Review
“Fortunately for all of us, another voice with a clear message that something wonderful is coming is certainly evident in James F. Twyman’s “Emissary of Light,” It is a fast and fascinating read, I recommend it highly. Pay very close attention, for you will find yourself in this work.” –Albert Clayton Gaulden, author, “Clearing for the Millennium”
Product Description
Travelling troubadour, James Twyman, goes where peace needs to take seed and love needs to replace fear. As you read these pages, you can discover inner peace by making personal the release of fear. In the late 1990′s, Twyman travelled to Bosnia to sing a peace concert. While there, he was led to a mystical community known as the Emissaries of Light, an ancient society whose purpose is to anchor peace where peace has been all but forgotten. He had a life-changing experience when the emissaries invited him to join in their meditations and learn their ways of transmuting fear into love.Twyman’s work is not linked to one ethnicity, one politics, one culture or one religion. His journey of peace and harmony, inspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi, has taken him to every war-torn country. It has filled him with the personal journey to witness for peace and to help others do so even in harsh times and dangerous environments. In a new introduction written for this 10th anniversary edition, Twyman addresses the cloud of wonderment and suspicion that has hung over “Emissary of Light” since it was first released.
Summary: Well-written but the entire book is imaginary
Rating: 3
In Twyman’s classic, he reveals in the intro that the basis of this book is a vision he had whilst travelling through the former Yugoslavia. Whether you believe that this vision was the product of a healthy imagination, or something deeper, is up to you. Maybe it isn’t even relevant?
It’s a quick read, and the story is entertaining. My main complaint about this book is that it’s a bit light weight for more advanced seekers. It offers a very superficial and pithy explanation about what the emissaries are about, and this is frustrating. It’s up to you whether you believe they’re real or imaginary.
Summary: EMISSARY OF LIGHT Shines
Rating: 5
EMISSARY OF LIGHT by James F. Twyman shines brighter than the sun. This is an action packed true story about Twyman’s invitation to perform a peace concert in war torn Bosnia during the late 1990s. He is completely transparent about sharing his raw fear, his excitement in being led to meet a hidden ancient small community of people known as the Emissaries of Light, the invitation to learn from them how to change fear into unconditional love in order to help bring about world peace. We are humbled to be able to witness the spiritual maturation of Twyman and his own peace ministry as a peace troubadour and a teacher of peace. We are humbled and privileged as we watch him walk his edge in courage, love and humility. Fear induces a heavy burden of paralysis, revenge and hate for the unknown in most people. If you read this book, it means that you were led to it by your Higher Self, your Soul. Go with your Soul and shed your own burdens. Read this book NOW!!
Summary: VERY MOVING ACCOUNT, BUT HOW TRUE?
Rating: 3
I found this account of James Twyman’s travels to war-ravaged Croatia in the 1990s to be a very moving story. His desire to use his talents and his life to spread the message of peace is commendable and the story he tells of finding an unknown enclave of “emissaries of light” in the war zone is an amazing tale. But I was bothered by wondering all through the book:Is this story literally true?
Twyman says in the Introduction (which was removed from a later edition of the book) “This is the true story of an incredible adventure.” His use of the word “adventure” is reminiscent of The Celestine Prophecy, which its author James Redfield called “An Adventure.” I remember reading that many people thought the Celestine Prophecy was a true story and felt cheated when they learned it was the product of the author’s imagination. But anyone who was paying attention could fairly easily figure out that the Celestine Prophecy tale was just fiction designed to teach some profound ideas. In fact, the author did not intend to mislead anyone and never wrote in an Introduction that it was a true story.
But now we have James Twyman telling us he really met these 12 emissaries in the forest and they really did project light to “the One in the Center” — also known as The Teacher – who in turn sent this light out to humanity to counteract the negative thoughts that abound in an area torn by violence. The emissaries could make their buildings and themselves invisible to any soldiers who came too close. And, we learn, they were just waiting for James Twyman to come along so they could teach him how to make their presence and their message known to the world. However, there was no need to publicize their presence since they disappeared shortly after Twyman’s visit because, we learn, they were no longer needed. The world, according to the emissaries, was about to make a giant leap in consciousness and would be able to advance spiritually without their work.
I find the story appealing and do not reject the possibility that it is true, but something about this story makes me doubt it. The author undoubtedly went to Croatia and saw the war zone. His descriptions of the country and its people are interesting and sound truthful. But the “adventure” in the forest could be an embellished story or just fiction. The idea that humanity is making a spiritual leap forward or that human consciousness is evolving to a higher level is a concept many authors have advanced. I’d like to believe it is so, but here we are more than ten years since Twyman’s “adventure” in Croatia and the world is still at war in many places, people still kill others because of their religious differences, and it seems humanity is as rotten as ever.
I could easily get caught up in Twyman’s vision, and I understand that some people feel it doesn’t matter whether the story is literally true or not if the message is a good one. But I cannot fully embrace this story while I have doubts about its authenticity.
Summary: This One Hits Home
Rating: 4
Emissary of Light offers a perspective on inner peace and tranquility. It is not a unique view for many who believe that God and peace are within each and every person just looking for a way out. But it is yet another way to explain it. The story of how James came upon this realization or I should say how it was shown to him. It starts slow but really takes off after the stage is set.
Inexplicably drawn to a conflicted part of the world he met those who try to preserve peace in the world. Not in the way you would normally think but in a spiritual way. By exuding the light of peace through mediation. The lessons on peace, love and life have been heard before but the book drew me in and would not release me for some reason. It was as if I was being told an old lesson in a new way. Is humanity ready for the next step in the evolution of their spirituality? The message of the book is that we are, although I tend to personally doubt that.
It speaks to the fact that all religions are man made and speak to the person in a way that they can understand. That it matters not which one you believe in but the fact that you believe in “The Divine Light”. That people only see what they allow themselves to see and if it is Jesus or Buddha or Muhammad it makes no difference because it is the “Divine Light” behind the teaches of compassion and love that is what it is all about. I know this will not sit well with many people and this alone will turn them away from the book. But I believe there is a lot to be considered here.
I believe this book is a very good book that should be read by those interested in spirituality. And even if you don’t agree with what is being said the story of the individual and his travels are interesting in themselves. As he explains what he felt and what he thought. It adds a personal dimension to the book that is interesting.
Summary: I was led to this book…
Rating: 5
As in “The Celestine Prophecy”, I am led by coincidences and dreams among other things. Many of the things that happened to Jimmy in “Emissary of Light” are beginning to happen to me. It is wonderful to have the leading of my Spirit confirmed so nicely in this book. We all are being called to be “Emissaries of Light”.
It is time! Can you feel it? Some call it a “Gathering”, some “New Earth”, some a “Quickening”. We know something is happening. Something BIG! We can sense the changes of our world. There is a charge of anticipation in the air.
If you feel these things, get this book. It will enable you to understand what is happening. Also James Redfield’s book, “The Secret of Shambhala”, will enlighten you of the future new us.
* Publisher: Findhorn Press
* Number Of Pages: 256
* Publication Date: 2007-05-28
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1844091015
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781844091010
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