The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham Reviews

• Covers the Law of Attraction, Deliberate Creation, Art of Allowing, Segment Intending, and More

  
  By A3UV7L5ND3EH8T on 2006-09-27
  "The best scenario is to desire something and to bring yourself into the belief or expectation of achieving it...If you have a strong desire for something but you doubt your ability to achieve it, it cannot come, at least not right now, for you must bring your thought of desire and your thought of belief into alignment." - From the book
  
  For several decades, a group of advanced spiritual teachers known as Abraham has channeled messages through Esther Hicks. What began as a series of audios has now been compiled in book and deck form, with Esther and her husband, Jerry, disseminating three major laws advocated by Abraham: The Law of Attraction, the Law of Deliberate Intent, and the Law of Allowing.
  
  In The Law of Attraction: The Basic Teachings of Abraham, the Hicks' convey the fundamentals of the "Creative Workshop" which is the place that we enter, every day, as we ponder what we want--and don't want--out of life. They assert that individuals are always creating and attracting, regardless of ignorance of the three Universal Laws. We create by default, they say, just by thinking and speaking along certain lines--believing in the likelihood of a result and gathering confirming data from our environment. Here's an example of this creation from the book:
  
  "The steady offering of details of illness is very influential in the increasing sickness in your society. If you allow yourself to focus upon the constant barrage of unpleasant statistics regarding the never-ending stream of possible physical maladies, it cannot help but affect your personal point of attraction."
  
  Here are a few more snippets of Abraham's wisdom as conveyed in The Law of Attraction, as channeled by Esther:
  
  "Your negative emotion is your indication that you hold beliefs that are contrary to your own desire."
  
  "The more you think of what you want, the more the Law of Attraction will bring the evidence of it to you, until you *will* believe it."
  
  "If there are others who see something in you that they do not approve of, most often you see their disapproval reflected back through their eyes, and you feel that you have gone wrong in some way. And we say unto you, it is not *your* lack, it is *theirs*. It is *their* inability to be the *Allower* that brings forth their negative emotion; it is not *your* imperfection."
  
  "When you consider many subjects at the same time, you generally do not move forward strongly toward any of them, for your focus and your power is diffused, whereas if you are focusing upon that which is most important in any point of time, you move forward more powerfully toward that."
  
  Now, let me share a bit of my impressions and experience. As a teaching, I was first introduced to the Law of Attraction by Michael Losier. In my opinion, his book of the same name is far superior to this title by the Hicks'. I had experience with manifesting what I desired before I read Michael's book, so I was familiar with the law of attraction. However, I have some misgivings about a portion of it, and here
  is my reasoning:
  
  Most times I read something on the Law of Attraction, I feel sick to my stomach. I was totally turned off by Lynn Grabhorn's Excuse Me! Your Life is Waiting, but found Michael Losier's book Law of Attraction pretty darn sensible.
  
  Yet, I can't help but feel the Law of Attraction is a bit simplistic--offering only a portion of the big picture. I'm especially troubled that the Law of Attraction seems to fly in the face of the wisdom of avatars like Jesus. For example, the Bible encourages compassion with passages like "weep with those who weep". Yet, books like the Hicks' pretty much advocate turning away from anything unpleasant and instead focusing on "feeling good". After all, those poor souls are only attracting what matches their vibration--so let them suffer with their miserable magnetism.
  
  I agree with Abraham that being joyful is the best gift we can offer to the world, but I can't see how burying heads in the sand will add good vibes to the planet. Yes, what you focus on increases--I agree with that, too. But to run away from those who are hurting and suffering merely because we don't want to taint our precious vibration field... It smacks of "fiddling while Rome burns".
  
  While I appreciate the wisdom of the Law of Deliberate Intent, the Law of Allowing and even much of the Law of Attraction-- I can't help but feel something is missing from this picture. (Perhaps...heart?) I'm very big on "over thinking" to my detriment. And even Abraham advises that it's best to "follow good feelings" rather than monitor our thoughts 24/7. But for one such as I who is a "mental type", it's not so easy to turn off the constant evaluation of thoughts when buying into the Law of Attraction. It can create a cycle of fear, in my opinion.
  
  To be fair Abraham *does* address this very thing in The Law of Attraction:
  
  "...some of you feel uncomfortable with what seems like the overwhelming task of monitoring thoughts, sorting them out, and offering only those that will yield things that you *do* want. We do not encourage a monitoring of thoughts, for we agree that would be incredibly time-consuming and cumbersome, but instead recommend a conscious utilization of your Emotional Guidance System."
  
  I totally concur with this idea, but the rub is that in order to be aware of how we create by default, we need to educate ourselves, in part, as to how our thought patterns, expectations, and emotional state contributes to manifestation. And that involves a degree of thinking/monitoring--at least in the beginning stages--which can be a bit frustrating.
  
  I love the information on Segment Intending and the Art of Allowing, and know them to be very helpful in deliberate creation. I just feel that the way in which Abraham's wisdom is offered is a bit "top heavy". If you're just beginning your journey towards Deliberate (conscious) Creation, I recommend that you get Michael Losier's book, as well as two decks from the Hicks' (also published by Hay House): the Ask and It Is Given Cards and The Teachings of Abraham: Well-Being Cards.
  
  However, if you want thorough information straight from Abraham's mouth, then you'll no doubt want to get this book. The Law of Attraction is quite readable, but the way some of the wisdom is presented may give you a bit of a headache--especially as you juggle some of the ideas on attracting undesired situations.
  
  

• The nuts and bolts of reality creation

  
  By A3SKGQSU29ZV80 on 2006-10-22
  Esther and Jerry Hicks have been putting out the channeled Abraham material for about twenty years, but it has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity. I only discovered it about a year ago and have read their last three books. This latest one, The Law of Attraction, is probably the most succinct and direct summary of the philosophy, which is actually quite simple, though not always easy to put into practice. I would recommend this book to anyone familiar with self help and/or channeled type material, as well as anyone new to this kind of thing. If you are already something of a self help or new age junkie, you will find Abraham amazingly clear and no frills. I mean this in a good way, for when studying a system of self improvement, you don't need a lot of theory and superfluous philosophy, ritual, chatter and so forth. Some of these can be fascinating, but if you are mainly interested in improving your life, what's crucial are the fundamentals. For the same reason, this book is an excellent introduction to the whole concept of the law of attraction. In the forward, author Neale Donald Walsch says, "This is it...put all the other books down." A strong statement, but it illustrates the power and importance of Abraham's message.
  
  Abraham is described as a collection of evolved non-physical entities. They are channeled by Esther Hicks, who also gives many public workshops. Essentially, the message of this book is that your thoughts and feelings determine your reality. Esther acknowledges that she first encountered the phrase, "You create your own reality" in Jane Roberts' Seth books. The Seth material, however, while also channeled and carrying a similar message, is far more complex and technical. I find the Seth books interesting and may reread them some day, but if you are primarily interested in putting these ideas into practice, as opposed to studying them, I would recommend Abraham. The advice Abraham gives again and again is that it's important to feel good, because how we feel attracts more of what we have, whether good or bad. A simple message, and one that has been stated many times before, but unless you have truly mastered it (or dismissed it as impossible, in which case this book obviously won't be of interest -Abraham makes no effort to prove the "validity" of the ideas to skeptics) this book is one you should definitely read.
  
  

• The Law of Attraction - You get what you focus on. Well, at least part of the time.

  
  By A2BM7VPIO181EN on 2007-04-06
  The law of attraction is one of those nifty 'laws' that you can always prove it works or prove it doesn't depending on how you are looking at it. If you want proof that it works, you will find that evidence. If you want to find proof that it doesn't, you will find that evidence, too. Some hardcore law of attraction followers will then say that this is exactly why law of attraction does work and that it proves it works. Except that this can logically be explained by the fact that it only works part of the time. If something only works part of the time, does that make it a universal law? Well, let's see... if apples started drifting off of tree branches into the sky instead of always falling to the ground, would the law of gravity be a universal law? No. Yet, here we have a 'law' that only works part of the time, and when it doesn't work, Abraham oh so conveniently lays the blame at your doorstep. You must not have focused on what you want. You were not in vibrational harmony with your desire. You didn't really believe you could have it. blah blah blah. There's always something small thing you did that explains why you didn't get what you wanted despite all your best efforts and most positive thinking. That, in short, is why these basic teachings are bogus.
  
  I don't care who you are. Most people at one time or another have a momentary lapse of positivity or motivation or determination or whatever you call it. Now, if you were to sit in front of Abraham, you would be told that this is okay. It's your OVERALL vibration that matters. But as many people learn, that's not really the case. Yes, you can have, do or be whatever you desire, so long as it is realistic and attainable. But the realistic and attainable part is the key ingredient that Abraham conveniently leaves out of the mix.
  
  While all of this sounds quite negative, it's really just the cons side of this book, philosophy, law (whatever you want to call it). There is a positive side which I'm going to address because in all fairness it is truly worth mentioning, which is that Abraham is a wonderful motivator. It helps one focus on their desires, and that is really the key to motivation, isn't it? In truth, motivation is what you need to get the ball rolling. Without it, you can want something more than you've ever wanted anything in your life, but you will not take action toward obtaining it if you are not motivated or your action will be half-hearted and result in failure a good portion of the time. This is where logic comes into the law of attraction. It isn't a matter of willing the universe to do your bidding. It is a matter of working toward your goal and having the motivation to work toward your goal. This brings me to the next issue that I have with this book and the Abraham philosophy.
  
  Abraham does not encourage working towards one's goal. It's all about vibrational alignment... be happy, be positive, focus on your desire. There's not a lot here about working, though they do say that you should work toward your goal when you are really, really, really, really inspired to do so. Otherwise, not so much. According to Abraham, 60 seconds of feeling good is far more productive in terms of achieving your goals than X amount of hours of working toward it. From a motivational standpoint, yes. You need to be motivated. But at some point you have to do something. Things do not materialize through sheer force of will. If they did, we'd all be superheroes and wouldn't need to buy books like this, would we?
  
  If you are going to buy this book, take it all with a grain of salt and enjoy it for what it really is - a motivational tool. Beyond that, this philosophy and this book really do not have anything useful to offer. There is no science behind it. It's not some universal secret law that works without fail. And it will not miraculously change your life. Actually, you will likely spend so much more time focusing on what you want than actually enjoying what you have that you will end up miserable. If you can find a balance between enjoying where you are and what you have while still reaching for other things that you'd like to be, do or have, then that's wonderful, and this book has served it's purpose. Otherwise, you might come to your senses years later and feel like you've been nothing more than the dog who chases its tail.
  
  

• The Law of Attraction Requires an Open Mind & Positive Thinking

  
  By A1ZXD9NE2K1H14 on 2007-04-22
  Back in the mid-to-late `70s, when I was still a fairly young pup, I tried my hand at wading through the works of existential guru, Carlos Castaneda. Even now, Castaneda is a powerhouse of metaphysical gems of wisdom designed to expand the mind; so I occasionally venture down memory lane and re-read all those tomes of wisdom he produced in an attempt to better understand his thought processes. For the most part, I have been successful. Yet the one thing that I still had a difficult time with until recently, was comprehending Castaneda's concept of `intention.'
  
  What was this mysterious `intention,' to which Castaneda repeatedly referred, and why couldn't I grasp it?
  
  Finally, after reading the words of Abraham in The Law of Attraction, the meaning became clear: intention is merely the process of creating, or bringing into existence, that which we desire. Simple; yet, for some reason, one of the most difficult things for most of us to comprehend, much less attain. Yet, again, it all boils down to `intent.' When one desires something strongly enough the Universe has no choice but to oblige.
  
  Lately, however, it seems the Law of Attraction on which the recent movie, The Secret, is based, has come under fire. How, postulate many who are either unable or unwilling to see the logic behind this Law, can creating be as simple as the adherents proclaim?
  
  Are the debunkers right? Is this `Law' merely some New Age, woo-woo mumbo jumbo or a bona-fide Law similar to gravity, or possibly something in between?
  
  In all fairness, I have to admit that, I too, wondered how it could be so simple. How could one possibly desire something badly enough to `create' it into existence without, oftentimes, even acting on that desire, other than to think about it? And what about such desires as, say, wanting to fly? Could we manifest an ability that seems to go totally against the physical Laws with which we all must (seemingly) abide? Although I've not personally experienced this, what about those who are purported to levitate or bi-locate or miraculously heal themselves or others of terminal diseases? It seems to me that if it is, indeed, possible to do these things, could it not also be possible to fly?
  
  And yet, the more I thought about it, the more I realized that...isn't that what we do every day? We desire something that to many would seem impossible, we think about having it, and if we think long and hard enough, eventually (if not sooner) we find a way of manifesting whatever it is we so strongly desire into existence. As the saying goes, a house begins as a fleeting thought, then becomes an idea, eventually makes its way to a blueprint, and ultimately finds expression in being `manifested' or constructed out of tangible, material substance. Yet, it began as a mere thought, a desire.
  
  In fact, some of our greatest Teachers and thinkers - from the ancient Sumerians, Egyptians, Hindu, Chinese and Native Americans to Socrates, Plato, Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed, Gandhi and Mother Teresa taught some version of `thoughts become things.'
  
  Even with all the evidence indicating that humans are capable of achieving feats far greater than even they realize, why have the majority of us believed that either the average person isn't capable of greatness, or that the greatness which has, historically, been achieved is some fluke?
  
  I suspect that, for the most part, it may be because we, as a conglomerate society, have been taught that only `the gods' are capable of creation. Further, that we must sacrifice all to `the gods' and rely on their good graces (and their whims) in order to experience the benefit of their bounty. Has this not been what has happened throughout the world over the last three- to four-thousand years in the forms of various religions?
  
  Yet, is this really true? Do we really need to worship some elusive Concept of our own (or possibly someone else's?) imaginative creation in order to reap the benefits we all so richly desire and deserve?
  
  Speaking from a scientific-cum-psychological point of view, my belief is that we certainly `reap what we sow.' If we choose negative thoughts, we will reap a negative outcome. If we are positive in our intent, we reap positive benefits. So, why is this concept so difficult for us to understand or believe?
  
  Who of us doesn't know at least someone who is so tenacious, relentless and ambitious that they never once listen to the `realistic' advice of friends and family who tell them something can't possibly be done, but instead follow the beat of their own drummer and end up achieving exactly what they always knew they could achieve while we stood on the sidelines gaping, jealous and in awe.
  
  Individuals such as Hammurabi; Abraham (father of the Jews and Muslims); the Hebrew prophetess, Deborah; Buddha; Cleopatra; Jesus; Michelangelo; Leonard de Vinci; Nikola Tesla; Einstein and many others come to mind. Had they listened to well-wishers who just `knew' that they were following the `wrong' path, the world would be without all the great achievements it has accrued to date.
  
  I fully believe that we are all part of the Collective Unconscious, the One, the All That Is and therefore have access to abilities of which we have, previously, only dreamed. If that is true, then are we not all gods and capable of manifesting anything we so desire?
  
  [...].
  
  "Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quotes (German Playwright, Poet, Novelist and Dramatist. 1749-1832)
  
  
  
  

• Law of Attraction - Get it.

  
  By AHD9UDUTYEA8C on 2006-10-20
  Elegantly simple. Excellently clear. Powerfully thought-provoking. Money well spent. Your interest and attention focused upon these concepts will benefit the quality of your life a kazillion-fold.
  This is high priority, first class, useful life information. I particularily enjoy the question and answer format for it forever stimulates new questions in me. Jerry is a thorough questioner. His questions resonate with my own. Do not be fooled by the simplicity and clarity. Time and again, I discover I can read the same passages on a new day and they will repeatedly trigger new 'light bulb' self discovery moments. The same words continually open and I gain fresh new insight.
  An aside.. I also love the beautiful violet cover with the acacia tree. Giraffes love acacias. With their very long necks it is easy for them to
  reeeeeeach for that better feeling thought. And now with this book, so can we.
  
  
• A most important book!
  By A16R9JFICL0FBA on 2006-10-18
  If you are interested in attracting and creating a life that you desire---then this book is a must read.
  
  "The Law of Attraction," a great Universal Law, is explained more clearly than I have ever seen. You will learn what the Law of Attraction is, how it works and how to work with it, to create the life you desire.
  
  I love all of the work that Jerry & Esther Hicks have done with Abraham and the teachings that they have presented. But, if I could choose only one of their books to read, this would be the one.
  
  The Law of Attraction is something that affects all of us, all of the time. By learning more about this great law, we can better understand how our thoughts create our realities and what we can do to start creating and attracting the lives that we desire.
  
  I would definitely recommend reading this book first, before reading "Ask And It Is Given" by the same authors. It provides a very good foundation for the information that is contained in that book.
  
  So few of us realize how powerful we truly are, how our thoughts are constantly attracting our life experiences and what we need to do to attract what we desire. This book provides not only information and answers, but also guidance and techniques to work with the Law of Attraction.
  
  Rev. Jeff, Professional Clairvoyant & Reiki Master
  [...]
  
  
• Raised more questions...
  By A1EU0MJNWK4YVV on 2007-02-10
  In contemplating ideas from the book, I have a few questions about desires and attraction. If you've aquired answers to these questions, please let me know...
  
  1. Should desires always be followed?
  2. If not, how does a person rightly evaluate their own desires?
  3. Are there things I want which I shouldn't want?
  4. Likewise, are there things I don't want to attract, which actually I should be desiring?
  5. What if a person gets every desire of his/her heart, but still has no happiness, no peace, and no joy?
  6. Do bad things ever happen to good people?
  7. If so, were those things attracted by the person?
  8. Let's say a 14-year-old girl comes down with Leukemia, should she try to figure out what she did to attract the disease?
  9. If God exists, and I experience blessing in my life, should I attribute those good things to God, or should I attribute them to myself?
  10. Were we designed to live for something outside our self?
  11. Is it possible there's an emptiness in the self-centeredness of my pursuing what I want so I can get what I want and have what I want?
  12. How can I re-orient my desires outwardly towards serving something bigger and better than myself?
  
  These are real questions - important ones. And I wish the book had at least attempted to answer these, at least the first five related to desires.
  
  
• Recycled information ... nice refresher though
  By A1YW03TD02IT9R on 2006-11-28
  Just remember folks, the universe is all recycled energy, so are thoughts, right? Well if you've spent any time learning from the other "New Age Self Help" teachers, then you'll hear a lot of the same concepts taught here in this Audio CD. To me, it's pretty much all the same info, just presented and packaged differently with some interesting perspectives. (sort of a european jargon of english meets the accent of Master OSHO, so-to-speak, you see, blah blah blah)
  
  What took me a while to get over was the annoying accent change from Hicks. It did not resonate, but more so gave me a headache as she/he/whatever went on in circles then got louder and softer and louder. I was like "[...]?"
  
  Anyways, I'm not trying to discredit Hicks or say they are scam artists but the basic skeptic in me was waving that red flag half way through the audio. Maybe because of the confession of "money making from other resources they find" then this sudden switch over to spiritualism? Again... you'll have to judge for yourself. For me, I've basically heard these concepts before that were actually presented even better and more realistically from authors such as Chopra and Myss. If you want some solid down to earth information, then I suggest Caroline Myss "Sacred Contracts"... trust me, you'll get far more bang for your buck. Personally, I believe that we have some preplanned lessons in this lifetime that are in our spiritual contracts and we must move through them. In other words, a lot of this life is already set up but we aren't fully conscious so we think it's all just happening to us. I'm not saying the laws of magnetics aren't real, I believe it! I'm saying that some things we don't want to happen HAVE to happen for our development. The best and most interesting compilation of this line of material I found was "Dr. Quantum Presents: Meet the Real Creator - You!"
  
  Don't ya just love reviews?! Fair warning!
  
  Best of luck and peace!
  
  
• Complete Garbage.....
  By A31E85LN7SCUYB on 2007-03-11
  If you believe that you should make critical decisions in your life based upon an Ouija board then buy this book/audio CD.
  
  After all the authors did.
  
  If you believe that these authors can summon spirits on demand (channel) and speak to you revealing life's secrets then give them your money.
  
  They in fact do this on the very first CD of a 5 disc set. And do so I might add with a very poor Indian accent.
  
  Esther Hicks goes on to speak of entering a trance like state and being controlled by a spirit to type messages and write messages in the air with the tip of her nose as the instrument of calligraphy.
  
  I'd like to ask her why the spririt didn't just pick up a pencil with her hands and write the message.
  
  Don't buy this book/audio CD!
  
  Don't encourage these two - I wish there would have been another review of this product besides the two phony endorsements listed.
  
  This is the first review I have written as I just don't take the time.
  
  With this blatant garbage I felt compelled to do so.
  
  
  
• Be Aware
  By A2WCQ0C924Z3NS on 2007-04-14
  The editorial reveiw said this book was based on the writings of Abraham. I naturally assumed that it referred to gleanings from the old testament. Be aware it is a "channeled" book from a "spirit guide" of an unknown source.
  
  
• Happy New You
  By A1AT0GONN4A9NA on 2006-12-20
  The Law of attraction is not magic. It is not about making things appear out of thin air. It is about consciously and deliberately focusing your mind, your heart, and your spirit on that which you do want rather than what you don't want. Many times people think that it's all about "wishful thinking" that it's just sitting in your living room waiting for something to fall in your lap, and sometimes, things do work out that way. I have had several incidences where without any real effort on my part, things just seemed to fall into my lap. But more often than not, the Law of Attraction gets us to start expecting great and wonderful things to happen and what we expect usually comes to pass. If we expect the day to turn out crummy, it will, even if wonderful things happen, because our attention is so focused on it being crummy, that we literally by-pass all the good and choose tofocus on the not-so-good so then we can say with pride, "Well, that certainly was a crummy day..."
  
  The Law of Attraction gets you to pay attention to what you are focusing on. Focusing on things just makes those things appear even larger. That is why I do not necessarily believe in the Fundamentalist Christian way of thinking. They focus on guilt, on punishment, on judgment, on hell, on the devil and then a lot of them wonder why they feel so oppressed. They somehow think that God is picking on them or condemning them. When in actuality it is simply because they are focusing on these things that are not "heavenly", not "godly", not "lovely" and so it will appear as if they are being tested or tempted or misdirected all because they have used the Law of Attraction in a negative way. Trust me, I used to be a fundie and I used to think that was how God got His kicks; by picking on me. I'm not saying to not be accountable for what you may have done or didn't do, but to me, the glorious thing about God is that God is a God of Love and Love does not lack in any good thing. God is always willing to make "all things new". What would happen if my primary focus became one of Love, of Peace, of Goodwill? What would happen if I focused more on the Heaven within rather than focusing on a heaven in some future existence? What would happen if I focused more on my brother's innocence rather than on his guilt? The Law of Attraction simply states that I will get more of what I am focusing my attention on.
  
  Everything is already available to us. The reason why the majority of us are not living the life of our dreams is because we are literally "hell-bent". We see things as they are and not as they can be. We forget to express gratitude and appreciation for all the things that we are receiving on a moment-to-moment basis. How many of you today actually said, "thank you" for the clean water that came pouring out of your faucet this morning? Clean water is a gift. Did you know that there are many countries in the world today where clean water is rare? This is not to make you feel bad or guilty for having clean water at your disposal, it is simply saying that we have so much to be thankful for. We have eyes to read this, we have ears to hear the songbirds in the trees, we have trees and songbirds, we have minds and hearts and souls and bodies and we can go to where it is we need to go today with these amazing things called cars. Most of us will eat at least twice today. Most of us will sleep in dry, warm beds. Most of us will watch television or listen to the radio or work on the computer. If the only prayer we ever had to pray was, thanks, it would be enough.
  
  The Law of attraction works because it has to. It is a law and whether or not we believe in this Law does not negate the fact that it is working. This book will help us use it in a more conscious and more deliberate way. It is not about ignoring other people because they may be fat, or poor, or not as attractive as you might be. What it is saying is to not give your energy to these things. A person is more than their weight, more than their financial status, more than their disease. If you truly want to see the person as they "truly are" focus on their inner beauty, on their magnificent soul, on their inherent innocence. It will be these attitudes that will not only heal them, but reveal to you, what you already know about them deep within. I had a few negative comments thrown my way on my review of the movie, the Secret. Nevermind, the fact that a lot of people really enjoyed my review and appreciated what I had said, I focused my attention on those people who tried to put me down and guess what? Through the Law of attraction I attracted more of the same. I didn't beat myself up over this, I just laughed at myself since I can be very entertaining at times, blessed these people and just got back on track with that which I want to express, extend, and experience in my life.
  
  You see, a lot of people think we should just be happy with what we have and we should! But there is always something within us that's wants to be more, do more, and experience more. Maybe this is our soul...our spirit...that knows how huge it really is and wants us to realize with Real Eyes see all the good that is available within us right now. You could say to the caterpillar, "Ah, c'mon, you should be happy to just crawl around all day eating nothing but leaves..." But the caterpillar "knows" that there is something else he must do. He must die to his old self and be the beautiful butterfly that is already within.
  
  There is something within each one of us that wants more. That is what desire truly is. Desire literally means, "of the Father". Our desires are already within us and if we can envision something and hold to that vision and do whatever it is required of us to have that vision, there is nothing that will prevent that vision from manifesting.
  
  This is a good book, a great book...it will be a gift to yourself...buy it! Make 2007 the year you live Heaven on Earth.
  
  Peace and Blessings, Beings of Light.
  
  Love,
  john "the light Coach"
  
  
  
• BEST BOOK YET FROM ESTER, JERRY AND ABRAHAM
  By AEWKHYP0Z40QN on 2006-10-18
  This book further clarifies many of Abraham's basic teachings. Law of Attraction is an important concept in almost all spiritual philosophies and this book helps you understand it is your core vibration, HOW YOU FEEL, that brings everything (good or bad) to you. You don't have to monitor your thoughts - just pay attention to how you feel! I encourage everyone to read this book, if it does not speak to you it will have at least left you with good ideas and a pleasant experience. Sounds simplistic and it is - probably why we all need so help understanding it.
  
  Any fan of Wayne Dyer, Neale Donald Walsch, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, Doreen Virtue, John Gray, Christine Northrup and many others will see a kindred spirit in Abraham. I can not recommend this book enough, it not only changes your life - it teaches you how to makes life wonderful! This is my Christmas present to everyone this year!
  
  
• The Laws of Attraction Found Me- Now 48 Hours Later
  By AMMEC7NAHGAER on 2006-11-06
  All I can say is WOW! I watched the movie "The Secret" 48 Hours ago, and now have found Esther and Jerry Hicks in that same time period. If you are earnestly seeking a better Life, you will find it. "Birds of a Feather Flock Together" I am just blown away with my Transformation in the past 2 days. I went to Barnes and Nobles last night about this time. We couldn't find any of Esther and Jerry's Books. I just began walking around, believing some how, some way this book would find me. Well the Employee at Barnes and Nobles tracked me down, and guided me to another section. We still couldn't find any of their books. The Employee walked away and I thought I would never see him again. Well, as I started to walk away the third time, he came walking towards me with asserment, and handed me the Book "The Law of Attraction" Never in my Life at Barnes and Nobles had I met a Employee who was so PERSISTENT on finding me a Book. Then I began asking?? Was this myself, the employee at Barnes and Nobles, or the Principles of the Law of Attraction? They say when the Student is ready, the Teacher will come. Well it's 10:35 P.M. almost 24 Hours later and I have read all 194 pages of this Book. I truly have found what I am looking for in this amazing Book. In life there are Laws, Laws of Gravity, Laws of our Government, Laws of Prosperity, Wealth, Health,etc. If you want to play the Game of Life, you must know the Universal Laws. It starts with getting a foundation within the Laws of Attraction. When you think your life sucks, your work is awful, your relationships are just horrible, guess what you will attract?? Those exact things. Your life is a magnet, what you think about you will attract, it's a Law. When you think about Health,Wealth,Prosperity, Great Relationships, you will attract those things. Your Life's make up is within you, you dictate how it will be played, not your surroundings. Get your mind right and start today. Read this amazing Book!. I had no idea who the Hick's where 48 Hours ago, but by reading this Book my life has been transformed overnight. I will never be the same person again, and the same goes for you. Think outside the Box, and if you earnestly want change, start by buying this book today!!
  
  
• "Seth Speaks" for Dummies
  By A2BF3Z1UOWFBY on 2007-03-16
  The various writings claiming to be the profound teachings of Abraham (as channeled) through Esther Hicks are pretentious knock-offs of the "Seth Speaks" series by Jane Roberts.
  
  Unlike the greeting-card simplicity of "Abraham's" light prose on self-empowerment, "Seth Speaks" and Roberts' other writings present an extremely sophisticated and coherent model of reality.
  
  Although I do not completely buy into the "channeling" concept, I have to acknowledge that the nature of existence as described by "Seth" is so well conceived that after 30 years it still stands the test of time in its consistency with new discoveries and theories in Quantum Physics, Cosmology and Philosophy. The model is based on the concept of "Cosmogenesis" - that all of reality is generated by the consciousnesses of the minds contained within it.
  
  Although my crude description of the "Seth" material certainly pushes against the envelope of reason, it must be remembered that these books preceded what is known as "New Age" and as such are not tainted by crystalline double-talk and trite musings. These books contain a powerful message describing one's place in the universe, and how each individual can effect changes by understanding how consciousness really interacts with existence.
  
  In addition to the concept of channeling, I am cautiously skeptical of anything that claims to be a revolution in thought and spirit; but I know something that is produced by profound thought when I see it, and "Seth" deserves respect for at least this reason.
  
  To compare Hicks with Roberts in one of those "is-to" statements, I would have to say that:
  
  Esther Hicks("Abraham") is to Jane Roberts("Seth")
  
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  Wayne Dyer is to Socrates.
  
  
  
  
• Fabulous!
  By A2QKMORYY08GYU on 2006-10-24
  If you never read another book in your life, it should be this book. Even having studied Abraham's teachings for the last five years, I am blown away by the clarity of the information presented. My life is forever changed and all for the better!
  
  
• "The Question Isn't Who Is Going To Let Me, It's Who Is Going To Stop Me." Ayn Rand
  By A2Z4JBEU8GHTZ on 2007-02-19
  First of all, those considering the purchase of this book should understand a little something about Abraham. This is not the teachings of Abraham the patriarchal prophet from the Judeo-Christian Old Testament. Abraham is a group of teachers/energy forces from the non-physical world who channel their teachings through Esther Hick, the wife and co-author of Jerry Hicks. Personally, I found this irrational and subjected the book to diminished credibility.. However, all that "magical thinking" aside, the premise of Abraham's message is valid, but his means of achieving success, like any religion, depend on faith. And this I think is dangerous. If you believe in the message of individuality, selfishness, the pursuit of happiness, but are skeptical on placing achievement of your goals on faith and positive thought alone, try reading the works of Ayn Rand and learning about the philosophy of Objectivism. According to Rand, the three cardinal rules of objectivism are reason, purpose, and self esteem with their three corresponding virtues of rationality, productiveness, and pride. Like Abraham, Rand believes that achievement of your happiness is the only moral purpose of your life. Unlike Abraham, Rand believes that the achievment of one's goals is the product of man's capacity to think and be rational. Productive work is the central purpose of a rational man's life. Abraham does support this view if that is the individual's belief, however, the major premise of Abraham's teaching is that hard work is not necessary. If one merely thinks and believes in something unconditionally, it will happen because one's thoughts cause vibration that attracts like.(The Law of Attraction). Rand takes a more rational approach and believes that Man is in control of his own happiness which is achieved through productive work and the self esteem which follows. Self esteem through hard work and productivity is a priceless source of joy which Abraham does not even consider. "Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values" according to Rand. Achievement through productivity, not through contrived magical thinking. Rand believes that a rational man is guided by his thinking and reason, not by his feelings and desires. For more information on Ayn Rand's philosophy read The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged or visit the Ayn Rand Institute on line. For the rational reader, the philosophy of objectivism will evoke truth and passion that the Law of Attraction cannot begin to compete with.
  
  
• Great Primer on the Law of Attraction
  By A8M2OJ5OMRCL0 on 2006-12-10
  After seeing the movie, "The Secret", I wanted to know more about the Law of Attraction. Researching the Internet led me to the Abraham-Hicks website so this was the first book I decided to read.
  
  First, I will say that the idea of Abraham being channeled would have ordinarily turned me off from reading the book at all. Fortunately, I bought the book *before* realizing that the non-physical entities known as "Abraham" was the teacher of this knowledge so I went ahead and started to read it anyway. I was going to skip the Foreward (written by Neal David Walsch) because I was eager to get to the basic teachings but even the Foreward "spoke" to me. I didn't skip anything after that.
  
  This book has so much wisdom that after I got started I really didn't care whether Abraham was "real" or not. It's written in the format of Jerry asking his wife Esther, who channels Abraham, questions about the LOA and life in general. I began to wonder if Esther *wasn't* channeling Abraham, how did she know all of this herself? I kept post-it note flags with me while I read this so I could go back and pull out all of the things that were most impactful to me. After I finished the book, it had so many yellow flags sticking out of it, I didn't know when I would have the time to do it! Instead, I just purchased "Ask and It is Given", another book by the Hicks', hoping the more I read the concepts, the more they will stick in my brain and I will begin to live them.
  
  The only reason this book did not get 5 stars from me is that it is somewhat repetitious in the questions asked. This is not a book to be read in one sitting, but slowly injested over many readings. I noticed the repetition more on the occasions when I read more. Read this book. It will change your life - or, rather, you will change your life.
  
  
• In a word... inspiring.
  By A2123NR9WLSJI0 on 2006-10-19
  Abraham presents an opportunity for those seeking answers. And those answers leads to a life of unlimited abundance and endless opportunities for creating happiness, health, and wealth in simple everyday living. Better yet, the theories presented inspire change within the individual, and in doing so, lead to very apparent change in those around you. It is truly a spiritual guide to connecting, creating, and living.
  
  
• The "How To" of The Secret
  By A378QUSAFNIND4 on 2007-02-10
  If you are look for the manual that life should come with - this is it! I found this book after watching "The Secret" and "What the Bleep". For years and years my favorite book was Robert Anton Wilson's "Cosmic Trigger". These all have something in common and it is the law of attraction. This book lays it all out in a very clear and profound and inspired way! I recommend also the other books by Esther and Jerry Hicks.
  
  
• Another brillant work from Abraham-Hicks
  By A3L94IKW100UWD on 2006-10-18
  When I think of those things I am utterly so grateful to have, Ester and Jerry Hicks and the teachings of Abraham are at the top of the list.
  
  I believe I am in good company given the outstanding people who have endorsed their work, from Oprah to Neale Donald Walsch.
  
  This work is essential, and their latest book about the Law of Attraction is the first text book all of us require to understand life. A core foundation principle. A cornerstone to building a stronger more enlightened bedrock of living in principle with universal truth.
  
  
• They know their stuff...but the book could have been much better
  By A1XNSWOKU4VJCN on 2006-11-08
  The material is fine. They cover most of the basics. However, I found the book to be extremely repetitious. They would often say the same thing over and over, page after page. It was comical really. The book could easily have been edited down to half its size.
  
  The construction of the book lacked any organization at all. I got the feeling that the many topics in it were written at different times and slapped together when it was time to put it together for publishing. You could just as easily read it from back to front because there really is no flow to the book.
  
  I also had a problem with this Abraham thing. It was kind of a turnoff really. I understand it's a nice marketing angle, but enough already. I hope no one out there really believes that this info came from some supernatural entity. It's too bad, really; the writers seem knowledgable enough to have written on this subject without the need for a gimmick.
  
  
• Should give this zero stars
  By A2LTSDD5JI47LS on 2007-03-21
  don't be fooled....read Nipper's review. This book is absurd. Do you want to make important life decisions based on the occult? Ouija boards? Some mislead confused person channeling some entity to give you life's wisdom? C'mon ---- if you are a spiritual, discerning person who actually has a brain -- USE IT!! If you are a Christian, you will find this Shirley McLaine-type free-fall utterly offensive and ridiculous.
  
  
• One Who Attracts THESE Teachings Has Got It Made
  By A4HJR90OKHLUH on 2006-10-19
  "You cannot have negative emotion about yourself and be in the state of ALLOWING yourself ... And we will tell you, friends, ALLOWING is the most glorious state of Being you will ever achieve on a long, ongoing basis. For once you are an ALLOWER, you are spiraling upward and upward, for there is no negative emotion to balance you out and bring you down."
  
  What a great gift this book is. The basics of the teachings of the acknowledged greatest teachers on the planet. I bought three of these books myself! After all, gift-giving time is coming .... If one is looking for a teacher, why not go straight to the Source?
  
  
  
• Highly Recommended
  By A2L0VSE68I2XAR on 2006-11-15
  Read the book, then watch "The Secret"(DVD), then read then book again. Now stop thinking and just KNOW you can have or be anything you want. Many reviewers keep saying "think", but Abraham means, and the message is, to know it in your heart. Ask and it will be given.
  
  Rayna Gangi, author, "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause."
  
  
• You Can Have, Do, or Be Whatever You Want!
  By AVRVACFKJ5QMM on 2006-11-09
  Esther and Jerry Hicks's books on the teachings of Abraham have inspired millions already. For those not yet familiar with the Abraham teachings, this book is definitely where to start. It is the perfect introduction to how we use our thoughts to attract what we want or do not want into our lives. For the current student of Abraham, there is much that will enhance and clarify past teachings. The section on segment intending, setting forth your intention regarding each segment of your day, is especially helpful. Abraham also speaks with common sense upon such topics as the power of our emotions, whether evil really exists, and why we cannot control other people.
  
  The book is a must read for anyone who wishes to have a happier, more enjoyable life. Having been a student of Abraham now for two years, I have seen results in my own life from these teachings, and this book only makes me feel more clear and calm in my wanting process. Read The Law of Attraction, and when you have finished, read The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent and Ask and It is Given in that order so that each lesson will continue to build on the one before. Attract Good Into Your Life!
  
  - Tyler R. Tichelaar, author of Iron Pioneers and The Queen City, available on Amazon
  
  
• Hot Garbage
  By A2ENMEEB2CBP8E on 2007-03-19
  I don't know what I was expecting, but this wasn't it. I threw this book in the trash before I even finished Chapter 1. If you're interested in hearing about communication from Ouija boards and other weird stuff then this is the book for you.
  
  
• Good concepts, bad presentation
  By A16UHVBPYI838N on 2007-06-10
  I wanted to like this book. I watched "The Secret" and "What the Bleep" and read Wallace Wattle's works, and many other books. So, I bought this book. Nobody can argue with the ideas presented in this book. But there are some big negatives for me:
  1) The whole book is based upon a person going into a trance and speaking for "Abraham". This I cannot believe, and even if the authors think this is true, there is no need to portray this in the book.
  
  2)The whole "trance speak" and question and an answer format is too wordy and fluffy - it needs editing at the least.
  
  3) Many questions and answers have vague, escaptist answers - such as a politician would give.
  
  4) The book minimizes action, and of course the real secret is action is what makes thoughts into reality. Inspired actions that are joyful are the best of course - as this book touches on. But there are many clearer, less vague, and less incredulous ways of learning what this book covers.
  
  
• You'll never want for anything if you read this book
  By A6GOT4P7FOLWW on 2007-04-09
  God bless Esther Hicks for this book. The Law of Attraction describes and explains one of the basic operating laws of the universe. After reading this book you'll understand that there is no such thing as luck. You'll learn to correct your thinking and feeling in order to attract what you want and stop attracting what you don't. This should be required reading in the school of life. As a teacher of manifestation techniques, I hold this book in high regard.
  
  Ann Albers
  author, Love is the River: Learning to Live in the Flow of Divine Grace
  
  
• Cult
  By A1C58ROVIR00HK on 2007-03-09
  I thought this was about Abraham from the bible. What a horrible use of my money. I consider it a cult. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS.
  
  
• The Law of Attraction
  By A1D6MOFT05E0KN on 2007-02-01
  If you liked the movie The Secret, this book will take you deeper into understanding how to really make this powerful law work in your own life. I recommend this book frequently to clients and use it in my coaching and speaking work to emphasize how each of us really do create our reality. Now that I know how the Law works, I have become able to stay much more positive and trusting. It amazes me how things fall into place as they never have before. The principles within the book are ageless and timeless. We benefit from the refresher course nonetheless.
  
  

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• The Secret
• Law of Attraction: The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't
• The Secret (Extended Edition)