October 10, 2002

James Twyman, internationally known author and "Peace Troubadour," will be in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 12, 2002, to perform his Peace Concert. At 1 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) Jimmy will consciously anchor these prayers into the Earth there. Meanwhile, over the Internet, WorldPuja will be transmitting his prayers for peace around the world.

The resulting PeaceWave, created by millions of people praying together simultaneously, will influence the outcome of the current world crisis (Global Consciousness Project) so that Peace Will Prevail.

Here is Jimmy's message:

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. 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 Saturday, October 12, at 7 PM 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.

Let us make October l2th a DAY of prayer and peace. Spend 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 PM 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.

For a more information, see WorldPuja.