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This week, as the spectacular Paralympic Games open in Paris, we turn our attention to all things Paralympics, but also, to consider the challenges of impairment beyond sport and the true meaning of inclusivity. As a friend of ours who is visually impaired once said. while recognising the efforts of many to be aware of her needs, “I often get invited to the party, but very rarely do I get invited to dance.” So, what can we do to ensure that our impaired friends enjoy the dances that they might share with us? Along the way, we’ll also take some inspiration from what’s happening in Paris – including cheering on the partner of the daughter of a friend of Ellen, who is among the 4,000 and more Paralympians taking part! Where does the word Paralympics come from? How can fair competition happen when athletes taking part in different sports have different levels of impairment? What does it mean to be a Paralympian? These questions and more are also on our minds this week in an inspiring, informative, and encouraging episode!

Suggested focus for intention this week

This week, we might consider how each one of us individually can take steps to become more inclusive of people with impairments. We therefore suggest holding as our special focus this week:

We will that we will always be mindful of, and have wisdom to know how to be as fully inclusive as possible of people we may meet who have an impairment, when planning activities, entertaining others, and in general conversation, whether their impairment is known to us or otherwise.

Please join us in holding this. And if you yourself have an impairment, you may wish to especially focus the intention on willing greater awareness of where others may best have wisdom to ensure that you not only get invited to the party, but you feel fully a part of the dance. If this includes you, please do share in the Facebook group what we all can do to make this happen!

Websites referred to for this episode:

Our special thanks to Tammy for sharing her insights in our research for this episode.

Watch Kaitlyn Eaton, Team USA Basketball Paralympian, prepare for the Paris Games in the Outsports special 'Ballin' Out,' which premiers this week. Series trailer:

 https://www.outsports.com/2024/8/20/24100529/usa-wheelchair-basketball-women-ballin-out-lgbtq-gay-athletes-series/

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games official website https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024

United Nations member states disability legislation (country listing) https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/disability-laws-and-acts-by-country-area.html

Sources referred to for this episode:

https://businesscasestudies.co.uk/from-challenges-to-champions-2024-paralympic-stories-that-inspire/

https://eye-able.com/blog/accessibility-laws-worldwide

https://mebster.com/meblog/perseverance-and-triumph-the-journey-of-paralympic-athletes

https://moneysmartathlete.com/the-financial-struggles-of-paralympic-athletes/hidden-hurdles-paralympic-athletes/

https://nda.ie/disability-policy/international-policy-legislation

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability-strategies.html

https://www.disabilitywales.org/socialmodel/inclusive-language-and-imagery/

https://www.englandathletics.org/team-england/talent-pathway/paralympic-talent-programme/

https://www.equalrepresentation.scot/toolkit/6-party-culture/33-describing-disabled-people/

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-communication/inclusive-language-words-to-use-and-avoid-when-writing-about-disability

https://www.nchpad.org/1518/6485/How~to~Become~a~Paralympian

https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/convention-rights-persons-disabilities

https://www.paralympic.org/athletics/classification

https://www.theperformanceroom.co.uk/disaster-triumph-take-brilliantly-resilient/

https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/disability-laws-and-acts-by-country-area.html

https://www.usopc.org/eligibility-information

https://youtu.be/ZuG87e3vJxs

https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/disability

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability-strategies.html

https://www.who.int/health-topics/disability#tab=tab_1

https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/resources/factsheet-on-persons-with-disabilities.html

https://www.humanity-inclusion.org.uk/en/action/disability-the-global-picture

https://www.inclusivecitymaker.com/disabled-people-in-the-world-in-2021-facts-and-figures/

https://gelovationseurope.com/the-story-of-the-paralympic-games/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-the-paralympic-movement-evolved-into-major-sporting-event

Join us in person for intenton holding:  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  

Our websites:   

www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  

https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  

https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  

Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  

Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  

Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  

Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  

Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  

Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   

In this episode, we dive deep into the fundamental practice of holding or sending intention, a topic dear to all of us at Impact! We explore the belief that collective intention is more powerful than individual effort, and how our combined energy can lead to exponential impact. This is the first of a two parts series. In part 2, we'll delve into the science and research behind the power of collective intention.

In this episode, we reflect upon the work of researchers like Lynn McTaggart, the HeartMath Institute, and the Institute of Noetic Sciences, among others, who have studied the transformative effects of group intention. We also touch on the significance of lovingkindness, altruism, and the spiritual insights from various faith traditions that support the power of collective effort.

Suggested intention focus:

Since we’ve focused very much on how we are more powerful together this week, we suggest holding as our intention for the coming week:

We will, that all who share intentions in our Impact! community will feel more incentivised, engaged and excited by knowing that in holding shared intentions, we are more powerful together.

Please join us in holding this. And please do join us in sharing your thoughts and questions on this topic in the Facebook group– let’s get some discussion going and sharing some ideas!

Books and websites mentioned in this episode:

‘The Power of Eight: Harnessing the Miraculous Energies of a Small Group to Heal Others, Your Life, and the World,’ by Lynne McTaggart. Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Eight-Harnessing-Miraculous-Energies/dp/1501115553

‘The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World,’ by Lynne McTaggar. Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Intention-Experiment-Using-Thoughts-Change/dp/0743276965/

Lynne McTaggart’s website: https://lynnemctaggart.com/

HeartMath Institute website: https://www.heartmath.org/

Institute of Noetic Sciences, IONS, website: https://noetic.org/

IONS Global Consciousness Project 2.0: https://noetic.org/research/global-consciousness-project-2/

‘6 Reasons Why Corporate Prayer Is Powerful and Essential,’ by Becky Harling: https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/reasons-why-corporate-prayer-is-powerful-and-essential.html

Chapter markers:

00:00:08        Introduction

00:01:01        Exploring Collective Intention

00:01:52        The Power of Small Groups

00:04:58        Research on Collective Intention

00:09:00        Evidence from HeartMath and IONS

00:12:20        Understanding Group Dynamics

00:15:05        The Role of Collective Prayer

00:18:22        Online Communities and Connection

00:20:04        Energetic Responsibility

00:22:30        Individual vs. Group Intentions

00:28:47        Conclusion: Power in Unity

Join us in person for intenton holding:  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  

Our websites:   

www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  

https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  

https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  

Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  

Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  

Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  

Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  

Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  

Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   

In this week's episode we take a dive deep into one critical global issue that is often in the headlines headlines – the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires. As part of our ongoing focus on the element of fire, the Global Healing Response special focus theme for this quarter, we explore where we can collectively offer our intentions and prayers to support the many consequences and responses to what is increasingly becoming a global challenge.

Special Intention Focus

Given that it is estimated that 90% of all wildfires in some parts of the world result from human activity, we suggest holding as our special focus for intention this week:

We will that all who have the means to influence, educate and inform, and in all territories that are especially at risk of wild fires taking hold, will be moved to emphasise public education around fire safety in the natural environment.

Please join us in holding this.

Websites and sources referenced in this episode:       

https://womenforwomen.org.uk/ Women for Women International

https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2024-q3-ourplanet-fire/ Global Healing Response Focus – Fire

https://wildfiretaskforce.org/joint-economic-committee-democrats-report-on-cost-of-climate-exacerbated-wildfires/

https://reliefweb.int/report/greece/greece-wildfire-jrc-effis-media-echo-daily-flash-08-august-2024

https://www.who.int/health-topics/wildfires#tab=tab_1

https://commission.europa.eu/news/eu-prepares-2024-wildfire-season-2024-05-14_en

https://www.preventionweb.net/news/wildfire-map-reveals-countries-europe-most-risk-catastrophic-fire-damage

https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2019/sep/the-burning-issue-managing-wildfire-risk.html

https://www.cisa.gov/topics/critical-infrastructure-security-and-resilience/extreme-weather-and-climate-change/wildfires

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/08/09/as-wildfire-season-becomes-more-threatening-experts-are-turning-to-ai/

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/human-health-effects-wildfire-smoke.html

https://atmosphere.copernicus.eu/2024-begins-contrasting-wildfire-dynamics-around-globe

https://disasterphilanthropy.org/disasters/2024-north-american-wildfires/

https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/climate-change/risks/wildfire/

https://www.onthesnow.co.uk/news/long-range-weather-forecast-for-europe/

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/climate/seasonal-to-decadal/long-range

https://www.netweather.tv/weather-forecasts/uk/long-range/seasonal

Chapter Markers

00:00:12        Introduction

00:01:21        The Rising Threat of Wildfires

00:03:58        Global Impact of Wildfires

00:07:01        Regions Most Vulnerable to Wildfires

00:10:19        The Human Cost of Wildfires

00:14:14        Causes of Wildfires

00:17:53        Measures to Reduce Wildfire Frequency

00:21:05        Focusing Our Intentions and Prayers

00:25:41        The Role of Climate Change

00:27:27        Conclusion

Join us in person for intenton holding:  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  

Our websites:   

www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  

https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  

https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  

Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  

Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  

Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  

Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  

Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  

Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   

In this week's episode of Impact!, we turn our attention to one of the most pressing and tragic crises of our time—the unfolding famine and genocide in Darfur. We explore the causes, current conditions, and challenges to ending what many believe is a largely man-made catastrophe.

As many are resorting to eating leaves and soil, the international response to the crisis is breathtaking in its inadequacy. 

New talks this month in Switzerland will aim to broker a ceasefire the ongoing conflict between the warring Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as the 15-month conflict that has torn Sudan apart exacerbates the famine and has led to the largest displacement of people of any conflict in recent history.

As always, we turn our attention to what we can do by being clear and specific with oour collective intention, prayers, and practical actions. Together, we believe we can make a difference.

Suggested focus for intention holding this week

As Sudan moves dangerously towards another genocide, while the largely man-made famine affecting Darfur is expected to bring starvation to millions, we suggest holding as our main focus this week:

We will that all attending the peace talks in Geneva next week will resolve a permanent, committed end to the conflict in Darfur, including allowing effective and immediate protection for aid workers and delivery vehicles to reach all who are affected by the famine there.

Please join us in holding this.

Sources mentioned in this episode:

https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-famine-ipc-dg-echo-echo-daily-flash-02-august-2024

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/famine-conditions-sudans-north-darfur-continue-october-ipc-112474583

https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/resident-and-humanitarian-coordinator-sudan-reiterates-need-urgent-intervention-experts-confirm-famine-conditions-enar Includes link to download the report of the IPC Famine Review Committee published on 1 August 2024

https://www.voanews.com/a/report-confirms-famine-conditions-in-parts-of-sudan-s-darfur/7726512.html

https://apnews.com/article/sudan-famine-al-fasher-north-darfur-84901717e4b2fb100c4aba8f28d7b7c0

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/famine-confirmed-sudans-north-darfur-confirming-un-agencies-worst-fears

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/1/global-hunger-monitor-declares-famine-in-camp-in-sudans-north-darfur

https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/world-cannot-continue-turn-blind-eye-sudan-man-made-famine-confirmed-darfur-camp

https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/rest-of-africa/au-attempts-new-mediation-as-hunger-ravages-sudan-4673820

https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/whatsinblue/2024/07/sudan-closed-consultations-3.php

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/08/1152781

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/14/africa/sudan-darfur-genocide-fears-explainer-intl/index.html

https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/famine-finding-darfur-must-bring-action

https://www.wfp.org/news/famine-confirmed-sudans-north-darfur-confirming-un-agencies-worst-fears

https://www.ipcinfo.org/ipcinfo-website/resources/resources-details/en/c/1129202

Making a Donation:

There are several reputable organizations accepting donations to help address the humanitarian crisis in Darfur and Sudan, if you feel moved to and are able to donate. These organizations are actively working in the region and have established channels to provide aid to those affected by the crisis. In considering where to donate, you may wish to look carefully at where your money will go. Among prominent agencies working in Sudan are:

CARE International: https://www.care.org/our-work/disaster-response/emergencies/sudan-humanitarian-crisis/

CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development): Helping to supply safe drinking water and essential cash for food to vulnerable families: https://cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/sudan-crisis-appeal

UNICEF: Sudan Appeal for children in crisis: https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/sudan-appeal/

International Rescue Committee (IRC): https://www.rescue.org/uk/country/sudan

UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency): While their appeal is specifically for Chad, which is receiving refugees from Darfur, donations to UNHCR help provide shelter, protection, and basic necessities to those fleeing the conflict: https://donate.unhcr.org/sg/en-sg/chad-emergency

Chapter markers:

00:00:12            Introduction and Welcome

00:01:52            Unfolding Famine and Genocide in Darfur

00:05:44            Famine Conditions in North Darfur

00:09:09            Displacement and siege in El Fasher

00:13:07            Challenges in Responding to the Famine

00:14:26            Urgent Need for Financial Support and Diplomatic Pressure

00:19:10            Ways to Support and Donate

00:21:09            Focus of Prayers for Darfur

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.   

Welcome to another insightful episode of Impact!. This week, we delve into the pressing issues facing the small Pacific nation of Kiribati as it approaches its critical general elections later this month. We consider the complexities of Kiribati's geopolitical alignments, particularly its diplomatic shift from Taiwan to China, and the nation's existential battle against climate change.

Kiribati, comprising 33 coral islands, faces severe challenges from rising sea levels and water security, posing a threat to its very existence. The upcoming elections will determine the country's future direction amidst political turbulence, economic struggles, and international relations intricacies involving major powers, notably the USA, China, and Australia.

As always, we consider especially where we might home in with our intentions and prayers.

Suggested intention focus

For Kiribati, climate change is not just an urgent priority to take steps toward; it is imminently existential. Accessing international aid to mitigate against this has proved very difficult. We therefore suggest holding as our main focus for intention this week:

We will that all who have influence upon the Green Climate Fund grant allocation will have wisdom and an urgent will to streamline the grant application processes so that countries like Kiribati can more quickly be considered for and receive vital funds to help offset the existential challenge of climate change.   

Please join us in holding this.

Sources mentioned in this episode:

https://thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/kiribati

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Kiribati_parliamentary_election

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-16431122

https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/kiribati-elections/103269206

https://www.passblue.com/2024/04/23/kiribati-may-be-surrounded-by-water-but-theres-not-enough-to-drink/

https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/522904/weeks-out-from-elections-kiribati-a-mystery

https://freedomhouse.org/country/kiribati/freedom-world/2024

https://freedomhouse.org/country/kiribati

https://pina.com.fj/2023/12/01/china-increased-development-finance-support-to-kiribati-following-diplomatic-shift-to-beijing/

https://divergentoptions.org/2024/04/08/chinese-activities-in-kiribati/

https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/solomons-kiribati-snub-taiwan-china-does-it-matter

https://www.greenclimate.fund/

Chapter markers:

00:00:10            Introduction

00:01:20            Introduction to Kiribati

00:04:22            Political System in Kiribati

00:06:52            Main Issues Facing Kiribati

00:11:25            Political and Diplomatic Turbulence

00:16:08            Shaping the Future of Kiribati

Join us in person for intenton holding:  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  

Our websites:   

www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  

https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  

https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  

Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  

Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  

Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  

Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  

Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  

Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   

In this episode, we 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 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, 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 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.   

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

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 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.