Free and Fair Elections Special: Sri Lanka's Pivotal Moment

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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.

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