James Arthur Ray arrested, charged with manslaughter.

James Arthur Ray was arrested yesterday and charged with 3 counts of manslaughter in connection with the sweat lodge deaths that occurred at a spiritual retreat back in October. Three people died and many others suffered various degrees of distress during a sweat lodge ceremony that took place near the end of a James Ray event in Sedona, AZ.

I’ve shared several postings about this story as important developments took place and watched as this bizarre tragedy unfolded. But I found myself having mixed reactions to the news of James Ray’s arrest.

Much like some readers, I am happy that the legal system is moving forward, taking action, and trying to solve this difficult situation. The victims and their families deserve nothing less.

But at the same time (read more…)

James Arthur Ray interview out about sweat lodge deaths

James Arthur Ray, the leader of the retreat that ended in the tragic sweat lodge deaths of three people last October, has finally broken his silence about what happened.

This is the first time James has spoken publicly about the tragedy.

In an exclusive interview that appears on New York magazine’s website, James Ray is questioned about his actions that night and his response to the events of that evening.

The interview was done over the phone, and James Ray was assisted by his lawyers during the call. James was willing to answer most of the interviewer’s questions, but his lawyers didn’t let Mr. Ray answer a couple of questions and instead (read more…)

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This spy photo reveals the contents of the Growing Your SELF! Home Study Course.

“I can’t believe it! Who would do such a thing?”

That was my response when I saw the picture.

This spy photo of the soon-to-be-released Growing Your SELF! Home Study Course is one of several that mysteriously surfaced in multiple places on the web early this morning.

The picture, showing the previously unrevealed core contents of the much-anticipated manifesting program, must have been taken sometime during the last week.

I’m not sure how it happened. I believe that the spy, or spies, took the photo using a high-tech telephoto lens from a vantage point across the pond. The pictures appear to have been taken through a window of the self-development lab, which it was discovered, was left open for ventilation during a warm day last week.

Yes, the self-development lab here at Peaceful Spirit has been under extremely tight security while I worked feverishly to put the final pieces of Growing Your SELF! together in time for Friday’s release date, but the open window somehow escaped our hourly security sweeps.

My chief security officer, a cocker spaniel named Princess, was (read more…)

Lawsuits begin, James Arthur Ray troubles continue.

There have been several new developments in the James Arthur Ray sweat lodge death investigation since my last update. Here is a quick look at what’s happening:

Survivor Stories

First, several attendees have come forward and publicly shared their version of what transpired inside the sweat lodge on that fateful day.  Beverly Bunn is one of those attendees. During the retreat Beverly was roommates with Kirby Brown, one of the three people who died from their injuries. Beverly appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America to share her story. You can also read her account in an AP story here.

Beverly claims that James was unconcerned when people started getting sick. She also claims that when the crisis occurred her attempts to help were (read more…)