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In this episode, we take a dive deep to understand the politics and challenges facing the central European country of Georgia, where pivotal parliamentary election is scheduled to be held in October 2024. Join us as we examine the key issues facing Georgian voters, including economic challenges, a stand-off with two regions claiming indepence, judicial and anti-corruption reforms, and the country's split geopolitical orientation between Russia one the one hand and aspiring EU and NATO membership on the other. As always, we home in on where our collective intentions and prayers may contribute to a peaceful and prosperous future. This episode also supports the Labyrinth Activist Network's Peaceful and Free Elections events, holding intention in a year when nearly half the world's population go to the polls. Suggested specific focus for this week: As Georgia’s future appears balanced on a knife edge between backsliding on democracy, and aligning more strongly with Russia or turning westward with sights set on joining NATO and the EU, we suggest as our main intention for this week: We will that all who have influence will be moved to ensure that truly free and peaceful parliamentary elections will be held this year in Georgia that represent the will of the country’s people. Please join us in a holding this. Websites mentioned in this episode: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/peaceful-free-elections-event Labyrinth Activist Network Peaceful and Free Elections events Chapter markers: 00:00:16 Introduction 00:01:25 Introducing Georgia 00:03:43 Political History of Georgia 00:05:47 Georgia’s Current Political Landscape 00:07:34 Russia’s Role in Georgian Politics 00:09:13 Key Issues for Georgian Voters 00:10:47 Focusing Prayers and Intentions Sources mentioned in this episode: https://apnews.com/general-news-2fcbe15e50924aac9d45b60890cf6a82 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-69010885 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17301647 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-69007465 https://www.bmz.de/en/countries/georgia/political-situation-117748 https://www.chathamhouse.org/2024/05/kremlin-behind-georgias-foreign-agents-law https://www.fitchsolutions.com/bmi/renewables/volatility-ahead-georgia-government-election-victory-now-less-certain-15-05-2024 https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/test-georgian-democracy/ https://www.gmfus.org/news/georgia-caught-geopolitical-tug-war https://www.hrw.org/europe/central-asia/georgia https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/05/09/georgia-foreign-influence-bill-threatens-rights https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2021/country-chapters/georgia https://www.population-trends-asiapacific.org/data/GEO https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/for-euhopeful-georgians-this-years-most-decisive-election-is-in-october https://www.thoughtco.com/geography-of-georgia-1435539 https://www.worldometers.info/demographics/georgia-demographics/ 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...

In this episode, Ellen tells us about an important initiative arranged by the Labyrinth Activist Network to hold intention for peaceful and free elections worldwide. Ellen shares insights on how a series of online events organized by the Network are putting contemplative activism into practice. Learn how you can get involved with the events or join the Network's regular monthly circle meetings and book club. Together, our prayers, intentions and energy can make a real difference. See the links below for details of how to connect with the network, and to register and participate in these important and influential upcoming events. Websites, books and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/joinlan Labyrinth Activist Network https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/peaceful-free-elections-event Labyrinth Activist Network Peaceful and Free Elections programme, including events calendar. https://www.heartmath.org/ HeartMath® Institute https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/bigconnection The Big Connection, labyrinth activism research conducted over successive World Labyrinth Days in association with Baylor University. Book: ‘Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in without Going Crazy’ by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone. Listen to Ellen's recent interview with brother Dave, '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/. Labyrinth resources: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project https://labyrinthsociety.org/ The Labyrinth Society https://www.veriditas.org/ Veriditas https://labyrinthos.net/ Labyrinthos http://www.labyrinthlaunchpad.org/ Labyrinth Launchpad https://labyrinthsociety.org/download-a-labyrinth Download a labyrinth template to print off and walk with your finger (.PDF file) Sources referenced in this episode: https://apnews.com/article/global-elections-2024-preview-cb77b0940964c5c95a9affc8ebb6f0b7 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.

Following the assassination attempt on U.S. Presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump last weekend, today we consider where we might be specific with our intentions and prayers. Drawing on expert insights, and attempting to avoid solutions based on our own political leanings, we remind ourselves, in the words of HeartMath Institute, of the vital energetic responsibility we may have in influencing a peaceable, free and hopeful path forward. Suggested focus for intention holding this week: As a special intention to hold this week, as we search for the positive awakening that might arise from the Butler shooting, we suggest as our main focus for intention: We will that all who might be motivated to encourage polarised reactions and advocate conspiracy theories in the wake of the shooting at Butler, PA this weekend will be stirred with compassion to reconsider their attention to fellow citizens and to uphold the right of others to hold alternative views in a free democracy. Please join us in holding this. Websites, books and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/joinlan Labyrinth Activist Network https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/peaceful-free-elections-event Labyrinth Activist Network Peaceful and Free Elections programme, including events calendar. Benedictus, A Book of Blessings by John O'Donohue, published by Bantam Press https://www.heartmath.org/ HeartMath® Institute Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/13/trump-rally-gun-shots-pennsylvania https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024/07/13/donald-trump-speech-shooting-latest-news/ https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/live-blog/trump-biden-rnc-election-live-updates-rcna161404 https://news.sky.com/story/shots-fired-at-donald-trump-rally-as-former-president-rushed-off-stage-13177651 https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/07/13/us/biden-trump-election https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-shooting-raises-questions-about-security-lapses-2024-07-14/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/13/trump-rally-shooting-reactions/ https://www.semafor.com/article/07/13/2024/world-reacts-donald-trump-apparent-shooting-shock-questions-democracy https://apnews.com/live/election-biden-trump-campaign-updates-07-13-2024 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/donald-trump-live-news-ex-us-president-walked-off-stage-after-shots-heard https://apnews.com/article/global-elections-2024-preview-cb77b0940964c5c95a9affc8ebb6f0b7 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 dive deep into the causes, impacts and implications of the extreme heatwave currently gripping the United States. We explore the devastating effects of record-breaking temperatures being felt across the country, with over 100 million people been placed under heat alerts. We learn about the causes, such as the creation of heat domes and urban heat islands, and the impacts on health, infrastructure, and daily life. In turning our attention to where our prayers and intentions may be most needed, we explore the urgent need for both short-term precautions and long-term adaptation strategies, emphasizing the importance of collaborative action from governments, healthcare providers, and communities . Join us in holding intentions for a committed and urgent response to this pressing issue. Together, we are more powerful to have impact. Suggested intention focus: Given how crucial it is for all to recognize that adaptation to heat is an ongoing process that requires continuous assessment, improvement, and collaboration across various sectors and levels of government, not to mention within communities and at an individual level, we suggest holding as our main focus for intention this week: We will that the need for a committed, collaborative and urgent long term response to the effects of rising temperatures will be deeply acknowledged by and prompt immediate concerted action among all US local, state and federal government administrations, healthcare providers, employers and community leaders. Please join us in holding this. Websites mentioned in this episode: https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response website https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2024-q3-ourplanet-fire/ Global Healing Response theme for Quarter 3 2024: Fire. Resources, prayers, meditations and more to support reflections, spiritual practices and facilitator events relating to this element. Chapter markers: 00:00:04 Introduction 00:03:15 Focusing on Excessive Temperatures 00:08:11 Impacts of Extreme Heat in Arizona 00:08:32 Causes of Extreme Temperatures 00:13:26 Impact on Water Cycle 00:17:25 Urgency for Longer-Term Responses 00:22:59 Urgent Action for Combatting Heat Effects Sources mentioned in this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/weather/heat-wave-california.html https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/july-warming-global-temperature https://www.reuters.com/world/us/heat-wave-scorches-us-east-coast-dangerous-temperatures-expand-west-2024-06-23/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58073295 https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/us-climate-outlook-july-2024 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/27/extreme-heat-health-risk https://theconversation.com/extreme-heat-waves-arent-just-summer-how-climate-change-is-heating-up-the-weather-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-233171 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/extremely-dangerous-record-breaking-heat-wave-hit-fourth-july-holiday-rcna160312 https://eri.iu.edu/erit/strategies/public-health-extreme-heat.html https://www.c2es.org/2022/07/targeted-policies-to-address-extreme-heat-in-the-united-states/ https://www.tidalbasingroup.com/battling-the-blaze-innovative-mitigation-strategies-to-beat-the-heat/ https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/climate-change-heat-and-health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3290979/ https://www.lancetcountdown.org/data-platform/health-hazards-exposures-and-impacts/1-1-health-and-heat/1-1-2-health-and-exposure-to-warming https://www.heat.gov/pages/who-is-at-risk-to-extreme-heat https://www.c2es.org/content/heat-waves-and-climate-change/ https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-heat-waves 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...

Welcome to Impact!, where this week, hosts Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson delve into the alarming presence of microplastics in our environment and their potential health impacts for humans and animals. Microplastics, tiny particles less than five millimeters in size, have infiltrated our air, water, and food, raising serious health concerns. Research is now revealing how these particles enter our bodies through inhalation and ingestion, posing risks such as respiratory issues and chronic diseases. Beyond human health, microplastic pollution disrupts ecosystems, affects marine life and negatively influences soil health. We discuss the urgent need for global action, highlighting efforts like the United Nations Treaty on Plastic Pollution and national government initiatives to reduce plastic waste. Join us as we hold intentions for increased awareness, better research, and stronger international cooperation to combat this growing crisis. Suggested intention for this week: Given the need for major multinational commitment to combat the health, environmental and other challenges of microplastics pollution, we suggest holding as our main focused intention this week: We will that all signatory nations to the United Nations Treaty on plastic pollution will be moved to honour their commitments to reduce plastic pollution in line with the treaty’s recommendations. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:03 Introduction 00:01:04 Microplastic Pollution Challenges 00:07:46 Microplastics Entry into the Body 00:11:07 Health Impacts of Microplastics 00:13:40 Other Effects of Microplastic Pollution 00:16:22 Responding to Microplastic Pollution 00:21:11 Call to Action 00:22:35 Conclusion Sources referenced in this episode: The United Nations treaty on Plastic Pollution https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/historic-day-campaign-beat-plastic-pollution-nations-commit-develop https://e360.yale.edu/features/tire-pollution-toxic-chemicals https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10826726/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7920297/ https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article/32/Supplement_3/ckac131.152/6766563?login=false https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/58/suppl_65/PA1792 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/06/microplastics-found-deep-in-lungs-of-living-people-for-first-time https://www.ciel.org/breathing-plastic-the-health-impacts-of-invisible-plastics-in-the-air/ https://www.earth.com/news/humans-inhale-the-equivalent-of-a-credit-card-in-microplastics-each-week/ https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/envhealth.3c00052 https://www.afro.who.int/news/tackling-health-impacts-plastic-pollution-africa https://www.undp.org/blog/beginning-end-plastics-pollution https://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-health/simple-kitchen-swaps-to-reduce-your-exposure-to-microplastics https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9610792/ https://www.undp.org/kosovo/blog/microplastics-human-health-how-much-do-they-harm-us https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/05/03/tiny-particles-of-plastic-pollution-could-be-finding-their-way-deep-into-our-lungs-with-ev 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...

Join us as we kick off the second season of our podcast with a deep dive into the pervasive issue of ageism, particularly as it affects older people. In this episode, we explore the growing demographic of individuals aged 60 and over, the unique challenges they face, and the often-overlooked discrimination against them in various facets of life, from healthcare to employment. We consider some alarming statistics and hear expert insights on the harmful stereotypes and biases that contribute to ageism. We also discuss practical steps and intentions we can take to combat this discrimination and support the elderly in our communities. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that aims to inspire compassion and action towards creating a more inclusive society for all ages. Suggested intention for this week: We will that all member States of the United Nations are moved with compassion and pragmatism to prioritise the enactment of laws and regulations to strengthen the protection of the rights of older persons and to eliminate all forms of discrimination, abuse and violence against them, including ageism in employment, healthcare and other settings. Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.liveincarehub.co.uk/guide-to-issues-affecting-the-elderly/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ageism https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/ageing-ageism https://www.hrw.org/topic/rights-older-people https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/11/10/older-people-not-spared-hostilities-israel/palestine https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/06/30/extreme-heat-signals-need-inclusive-climate-action https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/05/21/millions-us-risk-losing-internet-access https://www.griswoldcare.com/blog/what-are-the-problems-faced-by-elderly-in-our-society/ https://www.un.org/development/desa/ageing/uncategorized/2021/03/ageist-attitudes-held-by-half-of-the-worlds-population-cause-serious-social-and-economic-ills/ https://www.un.org/en/desa/taking-stand-against-ageism https://www.aihr.com/blog/examples-of-ageism/ https://www.aarp.org/research/topics/economics/info-2022/workforce-trends-older-adults-age-discrimination.html https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/03/cover-new-concept-of-aging https://veritascare.co.uk/what-are-the-biggest-challenges-for-elderly-people-in-a-modern-society/ https://olderpeople.wales/commissioners-priorities/ending-ageism-and-age-discrimination/ https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/humanrights/2023/10/12/protecting-the-rights-of-older-people-one-of-the-most-neglected-human-rights-in-the-world/ 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 today's episode, we take a deep dive into the escalating violence in Myanmar, particularly focusing on the persecution of ethnic minorities, including the Rohingya. With over three million people displaced due to conflict, we explore the historical and current context of Myanmar's turmoil and the long-standing ethnic conflicts that continue to ravage the nation to see where we might focus our prayers and intentions. We cover the geographical and historical background of Myanmar, the roots of its civil war, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis. We also discuss the plight of the Rohingya, described by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as one of the most discriminated groups in the world. We highlight the challenges faced by other ethnic minorities and the complexities of their struggles against the ruling military junta. As the UN reports a surge in violence and displacement, we focus our prayers and intentions on the wisdom needed by international actors and the newly appointed UN Special Envoy on Myanmar, Julie Bishop, to navigate a path towards peace. Join us in holding intentions for the people of Myanmar and the international efforts to bring about lasting change. Following this episode, we will be taking a two-week break, but we'll return in mid-June with more insights and updates. Stay tuned and stay connected with us through our Facebook group and live intention holding sessions. Thank you for listening and for being part of our collective impact. Suggested main focus for intention this week: As UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Julie Bishop begins her term, we might bring our main focus for this week to the challenging role she faces in seeking a path to peace: We will that UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Julie Bishop and all international actors who may have influence over Myanmar’s military junta leadership and warring ethnic groups, will have wisdom to know how to pursue a path towards peace in that country. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:11 Initiating Change in the World 00:01:49 Understanding Myanmar’s Geography 00:03:00 Historical Roots of Conflict 00:04:22 Military Control in Myanmar 00:06:01 Ethnic Equality Struggles 00:07:50 Plight of the Rohingya 00:12:00 Other Persecuted Ethnic Minorities 00:13:47 Escalating Conflict in Rakhine 00:15:35 Deepening Humanitarian Crisis 00:17:23 Past Peace Process Failures 00:19:44 UN Special Envoy’s Daunting Task 00:21:04 Focus on Seeking Peace 00:21:54 Suggested Focus for Intention Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60144957 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-41566561 https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/rohingya-crisis https://www.unrefugees.org/news/rohingya-refugee-crisis-explained/ https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories/stories/5-things-you-need-know-about-myanmars-humanitarian-crisis_en https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/myanmar-history-coup-military-rule-ethnic-conflict-rohingya https://www.tni.org/en/article/crisis-in-the-pa-o-region https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2024/country-chapters/myanmar https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/08/24/myanmar-no-justice-no-freedom-rohingya-5-years https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/02/three-years-after-coup-myanmars-generals-face-existential-crisis https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/rohingya-crisis-myanmar https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/8/bleak-milestone-un-says-3-million-forced-to-flee-in-myanmar-conflict https://myanmarcampaignnetwork.org/situation-update/ https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/05/1149991 https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/human-rights-situation-weekly-update-may-15-21-2024-enmy https://www.irrawaddy.com/opinion/guest-column/8-%C2%BD-lessons-for-future-peace-in-myanmar.html https://www.9dashline.com/article/2023-myanmars-prospects-for-peace https://eastasiaforum.org/2024/05/20/can-the-new-un-envoy-avoid-past-mediation-failures-in-myanmar/ Join us in person for intenton...

Welcome to the latest episode of Impact!, in which we take a deep dive into the profound significance, challenges and opportunities facing Africa as we mark Africa Day, celebrated this year on May 25. Join us as we explore the transformative role Africa is playing in global geopolitics, its unique opportunities, such as being resource-rich and home to a young, tech-savvy and opportunistic population, and its progress and vital role in sustaining and rebooting the global economy. We examine the successes of pan-Africanism, and especially the African Union's role in fostering unity and collaborative efforts to navigate shared hurdles like poverty, conflict, and governance issues. Suggested intention focus In keeping with the core objectives celebrated on Africa Day, the African Union believes that “we can contribute to [a] vision of an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa that plays an influential role in the global arena.” Let us join them in holding that, in taking as our key focus for intention this week: We will that the governments of all African nations will continue to recognise the value of deep cooperation and commitment to their participation in the work and objectives of the African Union. Chapter markers: 00:00:08 Introduction to Impact 00:01:00 Understanding Africa Day 00:01:43 Significance of Africa Day 00:04:13 Africa’s Strategic Repositioning 00:04:21 U.S. and Africa Relations 00:04:49 China’s Influence in Africa 00:05:26 Africa’s Proactive Global Role 00:08:19 Strengthening the African Union 00:08:24 Expansion of BRICS Nations 00:09:10 Challenges Faced by Africa 00:11:26 Impact of Climate Change on Africa 00:12:07 Addressing Economic Challenges 00:13:19 Overcoming Historical Legacies 00:13:55 Africa’s Global Contributions 00:14:50 Africa’s Role in the Global Economy 00:17:20 Focusing Prayers and Intentions Sources referenced in this episode: https://globaldimension.org.uk/calendar/africa-day/2024-05-25 -Africa Day website https://dragonflyintelligence.com/news/africa-instability-risks-across-the-continent/ https://ecdpm.org/work/carving-out-africas-role-emerging-global-order https://reliefweb.int/report/kenya/challenges-facing-africa-climate-change-conflict-and-after-effects-covid-19 https://unctad.org/publication/economic-development-africa-report-2023 https://www.academyofdiplomacy.org/nebraska-ambassadors-forum-/2021--%E2%80%93--africa%27s-role-in-the-contemporary-world https://www.afro.who.int/news/consultation-meeting-provides-objectives-priorities-and-strategic-orientation-who-action https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2022/10/18/what-role-does-africa-have-in-a-global-economy https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/africasource/the-african-union-is-at-a-crossroads-its-time-to-seize-its-moment/ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/reimagining-africas-role-in-revitalizing-the-global-economy/ https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/china-africa https://www.chathamhouse.org/2023/01/china-africa-relations https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/african-union-peace-support-operations-play-an-important-role-in-delivering-peace-and-security-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/african-union-overview-its-role-structure-objectives-chris-atkins/ https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-political-affairs/bureau-of-african-affairs/ https://www.tralac.org/discussions/article/11690-why-is-25th-may-important-for-african-nations.html https://www.un.org/ohrlls/news/young-people%E2%80%99s-potential-key-africa%E2%80%99s-sustainable-development https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/africas-green-business-opportunities-are-abundant-unep-study-shows https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/speech/africa-has-risen-leadership-role-now-it-can-lead-action Join us in person for intenton holding: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily...

In this edition of Impact!, Ellen and Clive delve into the complex and often overlooked issue of Lebanon's refugee crisis. They discuss potential focal points for healing through our intentions and prayers, including compassionate treatment of refugees, a swift international response, smart diplomacy, and peaceful resolutions to conflicts involving Hezbollah and Israel. The hosts also explore the implications of a recent pledge by the European Union to deliver €1 billion in financial aid to help counteract the crisis. Suggested intention The European Union aid package may appear generous, but it’s doubtless limited in what it can enable. Given the importance for appropriate use of this money, we suggest holding as our main focused intention this week: We will that the Lebanese government and its administrators will be guided in where to distribute and how to coordinate the funding and assistance offered by the European Union in the most equitable way to bring maximum benefit both for its own citizens and the refugees within its borders. Please join us in holding this. Chapter Markers: 00:00:03 Introduction 00:01:03 Crisis in Lebanon 00:07:19 Recent Developments 00:14:40 EU Aid Deal 00:19:09 Ethical Dilemmas Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/05/02/eu-unveils-1-billion-aid-package-for-lebanon-in-bid-to-curb-refugee-flows https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-cyprus-eu-migration-europe-8639a76924445f2d2494684bc8e3b649 https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/07/05/lebanon-armed-forces-summarily-deporting-syrians https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/where/middle-east-and-northern-africa/lebanon_en https://arabcenterdc.org/resource/the-syrian-refugee-crisis-in-lebanon-between-political-incitement-and-international-law/ https://www.unrwa.org/where-we-work/lebanon 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 the second part of her conversation with Clive, Earth healer and retreat founder Sabine Engelhardt describes how going off grid involves getting away from romantic ideas about nature. While there's great value just being with nature, we need to get our hands dirty for our intuition to be fully reawakened. Sabine shares her fear that humanity is ill-prepared humanity for changes that are approaching, and calls for a return to simpler ways of living and honing our practical skills to face up to this. While we can’t predict timeframes for this change, we reflect on some wake-up calls that suggest that it may come much sooner than many may anticipate, and bring about a need for a radical resetting of the collective consciousness and grounding ourselves. Yet, in the spirit of free will intention, we may have considerable leeway in determining the nature of this new existence. We can energetically hold and channel the qualities we wish to see in the societies that emerge. And so it is that the work of the three crones from pre-history that first drew Sabine to Croatia remains as important today as it’s ever been. Websites, people and organizations mentioned in this episode: Gea Viva, Sabine’s website, giving information about her work and the Gea Viva retreat https://www.geaviva.net/ Retreats and courses at Gea Viva https://www.geaviva.net/retreats-courses Sign up to Sabine’s newsletter on the home page of the Gea Viva website (sign-up form is near the bottom of the page): https://www.geaviva.net/ Watch a HRT (Croatian television) documentary about Gea Viva and Sabine’s work on Brač: https://youtu.be/jyT17ZHJgqI (with English subtitles). Find out about Dr. Masaru Emoto’s experiments with intention and its affect on water crystals at https://masaru-emoto.net/en/science-of-messages-from-water/ The book mentioned that describes the pre-classical practice of incubation is “Reality” by Peter Kingsley. 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 https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. 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 insightful episode, we explore the recent wave of campus protests across the United States, ignited by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. We delve into student responses to the crisis, specifically looking at campuses of prestigious universities like Columbia University and Yale. We offer a neutral examination of both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian sentiment rise on US campuses, discussing anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and Jewish students' perspectives in the context of these movements. We move beyond protest dynamics to scrutinize the underlying demands and motivations, be it calls for institutional divestment or opposition to government policies, and their relationship with the BDS movement. We also shed light on events such as the violence at UCLA, arresting of protest participants, and the resulting impact on education. This episode aims to navigate through the multiple layers of this critical global issue, in our aim to suggest concentrated prayer and intent. This in-depth episode also investigates the intricate balance strived for by university administrations and law enforcement amidst the ongoing protests. Concerns over free speech suppression and rights to peaceful assembly have intensified, along with the unsettling rise in anti-Semitism. The role of law enforcement and the restrictions imposed by university authorities, and their influence on the protest momentum, form an integral part of our discussion. We further delve into the political implications of these protests, examining President Joe Biden's carefully curated response and the increasing pressure for a firmer stance from Republican opponents. As the potential impact on Biden's reelection bid becomes increasingly complex and divisive, the political aspect of these protests intensifies. The response of universities, ranging from negotiation with activists to seeking police enforcement, is also examined. With the escalating trend in anti-Semitic and anti-Islamic hate speech, we confront challenges related to the limits of free speech while pointing out the pressing need for peaceful dialogue. We also discuss the critical role and responsibility universities have in striking a balance between protest allowance and ensuring student safety and uninterrupted education. Suggested intention Deciding what is acceptable, and in accordance with the principle of free speech and the right to protest, and what crosses the line into threatening the safety of others, incites hatred, and puts unreasonable pressure on authorities to maintain order is a difficult judgement for any free society. Given this difficulty, we suggest holding as our intention this week: We will that University presidents, trustees, and others in positions of influence will be guided in their responses to the protests on their campuses. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:10 Introduction 00:00:17 Host Introduction and Welcome 00:01:19 Focusing on the Protests 00:04:23 Recent Protests at U.S. Campuses 00:07:02 Response to Peaceful Demonstrations 00:10:13 Understanding the Polarization 00:11:05 Addressing Anti-Semitism 00:14:13 Responses from Institutions and Politicians 00:18:15 Why the Situation is Polarized 00:20:49 Balancing Freedom and Responsibility 00:21:23 Holding Intention for Decision-Makers Sources referenced for this...

In the first of an absorbing two-part conversation, Clive chats to Sabine Engelhardt, whose remarkable calling prompted her to leave her career in architecture to discover a sacred cave on the Croatian island of Brač, and to found a unique retreat center that honours our connection with the Earth and our innate but often forgotten ability to sense and work with Her energies. An inspiring leader of what it means to truly tune into the energies that unite us and which we impact, as we hear in this episode, Sabine’s off-grid life has been strongly empowered through her connection with the Divine Feminine. Websites, people and organizations mentioned in this episode: Gea Viva, Sabine’s website, giving information about her work and the Gea Viva retreat https://www.geaviva.net/ Retreats and courses at Gea Viva https://www.geaviva.net/retreats-courses Sign up to Sabine’s newsletter on the home page of the Gea Viva website (sign-up form is near the bottom of the page): https://www.geaviva.net/ Watch a HRT (Croatian television) documentary about Gea Viva and Sabine’s work on Brač: https://youtu.be/jyT17ZHJgqI (with English subtitles). Find out about Dr. Masaru Emoto’s experiments with intention and its affect on water crystals at https://masaru-emoto.net/en/science-of-messages-from-water/ 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 https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. 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. www.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 special episode, as we approach the end of World Immunisation Week, we take a special look at how the world is performing in terms of vaccinating its people. This month also marks the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), which was created by the World Health Assembly with the aim of vaccinating all children against diphtheria, measles, pertussis, polio, tetanus, tuberculosis, and smallpox, the only human disease ever eradicated. There’s much to celebrate, although warnings and challenges too that need our prayers and focus for sending intention. Suggested intention While there has been significant progress in the 50 years since the UN’s drive toward immunizing all against preventable diseases, with the continued need for all countries of the world to co-operate in funding and supporting vaccination rollout, we suggest holding as our focused intention this week: We will that all governments will be moved to recognise the priority for enabling and promoting vaccination against preventable diseases for all people who are governed by them. Please join us in holding this. Episode Chapter Markers: 00:11 Introduction 08:11 Global impact of vaccination 09:42 Covid-19 vaccination 10:45 Challenges for global vaccination 15:39 World Immunisation Week Sources referenced for this episode: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-immunization-week/2024 World Immunization Week website https://www.gatesfoundation.org/our-work/programs/global-development/immunization https://www.gavi.org/investing-gavi/funding/donor-profiles/bill-melinda-gates-foundation https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/09/gates-foundation-pledges-40-million-to-help-develop-covid-vaccines-in-africa/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01301-0 https://www.statnews.com/2021/12/13/we-have-enough-covid-vaccines-for-most-of-world-but-rich-countries-stockpiling-more-than-they-need/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4712379/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8677503/ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/world/covid-vaccinations-tracker.html https://www.rsph.org.uk/about-us/news/world-immunisation-week-lets-get-talking-about-vaccines.html https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/immunization/world-immunization-week/index.html https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-immunization-week https://immunizationdata.who.int/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8482029/ https://www.who.int/news/item/24-04-2024-global-immunization-efforts-have-saved-at-least-154-million-lives-over-the-past-50-years https://scorecard.immunizationagenda2030.org/ 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 https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 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 and lovingkindness meditations. 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. www.indiemusicbox.com. Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock). Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook...

This week Ellen talks to Zen teacher Brother Dave Kenneally, aka the Marine Monk, whose practice and study as an ordinand in the tradition of the late Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing spans more than twenty years. Brother Dave and Ellen talk about how to respond to hearing bad news in a mindful way, the exhaustion of near constant exposure to news that many of us experience in the modern world, and the importance of directing energy inward as well as outwardly looking for solutions to problems. How can we stay in touch with our deepest intentions? How can we truly care for ourselves as well as for others? How can we become more aware of a false sense of urgency? How can we be kept beware of being incoherent when we merely react to hearing a story in the news? How can we reverse the tendency to be more outward than inward focused in our attention, and in turn, show up more powerfully in the world? Brother Dave offers reflections on these and many more questions in this inspiring conversation. Thich Nhat Hanh said, “peace in oneself, peace in the world." Brother Dave explains how we can each make this our practice, offering many words of wisdom in ways that relate to being in the world. He also reflects on his own experiences of how easy or otherwise practising mindfulness while living in a monastry is compared to living in the world and the constant external stimuli it presents. Brother Dave’s answer may surprise you! Websites, people and organizations mentioned in this episode: Read about Brother Dave’s amazing story, find out about his work, his weekly Zen teaching on Zoom (Sundays 5-6pm PST, free), and sign-up for his newsletter on his website, https://www.davekenneally.com/ Join a brand new Mindfulness Facilitator's Sangha hosted by Brother Dave, starting Saturday, April 27th from 4:30 - 6pm PST / 7:30 - 9pm EST, via Zoom and FREE to join. Find out all about this, including the Zoom link at the bottom of the Resource Page: https://www.davekenneally.com/factx-resource-page Information and links to Brother Dave’s free 3-month training course in facilitating sangha are also available through his website, https://www.davekenneally.com/factx-resource-page Brother Dave’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveKenneally FOLLOW Brother Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.kenneally.5 Brother Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotherdavekenneally/ Brother Dave has generously offered us access to his teaching video, Mindfulness of the News, normally only available for folks registered with his Mindfulness for Resilience course: https://youtu.be/8hCc9Jr9Xd0?si=hkVlQBozjDWYOt1g (see https://www.davekenneally.com/healyourheart for more about the course). Mindfulness Makes us Part of the Solution, watch Brother Dave share his reflection at https://youtu.be/JTxLC_AwkNU Plum Village The Five Mindfulness Trainings https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-5-mindfulness-trainings 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 https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is...

Join hosts Ellen Benz and Clive Johnson as they delve into the roots of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, exploring the history, on-going tensions, and geopolitical intricacies of the long-standing conflict between the two former Soviet states. The countries’ principal dispute concerns the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous and heavily forested area in the Karabakh region of the southern Caucasus mountain range. Ellen and Clive look at the background, go behind the reasons for the conflict, and assess where our prayers and intentions are needed now as a very fragile peace appears to be holding between the two countries. As is customary, Ellen and Clive close the episode by assessing where our prayers and intentions are needed now. Suggested intention While there have been some positive developments towards a potential peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the situation remains volatile, with unresolved territorial disputes and border tensions threatening to derail progress. The potential for further conflict remains strong if underlying issues are not adequately addressed. Given this tense situation, we suggest holding as our focused intention this week: We will that those in positions of influence and power within the Armenian and Azerbaijan governments will be moved in with compassion to work toward and maintain peace between their nations. Please join us in holding this. The Remembrance Day of the Armenian Genocide this year is on 24 April 2024. http://www.genocide-museum.am/eng/remembrance_day.php Chapter markers: 00:04 Introduction 01:38 Historical Background 02:18, Azerbaijan And Armenia 08:00 Nagorno–Karabakh Conflict 10:08. Recent Developments 11:38 Regional Dynamics 14:44 Human Impact 16:09, Focusing Our Intentions 18:16, Wrap Up Sources referenced for this...

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome the gifted teacher, pilgrimage leader, psychotherapist, spiritual counsellor, and musician Judith Tripp, who talks to Ellen about her deep work with women to embrace the Divine Feminine, and in leading ministries focused on healing our Mother Earth. Judith talks about a calling that she has shared with other wise souls to imbue the Earth with physical vessels for healing, following a Tibetan Buddhist practice that calls for Earth healing. Judith describes a vision that has led her to an enacting of this practice in Washington DC this Earth Day, 22 April 2024. Websites, books and other sources mentioned in this episode: Alliance for the Earth https://earthtreasurevase.org/about-us/alliance-for-the-earth/ For Chartres pilgrimages, monthly handheld labyrinth walks, and Women’s Dream Quest at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco. Veriditas.org For information about Judith’s pilgrimages and other ministries, visit her website: Circleway.com Summoned by the Earth, Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing our World by Cynthia Jurs The book by Judith mentioned in the episode is Circleway, the Story of the Women’s Dream Quest by Judith Tripp CDs and streaming music: Homage, To Bless the Walk, and Return Again, the songs of the Women’s Dream Quest Earth Day is on 22 April 2024. 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 https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.

Join hosts Ellen and Clive as they navigate the convoluted history and current tensions between Iran and Israel in this special episode. We dive into the geopolitical, ideological, and historical factors that have shaped the Iranian-Israeli relationships, providing a comprehensive primer into the roots of the rivalry, analyzing the key periods that have affected this bond, and explaining the significant influences exercised by other global players, including the U.S. Special attention is given to the impact of US policies under bother former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden, viewpoints from Israel and Iran, and the critical roles that internal politics, public opinion, and Middle East geopolitics have played in bringing the two countries to their current state of mistrust. Suggested intention As many commentators say that the relationship between Iran and Israel is at a crossroads, for our suggested focus for intention this week, we suggest that the governments of both countries chose a path that seeks to deescalate the tension between them: We will that those in positions of influence and power within the Israeli and Iranian governments will be inspired and emboldened to pursue a path of de-escalating tensions between their two nations. Please join us in holding this. Episode Chapters: 00:00:03 Introduction 00:02:03 Unraveling the Conflict 00:02:53 Deep-rooted Rivalry 00:07:15 Ideological and Strategic Factors 00:09:05 Influence of International Relations 00:10:45 Strong U.S. Support for Israel 00:16:02 Recent Developments 00:17:41 People’s Views vs. Government Stance 00:19:58 Path to De-escalation 00:21:49 Conclusion and Call to Action Sources referenced for this...

In this special episode, as Global Healing Response moves its attention from water to Earth and as Earth Day approaches, we take a look at our vital dependency on and responsibility for caring for the element called earth – the hard, solid constituent of our planet that includes rocks, the soil, sands, and the great, shifting tectonic plates that move imperceptibly below our feet. Earth includes all the minerals we use to build our homes and create the things that we consider necessary for our lives. It includes sources of fuel such as coal. We might extend our definition to include products that start as solids, but have been made into gas, oil, and the myriad chemicals that are the building blocks for life. When we think about the Earth, we might think about standing on firm ground, having a place where we can root ourselves, and most critically of all, the place we call home. Climate change and the effects of plastic pollution are key topics in our conversation. Earth Day, a global initiative intended to motivate conservation of our planet, this year stresses the dire need for significant reduction of plastic production. Research findings from Curtin University serve as the groundwork of our reflection on the damage extreme heat and drought inflict on Australia's soil and its potential failure to achieve COP climate objectives. We also emphasize the notable link between global peace and soil health, brought to public attention by U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the World Economic Forum conference in Davos earlier this year. We explore the surprising statistics of sand exploitation and ponder the dilemmas plaguing renewable energy production. This thought-provoking episode sheds light on humanity's often detrimental impact on the planet and the importance of mindfulness towards our actions and their environmental repercussions. We wrap up with straightforward, everyday actions each of us can commit to, saving our planet and underlining the power of collective action to surmount environmental challenges. Tune into this compelling episode and take part in our mission to heal our planet. Earth Day is 22 April 2024. Suggested intention As we reflect upon humans’ varying ability to exploit Earths minerals in damaging or beneficial ways, we suggest holding as our focused intention this week: We will that scientists, environmentalists, governments, and all who have influence will be inspired to discover and promote projects that benefit rather than harm life on Earth. Please join us in holding this. Websites, people and organizations mentioned in this episode: Global Healing Response: https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Earth Day: https://www.earthday.org/ https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2024/ Labyrinth Activist Network Book Club reading: “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life” by Dacher Keltner News sources: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/03/boom-in-mining-for-renewable-energy-minerals-threatens-africas-great-apes-aoe https://news.sky.com/story/more-than-1km-under-the-north-sea-is-a-climate-friendly-mineral-that-could-help-feed-the-world-13047223 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240326103845.htm https://www.nature.com/articles/s41612-024-00619-z https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2024/01/16/sustainable-agriculture-is-a-national-security-issue--blinken-says-at-world-economic-forum https://sustainablesoils.org/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66724628 https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/unep-marine-sand-watch-reveals-massive-extraction-worlds-oceans https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/6-billion-tonnes-of-sand-taken-annually-from-oceans-causing-irreparable-damage-to-benthic-life-91571 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...

In this special deep dive, we take a look at the rise in xenophobia against Tajik nationals living in Russia following the attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow last month. We explore the reasons why Tajiks have been linked with the jihadist group ISIS-K, and the prevalence of discrimination against ethnic groups in Russia both before and after the concert hall attack. We learn how the lives of millions of migrants living and working in Russia have been affected following the attack. Suggested intention As discrimination against Tajik nationals following the Crocus City Hall attack has the potential to exacerbate and kindle new waves of violence, we suggest holding for our intention this week: We will that Russian citizens see that the majority of migrant workers in their country are peaceful, loving and trying to provide for their families. Please join us in holding this. Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.dw.com/en/russias-tajik-community-face-discrimination-after-moscow-attack/a-68673475 https://minorityrights.org/communities/tajiks/ https://www.rferl.org/a/tajikistan-russia-migrants-leaving/32884558.html https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/tajikistan/ https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/tajikistan https://www.worlddata.info/asia/tajikistan/index.php https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16201032 https://www.asianews.it/news-en/Hunt-for-Tajik-migrants-in-Russia-58520.html https://carnegieendowment.org/politika/92075 https://eurasianet.org/tajik-diaspora-in-russia-living-in-terror-following-crocus-city-massacre https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/26/russia-depends-on-migrants-moscow-terror-attack-could-inspire-new-wave-of-hate-a84622 https://www.hrw.org/legacy/reports98/russia/srusstest-03.htm https://www.wilsoncenter.org/publication/the-putin-governments-responses-to-increased-xenophobia https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2024/country-chapters/russia https://theconversation.com/why-russia-fears-the-emergence-of-tajik-terrorists-226559 https://www.reuters.com/world/leader-isis-group-linked-moscow-attack-has-global-ambitions-2024-03-25/ https://www.voanews.com/a/while-small-in-number-tajik-fighters-an-asset-for-islamic-state-khorasan/7465311.html https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/russias-ethnic-minorities-disproportionately-conscripted-to-fight-the-war-in-ukraine https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2024 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 https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. 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. www.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

Join us for a look at news stories from around the world this week, some of which may not be making the headlines where you are, as we consider where and how we might focus our intentions and prayers. Shared intention As the full horror of the alleged Islamic State terrorist attack in Moscow last Friday becomes known, we think especially of those grieving and struggling to come to terms with this horrific act: We will that all who are grieving loved ones who died or were severely harmed by the attack at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow last week will be held in light, comfortrd, and be strengthened in their time of great sadness. As always, we’ll include this intention in our show notes. Sources for news topics mentioned in this episode are: United Nations World Water Day Message: https://www.un.org/en/observances/water-day/message https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/03/25/nigeria-kidnapped-students-rescued/8551711352508/ https://twitter.com/officialABAT/status/1771843046700703895 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-open-civilian-return-north-gaza-truce-talks-2024-03-24/ http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2024-03/25/content_117083155.htm https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/03/20/switzerland-world-health-organization-urges-more-cholera-vaccine-production/4761710958657/ https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240304_35/ https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/3/25/brazil-races-to-the-rescue-as-storm-death-toll-rises https://weather.com/news/weather/video/brazil-flooding-death-toll-rises-to-at-least-23 https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240324-rescuers-race-to-find-trapped-people-as-brazil-storms-kill-at-least-20 https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/680169-nigerian-troops-kill-five-terrorists-rescue-78-hostages-in-north-east.html https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/millions-risk-cholera-due-lack-clean-water-soap-and-toilets-and-shortage-cholera https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2024/03/un-world-water-development-report/ https://www.un.org/en/observances/water-day/message https://www.dailysabah.com/world/africa/at-least-42-killed-as-rival-communities-clash-in-rural-chad https://www.trtafrika.com/africa/communal-violence-leaves-dozens-dead-in-chad-17452267 https://apnews.com/article/russia-attack-concert-hall-putin-islamic-state-f6f89c4c39965da6c11c3c111053f0e2 https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/25/moscow-concert-hall-attack-russia-isis/ https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-israel-shows-flexibility-on-hamas-demands-in-hostage-ceasefire-talks https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2024/03/25/what-to-know-about-the-latest-israel-hamas-hostage-deal/ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20240324-russia-charges-four-men-over-concert-hall-attack https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/19/business/india-adani-green-energy-plant-climate-intl-hnk/index.html https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/rest-of-africa/over-40-people-killed-in-chad-intercommunal-fighting-4564202 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/24/day-of-mourning-in-russia-as-toll-from-concert-hall-massacre-climbs-to-137-a84604 http://www.uniindia.com/one-killed-9-missing-in-landslide-in-indonesia-s-west-java/world/news/3167721.html https://en.vietnamplus.vn/landslide-in-indonesias-west-java-leaves-one-dead-nine-missing/283445.vnp 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: http://heartfulimpact.com/ ~ Our show website. Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events. Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. Clive Johnson Ministry ~...