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A Tribute to Michael Jackson. No One Who Was Normal Ever Made History

Mon, 06/29/2009 - 16:32

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I was shocked! And I'm sure you were too, hearing about Michael Jackson's death. But the more I thought about it... There were, unfortunately, too many warning signs for any one of us to really be that shocked.

Almost immediately, the news began recounting the many controversies of his turbulent life. Michael changed the world of music as much if not more than any other performer--that point is not in contention. Despite the many dramas and accusations lobbied against him over the years (most significantly regarding his relationship with young boys) and even in the midst of what had been disappointing music sales, Michael Jackson never lost his title of the "King of Pop."

I remember watching the video for "Thriller" in utter amazement when it was released on MTV back in 1993. Never before had there been anything even close to this mini-movie in terms of style and talent. As hard as I tried, I never could figure out how to do that darn moonwalk.

Very few people could understand Michael's enigmatic life, and I'm not suggesting that I'm unique in that regard. However, as a student of history, what I do understand is that Michael's life, when considered within the broader scope of highly creative people throughout history, was not really that unusual after all.

For instance, let's consider Friedrich Nietzsche, the German existentialist born in 1844. Throughout his life, he was continually frail and plagued with illness, a consummate recluse, an alcoholic and considered very controversial for his day. His ideas on God made him a complete outcast to the conservative majority of his day. In college, I devoured Nietzsche mostly because he was provocative and deep. I also thought it was cool to be controversial. "That which does not kill us makes us stronger" became my mantra. Ultimately, Nietzsche suffered a psychotic breakdown, had two strokes which partially paralyzed him and died of pneumonia, still in his fifties.

Consider Walt Whitman, the nineteenth-century transcendentalist poet who continues to be one of the most influential poets in the world today. Yet in his time, many thought him to be a madman. His homosexuality or possible bisexuality just didn't fly in the Civil War years. He refused to commit himself to any one religion, stating that all were equally valuable. He spent considerable time alone, and after suffering a stroke near the end of his life, he was too weak to even lift a fork and knife. He wrote, "I suffer all the time: I have no relief, no escape: it is monotony--monotony--monotony--in pain." He died of pneumonia as well.

In the realm of religion, consider the Christian prophet, the man known as Jesus. He was born of Jewish descent, and yet he was constantly breaking Jewish laws and butting heads with the religious leaders of his own heritage. Jesus too is documented on several occasions as going off by himself and spending significant time in solitude. In one particular case, he spent forty days and nights in the desert fasting. Pretty extreme. As you know, he was ultimately sentenced to death by crucifixion.

We could certainly discuss more examples. While some may say that Michael Jackson shouldn't be considered in this crowd, I submit to you that Michael made every bit as much impact on the field of music and race relations as any of these greats did in their particular fields.

The point is that those who leave a major impact on the world are not marching to the same drum as the mass majority.

They often, as with Michael, live controversial and turbulent lives, and they're often greatly misunderstood. Isn't it unfortunate that if someone is ten feet ahead, they're considered a leader, but if someone is ten miles ahead, a target? Michael certainly had his share of playing the target for the media. It's easy to take shots at those at the top, particularly if they're "different enough."

Even though Michael was acquitted on all counts in his court cases, it didn't matter. He would still be plagued with negative comments and jabs. The very creativity that brought the moonwalk, highly produced choreography and music that emotionally moved all ages and races was the same unique mind that drove him to live a very different life that defied societal norms.

In a nutshell, when you're a unique thinker, you have a very hard time relating to mass consciousness. Small talk becomes painful, and your inner world more fulfilling than your outer world. This results in behavior that's often misinterpreted as being aloof, arrogant or sometimes downright weird, which is too bad because people have no idea how very lonely it can be at the top. Furthermore, the contributions of many of these leaders are often never appreciated until long after they're gone.

Howard Gardner's research from Harvard University suggests that there are eight distinct types of intelligences. Musical intelligence is one of Gardner's eight categories. While most of the eight are not measured in school or society at large, except math and linguistic intelligence, they are all equally important and valuable.

It's well known in the studies of human consciousness that, to quote Ken Wilbur, "the greater the depth you have, the less the span." In other words, when you're supremely brilliant in one particular area, you may show deficits in other areas. Read accounts of Einstein getting lost on his own campus walking from one class to the next, and you'll see that the structure of genius takes tremendous depth while often leaving little room for the "less important" issues of life.

What often appears to be dysfunctional to the mass majority may just be the hyper-functional behaviors of a true genius with great depth in his field and a lack of concern or ability to relate in the more mundane things of life.

So here's to the memory of a musical genius, a unique human being that will be an icon for generations. May we always remember as Michael told us in his music that to make a positive change in the world, we must first start with "the man in the mirror."

Thank you, Michael.

May you find the peace in the next life that you rightfully deserve. You made a positive difference. You leave a lasting legacy. While few understood you, you ignited our spirit and touched our emotions with your upbeat message and music. Your gifts will continue to play in our minds and hearts forever.

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

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Here's how I got Harmonic Wealth published with a giant advance...

Sat, 06/27/2009 - 01:18

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To your continued wealth and happiness,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International

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Interview with Marla Maples

Mon, 06/22/2009 - 23:27

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend, Marla Maples. Whether or not you're familiar with the fantastic things she's been up to these days, I think you’ll find this discussion very enlightening...

Watch the entire interview online here...

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Creating Absolute Wealth with James Arthur Ray

Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:30

How many times have you heard these words lately: "In this economic climate..."

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Happy Father's Day!

Tue, 06/16/2009 - 14:13

As we near Father's Day, now's the time to acknowledge that active and dynamic quality he nurtured in you.

Check out the video now (and remember to honor your father this weekend)!

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To your continued wealth and fulfillment,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

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You've got a choice...

Thu, 06/11/2009 - 19:25

You can buy in to what's going on in the world according to the media (like so many others) or you can choose to make yourself immune to the effects of what's going on around you.

It's sad, but many people feel like they have absolutely no control over their lives and that the effects of the economy are devastating to all five key areas of true wealth.

Many people are getting depressed... Some feel helpless... For others, the extra anxiety is affecting their health... Others are allowing it to affect their relationships because of all the added stress and tension. The list continues...

The good news is that you don't have to fall prey. You don't have to be a victim to what's going on.

You really can choose to be wealthy in all five areas of your life. Right now! Regardless of what others believe, say, or do. Decide right now to take control of your own life and destiny! And I can help you...

I've been hard at work talking to some the world's top experts on your behalf...

In fact, I've joined together with them to create a spectacular opportunity for you that I really think you'll want to be a part of.

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To your continued wealth and happiness,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

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I'm deep in the woods of Tahoe right now...

Tue, 06/09/2009 - 00:27

I'm out in the woods at beautiful Lake Tahoe for an incredible once-a-year Practical Mysticism experience... (Maybe you've been catching my tweets?)

Well, because I'm currently out here helping hundreds of people get crystal clear on their life purpose and vision, I won't be able to put on a live Ask James Anything call this month...

So instead, I put together a very special "Greatest Hits" session just for you, where you'll get 60 minutes of some of the most phenomenal questions I've received over the years.

Believe me, you won't want to miss this one...

It's a chance for you to get caught up on some insightful content and get some answers and advice to common issues you may be facing in your own life right now.

That, and get this...

I've got an extra special opportunity for you and a friend to experience something so out of this world I can hardly bear to keep it a secret until then...

It's only going to be up for grabs for listeners on the day of the call, and after that, it's gone for good.

Here are the details for the next call:

Wednesday, June 10th
Time: 10:00 AM Pacific (1:00 PM Eastern)
Phone Number: 319-279-1000
Access Code: 962136#

This is one you want to make sure you're on...

To your continued wealth and fulfillment,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

P.S. If you haven't yet, check out my latest blog post on how to Break the Cycle of Doom and Gloom.

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Get Resourceful and Break the Cycle of Doom and Gloom

Mon, 06/08/2009 - 17:52

Back in September of last year, Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve Chair, claimed that we had entered the worst economic crisis he had ever seen. In the months that followed, economic indicators got a whole lot worse and the news media (you'll recall we discussed the "business of fear" in a previous blog) couldn't stop blaring the siren song of: "this is the worst it's been since the Great Depression, yada, yada, ya!"

And, so the story continues. For those of us trying to stay rational, live without being on hyper alert or suffering daily panic attacks; what are we supposed to think, feel and do? Are these experts giving us responsible analysis of a dire situation, or is this economic doom and gloom a one-sided story that's perhaps doing us more harm than good?

Both are true. But you have a lot more power than you think to not only survive this storm, but to thrive! Despite any real challenges you may be experiencing--and let's face it, they are out there--there are simple ways to empower yourself and start using your challenges to your advantage. Challenges are an integral part of life--so what are you going to do about them? By concentrating on something over which you have total control--your thoughts, feelings and actions--the positive changes can be swifter than you can imagine.

You move towards what you focus on

In last month's blog, I wrote about how energy flows where attention goes. Thankfully, that's a reality that's gained serious traction as of late. So, too, is that fact that what you focus on expands. Meaning: give anything your time and attention and suddenly you start seeing a lot more of it in your life--both bad and good.

But even though these principles are becoming more accepted, that doesn't mean we don't need frequent reminders to place our attention on what we want and choose for our lives, and away from what we don't want. Particularly when life gets challenging, bad habits take over, don't they? So you've got to be vigilant and constantly on your game. For instance, there's a big difference between checking the online headlines each day to see what's happening in the world so that you're informed versus falling asleep to the news so that messages of murder, mayhem, sickness, and poverty replay like a soundtrack for eight hours in your unconscious mind. You may have to be informed; you don't have to be inundated.

Moreover, there's a massive difference between looking at your finances and putting a debt reduction plan in place (realistic and proactive) versus staring at your bills every day until you're paralyzed by images of living in a cardboard box and pushing all your worldly goods around in a shopping cart (a fear-based self-fulfilling prophecy you don't want!).

Bottom line reminder: FOCUS on what you WANT! See it. Feel it. Live it. Be it. Only you can safeguard what you allow into that fabulous mind of yours. At the risk of sounding like a broken record... energy flows where attention goes!

Watch what the masses are doing and do the opposite

This is not always easy. We're hammered every day with ideas from the media, our friends and associates. You've got to break out of this conversation if you ever hope to live up to your potential. Those who are currently thriving today know and believe that they can and will thrive regardless of economic indicators, and they're looking for opportunities. Warren Buffet said, "When other people are greedy be cautious. When other people are cautious be greedy." While I'd personally choose a different word than greedy, the philosophy is clear. Think, feel, and act opposite from the collective.

I once saw a beautiful oceanfront home in Carmel, California, right on the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course--an estate worth many millions of dollars. The family who lived there had a tale to tell about how they acquired it. During WWII, the owners believed that German or Japanese soldiers would attack the West Coast of the U.S., so they sold their estate for a song--ten cents on the dollar, to be exact. The new owners, who had been there for fifty-plus years by the time I ran into them, were still celebrating their good fortune! Panic creates panic. Level heads open up the space for forward-thinking and forward movement.

One of the most surprising historical truths from the much touted Great Depression is that more millionaires were created at that time than at any other time in our history. But that makes perfect sense when you think about it. When millions of people panic and sell their assets below market value, what happens? Value and opportunity and "deals" spring up like weeds after a spring rain. The same holds true today; there's never been a better time in our generation to find bargains--in real estate especially. The fact is that someone has to do well regardless of economic indicators... why not you? The people coming out ahead, not surprisingly, have one thing in common, which brings me to my our next topic...

It's not about resources it's about resourcefulness

Okay, if you don't have money, you're not going to be buying even inexpensive estates right now, no matter the "steal" of the listing price. I get it. But, what makes certain people thrive in tough times? Are they luckier or smarter than the average person? It's simple, really. They're resourceful. Resources always flow to he or she who is most resourceful. That may not seem possible, or even fair, but it's true nonetheless.

Physics tells us that all there ever was or shall ever be is already here, and that there are plenty of resources because energy can never be created or destroyed. If you're having a problem wrapping your mind around that--having seen the haunting images of children without water or heat, for example--let me say that real answers to those problems abound. Maybe you haven't yet seen the Youtube videos (although a quick search will reveal them), but there are scientists who pull water straight from air vapor (no kidding), create clean fuel from burning salt water with very little heat (I know, that's a mind twister), and power entire factories on cow dung (that's some cool shit)! And, those are just a few of the innovations that only a few years ago would have seemed impossible. I wonder what magic you can create in your own life?

We're constantly hearing that we're going to run out of oil. I say who cares! We have wind, solar, and plenty other resources we've not even yet thought of. We just need to get resourceful and quit hanging onto the past. T. Boone Pickens is so excited about wind power these days that he's putting billions of dollars into a wind farm in Texas. Now let me ask you: what would cause an oil billionaire to get that excited about wind? He's resourceful. Once again, resources always flow to he and she who are resourceful.

Train yourself to look for opportunities

I mentioned this earlier but it bears repeating, and repeating. Thermodynamics tells us that "that which you are seeking is also seeking you."As a species, we're not conditioned to look for opportunities in times of crisis. On the contrary, we're conditioned to play defense. Defense says, "I'm going to hold on; I'm going to pull-back, I'm going to hoard--even if what I'm hoarding is the most meager of results."

That's a strategy... a strategy of scarcity. And it's a self-fulfilling prophecy of defeat. Clinging onto something to protect what little you have is focusing on the not having and the not enough. And, when you're focusing on not having something, you're not looking at what you can do to be resourceful. Most of us are constantly looking at external indicators, but your internal indicators are where your power resides. A wise prophet once said, "Judge not by appearances." While most of us in Western society have heard that a time or three... it's an entirely different thing to live it. What are you seeking?

To create anything you desire and deserve you must practice what I call going 3 for 3. Notice anyone who's knocking it down, regardless of economic or any external indicators, and they're going 3 for 3. Their thoughts, feelings and actions are all firing in alignment. What are most people seeking right now with their 3 for 3 strategy? They're thinking defeated, they're feeling defeated, and they're acting defeated. Therefore, they're defeated. Let that not be you.

Begin right now... this very moment... to constantly train yourself to think resourceful, feel resourceful, and act resourceful; and you'll very quickly see your life transform before your very eyes. Test me on this one, and watch the resources you seek seek you!

To your continued wealth and happiness,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

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Accelerated Meditation with Genpo Roshi

Thu, 06/04/2009 - 18:01

Experience a lifetime of training and meditation practice condensed into just a few short hours...

I recently got to spend some time with the great Zen master Genpo Roshi and learned an incredible technique that will help you achieve advanced meditative states that took him 30 years to learn. And you'll achieve it within just a few short hours...

Grab the podcast. Click here to grab the full session on DVD...

To your continued wealth and happiness,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

Create Harmonic Wealth in all areas of your life... Visit www.JamesRay.com.

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Something special happened last year...

Wed, 05/27/2009 - 01:04

It was a meeting of the minds at the first ever World Wealth® Society event experience, where I flew in some phenomenal guest speakers... All leaders in their respective fields, who represented a few of the key areas of life.

This was one-of-a-kind event experience, and the response and reaction from those who attended was off the charts.

They learned things like:

• Genpo Roshi's revolutionary spiritual process of working out the kinks, the stuck places and the unhealthy patterns in your life that keep you down...
• How to look and feel 10 to 20 years younger than your biological age by one of the foremost anti-aging doctors in the world...
• How to better utilize your emotional capacity to live your life to the fullest with the HeartMath Institute...
• How to create and maintain your own personal, private wealth management plan from one of the absolute best in the industry, with detailed advice on how to make the best choices for your finances... In this or any economy.

Sound interesting? Well, that was only just the beginning of what we learned...

Listen, I know you're busy, so I'll make this quick.

Because I received such an overwhelming response from those who attended letting me know just how much the information changed their life for the better, I decided to make it available to you. The unique concepts and strategies revealed are just too powerful to keep a secret...

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It'll only take a few minutes, but you'll be glad you did.

To your continued wealth and happiness,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

Create Harmonic Wealth in all areas of your life... Visit www.JamesRay.com.

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Join me in Canada and make a financial breakthrough...

Sat, 05/23/2009 - 00:41

Are you ready to discover the simple way to financial abundance?

If so, you've just got to make it to the 2009 SimpleWealth Summit in Calgary to learn exactly that.

I'll be making a special trip to Canada to share some new information about how to create harmony and well-being in any economic environment.

The rest of the roster includes phenomenal speakers and visionaries, such as Peter Schiff, bestselling author of Crashproof, Janet Attwood, co-founder of Healthy Wealthy n Wise, Dr. Robert Cialdini, the most cited social psychologist in the world today and bestselling author of Influence, along with several others.

To find out more and for a free audio about the truth behind wealth creation, click here.

Listen. During this (or any) economy, there are vast opportunities around us if we just pay attention and open ourselves to them.

This event is one of them... You really won't want to miss it.

Check out the details and learn all about this incredible opportunity. Even if you aren't able to make it, grab the free audio download at the bottom of the page. You'll be glad you did.

I look forward to seeing you there!

To your continued wealth and happiness,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

Create Harmonic Wealth in all areas of your life... Visit www.JamesRay.com.

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You won't want to miss this one...

Fri, 05/22/2009 - 06:38

Several weeks back, I told you about a powerful teleseminar series called The Daily Work by Jennifer McLean, featuring dozens of incredible visionaries and teachers such as Gregg Braden, Howard Martin and Stephen Lewis to name a few.

I'll be a guest as well, and my interview is just around the corner (this Tuesday!)...

The theme of the program is truly compelling... It's not just another interview series.

Jennifer's quest is to find out what each of these leaders has been doing in their own lives that has opened the door to their success. She's getting every one of them (including me) to reveal the remarkable discoveries that have contributed to their leading-edge thinking.

The Daily Work uncovers the very practices these leaders apply to their lives daily, weekly and monthly to evolve, grow and find their own personal freedom and joy.

And now you can apply these same techniques and exercises to your own life...

Jennifer will be interviewing me on Tuesday, May 26 at 4:00 PM Pacific. During this interview, I'll share personal insights about my journey you may not have heard before.

Best of all, Jennifer is providing access to all of these interviews at no cost.

Click here to listen in, and keep an eye out for Jennifer's email with the call-in details.

Also, make sure you go to the website mentioned in your confirmation email after you register. Jennifer has a couple of bonus gifts for you (meditations and more) that you can use immediately just for enrolling in this completely free series.

I look forward to hearing you on the call...

To your continued wealth and happiness,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

P.S. While the program has already begun, there are still several more weeks of amazing speakers. Save your spot today.

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'What's my purpose?'

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 20:51

That's probably the single most common question I hear from people on a consistent basis, no matter where I happen to be in the world. If that same question has come up for you as well, ponder this for a moment...

What would it feel like to know with absolute clarity why you're here and what you're meant to do?

What would your life and results look like once you have a crystal clear vision of exactly where you're going in life and what you're here to accomplish?

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To your continued wealth and fulfillment,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

Create Harmonic Wealth in all areas of your life... Visit www.JamesRay.com.

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I hope you're free on Wednesday!

Wed, 05/13/2009 - 02:33

That's when I'll be having my next Ask James Anything! teleseminar.

That's right... Another chance for you to ask me your most burning questions!

Thousands have discovered these phenomenal monthly mastermind sessions, and if you've joined me for one before, you know just how fascinating and thought-provoking they really are.

Have a pressing question on your mind? Now's your opportunity to ask me...

Join me for my next call on Wednesday, May 13th at 10:00 AM Pacific. As always, it's live, it's inspiring and it's completely free to join:

Wednesday, May 13th
Time: 10:00 AM Pacific (1:00 PM Eastern)
Phone Number: 319-279-1000
Access Code: 768901#

If you could ask me your single most crucial question, what would it be?

Go ahead... Ask me anything! To your continued wealth and fulfillment,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

P.S. Remember, the lines fill up quickly, so I suggest you hop on a few minutes early to make sure you get your spot. I'll even have an exclusive, one-time-offer opportunity that will only be available that day. Don't miss it!

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Happy Mother's Day!

Fri, 05/08/2009 - 05:12

In honor of this special day, I've put together a video for you...

As we near Mother's Day, now's the time to acknowledge that receptive, embracing and loving quality she nurtured in you.

Watch it now (and remember to honor your mother this weekend)!
Grab the podcast.

To your continued wealth and fulfillment,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

Create Harmonic Wealth in all areas of your life... Visit www.JamesRay.com.

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Thu, 05/07/2009 - 03:16

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To your continued wealth and happiness,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

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The Business of Fear

Wed, 05/06/2009 - 16:29

For months now, we've been literally inundated with how crummy the economy is and how, in the words of many (including our president), it's the worst recession since the Great Depression. Now if that weren't enough, the media has a new drum to beat: Swine Flu.

Look, let's be rational here for a minute (something the media can't really afford to do)... You have a greater chance of dying of lung cancer or diabetes than you do of swine flu. I wonder how many people are watching the news in the morning worrying about a pig virus while they eat their Krispy Kreme and smoke a Camel?

If I come across as irreverent, my irreverence is directed at the media, not at those individuals being programmed daily with the latest scare tactic. It's time to wake up and take a look at the facts.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, stated, "In the United States, over 60,000 people per year contract the seasonal flu." According to the CDC, about 36,000 of those who contract seasonal flu worldwide actually die from it. In contrast, according to the latest USA Today tally, there are a grand total of 695 cases of verified swine flu across (get this) 15 countries!

Yet, for the 30 minutes CNN was on during my morning workout, the anchors droned on for a full fifteen minutes about the swine flu. And the TV next to that one had Fox on... They were talking about (you guessed it) the potential "pandemic" that has less verified cases than the 822 people per day (300,000 per year) that die from obesity.

But you know what? Fear is a business.

And it's oh so sellable, isn't it? It's in the media's best interest to keep things dramatic. It draws us in and keeps us watching for fear we might miss something that will save us from being flat broke with a pig virus.

I will also mention that it's in the Obama Administration's best interest to address the pig virus fast as well so they aren't perceived to be out of touch like our past administration was during Katrina. It's in the drug company's best interest to pump the fear of disease onto the airwaves consistently. Everyone has an agenda, but that agenda is rarely the harmony and well-being of our nation or our world.

The world needs a voice of reason.

We each individually need to wake up, take a stand and decide what type of life we choose to live. Those who continually take at face value what they're being fed will continually get smacked in the face.

And what about the "economic crisis" we hear so much about? I'm not suggesting that we're not in a recession... But the greatest one since the Great Depression? Untrue!

Just take a moment and reflect back on the 70's, and you'll recall that you couldn't even buy expensive gas. Remember the odd/even days and the lines at the pump? Gas is plentiful today.

In the 70's, interest rates were 24% and unemployment was over 10% (as it also was in the early 80's). Today, you can get a 30-year fixed loan for around 5%, and unemployment is at about 8% nationwide. It's not the worst recession since the Great Depression. However, give the media long enough, and it'll scare us right into creating it.

Energy flows where attention goes.

What we neglect to remember (and what we're never reminded of) is that 8% unemployment means 92% percent of the people in this country are employed! I guarantee you'll be hard pressed to hear a news anchor on any station stating, "Great news today! 92% of the people in our country were employed and received their paycheck last week."

The Wall Street game and the economy are as much psychological as financial. Peter Lynch, one of the greatest investors of all time, stated, "If you spend more than 15 minutes a year worrying about the market, you've wasted 12 minutes." How about you? The things you give attention come to life. In fact, attention equals love.

Think about it. If you love your mate, do you give him or her attention? What about if you love your kids... Do you give them attention? The answer is obvious.

Attention equals love.

So what are you giving your attention to? If you're really honest, you may realize you're in love with your misery. That's right. You love your misery because you're attending to it all the time.

So we continue to give attention to our crummy economy. "Give us more fear," we unconsciously plead... It keeps our endorphins pumping! What's worse than being broke? Being sick and broke. Oh boy, now that's really scary! Energy flows where attention goes.

You think we'd learn our lesson after Y2K. Or how about the eight years of the "Global War on Terror." Are we any more at peace because of it? Not even close. Think about it... We haven't had one major terrorist issue since 9/11, and yet we're more terrorized then we've ever been.

I'm on the road 200 days a year, and not one single day during the last eight years have I heard an announcement from TSA that the threat level was less than orange or yellow. What does orange mean anyway? Who knows, but it sounds pretty scary doesn't it? Our consistent focus of attention is feeding the bonfire of terror. It rages on, and we wonder why it never goes out.

Let's wake up and take a stand.

Your consistent thoughts, feelings and actions determine the results you create in all areas. In fact, the formula for success in any area is to: Think, Feel, Act.

There's never been a time in recent history where it's been more vital to direct and control your attention. What you're allowing into your consistent thoughts and feelings is going to determine your subsequent actions, as well as the results you produce.

Turn off the business of fear. Read good books, watch inspiring movies and listen to educational CDs. These practices make you better and more resourceful. When you change your thoughts and feelings, your actions must follow, and your life will change.

The time is now to take action: big, bold, immediate. For fate favors the bold.

When you let go of the fear and refuse to allow it to be pumped into your home and head on a daily basis, you can place your attention on becoming more creative, resourceful and empowered.

Resources always flow to those who are more resourceful. They always have and always will. Get resourceful, lock your attention on what you say you love, and you'll have more to love. You deserve it... And so does our world.

To your continued wealth and happiness,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

Create Harmonic Wealth in all areas of your life... Visit www.JamesRay.com.

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Going Back to Work After 50

Wed, 05/06/2009 - 04:43

I was on the Today show today discussing how to get back into the job market after the age of 50...

Remember, there's a difference between choosing what you want and just getting a paycheck, and you must act out of inspiration instead of desperation.

Grab the podcast. Create Harmonic Wealth in all areas of your life... Visit www.JamesRay.com.

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How do you handle stress?

Fri, 05/01/2009 - 15:07

With National Stress Awareness Month at a close, have you given any thought to the areas of your life where you could stand to eliminate stress? I hope you were able to take a look at the video I sent you earlier this week and started putting the strategies provided into action...

You know, something that I often hear from my students and graduates is how much better they're able to handle stress than ever before as a result of studying with me...

By resolving many of the major issues they've been struggling with, they've released years of built up worry, tension and toxic anxiety from many different areas of their life, from relationships to finances to health and beyond.

In fact, I've kept track of some of the best questions I've received over the years, and the advice I gave to help my students solve some important life issues that have been holding them back, allowing them to leave behind heaps of stress and apprehension...

For instance, one question I hear quite frequently is: "How do I find my purpose?"

Many people, maybe even you, feel like they're adrift and stuck in a rut, like they're not doing what they were put here to do (and they don't know what that is!)...

But there is a solution...

Click here to find the answer to this and many other pressing life questions.

To your continued wealth and happiness,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International

P.S. After checking out the link above, take some time to read my first blog post at Huffington Post titled Conscious Capitalism: Taking Actions That Are Good for Self, Others and the Entire World.

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Conscious Capitalism

Fri, 05/01/2009 - 01:25

Check out my first post as a Huffington Post blogger: Conscious Capitalism: Taking Actions That Are Good for Self, Others and the Entire World.

Here's an excerpt:

Just three short months ago, we let out a collective sigh of relief as we stood on the precipice of a new era in American politics. Though we weren't sure how President Obama would respond to the many challenges at hand, many of us shared in his determination to shift our country's fear-based focus into a mindset of hope and progress. When the election dust had settled, we began to tell ourselves that we'll all be fine now. All of our needs will be met. Well...if you're one of the many who think that Obama's stimulus package will miraculously save us, that home foreclosures will magically cease, consumer confidence will instantly increase, and everyone will go back to work in the blink of an eye...think again.

Click for the rest of the post and be sure leave me your thoughts and commments: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-arthur-ray/conscious-capitalism-taki_b_193743.html

To your continued wealth and fulfillment,

James Arthur Ray
President/CEO
James Ray International, Inc.

Create Harmonic Wealth in all areas of your life... Visit www.JamesRay.com.

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