Prayer Vigil: October 12, 2002

Dear Friends,

October 10, 2002: the US Government approved a $355.4 Billion defense bill for 2002, an 11% increase over last year. (A defense budget request of $396.1 billion for 2003 is already on the table.)

October 11, 2002: Congress has cleared the way for Bush to use force against Iraq, regardless of whether or not it is sanctioned by the United Nations.

October 12, 2002: a single troubador by the name of James Twyman will perform a Peace Concert in Baghdad at the request of Sadam Hussein. As shown in his letter, below, James is calling on people like you and me to unite with him in prayerful support of his peace effort. I, for one, intend to provide it and I invite you to do the same.

In response to Twyman's request, I will be spending a mindful day here on Green Mountain, in the heart of Cortes Island. At the locally-adjusted convergence times of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM I will lead a one hour sitting meditation in my Roundhouse, followed by an open-ended sharing time for all in attendance. Please feel free to join me for these siiting times, or at any other time of the day as I work in a prayerful way, with the seven "chakra altars" on the land here.

In peace,

Dwayne

Directions to my place : It is just past the Y junction where the Whaletown road splits and the South fork leads to the South end of the island, the left fork leads to Squirrel Cove. So, if you proceed past the Y from the West, it is the first place on the left, past the end of the yellow centerline on the road. If you are coming from the East, it is the first driveway on the right, past the Bluejay Lake Farm turnoff. Please park on the highway and walk up. Thanks.

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'Art degraded, Imagination denied, War governs the Nations.'

William Blake

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> From: james@emissaryoflight.com
> Organization: The Beloved Community
> Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 00:19:59 -0700
> To: dwayne@annmortifee.com
> Subject: IMPORTANT - DAY of prayer and peace

> From: James Twyman
>
> It has been proven scientifically that massive numbers of people joining
> together to Pray Peace has a profound effect on the vibrational rate of the
> planet.? That is why I believe Saturday, October 12th is an opportunity for us
> to influence the peace process in Iraq and around the world.? Millions of
> people will join together to feel the reality of peace in all countries.
>
> There has been some confusion as to the actual time of the vigil.? We have
> asked people to be praying at l:00 P.M. New York Time while the Earth Dance
> vigil is not until 7:00 P.M.? There is one way we can make this work for
> everyone.? Let us make October l2th a DAY of prayer and peace.? Spent your day
> feeling peace for all beings everywhere especially at the two times listed
> above.? Pause and send your prayers at both l:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. EST.?
> Together we can make this a day we will always remember, a day when peace
> truly does prevail on earth.
>
> Thank you for all of your prayers and letters of support.? I am on my way to
> Iraq now and take all of you with me.
>
> In peace,
>
> James Twyman

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Prayer Vigil: October 12, 1 pm New York time
James Twyman invited to Iraq to Pray Peace

From James Twyman:

As many of you already know, I have been invited to perform a concert for peace in Baghdad on October 12. Millions of people around the world believe that war is an inappropriate solution to our problems with Saddam Hussein, or any other international conflict. This is a chance to do something about it, to use the power of prayer as a catalyst for positive change. I hope you will forward this e-mail to your friends around the world. The goal is for millions of people to focus their prayers of peace at the same moment. We need your help to make this happen.

This is the second time the government of Iraq has invited me to Baghdad when the threat of war seemed imminent. In 1998 millions of people from at least 80 countries focused their prayers on Iraq, and three days later a peaceful solution was achieved. This year the worldwide vigil is being coordinated with another international event called Earth Dance, a peace initiative being held in 106 cities around the world. (If you want information on how you can join the gathering in your city, go to EarthDance.org.) Over a quarter million people will gather in each city on October 12, and at 1pm New York time participants will join together in this prayer:

We are one global family,
all colors, all races, one world united.
We dance for peace and the healing of our planet earth.
Peace for all nations.
Peace for our communities.
Peace within ourselves.
Let us connect heart to heart.
Through our diversity we recognize our unity.
Through our compassion we recognize peace.
Our love is the power to transform the world.
Let us send it out...
NOW!!

We are asking you to do the same. After you say this prayer aloud, either alone or with a group, FEEL the presence of peace in Iraq and the whole world. This feeling is the key to creating peace. Scientists have proven that our emotions influence events and even weather patterns, and we want to produce a wave of peace that will touch the leaders of our countries, as well as every person in the world.

PRAY THE PRAYER, AND THEN GENERATE THE FEELING OF PEACE AT 1 PM NY TIME, OCTOBER 12.

I will be with a group of people in Baghdad and we will consciously anchor these prayers into the earth there. You can also join me via the Internet by going to WorldPuja.org. I will have a satellite phone with me and will broadcast the prayer at the designated time, and World Puja will transmit my signal around the world. If possible, try to be with a group of people in your own home or church, joining me either online or in spirit.

I also intend to send regular e-mails reporting the details of my trip to Iraq. If you were forwarded this letter and want to be on our mailing list, please follow the instructions at the bottom of this e-mail.

Please keep me in your prayers, but more importantly, please join us in changing the world with the power of joined prayer.

In Peace,
James Twyman

(James Twyman is the author of six books, including the best-selling "Emissary of Light and the newly released "Emissary of Love; The Psychic Children Speak to the World. He spends his life traveling to countries torn apart by hatred and despair bringing his message of peace. He lives in Ashland, Oregon, and is often referred to as "The Peace Troubadour. You can also visit James, website at http://www.emissaryoflight.com)

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