Impact!

By: Ellen Bintz & Clive Johnson
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  • Impact! is a podcast that creates change WITH our listeners, using the power of prayer and intention to bring about positive change in our world. Each week, we explore one aspect of what it means to pray, offer healing, or send intention out into the world, and by so doing, to actually have an impact. We welcome anyone who wants to play their part in creating peace, harmony and healing in the world.
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  • The Dire Plight of Afghanistan's Women and Girls

    The Dire Plight of Afghanistan's Women and Girls
    Oct 4 2024
    In an especially powerful episode, we focus on the desperate situation of Afghanistan's women and girls 3 years after the Taliban regained control if the country. We look at the severe restrictions they face, and consider the effects of the rollback of freedoms that they had gained over the past two decades, not least, in a denial of secondary education to girls, effective imprisonment of women in their homes, and the seemingly bleak prospect for change any time soon. The episode sheds light on the urgent need for global awareness and action in response to the harsh realities faced by Afghan women today, and looks at where we may focus our intentions and prayer Suggested intention for this week This week, as we contemplate the poor opportunities offered to girls under the Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan, we suggest holding this week as our main focus for intention: We will that there will be a movement of compassion among the Taliban’s leadership and all who have influence on its decision-making to immediately reestablish secondary school education for all Afghan girls. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:07 Introduction 00:03:35 Women and Girls in Afghanistan 00:08:27 The Taliban’s Rise and Women’s Rights 00:14:20 International Response 00:17:47 Intentions for Change and Support 00:23:52 Contemplating the Future Sources referenced for this episode: https://medicamondiale.org/en/where-we-empower-women/afghanistan https://www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-asia/afghanistan/329-taliban-restrictions-womens-rights-deepen-afghanistans-crisis https://feminist.org/our-work/afghan-women-and-girls/the-taliban-afghan-women/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/asia-and-the-pacific/south-asia/afghanistan/report-afghanistan/ https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/feature-story/2023/08/women-in-afghanistan-from-almost-everywhere-to-almost-nowhere https://www.amnesty.org.uk/womens-rights-afghanistan-history https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2023/03/afghanistan-un-experts-say-20-years-progress-women-and-girls-rights-erased https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/feature-story/2024/08/women-in-afghanistan-have-not-stopped-striving-for-their-rights https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/08/27/talibans-relentless-assault-afghan-womens-bodies-autonomy https://www.amnesty.org.uk/blogs/amnesty-feminist-network-blog/uniting-change-afghan-womens-rights-matter-background-womens https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22376.doc.htm https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/statement/2024/08/un-women-deeply-concerned-by-new-afghanistan-morality-law https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/taliban-afghanistan https://www.rescue.org/article/afghanistan-entire-population-pushed-poverty https://www.britannica.com/event/Soviet-invasion-of-Afghanistan 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.
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    26 mins
  • The Labyrinth and the Ocean: Special Episode

    The Labyrinth and the Ocean: Special Episode
    Sep 25 2024
    This week, we're getting excited as a new legacy labyrinth is about to be dedicated, at the stunning Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland. As Ellen prepares to join the birthing ceremony, Clive talks to one of the project's leading lights, labyrinth activist, lay minister and long-term group intention holder, Sue Cummings. The labyrinth, dedicated to ocean health, aims to foster community awareness and action towards restoring and preserving our oceans. Ellen also shares the background to the Legacy Labyrinth Project, and the profound impact of labyrinths in enabling global healing. Intention Focus This week, we suggest standing with those who will be meeting in St John's in sharing the intention: May our actions individually and collectively restore ocean health to the benefit of the whole earth community. Please join us in holding this. Legacy Labyrinth Project Spiritual Journey to St.John’s (this weekend), including a 2-day workshop entitled The Principles of Contemplative Labyrinth Activism for Ocean Health: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/join-us-in-newfoundland Websites referred to in this episode: https://ourcathedral.ca/labyrinth/ (Cathedral of St John the Baptist) https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ (Legacy Labyrinth Project) https://www.dominiquehurley.com/into-the-sea-of-infinity-labyrinth-painting (Dominique Hurley, creator of ‘The Sea of Infinity’) https://www.pathsofpeace.com/ (Paths of Peace, home of Lisa Gidlow Moriarty, creator of the Ocean Health Labyrinth) https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2024-q1-ourplanet-water/ (Global Healing Response special theme – Water) https://www.ourcathedral.ca/events/ (Cathedral calendar, for forthcoming Speakers’ Series at Cathedral of St John the Baptist) Listen to Ellen’s interview with Chris Katzenmeyer, Intentions from the Heart: https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/chris-katzenmeyer-intentions-from-the-heart/ Listen to our episode about microplastics: https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/microplastic-menace-understanding-and-tackling-plastic-pollution/ Listen to our special Global Healing Response episode focused on Our Planet/Water: https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/global-healing-response-%e2%80%93-water-intentions-and-intercession-for-a-world-reliant-on-water/ Books referred to in this episode: Message in a Bottle, Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist by Holy Hogan, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62361923-message-in-a-bottle Deep by James Nester, https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/deep Chapter markers: 00:00:11 Introduction 00:01:27 Labyrinth Activism and Ocean Health 00:03:01 Legacy Labyrinths 00:05:01 The Vision for St. John’s 00:07:25 The Beauty of St. John’s 00:10:47 The Power of Intuition 00:15:02 The Ocean Labyrinth Story 00:19:43 Inspiration and Collaboration 00:25:12 Ocean Health 00:30:25 Intentions and Collective Action 00:34:10 Celebrating Ocean Health 00:37:48 Wrap 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.
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    40 mins
  • Free and Fair Elections Special: Sri Lanka's Pivotal Moment

    Free and Fair Elections Special: Sri Lanka's Pivotal Moment
    Sep 19 2024
    Welcome to Impact!, in which we explore how our collective intentions, prayers, and meditation can bring real change in our world. This week, we turn the spotlight on Sri Lanka as it faces a critical presidential election this week. We take a look at Sri Lanka's rich history, diverse culture, and the significant challenges it currently faces. From economic crises and rising poverty to the ongoing impact of past conflicts, we explore the country's journey and what is at stake in the upcoming election. Join us as we hold intentions for free and fair elections for the many countries that are facing important elections this year. Suggested intention focus this week: As Groundviews notes, “With all the uncertainties, [now] is a crucial time for Sri Lanka as it gears up for the presidential elections. Containing public disaffection, while ensuring that political uncertainty does not delay economic decision making, is set to test the skills of even the most hardened and experienced political leaders.” We therefore suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all citizens of Sri Lanka will have wisdom to know where to cast their vote for the best interests of themselves, their families, their communities and country. Please join us in holding this. Labyrinth Activist Network’s Peaceful and Free Elections initiative Join others to hold Sri Lanka and all countries and regions holding important elections this year with the Labyrinth Activist Network’s Peaceful and Free Elections initiative https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/peaceful-free-elections-event Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/ATNIA/2003/5/Political_Brief.html https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_BRI%282024%29762394 https://youtu.be/VlcPx__poAw https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/9/13/could-marxist-anura-dissanayake-become-sri-lankas-next-president https://thecommonwealth.org/news/commonwealth-observe-sri-lankas-presidential-election https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_BRI%282024%29762394 https://www.britannica.com/place/Sri-Lanka https://itranslate.com/blog/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-sri-lanka https://thediplomat.com/2024/09/which-candidate-is-china-likely-to-back-in-sri-lankas-2024-presidential-election/ https://bti-project.org/en/reports/country-report/LKA https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/04/01/sri-lanka-s-economy-shows-signs-of-stabilization-but-poverty-to-remain-elevated https://www.acaps.org/en/countries/sri-lanka https://groundviews.org/2024/03/04/a-year-of-change-and-challenges-for-sri-lanka/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lankan_Civil_War Chapter markers: 00:00:10 Introduction 00:01:44 Sri Lanka Country Profile 00:04:48 Economic Crisis 00:07:03 Current Challenges facing Sri Lankans 00:09:49 Importance of the 2024 Sri Lanka Election 00:11:49 Intentions and Prayers 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.
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