St. Francis, the peacemaker, inspired the emergence of the Renaissance out of the Dark Ages by being REAL — by seeing things as they are and not buying into the story of separation.
One wonders what St. Francis might make of our current circumstances — shut down, waiting, questioning... wondering what’s to become of our lives and our world.
Before this crisis, many of us filled our days with societally dictated, yet ultimately trivial activities. We felt obligated to compete to see who could get things done the fastest. We’ve stressed, fretted, and struggled to reach our “goals,” forgetting that the destination is not what will ultimately bring us peace and contentment.
It’s possible to live a simpler, more peaceful, and more satisfying life. And now that many of us have no choice but to slow down, there are a few things we can do to align with the flow of a quieter, more fulfilling life.
In this deeply experiential workshop with Peace Troubadour James Twyman, you’ll embark on a pilgrimage to discover the keys to inner and outer peace and restoration during this historic time of global transformation.
What does it mean to truly embody radical peacemaking and simplicity?
Can you find the courage to be misunderstood or mocked for your convictions?
How much do you desire to FEEL the fire of full creativity and connection with the natural world?
Finding these answers begins now, with the steps you can take, guided by a wise friend, toward the source of your own wisdom — for it is only from the strength of your own center that you’ll ever be able to contribute meaningful action in the world.
And who better to serve as that wise friend than someone who’s meditated on St. Francis almost daily for most of his life? James Twyman’s appreciation and love for St. Francis emerged very early on when he was an altar boy, and a picture of St. Francis he happened to be looking at during Mass came alive to his young eyes. After high school, James even became a friar, just as St. Francis did, in the Franciscan Order.
Within all the contributions James has made in his life, the throughline has always been St. Francis. James seeks out every way possible to promote awareness of St. Francis’ life and follow in his footsteps. He has written and performed a musical based on the life of St. Francis, and is currently in contemplative seclusion for a full year in a small room in his Mexican community (which is where he’ll be during this course with you!).
If everywhere you look you see people locked up in a sense of fear and division but you don’t know how to respond, then it may be time for you to choose another way for yourself. If you feel your own sense of fright at the direction we’re going in, then know that there is also more light than ever before — it is, as Jean Huston so aptly predicted two decades ago, “JUMP TIME!”
Join with James and all the other attendees in this course to choose, as St. Francis did, to be an instrument of peace and a source of a new way of looking at the world and each other. You’ll also get a firsthand look at the path of the Anchorite, a person walled into a cell to live a life of prayer and contemplation (in some cases for the rest of their life). James is currently living in an anchorhold, literally walled inside a tiny enclosure, in Mexico for an entire year.
This is how an imaginary, proverbial “New Renaissance” will become our reality — with committed individuals everywhere using this jump time to imagine this new reality into being and achieve all that our hearts truly desire.
In this 7-part transformational intensive, James will guide you through the process of embodying — with grace and ease — the inner skill set needed for living in peace.
This course will feature teachings, training sessions, and experiential practices with James. Each session will build harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to become an instrument of peace.
St. Francis of Assisi is considered one of the most radical peacemakers the world has ever seen. Why did he risk his life for what appeared to be an impossible dream?
To apply this story to your own life, James will guide you to consider: how willing am I to enter into a space where discord seems to be dominant, while offering the possibility of peace?
In this first session, you’ll be inspired by St. Francis’ journey, and you’ll discover ways we can apply lessons from St. Francis to a world that is very much in need of spiritual peacemakers.
In this module, you’ll take first steps toward peace, as you:
Similar to Siddhartha the Buddha, St. Francis had everything the world claimed was needed to feel rich. And yet after a long illness around the age of 25, he realized that his riches never brought him the richness he actually desired. Thus began a “stripping process” in which he literally stripped naked in front of the entire town of Assisi.
The lessons he taught medieval Europe still apply today: If you want to enjoy life to the fullest, you must give away everything that is not essential and live as simply as possible. Can you devote yourself to a simple life path that helps you achieve what your soul is longing for, as opposed to what your ego craves? If so, the path of St. Francis will speak directly to your heart.
In this module, you’ll:
St. Francis once said that God wanted him to be a new kind of fool, to let go of the societal constraints that forced him to “fit in” or deny the freedom of fully expressing himself.
The Holy Fool is an archetype that applies not only to Francis, but to mystics from many spiritual traditions. It takes great courage to stand up and appear different or out-of-step.
In this module, a misstep... may not be so bad, as you:
St. Francis knew the power of the spiritual fire we’re all called to embrace on the path of inner awareness. He inspired thousands of men and women to leave their homes and everything they owned to live lives dedicated to service. He was on fire with love, and that fire ultimately initiated a time of great inspiration known as the Renaissance.
In this module, you'll ignite the same fire, as you:
How many times have you seen a statue of St. Francis in a garden or a meditation area? Most people know St. Francis from the legends regarding birds, wolves, and all of nature. Francis related as easily to the animal kingdom as he did to the humans he saw around him every day.
However, these depictions just scratch the surface of his devotion to the environment. St. Francis became the patron of ecology because his entire life was dedicated to seeing ALL creatures as holy. As is common in Indigenous experience, animals and plants are our sisters and brothers; our various environments are just larger rooms to St. Francis.
In this module, you’ll:
One of the most famous prayers in history begins with the words “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” In reciting and meditating upon the Prayer of St. Francis, you will become an instrument of peace in your daily life. Just merely living this prayer in a million small ways can change the “big world,” just as it did in Francis’ time 800 years ago.
In this module, you’ll receive the gifts of the journey, as you:
In a world of do, do, DO!, there has been an understandable counter-emphasis on just being. “I’m a human BEING, not a human DOING” is an often-heard phrase in mindful circles.
Then what is to be said for action? There is a simple formula... Being + Doing = Creating. We are being called upon these days to be more creative than ever when it comes to stimulating our personal lives, society, and culture into thriving. But how much being ? How much doing ?
Finding a balance between action and prayer has been one of the biggest challenges for nearly every spiritual path.
In this module, you’ll return from the journey with gifts for your family and the world, as you:
In addition to James’ transformative 7-part virtual course, you’ll receive these powerful training sessions with leading visionaries and teachers. These bonus sessions complement the course and promise to take your understanding and practice to an even deeper level.
In 2011, James Twyman invited 40 people from around the world to join him in a contemplative walk on The Camino of Saint Francis, a 10-day journey through the Italian countryside to Assisi. They carried with them peace prayers that were prayed in Assisi 25 years earlier, returning them to their place of birth, then celebrated during an historic concert. This movie depicts this 100-mile walk to Assisi, as well as The Peace Prayer concert.
In 2019, James Twyman performed his one-man musical Brother Sun, Sister Moon in a chapel in Assisi. This 20-minute video features an artful, high-quality excerpt of his touching performance that not only highlights his music and acting abilities, but also shows the receptive and engaged attitude of the audience. In the role of St. Francis, this is just another way that James invites you to immerse yourself in the life of this spiritual hero for all times.
In 2012, James Twyman and Dr. Wayne Dyer released a meditation called I AM Wishes Fulfilled, which recorded the frequency of the “Name of God” from the Hebrew Bible. The meditation album sold over 350,000 copies. James has taken that meditation and remixed it with drums and a simple breathing technique. For your benefit, two versions are included: one guided for learning, and one with just the music for flying solo!
James welcomes into dialogue the incredible Mirabai Starr, author of many books on mysticism includingThe Showings of Julian of Norwich, the most famous anchoress in history (anchorite is the masculine). They discuss the path of the anchorite, a person walled into a cell to live a life of prayer and contemplation. James is currently living in an anchorhold, literally walled inside a tiny enclosure, in Mexico for an entire year and is featured in this video discussing this decision with Mirabai.
In this bonus, James is joined by renowned spiritual teacher Miranda Macpherson for a lively discussion on the wisdom of the Prayer of St. Francis. The prayer begins with the words “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” What does it mean to be an instrument of peace, and how do we achieve that goal in the modern world? James and Miranda have both had a deep connection with this prayer for 20 years, and now you can join them in the same exploration as they unpack its significance to them.
These 20 short movies take you into the life of St. Francis of Assisi in a way never experienced before. The lessons come from one of the first books written about Francis after his death, The Little Flowers of St. Francis. These stories about St. Francis and his first followers have inspired millions of people over the centuries. A true treasure of a biographical narrative of the life of St. Francis and the world-transforming movement that he founded.
James Twyman recorded the song “No Love But God's” in 2015, and it’s one of his personal favorites. The quote “There is no love but God's love” comes from A Course in Miracles. Featuring an edgier side of James, this video takes you with him as he gets a tattoo of the title of this song to high-energy broken beats and low-key vocals — while a graffiti artist paints a mural featuring the timeless message of “Love.”
I have never felt such a total spiritual connection to another human being who wasn't a part of my family as I’ve felt to James. He is a multi-talented person. His music is indescribable. Such a gift from God. His sharing of what he has discovered about life is a miracle. Reading his work and following its suggestions has produced miracles in my life.
— S. Hunter
So many insights flooded my consciousness and heartsoul, and I am so grateful to James Twyman and St. Francis for this incredible experience. Thank you!
— Anonymous
James is an amazing light on our planet. His work is powerful and humble and seeps into our consciousness like water nurturing and inspiriting.
— Deb and Cassandra
James Twyman is an enlightened writer... He tells a great story and blesses the spirit.
— Anonymous
This is one of the best stories of St. Francis I have ever read. James Twyman is an amazing writer and inspiring teacher.
— J.C.
So inspiring and real. Creates a loving and deep connection with St. Francis and a desire to do the camino. Gratitude, James Twyman.
— Arpita
James Twyman’s The Moses Code helped confirm my spiritual realizations and awakenings in the most profound and powerful way.
— J. Manali
Experience a unique opportunity to learn from bestselling author and Peace Troubadour James Twyman — from the comfort of your own home. Each class session includes a video teaching and guides you to discover specific skills and abilities to simplify, heal old wounds, and reimagine your life.
In addition to the high-quality videos and MP3 audios, you’ll also receive the entire class transcription in PDF format. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Between class sessions, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each lesson.
We feel honored that James Twyman has chosen to partner with The Shift Network to offer this exclusive online training. This is a rare opportunity to learn from a bestselling author and peace troubadour whose powerful insights and pioneering work are helping us heal and awaken ourselves and our world.
If you’re serious about becoming an instrument of peace, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind training.
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— Marianne Williamson, Author of Return to Love
James Twyman’s words are a gift to all who seek a higher way. Your soul has placed your hand upon this book. Now let its message into your heart and mind.
— Neale Donald Walsch, Author of Conversations with God
Giovanni and the Camino of St. Francis is a beautiful awakening to the mysterious forces of love deeply at work in our lives, if only we overcome the stories of who we think we are, and trust the divine impulses in our hearts. When we let go of believing we know anyone or anything completely, healing happens.
— Sonia Choquette, New York Times bestselling author of The Answer Is Simple… Love Yourself, Live Your Spirit!
It’s every pilgrim’s dream, namely, that somehow we will be transformed and begin to feel one’s faith, and not just believe with no feeling at all. The pilgrim wants to know that God is there with God’s saints and angels as the pilgrim goes his or her pilgrim way. Pilgrimage is prayer of the feet. Thank you for risking a story full of miracles and helping the reader believe that miracles do happen in our seemingly ordinary daily lives.
— Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM, bestselling author of Francis: The Journey and the Dream
Simply and powerfully, [James Twyman] captures the transformative impact of a pure heart and reminds us of the joys of living for love.
— Gillian T. W. Ahlgren, Author of The Tenderness of God: Reclaiming Our Humanity
— Albert Clayton Gaulden, Author of Clearing for the Millennium
James Twyman is the New York Times bestselling author of 16 books including The Moses Code and Emissary of Light. He’s also known around the world as the Peace Troubadour, having traveled many to countries at war to share the prayers of peace from the world’s 12 major religions he put to music in 1994.
He has been invited by peace organizations and even the leaders of countries to Bosnia, Iraq, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Syria, and many other countries to initiate world-synchronized meditations while battles raged around him. Each time, millions of people participated, and miracles have often followed.
James has recorded more than 15 albums and has produced or directed six films including Redwood Highway and Indigo. In 2018 he was consecrated a Franciscan Hermit and now lives in Ajijic, Mexico where he founded Namaste Lake Chapala, an interfaith peace community.
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