Where Intention Meets Prayer: Part 1

This week, in the first of a 2-part special, we thought we’d try to get to the root of something that’s so fundamental to what this podcast is about – what we actually mean when we talk about intention and prayer. We usually use these terms interchangeably, but know that different folks have different understandings of what the terms mean – and, depending on what this understanding is, the two aren’t necessarily the same. So, we thought we’d attempt explore some of these different understandings, and see where what happens when we pray or hold intention may overlap, and where science may be tuning in with this too. A fascinating episode, and one in which we know we need to get beyond some common definitions. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we’ve considered the nature of intention holding and prayer, we suggest holding as our main intention: I resolve when holding intention or offering prayer to have confidence in the power accessible within myself or upon which I can call to direct my will for something to be. Please join us in holding this. Websites sources, books and organisations mentioned in this episode: Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) – https://noetic.org/ HeartMath Instititute – https://www.heartmath.org/ The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World  by Lynne McTaggart, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Intention-Experiment-Using-Thoughts-Change/dp/0743276965/ref=sr_1_1 The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe by Lynne McTaggart, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Field-Quest-Secret-Force-Universe/dp/006143518X/ref=sr_1_1 The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Power-Intention-Dr-Wayne-Dyer/dp/1401902162/ref=sr_1_1 The Active Side of Infinity by Carlos Castane, Amazon.com link – https://www.amazon.com/Active-Side-Infinity-Carlos-Castaneda/dp/006092960X/ref=sr_1_1 Sources referenced in this episode: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - English Standard Version All quotes of Lynne McTaggart mentioned in this episode cite her book, The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World https://www.thinksmarterworld.com/wayne-dyer-and-the-power-of-intention/ ‘Does God answer Prayer? A Hindu Perspective,’ by Pandit Sri Rama Ramanuja Achari, https://www.srimatham.com/uploads/5/5/4/9/5549439/does_god_answer_prayer.pdf https://www.heartmath.com/science/ https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/ https://www.heartmath.org/articles-of-the-heart/science-of-the-heart/the-energetic-heart-is-unfolding/ https://www.facebook.com/Ligonier/videos/what-does-it-mean-to-be-in-christ/423492105462216/ 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.