amazon.com/Manuscript-Scandinavian-Bestseller-Lars-Muhl/dp/1780286724/ref=sr_1_1
The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World  by Lynne McTaggart, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Intention-Experiment-Using-Thoughts-Change/dp/0743276965/ref=sr_1_1
The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe by Lynne McTaggart, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Field-Quest-Secret-Force-Universe/dp/006143518X/ref=sr_1_1
Sources referenced in this episode:
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - English Standard Version
The reference cited of Jesus’s teaching in the Gospel of Thomas is from Saying 24, citing the Blatz translation of the New Testament Apocrypha.
Deepak Chopra, cited at https://chopra.com/blogs/mind-body-health/5-steps-to-setting-powerful-intentions
All quotes of Lynne McTaggart mentioned in this episode cite her book, The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World
Benor, D J, Healing Research: Holistic Energy medicine and spirituality, Volume 1, Helix Editions Ltd, 1993, pp 54-5
https://www.thinksmarterworld.com/wayne-dyer-and-the-power-of-intention/
‘Does God answer Prayer? A Hindu Perspective,’ by Pandit Sri Rama Ramanuja Achari, https://www.srimatham.com/uploads/5/5/4/9/5549439/does_god_answer_prayer.pdf
https://www.heartmath.com/science/
https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/
https://www.heartmath.org/articles-of-the-heart/science-of-the-heart/the-energetic-heart-is-unfolding/
https://www.facebook.com/Ligonier/videos/what-does-it-mean-to-be-in-christ/423492105462216/
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, in the first of a 2-part special, we thought we’d try to get to the root of something that’s so fundamental to what this podcast is about – what we actually mean when we talk about intention and prayer. We usually use these terms interchangeably, but know that different folks have different understandings of what the terms mean – and, depending on what this understanding is, the two aren’t necessarily the same. So, we thought we’d attempt explore some of these different understandings, and see where what happens when we pray or hold intention may overlap, and where science may be tuning in with this too. A fascinating episode, and one in which we know we need to get beyond some common definitions.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we’ve considered the nature of intention holding and prayer, we suggest holding as our main intention:
I resolve when holding intention or offering prayer to have confidence in the power accessible within myself or upon which I can call to direct my will for something to be.
Please join us in holding this.
Websites sources, books and organisations mentioned in this episode:
Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) – https://noetic.org/
HeartMath Instititute – https://www.heartmath.org/
The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World  by Lynne McTaggart, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Intention-Experiment-Using-Thoughts-Change/dp/0743276965/ref=sr_1_1
The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe by Lynne McTaggart, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Field-Quest-Secret-Force-Universe/dp/006143518X/ref=sr_1_1
The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Power-Intention-Dr-Wayne-Dyer/dp/1401902162/ref=sr_1_1
The Active Side of Infinity by Carlos Castane, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Active-Side-Infinity-Carlos-Castaneda/dp/006092960X/ref=sr_1_1
Sources referenced in this episode:
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - English Standard Version
All quotes of Lynne McTaggart mentioned in this episode cite her book, The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World
https://www.thinksmarterworld.com/wayne-dyer-and-the-power-of-intention/
‘Does God answer Prayer? A Hindu Perspective,’ by Pandit Sri Rama Ramanuja Achari, https://www.srimatham.com/uploads/5/5/4/9/5549439/does_god_answer_prayer.pdf
https://www.heartmath.com/science/
https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/
https://www.heartmath.org/articles-of-the-heart/science-of-the-heart/the-energetic-heart-is-unfolding/
https://www.facebook.com/Ligonier/videos/what-does-it-mean-to-be-in-christ/423492105462216/
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 episode, we dive deep into the often overlooked yet crucial role that peatlands play in the health of our planet. We explore the ecological significance of these unique wetland ecosystems that store twice as much carbon as all the forests worldwide. We discover how peatlands contribute to climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, and water management, and learn about the pressing threats they face due to human activities. As always, we invite you to join us for prayer and and intention holding, focusing our collective energy on fostering a global response to protect and conserve peatlands. Listen in and become part of the movement to make a real impact on our planet’s future.
Our intention holding and prayers start at 14 minutes 38 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we consider the vital role played by peatlands in mitigating greenhouse emissions, maintaining biodiversity and healthy natural drainage, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that those who have influence among all member states of the United Nations will be moved to respond assertively, effectively and immediately to the call of UN Environment for urgent co-ordinated action to protect and conserve peatlands worldwide.
Please join us in holding this.
Websites and episodes referenced in this episode:
Global Healing Response quarter theme, Groundedness. Download resources at https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2025-q1-authenticity-groundedness/
Our recent episode, ‘Groundedness: Becoming and Staying Grounded’ https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-groundedness-for-spiritual-growth/
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:14:43            Holding Intentions
00:02:03            Why Peatlands Matter
00:07:47            Threats to Peatlands
00:10:16            Restoration Efforts
00:14:38            Intention holding and prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/peatlands-hold-more-carbon-than-all-the-worlds-forests-yet-are-dangerously-underprotected
https://climate.ec.europa.eu/climate-change/causes-climate-change_en
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/environmental-science/articles/10.3389/fenvs.20.749279/full
https://dnr.illinois.gov/education/cdhabitatmain/cdhabitatpeatland.html
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/protecting-peatlands-protecting-planet
https://www.unep.org/resources/global-peatlands-assessment-2022
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/climate-change/how-does-the-greenhouse-effect-work/
https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/research/peatland-ecosystem-services/
https://peatlands.org/peatlands/ecosystem-services/
https://thinklandscape.globallandscapesforum.org/68020/what-are-peatlands-and-why-are-they-important/
https://peatlands.org/peatlands/where-can-peatlands-be-found/
https://www.hiveenergy.co.uk/2024/05/28/how-carbon-sequestration-can-mitigate-climate-change/
https://www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/about-peatlands/peatland-benefits
https://valuing-nature.net/valuing-peatlands
https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2022/06/02/peatlands-which-can-help-fight-against-climate-change-face-many-threats
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-022-00547-x
https://www.carbonbrief.org/just-17-of-worlds-peatlands-are-protected-new-study-warns/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6828836/
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/peatlands-store-twice-much-carbon-all-worlds-forests
https://www.unep-wcmc.org/en/news/peatlands-matter-how-the-global-peatlands-assessment-can-drive-restoration-action
https://www.climateimpact.com/news-insights/insights/peatland-restoration-a-climate-solution-with-high-biodiversity-impact/
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/human-health-benefits-conserving-and-restoring-peatlands
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/02/only-17-of-peatlands-vital-to-curbing-climate-change-are-protected-study-finds/
https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-action-technical-compendium
https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/peatland-restoration-methods-a-comparative-analysis.pdf
https://peatlands.org/peatlands/peatland-restoration/
https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/new-techniques-for-peatland-restoration/
https://forestryandland.gov.scot/what-we-do/biodiversity-and-conservation/peatlands/peatland-restoration
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 seek to understand what is causing the escalating conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. The historical tensions and recent developments have culminated in a humanitarian crisis that demands global attention. As many thousands this year have been displaced, killed or been subject to violence, we explore the complex background of this conflict, sharing insights on the major players and their motivations. As always, we invite you to join us in offering intention and prayer for the affected. Intention holding and prayers start at 16 minutes 20 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as hopes of negotiations aimed at reaching a lasting peace between the Democatic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda are revived, we suggest holding as our main intention: 
We will that all parties seeking to navigate a way forward in the dispute between Rwanda and the DRC over their competing interests in North Kivu will receive wisdom to conceive a comprehensive agreement that is acceptable to all parties.
Please join us in holding this.
Intention holding and prayers start at 16 minutes 20 seconds.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00        Introduction
00:16:20        Intentions and Prayers
00:01:04        Overview of the Conflict
00:02:00        Geography of the Conflict
00:07:13        Historical Roots of the Conflict
00:08:49        The Rise of M23
00:10:40        Prospects for Peace
00:18:31        Intention Focus
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/africa-file-special-edition-m23-march-threatens-expanded-conflict-dr-congo-and-regional
https://humanitarianaction.info/document/global-humanitarian-overview-2025/article/democratic-republic-congo-rrp-1
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/congo-rwanda-border-reopens-with-extended-service-hours-4924526
https://www.usip.org/publications/2025/02/drc-rwanda-truce-key-african-and-us-interests-heres-how-get-there
https://amaniafrica-et.org/psc-summit-on-the-situation-in-eastern-drc/
https://casebook.icrc.org/case-study/democratic-republic-congo-conflict-kivus
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgly1yrd9j3o
https://www.justiceinfo.net/en/141061-modern-day-gold-rush-north-kivu-what-law-can-do.html
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/14/dozens-of-children-raped-by-armed-men-in-eastern-drc-unicef-says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgmj00zjrpo
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/14/dr-congos-m23-fighters-seize-bukavu-airport-before-african-union-summit
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-09/African-leaders-call-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-eastern-DR-Congo-1AQoVSGQCli/p.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgyzl1mlkvo
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/fears-mount-as-m23-capture-towns-outside-bukavu-4926586
https://africacenter.org/spotlight/risk-of-regional-conflict-following-fall-of-goma-and-m23-offensive-in-the-drc/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/13/as-the-drc-battles-rwanda-backed-m23-whats-needed-to-stop-the-fighting
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/historic-case-by-dr-congo-against-rwanda-kicks-off-at-african-court-amid-conflict-in-goma/3479863
https://theconversation.com/drc-conflict-talks-have-failed-to-bring-peace-is-it-time-to-try-sanctions-248792
https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/violence-democratic-republic-congo
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/02/events-drc-show-new-realpolitik-emerging-africa-one-fraught-danger
https://www.dw.com/en/dr-congo-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-conflict/a-71437683
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.   

Valentine’s Day comes around again this week, perhaps being one day in the year that gets many people thinking about love. The Christian priest Saint Valentine was martyred for practising Christianity and continuing to marry Christian couples against the orders of Roman Emperor Claudius II, and it was the poet Chaucer who was instrumental in linking his acts of devotion with romantic love. But when we talk about love, we’re talking about a vital, pervading force in the universe that many know as being divine. This kind of love, and specifically lovingkindness, is vital for intention work and prayer, as we’ll explore in this episode. We also offer a guided lovingkindness (mettā) meditation that you may wish to enjoy with us.
The meditation starts at 16 minutes 55 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we appreciate the importance of welcoming and offering lovingkindness in our intention holding and intercession, we suggest holding as our main intention:
I acknowledge the importance of embracing and sharing lovingkindness in the work of intention holding and prayer, and resolve to regularly pursue practices such as meditation to welcome lovingkindness into my life and to will this for others.
Please join us in regularly remembering and putting this personal commitment into practice.
The standard form of the Ho’oponopono prayer is: I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00        Introduction
00:02:05        Exploring Loving Kindness
00:05:02        The Importance of Loving Kindness
00:08:09        Activism and Authenticity
00:11:52        Practicing Loving Kindness
00:16:55        Guided Meditation for Loving Kindness
00:25:37        Embracing Loving Kindness in Everyday Life
Books and resources referred to in this episode:
Groundedness episode https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-groundedness-for-spiritual-growth/
‘The Heart of Lovingkindness, How to live from the heart’ by Clive Johnson
https://www.clivejohnsonvoiceovers.co.uk/lp/heartoflovingkindness.html
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily lovingkindness meditation with Clive on Insight Timer.  
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.templeton.org/news/without-love-we-perish
https://conversatio.org/the-hearts-desires/
Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 1899, cited at https://psychology.wikia.org/wiki/Mettā.
Coverdale and the First Complete Printed English Bible, https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012408.
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 episode we dive deep into the political landscape of Germany as it gears up for a critical snap election. With Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government having recently collapsed, the country faces a crucial decision at the polls on February 23rd,  amid a backdrop of political fragmentation, economic stagnation, and significant shifts in voter dynamics.
In this episode, we explore the current political scene, and seek to understand the key issues shaping voter concerns, and what has led to an unprecedented rise in support for the right wing AdF party. As always, we aim to see where our prayers and intentions are most needed as this critical moment for Europe's largest economy approaches.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as Germany’s federal election approaches, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all voters in the forthcoming federal election in Germany will be moved to cast their vote in the interest of the greatest good for both themselves and their fellow citizens.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00       Introduction
00:02:11        Understanding Germany’s Political Landscape
00:04:55       The Rise of the AfD
00:10:18        Economic Stagnation and Its Impacts
00:12:50        Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/12/germany-set-to-hold-snap-elections-on-23-february-reports-claim
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/germany-government-collapse-olaf-scholz.html
https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-coalition-government-collapse-olaf-scholz-finance-minister-christian-lindner/
https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-federal-snap-election-take-place-feb-23-2025/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v3r046pzzo
https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/tracking-path-germany-snap-elections-2025
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/27/german-president-dissolves-parliament-confirming-february-election
https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/scholz-submits-request-to-hold-confidence-vote-paves-way-for-february-elections/
https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-2025-parties-launch-their-campaigns/a-71083928
https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-immigration-and-the-economy-top-the-list-of-concerns/a-71265549
https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/german-political-landscape/
https://www.westcoastgermanmedia.com/germanys-upcoming-election-a-look-ahead-to-february-2025/
https://vinciworks.com/blog/how-the-2025-german-federal-election-could-reshape-europe/
https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/germany-at-a-crossroads-coalition-breakdown-portends-sweeping-change-in-2025/
https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/12/13/germany-afd-far-right-ban-populism/
https://www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacje/osw-commentary/2023-06-20/too-green-too-fast-too-dear-afd-gaining-popularity-germany
https://www.voanews.com/a/german-far-right-leader-questions-nato-membership-/7901894.html
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/09/world/musk-livestream-afd-weidel-germany-intl/index.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 explore the transformative power of being grounded and consider  its foundational role in any spiritual journey, and in intention holding and prayer. We examine what it truly means to be grounded and why it is crucial for connecting with our authentic selves. We'll discuss the significance of grounding as the theme for the Global Healing Response this quarter and its relationship with GHR's running theme for the year, authenticity. We also reflect on the interplay between our physical and spiritual grounding and how these connections empower us to live authentically and hold meaningful intentions. Specifically, we talk about the meaning of "Ground Of Being."
The episode also gets practical, offering a guided meditation  to help you anchor yourself and connect with your core. 
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as Global Healing Response offers groundedness as its quarterly theme, and as we appreciate the importance of being grounded for living authentically and for being able to connect with our Higher Self in intention holding and intercession, we suggest holding as our main intention: 
I acknowledge the importance of grounding in the work of intention holding, prayer and authentic living, and resolve to regularly pursue practices such as meditation that will strengthen my connection with my ground, the Ground of Being.
Please join us in regularly remembering and putting this personal commitment into practice.
The guided meditation for grounding starts at 26 minutes.
Websites, books and resources mentioned in this episode:
Global Healing Response 2025 theme: Authenticity. This quarter: Groundedness  https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2025-q1-authenticity-groundedness/
Hear our episode introducing GHR’s theme for this year: Authenticity. https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-authenticity-a-new-years-journey-to-true-change/
‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ by Viktor E. Frankl. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273/ref=sr_1_1
Chapter markers:
00:00:00        Welcome and Introduction
00:26:20        Guided Meditation for Grounding
00:01:16        The Importance of Groundedness
00:05:14        Personal Reflections on Grounding
00:06:23        Grounding in Prayer and Intention
00:11:59        Philosophical Perspectives on Ground of Being
00:16:24        Connection with Gaia
00:19:45        Groundedness in Spiritual Practice
00:21:07        What Groundedness Is Not
00:22:52        Practices for Becoming Grounded
00:26:00        Guided Meditation
00:33:23        Personal Focus
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://lonerwolf.com/how-to-ground-yourself/
https://thedruidsgarden.com/2016/07/22/spiritual-practices-to-finding-equilibrium-in-the-chaos-grounding-and-flow-through-the-druid-elements/
https://milesolsen.com/blog/2020/5/4/what-does-it-mean-to-be-grounded-how-to-be-more-grounded
https://www.gemmamurphyyoga.co.uk/what-does-it-mean-to-be-grounded/
https://www.rebeccacohen.yoga/blog/what-does-grounded-mean-spiritually
https://www.holisticprairiemama.com/post/earthing-grounding-and-why-we-need-to-connect-with-god-s-earth-s-energy
https://getgroundedshop.com/en-gb/blogs/inspirational/when-prayer-becomes-a-mere-routine-its-time-to-start-grounding-yourself
https://dailymeditationswithmatthewfox.org/2023/03/22/eckhart-thich-nhat-hanh-hildegard-on-god-as-ground-of-being/
https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/84287/god-as-the-ground-of-being
https://religiousnaturalism.org/god-as-ground-of-being-paul-tillich/ (this offers a brief, but very accessible take on Paul Tillich’s philosophy of God as being The “Ground of Being.”)
https://www.holistic-wellbeing.co.uk/the-importance-of-staying-grounded/
https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/grounded-prayer/
https://baptiststandard.com/opinion/other-opinions/right-or-wrong-god-as-ground-of-being/
https://www.forestpath.co/articles-teachings-meditations/the-ground-of-being
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.   

On January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Holocaust Memorial Day, the victims of genocides past and present are remembered through ceremonies, vigils, film, spoken testimony, and community gatherings to honour victims and survivors. We are encouraged to stop to remember the realities of the Holocaust and other genocides, including the continuing risk of man’s inhumanity to man escalating to committing similar atrocities in the future.
This year, this important day will especially mark and remember the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau 80 years ago, as well as the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia in the early1990’s. It comes at a time when antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism, xenophobia, and other forms of intolerance, hostility and suspicion towards different communities are on the rise in many countries, including in our own.
In this episode, as we recall and honor the past, we reflect on the ever more urgent need to be alert to the lessons taught by these atrocities, and join together to focus our intentions and prayers on specific topics they stir in our hearts.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as Holocaust Remembrance is honoured and the anniversaries of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and of the genocide in Bosnia are remembered, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We honour the victims and survivors of all past and present genocides, and ask that those who have passed will be at peace, and those who remain will receive courage, comfort and always be protected in healing light.
Please join us in holding this.
Our guided time of prayer and intention sending, to join with us in sending energy starts at 11 minutes 14 seconds.
Legacy Labyrinth Project online workshop 1 February, Joy is a form of Resistance: https://legacylabyrinthproject.kindful.com/register/joy-is-a-form-of-resistance-2025 
Websites and resources relating to this episode:
Holocaust Memorial Day https://hmd.org.uk/what-is-holocaust-memorial-day/this-years-theme/
Holocaust Remembrance Day https://www.ungeneva.org/en/meetings-events/events/observances-special-events/2025/01/holocaust-remembrance-day-27-january-2025
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust (23 January 2025) https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/international-day-commemoration-memory-victims-holocaust-1
Holocaust Museums and Memorials https://www.un.org/en/holocaustrememberance/additionalresources/museums
European Network Remembrance and Solidarity resources relating to the Shoah (films, interviews, educational resources) https://enrs.eu/news/international-holocaust-remembrance-day-2025
Genocide Watch https://www.genocidewatch.com/
Genocide Watch country reports (includes countries and situations where genocide has not yet been legally classified but atrocities are occurring or considered likely) https://www.genocidewatch.com/copy-of-country-reports-by-region
Our episode marking Holocaust Memorial Day last year, relating Ellen's family's personal story: https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/holocaust-memorial-day-and-genocide-today/
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:01:02            Holocaust Remembrance Day
00:04:05            Purpose of Holocaust Memorial Day
00:06:29            Current Genocides around the World
00:08:36            Lasting Effects of Historical Atrocities
00:11:14              Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.ungeneva.org/en/meetings-events/events/observances-special-events/2025/01/holocaust-remembrance-day-27-january-2025
https://srebrenica.org.uk/what-happened/history/happened-srebrenica
https://srebrenica.org.uk/what-happened/history/bosnian-war-a-brief-overview
https://hmd.org.uk/what-is-holocaust-memorial-day/this-years-theme/
https://genocideeducation.org/resources/modern-era-genocides/
https://www.hrw.org/breaking-news/2025/01/08/us-state-department-determines-genocide-sudan
https://www.ushmm.org/remember/international-holocaust-remembrance-day
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-accused-genocide-gaza-amnesty-international/
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 episode, we delve into their immediate and long-term impacts of the devastating wildfires affecting Los Angeles County on communities, the environment, and humanity. We cut quickly to see how we might empathise with unite in compassion and support for all impacted by the fires, as we offer our collective energy towards recovery and resilience. We seek to get close to the human stories of this tragedy, connecting with them, and having a clear and specific direction on where we may focus our intentions and prayers.
This week, we invite you to join us in prayer and intention sending in an extended time of guided grounding, focus and energy sending. We start by trying to paint a picture and feel into what is happening on the ground, as a way into offering our empathy and compassion. If you wish, you can go straight to this guided time of prayer and intention sending, and join with us in sending energy at: 00:17:28 (17 minutes 28 seconds).
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as many come to terms with both the immediate and the long-term impacts of the Los Angeles area fires, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all who have been made homeless or lost their livelihoods as a result of the fires that have spread across the Los Angeles area this past week will receive wisdom to know where to receive support, shelter and protection in the short term, and to know which steps to take to move forward from their tragedy longer-term.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:01:36            Understanding the Wildfires in Los Angeles
00:05:25            Challenges Facing Firefighters
00:08:50            Immediate Consequences of the Fires
00:10:51            Long-Term Consequences of the Fires
00:17:28            Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://earth.org/la-fires-could-be-costliest-blaze-in-us-history-with-over-200bn-in-losses/ https://www.carbonbrief.org/media-reaction-the-2025-los-angeles-wildfires-and-the-role-of-climate-change/
https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2025/01/us-wildfire-response-continues-in-los-angeles-county-ca-as-of-late-jan-13-update-12
https://disasterphilanthropy.org/disasters/north-american-wildfires/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/la-blaze-damage-likely-be-largest-wildfire-insured-loss-us-history-2025-01-13/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/strong-winds-forecast-los-angeles-threaten-areas-fight-117648224
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/01/14/los-angeles-fires-california-palisades-eaton-updates/
https://www.reccessary.com/en/news/world/la-wildfires-weather-whiplash
https://healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/01/health-impact-of-california-wildfires-to-be-felt-for-years-to-come/
https://www.carbonbrief.org/media-reaction-the-2025-los-angeles-wildfires-and-the-role-of-climate-change/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/13/why-fire-hydrants-and-water-supply-failed-during-los-angeles-wildfires
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-13/particularly-dangerous-situation-red-flag-fire-weather-warning-issued-for-l-a-ventura-counties
https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2025/01/the-los-angeles-fires-and-the-need-for-long-term-strategy.html
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/13/us/when-wildfires-los-angeles-end/index.html
https://apnews.com/live/los-angeles-wildfires-updates-1-13-25
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.