Become New
James was baptized and raised Catholic. In addition to the teachings of Jesus Christ, he has explored Eastern spirituality in the forms of Bhakti Yoga, Zen Buddhism, and Surat Shabd Yoga. He is a 25+ year meditation practitioner, following the pathway of the Mind, alongside a more recent practice of Devotional Nonduality. James has also practiced the martial art of Taijiquan for nearly 20 years. Known for his ever-present smile, he has an ability to break down cultural and racial barriers, drawing together people of diverse backgrounds through a kind and loving nature.
About James
If there’s anything to be said about James Lawrence (previously known as Larry), it’s that he does not remember hating—ever. Life for him has been positive and loving, as well as kind, peaceful and joyful, with goodwill toward all.
One joyfully thrived growing up in a virtually all-caucasian village during the height of the Civil Rights movement. As far as is remembered, the color of one’s skin was little more than a passing thought. It was recognized early on that people are people regardless of all their wonderful shapes, colors, sizes, behaviors, beauty, fragility, strength, genius and cultures.
One is at ease with all cultures and all people, enjoying a good story, any story about humankind, owing to a love of everyone. The most memorable and life-changing story is about Jesus Christ, which was discovered as a young boy and ultimately led to a seeking of spiritual truth.
In 2011, manifesting like clouds parting to reveal the brilliance of the sun, ego was unveiled for the illusion it is. Everything James had previously ‘known’ was challenged, surrendered, then seen in an entirely different, brighter light of truth. The Christ consciousness he recognized as a boy, but could not understand, had become known.
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