Myanmar's Earthquake: Intentions and Prayers for Healing and Hope

Join hosts Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson as they attempt to build a picture of the aftermath of the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, causing widespread destruction and despair. With over 2,700 confirmed dead and thousands more injured, this episode sheds light on the immense challenges facing rescue teams amidst ongoing civil conflict and infrastructural collapse. Reflecting on the broader impacts, we focus on the power of collective intention, meditation, and prayers in supporting those affected, looking at specific areas where our focus is needed both immediately and for the longer term. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as Myanmar comes to terms with one of Asia’s most devastating earthquakes in a century, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all involved in coordinating the recovery effort in Myanmar following last Friday’s earthquake will have wisdom to know where to direct their attention and resources to maximise protection of human life.  Please join us in holding this. Prayers and intentions start at 12 minutes 38 seconds. Listen to our previous episode, ‘Myanmar's Struggle: Ethnic Conflicts and Humanitarian Crisis’, at https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/myanmars-struggle-ethnic-conflicts-and-humanitarian-crisis/ Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.ifaw.org/uk/news/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-2025 https://www.redcross.org.uk/stories/disasters-and-emergencies/world/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-2025 https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-c4ccdcd3ff2e38c54046274ee039cbf7 https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-myanmar-earthquake/ https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/news/media-centre/press-releases/2025/young-children-screamed-fear-save-children-responds-myanmar https://www.unicef.org.au/stories/myanmar-earthquake-the-real-impact-on-children https://disasterphilanthropy.org/disasters/2025-myanmar-and-thailand-earthquake/ https://www.redcross.org.uk/stories/disasters-and-emergencies/world/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-2025 https://www.rescue.org/press-release/myanmar-earthquake-irc-teams-report-unprecedented-destruction https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/aid-rushes-into-myanmar-after-earthquake-kills-over-1600-ravages-cities-2025-03-30/ https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/03/29/Myanmar-earthquake-death-toll/5401743253932/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/3/30/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-live-race-to-find-survivors-as-toll-tops-1600 https://wmo.int/media/news/focus-critical-infrastructure-mawlamyine-myanmar https://apnews.com/article/earthquake-relief-aid-recovery-military-conflict-82dd5b4561b05bc48bc5a397ab3f3212 Chapter markers: 00:00:00       Introduction 00:01:01       The Earthquake in Myanmar 00:04:53       The Plight of Affected Animals 00:05:09       Challenges Facing Rescue Teams 00:08:36       Long-Term Consequences of the Disaster 00:12:38       Holding Intentions for Healing 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.