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...
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.
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