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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  • 1,000 Days of Conflict: The Human Cost of War in Ukraine

    1,000 Days of Conflict: The Human Cost of War in Ukraine
    Nov 21 2024
    In this poignant episode, we delve deep into the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine that has resulted with the country's war with Russia, which has now passed its grim 1,000-day milestone. In particular, we explore the devastating impact on ordinary Ukrainians, whose lives have been upended by the conflict in so many ways. As always, we invite listeners to join in collective intention and prayers, willing comfort and strength for the countless individuals affected by loss, trauma, and hardship, and homing in to see where our intentions might be specifically focused. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as Ukraine continues its weary and unrelenting war with Russia, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all Ukrainian citizens will be guided and protected in coping with all emotional, mental and physical effects on their lives resulting from their country’s war with Russia. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:01:42 The War’s Impact on Ordinary People 00:07:11 The Humanitarian Crisis Deepens 00:10:18 Conscription Changes in Ukraine 00:11:57 Ukrainian Sentiments on the War 00:13:44 Holding Intentions for Healing 00:18:18 Closing Thoughts Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/01/12/ukraine-russian-invasion-causing-widespread-suffering-civilians https://www.wfpusa.org/articles/ukraine-after-2-years-war-how-conflict-has-affected-civilians/ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/the-terrible-cost-of-russias-war-is-being-felt-far-beyond-the-battlefield/ https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/how-does-russias-war-against-ukraine-affect-civilians-living-near-front-lines https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/europe-and-central-asia/eastern-europe-and-central-asia/ukraine/report-ukraine/ https://ukraine.un.org/en/253322-civilian-deaths-ukraine-war-top-10000-un-says https://www.statista.com/statistics/1293492/ukraine-war-casualties/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/16/russia-ukraine-wartime-deaths https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-how-many-people-have-died-in-the-russia-ukraine-war-and-what-could-happen-next https://www.voanews.com/a/new-poll-reveals-how-ukrainians-feel-about-war-future/7303180.html https://www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacje/osw-commentary/2023-07-11/ukraine-face-a-demographic-catastrophe https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/ukraine-russia-public-opinion-expert.html https://ecfr.eu/publication/the-meaning-of-sovereignty-ukrainian-and-european-views-of-russias-war-on-ukraine/ https://news.gallup.com/poll/512258/ukrainians-stand-behind-war-effort-despite-fatigue.aspx https://english.nv.ua/nation/survey-zelenskyy-s-approval-rating-drops-to-59-ukraine-news-50458343.html https://kyivindependent.com/trust-in-zelensky-remains-high-among-ukrainians-poll-suggests/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/10/in-ukraine-some-are-sceptical-of-zelenskyys-shake-up-as-russia-advances https://globalchildren.georgetown.edu/events/the-war-against-ukraine-s-children https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/urgent-action-needed-to-reunite-ukrainian-children-transferred-to-russia-and-russian-occupied-territories-with-their-families https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukraine-country-policy-and-information-notes/country-policy-and-information-note-military-service-ukraine-june-2022-accessible https://visitukraine.today/blog/3189/who-is-not-subject-to-conscription-in-2024-and-how-to-get-a-deferment https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/ukraine-drops-its-conscription-age-to-25-to-replenish-huge-troop-shortfall https://eba.com.ua/en/vijskovyj-oblik-zhinok-shho-j-dlya-kogo-zminytsya-z-1-zhovtnya-2023-roku/ https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/07/02/ukraines-war-has-created-millions-of-broken-families https://lawecommons.luc.edu/clrj/vol43/iss1/6/ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/12/26/world/europe/ukraine-war-children-russia.html Join us in person for intention holding: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer. Our websites: www.heartfulimpact.com/ Our show website. https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events. https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding. Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and ...
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  • 1,000 Days of War: Russia

    1,000 Days of War: Russia
    Nov 14 2024
    As the Russia-Ukraine war nears its grim 1,000-day milestone, in the first of two special episodes, we consider how the conflict has affected the lives of the many ordinary citizens who have had no part to play on the battlefields and in the corridors of power on both sides of the conflict. As always, we focus on where our intentions and prayers may be most needed. This week, we look at how the war is affecting citizens in Russia. Suggested Intention Focus for this week: This week, as Russian citizens continue to bear the impacts of their country’s war with Ukraine, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all Russian citizens will be guided and protected in coping with all emotional, mental and physical effects on their lives resulting from their country’s war with Ukraine. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:17 Summarising the Conflict 00:03:06 Civilian Impacts in Russia 00:04:34 Economic Consequences of the War 00:07:30 The Impact of Conscription on Families 00:08:15 Displacement and Evacuations 00:11:35 Effects of Western Sanctions 00:13:10 Casualty Estimates and Reporting Challenges 00:16:34 Holding Intentions for Russian Citizens 00:17:59 Previewing Next Week’s Episode Sources referenced in this episode: https://united24media.com/latest-news/unsc-to-hold-landmark-session-on-1000-days-of-russias-war-in-ukraine-3456 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/16/russia-ukraine-wartime-deaths https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/07/05/how-many-russian-soldiers-have-been-killed-in-ukraine https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2023/11/alternate-reality-how-russian-society-learned-to-stop-worrying-about-the-war?lang=en https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/03/ukraine-war-takes-toll-russia https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/01/10/total-disgrace-anger-frustration-as-mass-heating-failures-across-russia-leave-thousands-in-the-cold-a83676 https://en.ovdinfo.org/persecution-anti-war-movement-report-two-years-russias-full-scale-invasion-ukraine https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2023/11/alternate-reality-how-russian-society-learned-to-stop-worrying-about-the-war?lang=en https://www.statista.com/statistics/1033016/russia-number-of-people-under-poverty/#:~:text=What%20percentage%20of%20Russians%20live,national%20poverty%20line%20in%202023 https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/16/europe/russia-putin-war-ukraine-intl-latam/index.html https://theconversation.com/ukraine-war-russia-toughens-up-draft-law-to-round-up-more-people-for-the-frontlines-233048 https://tass.com/politics/1867969 https://carnegieendowment.org/russia-eurasia/politika/2024/06/finance-sanctions-russia-currency?lang=en https://www.csis.org/analysis/russia-sanctions-one-year https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/10/17/diabetics-in-russia-suffer-wartime-supply-disruption-price-rises-a78993 https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-says-more-than-30000-evacuated-areas-bordering-ukraine-2024-10-14/ Join us in person for intention holding: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer. Our websites: www.heartfulimpact.com/ Our show website. https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events. https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding. Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions. Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms. Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com. Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock). Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites. Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.
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  • Paradise Lost or Gained: Dealing with Disappointment or Joy in the Wake of the US Elections

    Paradise Lost or Gained: Dealing with Disappointment or Joy in the Wake of the US Elections
    Nov 7 2024
    In this week's episode, as the results of the US elections become known, we focus on contrasting themes of disappointment and joy, and how to deal with these in an environment that has been especially polarized. As both US citizens and others process the results, we discuss how individuals on both sides can find peace and unity through compassion and understanding, and offer practical suggestions for dealing both with fear, disappointment and anxiety, and for handling joy and celebration with equanimity and empathy for supporters of a losing side. We reflect on the vision of a harmonious society, drawing inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s concept of a "Beloved Community," in which justice, equality, and love for all humanity prevail. We ask whether this is a Utopian ideal or one that can be put into practice to bridge divides and foster mutual respect in a polarized world? Crucially, in the days following the vote, we look at where our intentions and prayers might now be focused. Whether you are celebrating or mourning, this episode provides guidance on navigating emotions with grace, encouraging a collective intention towards healing and unity. Tune in and discover how we can each contribute to a more harmonious world, while perhaps receiving some comfort and hope if you are among those now feeling despondent. Suggested Intention Focus for this Week: This week, as the US comes to terms with the election of Donald Trump for a second term as its President, following a heavily contested election, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all US citizens will be moved by compassion to respect and love their fellow countryfolk, even though they may dislike their politics, words and actions. Please join us in holding this. Supporting websites, books and resources: How to be Mindful when Bad Things Happen – listen again to Ellen’s interview with Brother Dave, offering practical guidance on how we can respond to disappointment or dismay at what’s happening around us https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/how-to-be-mindful-when-bad-things-happen%e2%80%93brother-dave/ The ‘One Tribe’ Challenge https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/mOTT.html. A Challenge aimed at building personal resilience in the face of polarised feelings in politics and society. Note the Challenge is now archived and email registration no longer works, but email Clive at clive@clivejohnsonministry.com to get links to the archived video prompts. ‘The Heart of Lovingkindness’ by Clive Johnson on Amazon: https://www.clivejohnsonvoiceovers.co.uk/lp/heartoflovingkindness.html Offers guidance on practicing lovingkindness in different situations. Clive’s daily lovingkindness practice runs from 0730-0750am on Insight Timer. See upcoming events at https://insighttimer.com/cliverj (it’s not necessary to have the Insight Timer app to join). Suggestions and resources to help deal with disappointment: https://www.charliewaller.org/mental-health-resources/managing-difficult-feelings/dealing-with-disappointment-and-rejection https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/how-to/how-to-deal-with-disappointment-and-let-things-go/ https://manhattancbt.com/how-to-deal-with-disappointment/ https://www.redonline.co.uk/wellbeing/a61697558/how-to-deal-with-disappointment/ https://mensline.org.au/how-to-deal-with-anger/how-to-deal-with-disappointment/ Guided meditation for dealing with disappointment – https://insighttimer.com/cliverj/guided-meditations/a-meditation-for-dealing-with-disappointment Sources referenced in this episode: https://english.mee.gov.cn/Events/Special_Topics/AGM_1/2008agm/meetingdoc08/201605/t20160524_344816.shtml https://chinamediaproject.org/the_ccp_dictionary/harmonious-society/ https://www.hoover.org/research/harmonious-china https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/19thcpcnationalcongress/2010-09/16/content_29714563.htm https://www.r2hub.org/library/25-traits-of-the-beloved-community https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886919305318 Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:38 Disappointment and Joy 00:03:16 Calling for Unity 00:04:32 Principles of a Beloved Community 00:06:32 The Challenge of Distinguishing Facts from Fiction 00:09:40 The Golden Rule and Political Differences 00:10:39 Practicing Lovingkindness 00:11:29 Celebrating Election Wins Mindfully 00:14:31 Dealing with Disappointment 00:19:23 Intentions and Prayers in the wake of the US Election Results 00:20:14 Support Resources for Coping with Disappointment Join us in person for intention holding: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer. Our websites: www.heartfulimpact.com/ Our show website. https://...
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