Abraham is a non-physical entity channeled by Esther Hicks.  Abraham describes themselves (they use the plural, not the singular) as “a group consciousness from the non-physical dimension.” 

Esther has been channeling Abraham for over twenty years and together they’ve created an enormous collection of material to support deliberate creators.

I personally consider Ask and It Is Given (by Abraham-Hicks) as the “bible” of law of attraction.  There isn’t another source that rings more true for me.  But that’s just me.

Not everyone is a fan of Abraham.  And that’s perfect – we each have a different resonance with different material. 

I remember the moment I knew Abraham was for me.  I read the sentence from Ask and It Is Given that said, “You are not here to fix a broken world” and I felt something shift inside me.  I mean, I felt physically altered.  It’s like my body cells heard the truth for the first time ever and never went back.

Because I prefer to give credit where it’s due, you’ll find me quoting them often. 

Not because I think everyone should listen to Abraham, or because I think they’re the ultimate source of all perfect and true information (that would be your OWN inner guidance you want to go to for that), but simply because I don’t want to pass their teachings off as my own.  That’s all.

Lots of folks who share material about manifesting (including me) learned most of what we know from Abraham-Hicks.  Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Lynn Grabhorn, Andy Dooley and Oprah, among others, have been open about their enthusiastic embracing of Abraham’s teachings.  In others it’s easy to spot (Martha Beck, Harrison Klein, Marci Shimoff).

Notable exceptions: Mike Dooley.  Deepak Chopra.  Gregg Braden.  They’re manifesting heavyweights, but don’t seem to be plugged into Abraham.

Abraham isn’t the first to deliver this kind of material.  Some folks are more familiar and comfortable with Seth, Theo, Orin and DaBen or Napoleon Hill, Wallace Wattles, Florence Scovel-Shinn –  not to mention Jesus and Hermes Trismegistus and other early proponents of our power to create reality.

Abraham is also referred to as Abe, Esterham, Abraham-Hicks, and probably some other nicknames I don’t know.

Esther and Jerry Hicks’ website is http://abraham-hicks.com where you will find lots of info and Abraham resources, including DVDs, CDs, cruises, books, online workshops, and more. 

There are facebook groups, yahoo groups, online forums, YouTube videos and meetups all based on mutual love of Abraham.

Abraham is not without critics, and not everyone is comfortable with “channeled” information, but like I said, it sure floats my boat.

And that is who Abraham is. 

And those who don’t listen to Abe can be confused by the lingo.

Since I use the term in some posts, here’s a quick reminder about what the vortex is and how to get in:

The vortex is Abraham’s term for alignment to Source energy.  (Or whatever you call Universe, God, All That Is, etc.)

Being in the vortex means you’re at one with who you really are, you’re feeling fab, and in vibrational alignment to your desires.  It’s represented by feelings like enthusiasm, inspiration, passion, joy, and appreciation.

Being out of the vortex means you’re energetically kinked, not letting in the good stuff you’ve been calling in.  It often feels frustrated, hopeless, fearful, or angry.

The reason you want to be IN the vortex is because it feels good.

That’s reason enough, since it’s the basis of all desires.  (The only reason we ever want anything is because we think having, being or doing it will make us feel good/better.)

Being in the vortex means you’re experiencing the kind of alignment that fosters magic and miracles.  It’s where you get inspired answers to your questions.  It’s where things come together beautifully.  It’s where you feel on top of the world!

You can tell whether you’re in or out of the vortex based on how you feel.  When you feel good, you’re in.  When you feel crappy, you’re not in.

The vortex is also where you want to take action from.  That “aligned” state is a great time to make the phone calls, place the orders, sign the agreements, say “I do,” create the business plan, etc.

Because if you do anything outside the vortex, it’s not likely to pay off in ways you’d prefer.

So getting in is pretty important for having a life of ease and flow like deliberate creators know it can be.

While the typical question is: “Ok, so how do I get in?” it’s more a matter of what am I doing to take myself out?

Because if we just stopped doing the stuff that kinks our alignment (worrying, fretting, resenting, doubting, fearing, blaming, judging, etc.), then it’s natural to be in.

Here’s my real world example:

My blind kitty Elvis is playing underneath my chair right now with a twist tie.  Watching him makes me smile.  It’s a quick ticket into the vortex for me.

Thinking I should be doing something else with my time takes me out.  Feeling bad because he’s blind takes me out.

Feeling the privilege of living with this fabulous cat puts me right back in.  Enjoying how easily entertained he is (and me, too, I guess) keeps me in.

Getting in the vortex isn’t tricky or complicated.

It’s way easier and more simple than we sometimes think.

And that’s partly why it’s overlooked and underpracticed, along with believing we have to work hard for our reward.

Because it may be as simple as watching the cat play with a twist tie.

If you’ve got a good way of describing or thinking about the vortex, please share it here!

PS – Abraham-Hicks released their Getting in the Vortex guided meditation CD designed to get you in your vortex that is getting big time rave reviews at Good Vibe University!

I think Abraham-Hicks should sell hats that say “Let’R Done.”

Because it’s easy – even for us deliberate creators who are trained to know better – to sometimes fall into the habit of thinking we have to Get’R Done and Make It Happen.

Which, of course, couldn’t be further from the truth.

This recent reminder from Abe brings the point home well:

You’re just trying too hard.

You’re not quite willing to let it just be the next logical step. You want to poke at it and push it along a little bit.

It’s like, “All right, already! I know this stuff! So let’s get the job done!”

And we say, “let’s LET the job be done. Let’s not get the job done. Let’s LET the job be done.”

Let’s let it be done by the natural laws of the Universe. Let’s let it be done by the larger part of you. Let’s let it be done by Law of Attraction.

Let’s let it be done by because it is right that it be done.

Let’s let it be done because IT IS DONE!!!

That’s the thing we so want you to hear! It is done!

It is only your awareness that you can’t see the evidence of the doneness of it that is holding you back.

There is great love here for you.

Phoenix 4/17/10

And with that, I’m off to to let something happen.

Some of you have posted questions on my facebook page asking what this “vortex” stuff is.  Let’s talk about the vortex and what it means to you.

Simply put: the vortex is “where what you want is.”  (Abraham in Los Angeles, March 2009)

(If you’ve heard Abe talk about vibrational escrow, it’s the same concept.)

Being in the vortex means we’re lined up vibrationally with what we want.  It means we’re feeling good (joy, love and appreciation) and that our desires manifest swiftly because we’re an easy match to them.  Being in the vortex also means believing and knowing and fully expecting those desires to unfold. 

You can see how the vortex is a happenin’ place to be, right?  It’s where dreams come true.  With swiftness and ease.  It’s where inspiration is at its greatest, it’s where our path becomes clear.  In short, it means we’re up to speed with who we really are because we’re flowing the high vibes.

Abraham says the best way to get in the vortex is to simply stop doing the stuff we do that doesn’t let us in.  And again, the vortex is “just this high non-resistant energy place where we rendezvous with the Source” (Abraham in Los Angeles March 09).

From that same workshop:

• If you’re mostly joyful, happy, eager and frisky, then you’re a cooperative component assembled in your vortex.  You’ll find that things work out for you, ideas come at the right time, you barely think about something you want and the path to it reveals itself, you wake up excited to hit the floor. 
• If you’re ornery, confused and resistant, you’re not in the vortex.  Most of us pop in and out of it, and Abraham actually says much of the time hovering on the brink of getting in.  But by focusing our attention properly, we can get right in.  That just means focusing on something that feels good.  Simple stuff.

Abe says everything they’ve ever offered has been to help us get in our vortex.  From the Mexico cruise last February:

We so want you to understand that you have the ability to get in [the vortex] but you’ve got to do the work. You’ve got to do the work that brings you relief. You’ve got to get a focus wheel out every day and you’ve got to DO the focus wheels. You’ve got to talk yourself into a place of feeling better. You must recognize the discord and you must soothe the discord.

In the vortex we are being who we really are; we’re tuned in, tapped in and turned on.  We know our desires will be satisfied.  We’re in love and we’re being love. 

Here’s Abraham describing how to get in the vortex (for free) last year:

You don’t need money to get in the vortex! Getting in the vortex is a conversational thing.

You don’t have to pay money to get in the vortex.

It doesn’t cost anything to be hopeful.
It doesn’t cost anything to tell a positive story.
It doesn’t cost anything to dream the dream, to tell the story!
It doesn’t cost anything to tell the story.

And you know what? You tell that story often enough, you’ll believe it!

And when you believe it, you’re in the vortex. And the Universe has to give it to you.

If there’s something that you want, and you’re not getting it, it’s only because you don’t believe it. And you say, “I believe it.” And we say, “You can’t believe it, because if you believed it, you’d be living it.”

And you say, “I sort of, kind of, believe it on rare occasions.”

You gotta give it more air time!!!  – Abraham in Denver, July 2008

Abraham has said the focus wheel is the best way they know to get in the vortex.  Again, here’s a great video on the focus wheel process.

I like this Abe quote on the topic as well:

It doesn’t matter what your excuse for your appreciation is, appreciation puts you in the vortex. And if you hang out there for just a little time, evidence has to show itself to you. But we don’t want you to go in the vortex looking for evidence. We want you to go in the vortex looking for the feeling.  – San Francisco, August 2008

Pretty simple stuff, huh?  Here’s one final quote from their Australia workshop December 2008:

If you’re believing, or knowing, you’re in the vortex and everything you want you know will be. And so then you’re standing in this place of anticipation, not worried about if it will happen – you know it will – exhilarated about the idea of when it will happen because it will be fun to watch the adventurous way in which it unfolds. You reach the place that you are so knowing that life is going to be good for you, that your worries are gone and now you’re focussed upon who you really are, what you really want and why you’re really here.

Wow, huh?  I’m super inspired to go dive into my vortex.  See you there? 

PS – here’s the link again to their new book if you want to learn more about the Vortex.

While I was reveling how much I love this girl I remembered how just last night I shared in a hushed voice to my girlfriend’s husband (who was debating what my pit bull mix’s lineage might be) that “Joe is my favorite.”  (I said it while the other dogs were out back so they didn’t hear!)

And yet, the truth is, we all know … Koda is the best dog ever.  That’s why his photo is on my debit card!  (“Is this your dog?” every cashier can’t help but ask … “Yes, he is” I reply through the biggest smile ever as I feel like the luckiest girl to walk the earth.) 

So I wondered … Am I fickle?  Confused?  Or just predisposed to exaggeration?

I thought about my best (human) friends as a test: Pam, for sure.  And Lisa.  Well, and Ann, Sharon, Shauna … sheesh, they’re all my favorite!

I’m realizing this perception of everything being “the very best” is not limited to just my dogs. 

How about favorite foods … ?  Easy.  Just proclaimed this over lunch with dad yesterday: Saag Paneer (yes, it deserves capitalization) with garlic naan at India House is my absolutely favorite meal of all time!  (I literally danced in my chair through the entire meal, and tried not to sing.)

And so is the warm spinach salad (with garlic and goat cheese!) from Macaroni Grill.  And the veggie burrito with sweet corn and onions from Bajio’s I had last night with my ex.  And the fire roasted tomato soup at Paradise Cafe.  And those fries from Five Guys.  To die for!  ColdStone’s Hunka Chunka Burnin Fudge sundae is the ultimate treat.  Except for mom’s homemade cheesecake. 

Hmm. 

It’s the same thing with flowers, boyfriends, songs, movies, clients, neighbors, stores …

Now that I think about it, my appreciation feels like it’s on steroids.  Like, someone dropped something in my water and I’m permanently dialed in on Love.

Which made me wonder more .. is it that life got so much better that everything seems so lovable and perfect?  (Some people say, “Sure, Jeannette, it’s easy for you to say ‘just feel good’ when your life is so easy to do that in.”)

Or is it the other way around … I got turned onto Love and then life got even better?  (I think that’s where smart money’s going.)

Or maybe it’s the same life, I just see it through a stronger Love filter now. 

I don’t know guys, but I’m inviting you on this trip!  Abraham says miracles can unfold as soon as tomorrow when we just start focusing on what’s going right in our world. 

And when we develop a habit of appreciation for 30 days it can seem like we stepped into a whole new fabulous life.

This wasn’t necessarily a 30 day journey for me, but it can be if you would like to live in a world of “favorites.” 

Here’s some 30 day inspiration from Abraham just to get you revved up for the possibilities:

We can tell you if you will put these questions to yourself, “How can I be happy when ..?” and then make your statement of what you think’s gone awry.  And then do your best to be a little more happy even though that has happened, what’s going to happen is you are going to shore up your vibration until those things just fall by the wayside.

Do you know if you could answer the question and fulfill the answer, “How can I be happy when my house hasn’t sold?”  If you could ask that question for about 30 days, to the point that within that 30 days you are not unhappy because the house hasn’t sold, it will sell!

If you ask the question, “How can I be happy when I haven’t found my life partner?” if you could ask that question for about 30 days until you’re happy even though you haven’t found what you consider to be your life partner, that partner would walk through the door and you would recognize them.  It has to be that way!  – March 2006, Phoenix

And this one is a good reminder, too:

“It doesn’t take more than 30 days to talk yourself into being a perfect match to your dream.” – August 2005, Albuquerque

I like this one, too:

Almost all of you were taught that you are inappropriate beings, here to prove worthiness. So, we could put it very simply: The only thing that has been getting in your way is one thing: you have not been appreciating you.  (Hey, that’s what I said!)

So here is a process. Your goal is to find an object of attention that makes you feel good while you find it. Look for objects of attention to which you can flow an Energy of appreciation. By choosing an object of attention that causes pure positive Energy to flow through you, guess what happens to the vessel through which the pure positive Energy is flowing? You thrive. So what we would encourage you to do, for about 30 days, is get yourself on a blitz of appreciation. Make a decision that you are going to do as much appreciating in any day as you have physical time and Energy to do. – February 1994

Trust me, I know how trite and corny it sounds when someone talks about how fabulous it is just to be alive. 

But it is a journey worth taking.  Not because all problems and challenges disappear forever, but because they become well worth it.  And pretty soon they actually become part of the good parts, too.  (I’ve had glimpses of that!)

So consider this invitation to regularly notice what’s right in your world, and to revel in your answers to that.  Soon you’ll find you’re also living in a world of “favorites,” too. 

Okay, who hasn’t either wondered themselves or been asked by some LOA skeptic about using law of attraction to win the lottery?

Here is Abraham’s most excellent answer in a two part video:

My favorite part in this second segment is right around minute seven, when Abe sums up the secret to life so beautifully:

What I especially appreciated, though, was Esther’s insistence to Abe that she’d cleaned up her vibration on the bus repair people. 

And YET, here she is, despite having done the vibrational work, having exactly the same unhappy experience at the repair shop.

As the story continues, Abraham brings Esther to the realization that she wasn’t vibrating what she THOUGHT she was vibrating.

Whereas Esther (at first) said she was excited to drop off the bus and expected things to go smoothly, when pressed by Abe she realizes she HOPED things would go better than before.  She hadn’t really gotten to the core of the vibe that was driving her negative experience at the bus repair place.

Which is easy to do, isn’t it?

I hear it from my clients all the time: “I’m really expecting this date will go well.”  or “I see my boss giving me the credit (and the raise) I deserve.”

As our conversation progresses I hear things like, “I mean, I didn’t want a repeat experience like LAST week’s date!” or “I KNEW he was going to have another lame excuse for not coming up with the money.”

The contrary vibrational instruction isn’t always that obvious, but that’s what makes it even more worthwhile to check in on the instructions we’re sending Universe.

Because when I say “gorgeous body, perfect health” and yet think things like “big hips, sore throat” … what do I expect Universe to do with that?

If we want to see more progress, we’ve got to be more consistent in sending our aligned vibrational instructions.

Which just means becoming more aware, getting more honest with ourselves, and learning to drop our addiction to past experiences and current realities.  (Unless of course those past experiences and current realities are what we want more of.)

So Esther’s bus repair story has me curious … what are the vibrational instructions you’re sending? 

I realize my instructions might sometimes seem a little bi-polar.  When I’m specifically and consciously talking to Universe, they get pretty good directions from me.  But when I think I’m talking to myself or the walls or the tv, … well, things can get a little spotty.  Like …

• “Could we have one day without cat throwup?”  Which Universe hears as “more feline vomit for Jeannette!” 
• Or “You better not space that call in two hours” which Universe hears as “she’s spacing the call in two hours!” 
• And of course “I hope last year’s shorts still fit” is just asking for trouble.

How about you?  Do  you see a hodgepodge of material you’re offering vibrationally?  Or is it lined up pretty consistently?  

What’s your first thought of the day?  That’s a vibrational instruction.

What do you think about while eating breakfast?  There’s another instruction.

How about when you answer the phone?  Park the car?  Shop for groceries?  All are instructions that the Universe hears and responds to.

I’d love to hear from you, as usual!  And thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts, since we all learn and grow from the exploration.

Abraham on Wall Street

Don’t you love it?! “Strong asking and a little allowing goes a LONG LONG way!” 

woo hoo!! 

(And with this I am now inspired to learn how to post video on this blog!  But in the meantime, just click on the link above and enjoy!)