Impact!

著者: 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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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.
Copyright Impact! Productions 2023 All rights reserved.
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  • Paradise Lost or Gained: Dealing with Disappointment or Joy in the Wake of the US Elections
    2024/11/07
    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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    23 分
  • Self-Caring During Challenging Times
    2024/11/01
    This week we delve into the crucial topic of self-care amidst the intense energy surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential election. With the election described as one of the most pivotal in modern times, we explore the emotional toll it may take on individuals and communities, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peaceable relations and not being triggered by often polar opposite views. The episode explores how intention, prayer, and meditation can impact us energetically, highlighting the necessity of releasing energies that don't serve us. We discuss the power of the breath in maintaining calm, the significance of the torus field as a protective energy barrier, and the transformative practice of Tonglen for cultivating compassion. We suggest practical techniques for managing energy and stress, including mindfulness, visualization, and connecting with one's guardian angels. Suggested Intention Focus for this week: This week, as we recognise the potential for becoming uncentred, agitated or ill at ease during an especially tense time for millions of people across the US, we suggest holding as our main intention a personal resolve: I resolve that, in unity with others who hold intentions with me, I will take time to release any energy that doesn’t serve me after holding intention, and not neglect to attend to my own self-care. Please join us in holding this. Legacy Labyrinth Project US election eve labyrinth walk: https://legacylabyrinthproject.kindful.com/register/election-eve-walk-2024 Listen to Ellen’s conversation with Brother Dave in our episode ‘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/ A possible prayer for self-caring following intention sending: Thank you (Universe/Spirit/God) for filling my heart with lovingkindness during this practice. Now, please release me from me anything that will not benefit me, taking from me any draining, negative or harmful energy that may have come to me during this practice. Thank you. I love you. Breathing cycle intentions: Breathing in, I invite lovingkindness and pure, divine light energy to fill me. Breathing out, I send [my intention or lovingkindness] to [the person, people, or whoever or whatever is the focus of my intention] (during intention holding) Breathing out, I release all that doesn’t now serve me (after intention holding). Sources referenced in this episode: https://imperfectbuddha.com/2017/07/25/is-tonglen-truly-awesome/ https://www.ananda.org/yogapedia/pranayama/ https://www.wondermind.com/article/energy-healing/ https://tricycle.org/magazine/tonglen-spot/ https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-practice-tonglen-meditation/ (Pema Chödrön describes how to practice Tonglen) https://www.kelseykuehl.com/post/why-is-everyone-talking-about-torus-fields https://www.drbrookestuart.com/on-the-toroidal-field/ Chapter markers: 00:00:09 Introduction 00:02:21 The Importance of Self-Care 00:05:10 How energy impacts us 00:08:08 Breath Control 00:11:47 Tonglen 00:16:04 Mindfulness and Self-Care 00:17:23 The Torus Field and its protective power 00:21:14 Approaches for releasing Heavy Energy 00:23:43 Ending Intention Practice 00:26:07 Intention for Self 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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    30 分
  • Global Healing Response: Air
    2024/10/24
    In this episode, as Global Healing Response turns its attention to the element of Air, we focus on the crucial significance of air in sustaining life on Earth. Air's role in supporting life goes far beyond respiration. It influences the water cycle, weather systems, and plant reproduction, while also playing a critical part in climate regulation and photosynthesis. We explore how air quality impacts human health and well-being, contributing to respiratory and cardiovascular issues and even affecting mental health. We examine the disproportionate effects of air pollution on vulnerable communities and consider where we might offer our collective intentions and prayers in such areas as appealing for governmental responsibility, individual mindfulness, and innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions and harness wind energy. Suggested Intention Focus for this week: This week, as we consider the many ways all life on Earth is dependent on air, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all of humanity will be made aware of and be moved to responsible action in how we contribute to influencing the quality and composition of our planet’s atmosphere. Please join us in holding this. Global Healing Response theme for Q4 2024: Our Planet / Air. Find resources to support meditative and facilitated practices at: https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2024-q4-ourplanet-air/ Saturday 26 October at 12 noon in your time zone: Global Healing Response for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. PLEASE JOIN WITH OTHERS WORLDWIDE IN HOLDING THE RESPONSE and find out more at: https://globalhealingresponse.com/response-2024-octoberhurricane/ Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2022/09/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-climate-change-and-air-pollution https://www.cleanairfund.org/theme/climate/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(23)00189-4/fulltext https://www.who.int/teams/environment-climate-change-and-health/air-quality-energy-and-health/health-impacts/climate-impacts-of-air-pollution https://ugc.berkeley.edu/background-content/water-cycle/ https://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/climate-change/how-does-the-greenhouse-effect-work/ https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/cellular-energetics/photosynthesis/a/intro-to-photosynthesis https://gmd.copernicus.org/articles/17/2387/2024/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/air-pollution-applying-all-our-health/air-pollution-applying-all-our-health https://www.who.int/teams/environment-climate-change-and-health/air-quality-energy-and-health/health-impacts https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10375903/ https://www.shvasa.com/yoga-blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-air-element https://learning-center.homesciencetools.com/article/four-elements-science/ Chapter markers: 00:00:16 Introduction 00:08:59 Interaction with Air in Daily Life 00:10:09 Air Quality and Human Health 00:14:01 Human Influence on Air 00:17:18 Intentions and Prayers 00:21:53 Focused Intention 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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    23 分

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