Sedona Update - 11/23/09
Throughout this past week, we have continued to work with Arizona authorities. As I mentioned to you in my last message, we have made members of our James Ray International team available to answer questions about the Sedona accident, and this process is ongoing. Meanwhile, I remain grateful for your continued patience and understanding, along with the words of support that many of you have offered. On behalf of our entire team, please accept our best Thanksgiving wishes. Much love and respect, James Arthur Ray President/CEO James Ray Internationa

Sedona Update - 11/16/09
Thank you for this opportunity to bring you up-to-date on the work we're doing in the aftermath of the Sedona sweat lodge accident. As you know, I've instructed my representatives from the outset to work together with Arizona authorities to determine the facts. This process is ongoing. In addition, this past week, we've been working with the authorities to facilitate interviews in Arizona with our team members. This process is ongoing as well. I'll continue to do everything I can to keep you informed about the work we are doing. Much love and respect, James Arthur

Sedona Update - 11/7/09
I'm continuing to devote all my energy to determine the facts surrounding the tragic accident at Sedona. I've instructed my representatives to meet with the authorities in Arizona and to share with those authorities the facts they learn. That process is ongoing. In the meantime, I want to let you know that not only is this situation requiring all of my personal focus, it's also consuming my entire team's focus as well. For that reason, you can expect significant delays in responses to all general business requests. We have every intention of responding once we have helped determine what happened in Sedona. Much love and respect,

Important Update Regarding Upcoming Events
The lives of the families impacted by the Sedona tragedy have been changed forever. These families deserve to have the questions raised by the tragedy answered as quickly and authoritatively as possible. That is the goal I'm dedicated to achieving. In the days following the terrible accident, I struggled to respond in the right way. This is the most emotionally wrenching situation I've ever faced, and it's now clear I must dedicate all of my physical and emotional energies to helping bring some sort of closure to this matter. That means helping the authorities and the families get to the bottom of what happened. I'm committed to devoting all of my time, for as

Regarding the Recent Events in Sedona
For me, for the families and friends of the sick and deceased and for many people who believe in the important work we do, these have been the most difficult ten days of our lives. People are throwing out accusations and disparaging me and our mission. Yet despite that, and despite considerable criticism, I have chosen to continue with my work. It's too important not to. One of the lessons I try to impart is that you have to confront and embrace adversity and learn and grow from it. I promise you I am doing a lot of learning and growing. I have taken heat for that decision, but if I chose to lock myself in my home, I am sure I would be criticized for hiding and not practicing what