James Arthur Ray – The Irony of a past “Thought of the Day”

Take a good look at the above graphic and text.

It’s from a mass-mailed missive that was sent from James Arthur Ray’s e-mail account.

The source that sent it to Rumor Rat says it was part of an e-mail that was sent on October 25 – last Sunday.

However, someone we assume to be a supporter of Ray’s informs us anonymously that it was the New Age guru’s “Thought of Power” for the day on March 13th, 2008, and had been recirculated by Ray’s critics since the sweat lodge disaster.

Whatever the case, Rumor Rat finds it ironic – or is it coincidental? – that in his “thought” Ray says that a Warrior never explains.  Could this perhaps be the philosophy behind his decision not to speak with authorities?

“On some level, it’s possible that this man thinks he’s above having to explain his actions to anyone,” says one critic, who asked not to be identified.

Meanwhile, the Facebook page where on October 20th Ray posted his non-apology, non-explanation of the sweat lodge tragedy, the comments are piling up.

To date, no fewer than 2,296 comments have been made, including comments by at least one survivor of the fatal sweat lodge.  Some are sympathetic to Ray’s situation, others not so much.

Meanwhile, Ray seems to be trimming his schedule of free informational meetings he had previously planned.

As recently as Sunday, his website included at least a half dozen different free seminars in various cities, including Toronto, San Francisco and San Jose.

Tonight, however, the only remaining free event is this evening’s seminar in Toronto.

We can only assume that Ray’s had a change of heart and cleared his schedule – at least of the free events.

His online schedule, however, still includes money makers like next year’s Spiritual Warrior retreat in Sedona.

It also includes next month’s three-day Quantum Leap seminar in Las Vegas.  It’s “only” $3,995 per person, in case you’re interested in attending.