James Arthur Ray Biography

James Arthur Ray is a leadership and performance advisor and author who was convicted of felony negligent homicide. He is the author of Harmonic Wealth: The Secret of Attracting the Life You Want, which was a New York Times bestseller.

He appeared on the Today Show and Oprah by Oprah Winfrey. In 2006, he appeared on CNN’s Larry King Live and was one of several narrators in the film The Secret. 

James Arthur Ray Age

He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States on November 22, 1957. He is 61 years as of 2018 and is of American nationality.

James Arthur Ray Family| Personal Life

There is not much information known about his family. His father was an Oklahoma preacher at the Red Fork Church of God in Tulsa. On one account, he stated that the hardest part of his childhood was reconciling how his Dad poured his heart into his work, how he helped so many people and yet he couldn’t afford to pay for haircuts for Arthur and his brother. He also wrote in his 2008 book Harmonic Wealth. “How could a loving God keep me from Cub Scouts on account of not being able to afford a uniform?”

 

James Arthur Ray Girlfriend|James Arthur Ray Married

He is currently single and there is no information about any of his past relationships. He has no children.

James Arthur Ray Net Worth

He is a motivational speaker and author. He has an estimated net worth of around $2 million, as of January 2019.

James Arthur Ray Advocate

He is an advocate of the Law of Attraction; his teachings have been described as a mix of spirituality, motivational speaking, and quantum physics. He has attracted attention for his advocacy of the New Thought belief that positive thinking can heal physical ailments and his claim to have used willpower to stay free of all illness.

James Arthur Ray Safety Concerns.

Since 2000, concerns have been raised regarding the safety and soundness of his methods.

In 2000, Ray consulted Grant Cardone, for methods to increase sales at business seminars, and was warned to teach only sound business practices. After this time, Ray began incorporating sleep deprivation, fasting, fire and glass walking, and his invented versions of sweat lodge ceremonies.

He incorporated dangerous methods like participating in quasi-martial arts board-breaking exercise,  putting the sharp point of an arrow used in archery against the soft part of their necks and lean against the tip.

In July 2009, Colleen Conaway who had attended a seminar hosted by James fell to her death at the Horton Plaza Mall in San Diego.  The attendees were directed to dress as homeless people.

In 2005, a serious injury involving hospitalization was reported at the Angel Valley Ranch during a “Spiritual Warrior” retreat led by Ray. A 42-year-old man had fallen unconscious after exercises inside a sweat lodge.

Sweat lodge deaths

On October 8, 2009, at a New Age”Spiritual Warrior” retreat conceived and hosted by Ray at the Angel Valley Retreat Center in Yavapai County near Sedona, Arizona, two participants, James Shore and Kirby Brown, died as a result of being in a nontraditional sweat lodge exercise. Liz Neuman, another attendee, died October 17 after being comatose for a week. Eighteen others were hospitalized after suffering burns, dehydration, breathing problems, kidney failure, or elevated body temperature.

James Arthur Ray Prison

Investigation and conviction on charges of negligent homicide

Following the deaths, Ray refused to speak to authorities and immediately left Arizona. He later confirmed, in an interview with Piers Morgan, that he fled the scene rather than staying to assist with the aftermath because he was scared. Investigations were commenced by the Yavapai County Sheriff department. Initial investigations concerned the construction of the “sweat lodge” structure which, according to investigators, was constructed by a local (non-Native American) group under hire.

On October 15, 2009, the investigations were upgraded to a ‘homicide investigation’ to look into the deaths of James Shore and Kirby Brown. On October 27, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar asked the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission(FTC) to investigate the event to complement the local investigations.

On October 30, a wrongful death lawsuit claiming negligence, negligent misrepresentation, fraud and other actions on the part of Ray and the site owners was filed for the family of Liz Neuman. Another lawsuit was filed for Sidney Spencer who was seriously injured. The suits sought compensatory and punitive damages alleging that defendants failed to provide adequate prior warnings, to monitor the participants’ well being in the sweat lodge, and to provide medical treatment.

On February 3, 2010, Ray was arrested in connection with the deaths and the bond was set at $5 million. He was later released on February 26, 2010, after bail was reduced to $525,000.

The court case began on May 1, 2011. The prosecution rested its case on June 3, 2011, after 34 witnesses had taken the stand and 43 days of testimony. On June 22, 2011, he was found guilty on three counts of negligent homicide, and not guilty of the manslaughter charges brought against him. On November 18, 2011, he was sentenced to two years in prison.

Post-release positioning

On July 12, 2013, he was given a supervised release. The 55-year-old left the state prison near Phoenix.

Re-launch Of Self-help Business

On November 25, 2013, Ray re-launched his self-help business on CNN’s Piers Morgan Live. He had stipulated that no other guests could participate in the interview. As of December 4, 2013, Piers Morgan’s manager, John Ferriter, was James Arthur Ray’s manager and media contact.

In 2016, Ray starred in the CNN Films’ documentary “Enlighten Us: The Rise and Fall of James Arthur Ray,” a recount of Ray’s rise to fame in the self-help industry followed by his 2011 conviction of negligent homicide and later release from prison.

James Arthur Ray Books

• The Science of Success, SunArk Press 2003.
• Practical Spirituality: How to Use Spiritual Power to Create Tangible Results, SunArk Press 2003.
• Harmonic Wealth: The Secret of Attracting the Life You Want, Hyperion Books 2008.
• The Seven Laws of True Wealth: Create the Life You Desire and Deserve Hyperion Books Books 2009.

James Arthur Ray Quotes

• Control is never achieved when sought after directly; it is the surprising result of letting go.
• Live in constant gratitude. No matter what the condition today, no matter how dark, how dreary, how painful and difficult….today is merely the passing outcome of yesterday’s nonsense. How you feel today, and what you give your attention to, builds tomorrow.
• There is no happiness if the things you believe are different than the things you do.
• Success is messy. But so is life. Deal with it. Poverty is messier.
• You’ll never be fully engaged in where you are or where you’re going by settling for normal. Here’s a fact: No one who was normal ever made history. Drop that fantasy like a hot rock!
• Involution always precedes evolution
• In your life’s defining moments there are two choices – you either step forward in faith and power or you step backward into fear.

James Arthur Ray The Science of Success: How to Attract Prosperity and Create Life Balance Through Proven Principles.

This is a book authored by James Arthur Ray. It is about learning how to breakthrough in the would of success.

The Science of Success is the most complete, proven, personal development system in the world, and is ideal for the family to utilize. – Professional careers can see a rapid 180-degree turnaround by simply following the easy, step-by-step program you will want to make your own for the rest of your life! – Bridge the financial gap between where you presently are and where you want to be. – Students can drastically improve their grades by following the Seven Universal SuperLaws of Success in their school work. In this program, you will learn James’ proven, easy-to-use method to get outstanding results in your own life.

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