In a sobering reflection some 80 years after the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we hear harrowing survivor testimonies and explore the long-lasting effects on human life that resulted that continue to resonate today. Join us as we remember the devastation, honour the strength and resilience of the Hibakusha, and reflect on the implications of nuclear warfare for today's world. Through personal stories and historical reflection, this episode offers a poignant reminder of the importance of remembrance, intention, and the...
In a sobering reflection some 80 years after the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we hear harrowing survivor testimonies and explore the long-lasting effects on human life that resulted that continue to resonate today. Join us as we remember the devastation, honour the strength and resilience of the Hibakusha, and reflect on the implications of nuclear warfare for today's world. Through personal stories and historical reflection, this episode offers a poignant reminder of the importance of remembrance, intention, and the collective hope for a nuclear-free future. As always, we invite you to join us to hold intentions and in prayer, and share with us in a moment of silence in memory of the many victims of two days in history that still have profound effects for tens of thousands of people today.
Intentions and prayers start at 16 minutes.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we hold space for the memories of the world’s only nuclear attacks, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all world leaders will be moved by memories of the horrific devastation and pain inflicted on human beings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 to resolve to never deploy nuclear weapons in military conflict.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:45 Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
00:06:27 Survivor Testimonies
00:09:07 Lasting Effects of the Bombings
00:11:37 The Risk of Forgetting
00:13:59 Lessons for Today
00:16:00 Intentions and Prayers
00:20:46 The Importance of Memorials
00:22:44 Connecting and Closing Remarks
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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.
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