NY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CELESTINE PROPHECY CREATES FREE GLOBAL PRAYER PROJECT CONNECTING THOUSANDS VIA TELEPHONE AND INTERNET

(May 2007 –Los Angeles, CA) James Redfield, the NY Times bestselling author of THE CELESTINE PROPHECY and a spiritual inspiration to millions of fans, has partnered with wife and fellow author Salle Merrill Redfield to found the Global Prayer Project, which offers guided prayer, meditation and discussion. For the past eight months, thousands of people from all faiths around the world have participated via telephone, Internet and small groups.

“Our twice-monthly gatherings have been making a powerful difference, both in people’s individual lives and the world at large,” said Redfield. “Many participants have written us saying that the energy generated from this network of participants is ‘indescribable.’ Millions of people know that prayer works and we are happy to continue and expand this healing circle of focused intention at a time when people are looking for ways to make a difference.”

“Imagine a million people focusing prayer together on a particular crisis situation in the world,” Redfield continues. “Research shows that the greater the number of people praying together, the more powerful the prayer and the greater the level of energy felt by the participants.”

The gathering held Tuesday, April 17, touched on the practice of using deriding and insulting words to lower others in order to make one look and feel more powerful, humorous or important. The focus of the prayer visualization was on bringing this entirely human but imperfect habit into spiritual consciousness, and in helping to reduce conflict in the world. During the follow-up discussion, Redfield explained how to let go of such distractions by finding more inspiration and purpose in our individual lives.

Those wishing to take an active role in maintaining a circle of positive intention across the globe, while going deeper and heightening their own spirituality, are encouraged to join in the next gathering at 8:00 pm EDT on Tuesday, May 15. Participants call (646) 519-5883 and enter 2230# to log into the call. There is no charge for participation; however participants are responsible for their own long-distance phone charges. To participate via live streaming Internet, visit www.celestinevision.com, where archived prayer gatherings can also be heard. Future calls
will take place May 15, May 29 and every other Tuesday.

James Redfield is the author of The Celestine Prophecy, the novel that sold over 14 million copies and spent three years on the New York Times bestseller list. The Celestine Prophecy is a spiritual parable that teaches how to access an intuitive and synchronistic flow and describes nine insights each of us is acquiring on our journey into a more fulfilling and conscious life. This adventure story chronicles the discovery of ancient scrolls in the rainforests of Peru. The prophecy and its nine key insights predict a worldwide awakening, arising within all religious traditions, that moves humanity toward a deeper experience of spirituality. The author of nine books, Redfield is a regular radio and television guest and a sought-after inspirational speaker in the United States and internationally.

In 2006, The Celestine Prophecy feature film was released in theaters across the country, following a phenomenally successful sneak preview program that played over 1000 showings on more than 500 screens at churches and spiritual centers across the country. The Celestine Prophecy is currently available everywhere on DVD.

For more information, visit www.celestinevision.com.

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