The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham by Esther Hicks, Jerry Hicks Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham
Book Review: Blaming the victim...
Summary: 1 Stars
I thought it was strange that "Abraham" first sent his messages by having the author write out letters with her nose. Yet, I still continued with the book, even after reading that quirky part. After all, a message doesn't have to be bad just because it came from someone's nose...I tried to be open minded.
But, as I continued with the book, I had some issues with the message of the Law of Attraction in itself - which is not unique to this book (I also read The Secret about a year ago). It seems like it goes a little too far in saying that people who are victims of crimes and prejudice bring them on to themselves - with their thoughts. They seem to be blaming the victim, which I am not at all comfortable with. I got a little more than halfway through the book and did not want to finish it.
Book Review: "What you ask for, you get."
Summary: 5 Stars
This book teaches and reflects on one of the most powerful ideas from the Teachings of Abraham, that what you have in your life is what you have attracted to be a presence in your life. In other words, you create a way of life for yourself by your intentions. The teachings of Abraham are messages the authors, Esther and Jerry Hicks have received over a period of time and which they have transcribed for millions of readers to learn from and discover how to manifest a way of life for themselves they had only dreamt of previously.
I especially found the chapter "The Art of Allowing:Defined" to be insightful and useful in my day to day living in New York City. The idea that what I resist or not allow only produces more unwanted things is so true. For example I noticed the more I wanted a car horn to stop honking and the more attention I gave to it, the louder and more invasive the sound became. Once I relaxed and put my attention into how I was walking and my surroundings, the less loud the horn sounded and less invasive it became for me. Soon disappearing from overtaking my thoughts, even though it was still sounding. In other words, the more I allowed the honking of the horn, the less bothersome it became to me.
Two other books I highly recommend reading if you enjoyed "The Law of Attraction" are written by Ariel and Shya Kane and called "Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: A Book About Instantaneous Transformation" and "Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment." The Kanes present a transformational approach to living which produces a meaningful and satisfying way of life. Both the Kane's and this book are insightful, practical and easy to follow guides for you to become the author of your own truly magnificent life.
Book Review: Abraham-Esther Hicks Truth or deceived
Summary: 1 Stars
Please research Seth, Jane Roberts and ouija boards. Ask yourself what or
who is speaking through Esther. Is this wisdom true or are you being
deceived? We are at at time where anything is believable. Really pray
about this before you experience "Abraham", it's not from the Bible.
If this is deception, be careful not to let this in your eyes and ears.
Pray for discernment in Jesus name our deliverer.
Book Review: THE LAW OF ATTRACTION
Summary: 5 Stars
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL, AND INSIGHTFUL CD'S I HAVE HEARD.. ANOTHER FAVORITE THAT I HAVE LISTENED TO OVER AND OVER, AND SENT TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY.. POWERFUL,,Book Review: The Law of Attraction
Summary: 5 Stars
The Law of Attraction
Ester and Jerry Hicks
Hay House 2006
1SBN-13-978-1-4019-1227-7
Pages 194
I recommend the Law of Attraction. At first glance it may seem like there is nothing new here, that its all been said many times, many ways. The teachings are presented in an interesting, clear format and in a step by step application if one chooses to apply. The more one studies what is given, the deeper and more substantive it becomes. As a result of reading and studying this book I became more aware of thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviors that no longer serve me. As I read it helped to pull out of the vapors and put in concrete form in writing, ideas, feelings and thoughts that needed further elucidation, especially those that engendered resistance. I was able to see more clearly where I allow the Law of Attraction to work and where happenings occur by default.
The book addresses three universal Laws. First Law being the Law of Attraction, stressing that an understanding of the first law is necessary for the other two laws to be meaningful and powerful. The Law of Attraction and its magnetic power brings to us the essence of what we focus on, whether it is something we want or do not want. When this Law is understood by us, we are given steps to learn how to attract to ourselves more of what we want to experience.
The second Law, The Science of Deliberate Creation tells us that we get what we thing about whether we want it or not. The book gives us ways of becoming more in control of how we create, by deliberately choosing our thoughts and feelings. We are also given an understanding of how we create by default, when not understanding these Laws and their power.
The third Law, The Art of Allowing says it is most important we allow others to be who they are as we allow ourselves to be that which we are. In others words it's very important we be free in our lives and choices and be intentional in what and when we attract. It is also important to allow others to be free as well. Its not our job to try to fix others to our liking. Also others when we understand the laws cannot come into our lives without us allowing them at some level. Being a psychotherapist I frequently have couples come for assistance and the primary focus seems to be one person demanding the other person change to think feel, behave more like them. This is an example of the stifling yoke of "not allowing".
I particularly liked the Creative Workshop Process. Remembering to go into the suggested daily 15-20 minutes with an uplifted feeling was helpful. It made an enormous difference from the way I usually go into meditation or review. More often than not there is "time pressure", and anxiety runs the show. The deliberate intent of the uplifted energy was powerful enough to override the time issue and it became a more meaningful experience. Allowing becomes easier after such practice.
It occurs to me that the Law of Attraction may work well for a segment of society experiencing worthiness, clarity and fairly high sense of self. As a psychotherapist I see people who are struggling with depression, shame, low self esteem, grief etc. At such times it is difficult for a person to lift their spirits into a higher frequency. In our consciousness we are quite similar to icebergs with 10% being our conscious mind leaving 90% underwater as our subconscious mind. We may consciously say we desire something but our subconscious may be conflicted. Our subconscious runs the show.
There may be people who blame themselves yet again when they don't or can't accomplish what the book promises. Change is a process and it usually takes time. Sometimes people need professional help and additional tools in order to feel worthy of what they really desire. I wish the authors had given more time and space to this issue.
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