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The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham
This book presents the powerful basics of the original Teachings of Abraham. Within these pages, you’ll learn how all things, wanted and unwanted, are brought to you by this most powerful law of the universe, the Law of Attraction. (that which is like unto itself is drawn). You’ve most likely heard the saying “Like attracts like,” “Birds of a feather flock together,” or “I...more
Hardcover, 205 pages
Published
December 1st 2006
by Hay House
(first published September 25th 2006)
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Jan 18, 2012
Lou
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3 of 5 stars
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My mentor
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I only read this book at the suggestion of a mentor. When I went and picked it up, I didn't read the back cover of it, or the subtitles or anything else, so when I got home and saw the reference to "Abraham" on the front cover, I was very skeptical about it. I didn't want to get sucked into a book of a religious bent.
Turns out, it was even weirder than that. Don't stop here, though. Read on!
The book was good at reminding you that your mind is extremely powerful. What you think about is pretty mu...more
Turns out, it was even weirder than that. Don't stop here, though. Read on!
The book was good at reminding you that your mind is extremely powerful. What you think about is pretty mu...more
The fact that this book ended up in my hands it a testament to the law of attraction. I was wanting a source that out lined the major laws of the universe. From what I understand there are only a few. All the other laws are overtones and sub-harmonics to these three, the trilogy. As to the source of this information, it comes from a group of individuals who exist at a slightly higher vibrational rate. This group collectively calls itself Abraham. One of the Co authors (Esther Hicks) goes into a...more
Jun 20, 2008
Laurie
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Not sure what to make of this book just yet. It seems like it has good insights to offer, but the way it is presented is rather strange. The book was supposedly "channeled" through a sort of spiritual guide and not "written" by the authors. While I am not denying that this was the case, so far I have read books that were MORE enlightening and were NOT channeled. But I will update again when I am done with the book.
I liked this book more as I read it....has some very insightful views on how our w...more
I liked this book more as I read it....has some very insightful views on how our w...more
Ignore any negative reviews about this book and its message. If you don't like Ouija boards then pass over that section like I did. For the rest of the information contained in this material, your doing yourself a major disservice for not reading and comprehending this knowledge.
Once you read it, you'll know the truth it contains. Think about all those experiences you've had in life that YOU attracted into it. Did you not think you were magnetic in nature? I remember those little tiny messages I...more
Once you read it, you'll know the truth it contains. Think about all those experiences you've had in life that YOU attracted into it. Did you not think you were magnetic in nature? I remember those little tiny messages I...more
Did you know that if you want to become rich all you have to do is believe you will and you will. If you do not it's because you didn't believe you would. Oh this is such a pile of crap. It's nice to think positively but Esther Hicks is an outright liar and scam artist.
This is one of the few books I immediately threw in the garbage after giving it a fair chance. It is utter garbage.
I have seen that phony Esther Hicks on You Tube doing her "Abraham" act. She nods her head once or twice and then p...more
This is one of the few books I immediately threw in the garbage after giving it a fair chance. It is utter garbage.
I have seen that phony Esther Hicks on You Tube doing her "Abraham" act. She nods her head once or twice and then p...more
When it comes to 'self-help' type books, I have read 'em all. Over the years I have scoured book stores and market stalls seeking that one book that would answer all my questions AND motivate me to get things happening in my life. 'The Law of Attraction' is truly the first book I have read, that encompasses everything that is required for success and inner peace. I read the entire book within 3 days, put it down and realised I had found THE book! Since then I have been applying these new princip...more
I don't know why the authors of this book bothered to tell us the material was channeled from non-physical entities, other than, I presume, to claim authority beyond their own selves (or just to tell the truth as they see it, perhaps). I'm not a believer in channeling and that's why I was reluctant to buy and read it, but I persevered, and I have to say that the material stands on its own. If the authors had just written the book as a work of fiction (which it may well be, in reality), it would...more
Love, validation, the secret of eternal life will all be found in this book. What is the cost? Only your critical thinking skills. You must completely surrender yourself to your emotional guidance and let it show you the secrets of the universe. Esther Hicks channels this book (or as she would say, "receives" from a nonphysical perspective) from the group of entities collectively known as Abraham. They know what you want, everything that you desire, and they will tell you everything that will ma...more
Feb 12, 2010
Annette
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I'm reading this book right now. It was given to me by someone who enjoyed it. I do find it a bit creepy. I've read in many health magazines that positive thoughts make us feel better.
Do I think the people I've cared for in Homes wouldn't of had a stroke, or a heart attack or MS and so on if they had though positive...I know some of those people are very positive and up people with good careers, good family and so on...and they still had a stroke and ended up in a wheelchair at a early age...
I h...more
Do I think the people I've cared for in Homes wouldn't of had a stroke, or a heart attack or MS and so on if they had though positive...I know some of those people are very positive and up people with good careers, good family and so on...and they still had a stroke and ended up in a wheelchair at a early age...
I h...more
I only picked this book up because it was on sale for 75% off at a university booksale, but upon reading it I am beginning to understand that there was much more involved on my part. In this quick read, Abraham gives three Universal, Eternal Laws of how we create our experience. To you, this may sound like some kind of attempt at a pyramid scheme. I would have to agree. But Ester and Jerry Hicks have compiled this information for your own benefit, that each person may have a fuller creative expe...more
I have checked into this book a couple of times before (at the recommendation of other people), both times failing to finish it before it was due at the library. This time a good friend gave it to me as an assignment (wink!). I even took notes. Maybe she will buy me a beer now. Haha. Ho.
I appreciate the message the authors are attempting to convey. As for the channeling phenomena, I am not a believer. I don't mind, however, ignoring where the message allegedly originated from and applying Abraha...more
I appreciate the message the authors are attempting to convey. As for the channeling phenomena, I am not a believer. I don't mind, however, ignoring where the message allegedly originated from and applying Abraha...more
Ok, I'm into this sort of thing, of believing that there's a all knowing collective consciousness. Ester Hicks seems to be able to tap into this through an entity she calls Abraham. She is a conduit or channel into this knowledge.
Kind-a scary at first, then comforting and inspirational thoroughout, Jerry asks great questions of this all knowing entity, it has fantastic answers that are guiding principals for how we should live our lives.
Makes you really watch what you're thinking about. Proves o...more
Kind-a scary at first, then comforting and inspirational thoroughout, Jerry asks great questions of this all knowing entity, it has fantastic answers that are guiding principals for how we should live our lives.
Makes you really watch what you're thinking about. Proves o...more
I think I should have read this book prior to Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires. This book is a sort of primer to the Law of Attraction concepts outlined in the other book, but it does not have the detailed exercises that help you "make it work."
It is, however, an excellent explanation of how the Law of Attraction works, as well as things like "segment intending" (what you plan for a particular part of your day from an emotional perspective, such as planning to wake up refre...more
It is, however, an excellent explanation of how the Law of Attraction works, as well as things like "segment intending" (what you plan for a particular part of your day from an emotional perspective, such as planning to wake up refre...more
This book literally changed my life. The first part was a little "airy-fariy" to me but after getting into the bulk of the book, you learn how to re-think of what you want to attract into your life. Thoughts are powerful and just as easily as you can attract prosperity, happiness, and love, you can attract just the opposite into you life as well.
It's not a book that just tells you to think "happy thoughts" and all will be well, it goes deeper than that, and I go back and read sections of it over...more
It's not a book that just tells you to think "happy thoughts" and all will be well, it goes deeper than that, and I go back and read sections of it over...more
While I agree with the principles set forth in the intro to this book, the whole idea of channeling is a bit off-putting to me. I made the assumption they were applying or contriving some principles from the biblical Abraham, so the channeling came as a bit of a shock and again - somewhat off-putting despite the fact that I agree with the general mission of the book. I've read books on channeling and even how-to guides, but I'm still just not that into it. Perhaps I'll pick it back up later -- f...more
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...more
"This book presents the powerful basics of the original Teachings of Abraham. Within these pages, you'll see how all things, wanted and unwanted, are brought to you by this most powerful law of the Universe: the Law of Attraction (that which is like unto itself, is drawn). You've most likely heard the sayings "Like attracts like," "Birds of a feather flock together," or "It is done unto you as you believe" (a belief is only a thought you keep thinking); and although the Law of Attraction has bee...more
May 15, 2012
Alexis
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4 of 5 stars
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I have read "Ask and It Is Given," another book by these authors, & while there is some overlap in content, the two books bring up a lot of different ideas and practices. "Ask and It Is Given" devotes a large section to processes that move you up the emotional scale. "The Law of Attraction" focuses on the Universal Laws which govern everyone, whether we are aware of them or not, and how to increase our awareness to co-create a more deliberate life of what we DO WANT.
The format of the book i...more
The format of the book i...more
Long before the film and book phenomenon The Secret, Esther and Jerry Hicks were teaching the Law of Attraction. The Law traces back to Biblical times and states that you create your own experience in this lifetime through your thoughts, beliefs, and expectations. Compiled into one volume, The Law of Attraction provides the basics of the teachings of Abraham, a non-physical spiritual entity that Esther Hicks claims to channel from the astral realm.
Regardless of your belief in channeling, the inf...more
Regardless of your belief in channeling, the inf...more
I ran out of time to finish this book, but I did get about halfway through before it became overdue. Once you get past the initial weirdness & into the Q&A part, it does get interesting, if repetitive. I completely believe in the power of thought and attitude to alter our perception of reality. Under certain conditions, I somewhat believe in their assertion that thought can actually alter reality. I have a very hard time believing their assertion that absolutely everything in your life w...more
I chose this book to open my mind to new ways of thinking. There are still so many things we don't know or understand about our universe and the influence we can make on our own lives. It was informative and had rational responses for things how we attract positive and negative situations. In the end I felt better about myself, that I actually had more control of what occurred in my life than I ever dreamed. I do believe that is true.
Listening to this on tape perhaps slanted my opinion, because the hokey "channeled" semi-transylvanian voice of collective spirit Abraham brought only one word to mind: charlatanry. These concepts can all be found in early pop-psychology paperbacks such as Psychocybernetics, The Power of Positive Thinking and others--without all the phony baloney. What's that old saying about one born every minute?
memikirkan segala hal yang diinginkan lebih utama daripada memikirkan segala hal yang tidak diinginkan, karena apa yang kita pikirkan akan datang menghampiri kita baik itu yang kita harapkan atau sebaliknya. semua itu bergantung pada apa yang kita tarik. kita harus senantiasa berpikir positif terhadap segala hal. Islam juga mengajarkan kita untuk senantiasa berbaik sangka ( berhusnudzan)terhadap segala bidang kehidupan......
A powerful book, with a lot of great insight and material that speaks to me. Unfortunately, most of the "meat" has already been explained by about halfway through the book, so it does start to seem repetitive - though mostly in a good way, in that "yes, I get it now" sense.
The section at the end on Segment Intending is really not calling to me, so I think I'll have to come back to it at a later date (what is it with me and the aversion to micromovements/segments?? Food for thought?) but the rest...more
The section at the end on Segment Intending is really not calling to me, so I think I'll have to come back to it at a later date (what is it with me and the aversion to micromovements/segments?? Food for thought?) but the rest...more
This was my introduction to Abraham Hicks and it got me hooked! The Law of Attraction is a wonderful law and is working at all times whether we realise it or not. Initially it may be uncomfortable to accept that we create everything in our own lives. But if one can just get past that as being scary, it becomes the most liberating and powerful concept you could ever use in life. Amazing!
Feb 16, 2013
Kat McKay
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Interesting concept... from a couple of con artists. What's sad is that this couple has latched on to a belief that has now made it a mockery from their involvement in it. No, I don't believe Ester had made contact w/Abraham. I did research and she was sited various times in not only changing what Abraham said, but also switching his accent. Don't bother with this one.
A lot of wisdom and insight in this book. Whether or not you buy into the whole "channeling" thing is irrelevant. This book contains the power to transform your thoughts as well as the filter through which you see and experience the world. I'll definitely be chewing on this information for days to come and foresee at least a second reading, possibly more, in an attempt to fully grasp the depths of this teaching.
I had this with Korean version and it was my first -Abrham Law of attraction series- ('astonishing power of emotions did I read before with no much understanding of Abraham)
And when I almost finished, I was in tears touched by the wording 'appreciation'.
More than appreciation to everything that helps me to attract this precious teaching and rememberance!
And when I almost finished, I was in tears touched by the wording 'appreciation'.
More than appreciation to everything that helps me to attract this precious teaching and rememberance!
I had a hard time with the concept that we attract everything possible in our lives. I agree with the author that attitude can better a person's chances for obtaining what makes them happy. I do not think a person draws forces to be a murder victim or a four year old with terminal cancer. Sometimes, it is God's plans and part of learning process mapped out for you.
Read this on a recommendation. While I did not buy it wholesale (and some parts struck me as weird), I took two helpful points from a quick read:
1. You are going to attract the (good and bad) things you think about most.
2. It is better to think positively in terms of what you want rather than negatively in terms of what you don't want.
1. You are going to attract the (good and bad) things you think about most.
2. It is better to think positively in terms of what you want rather than negatively in terms of what you don't want.
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Esther Hicks is an American inspirational speaker and best-selling author. She has co-authored nine books with her husband Jerry Hicks, presents workshops on the Law of Attraction and appeared in the first release of the film The Secret. The Hickses' books, including the best-selling series The Law of Attraction, are — according to Esther Hicks — Channelled from a group of non-physical entities ca...more
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