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As the original proponents of the Law of Attraction, Jerry and Esther Hicks have had a huge influence on spiritual thought.
Their philosophy was the foundation of the very popular movie, The Secret. As you may know, Esther was in the first version. She was edited out of the “new expanded” version of the movie for not signing away her intellectual rights.
For over 20 years Jerry and Esther Hicks have shared their work with “those who are attracting this information” (as Jerry says at the beginning of every CD). Notice that they are not recruiting people, trying to convince them that their ideas are the only real truth. Actually it’s quite the opposite. They are very happy to go about their business and let you believe whatever you feel is right. If you want what they have, they make it available. This, to me, is refreshing, considering that just about everyone else wants to convince you they are right and that you should “just have faith” when you are told the most ridiculous things.
And what are the Hicks teaching? Mainly that “Life is supposed to be fun.” How many of us forgot that along the way? We knew it as kids. Then someone (actually several some ones) taught us that life was hard, and that we were supposed to work at a job we don’t like and do whatever it takes to get by…until finally we drop dead. And then, some say, is when we will find happiness.
Ok, then how do we know what to do? Well, if you’re feeling bad, you’re not doing it right. If that little voice in you is complaining, you can’t be happy. In order to be happy, here and now, you must be doing what YOU think is right, whatever that may be. You can tell by your emotions how you’re doing.
But what about the “channeling”? One of the definitions of channeling is “the practice of professedly entering a meditative or trancelike state in order to convey messages from a spiritual guide.” Sounds kind ‘a spooky, doesn’t it?
According the Abraham-Hicks website, “Abraham, a group of obviously evolved teachers, speak their broader Non-physical perspective through the physical body of Esther.” This sounds like channeling, though Jerry and Esther don’t use that word.
Watching or listening to Esther isn’t the least bit spooky. You can see for yourself in these videos. She does answer questions from a broad perspective. “Abraham” even refers to Esther in the third person.
It’s not like we, as a society, do not believe in channeling. A large percentage of the US population believes that about 2000 years ago God spoke through individuals who channelled it and wrote it down. Now it’s collectively known as The Bible.
So, is Esther really channeling? Honestly, I don’t know. Just set that question aside, forget where the words come from, and listen to what she says. The philosophy is very positive and internally consistent. (Esther/Abraham once said they only have one answer, they just tell it different ways.) I’ve seen it help a lot of people. You can read more about the Abraham philosophy at the Abraham-Hicks website.
If The Bible is your authority, Matthew 7:20 says, “Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.” I couldn’t have said it better myself.
What do you think?
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6 Great Ways to Reduce Stress
No matter who you are or what you do, you more than likely feel stressed out at least once in a while. For the great majority of people in our society, stress is a problem faced every single day. Work, bills, children, relationships, life – it can be tough to handle it all sometimes. There is no magic cure for stress, but there are a few key actions that you can take in order to reduce it to its lowest possible form; here are six of them:
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Be Proactive
If you have a problem, any problem at all, face it! I’ve always found that some of my worst stress comes from putting something off that I would rather not do. It is always better to spend your time doing whatever is in your control to do to repair the issue and put it behind you. Sitting and worrying or complaining never fixes anything.
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Know Stress When You See It
If there are particular things, people or situations that stress you out, acknowledge them and either remove yourself from them or learn to deal with them more productively. Sit down with pen and paper and take the time to consider the question: what stresses me out? You’ll be surprised at how easy the answers seem when you take time to devote to each individual stressor.
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Be Organized
One guaranteed way to stress yourself out is to be unorganized in your daily life. Without a clear idea of where your day is going, the day itself can seem to get out of hand, leaving you frazzled. Be aware of the appointments and obligations of the day and face them head on! You can acheive this by taking time out in the morning to consider and be mindful of the places you know your day will take you, making sure that very little will catch you unprepared.
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Don’t Do Too Much
Modern society is fast paced and very demanding and too many of us commit far too much of ourselves to no better an endeavor than making money or climbing a corporate ladder. That’s not to say that there is anything wrong with making money; on the contrary, one clear path to a more peaceful and happy life is having the money needed to sustain your chosen lifestyle. Money means very little to the happiness of the spirit though, and you need to remember that. Don’t take on so much that you lose track of the things that truly make you happy.
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Go With The Flow
Like it or not, stuff happens. Things rarely go exactly as we plan them and getting worked up over a glitch in your day is simply not worth it. I find the best way to counteract this is to simply plan only the fundamentals; I’m not particular and I’m open to possibility. In addition, do the easy things like giving yourself a bit of extra time “just in case” and keeping in mind that there are worse things to be than late.
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Be Active
Bad physical health ALWAYS leads to bad mental health. Treat your body well, take the middle road of moderation when you do indulge in a treat and exercise every single day. Yoga practice, tai chi, jogging, aerobics, walking, bicycling…the possibilities are endless. And don’t let time stop you! If you have only five minutes to spare, devote it to stretching. Your body has the terribly difficult task of bearing your consciousness with it every day, all day; reward it with preferable treatment.
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