Abraham: THE SECRET BEHIND "THE SECRET" - Esther & Jerry Hicks

Abraham - via Esther Hicks - explains why there are two versions of "The Secret" DVD and why Abraham is no longer in the video. Recorded live at a 2007 Abraham-Hicks workshop.

Esther & Jerry Hicks are the authors of numerous books based on the Teachings of Abraham and their latest book, "Money and The Law of Attraction", reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

For over 20 years, Esther has translated blocks of thought from "Non-Physical Source Energy" - which she also identifies as her "Inner Being" or "Soul" - and who refer to themselves in the plural as "Abraham" (no relation to the Biblical figure).

Esther doesn't use the word "channeling" to describe her process, but understands if others do. For more information, please view our YouTube video entitled "Abraham Explains Who They Are", or go to http://www.abraham-hicks.com and listen to the audio entitled "Introduction To Abraham".

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[shyla molina]

Does Abraham speak to Esther and she merely translates whatever Abraham says or does Abraham somehow enter her body and mind and then Esther becomes possessed? And when Abraham uses "We" does he mean we as in Abraham and Esther?

[AbrahamHicks]

Esther says that she receives "blocks of thought" from Abraham which she then puts words to using her own vocabulary. Esther is not in a trance in the conventional sense, which is why she no longer prefers the word "channeling" to describe her process. When Abraham uses "we" they are speaking of themselves as Source, which they explain is not singular but also has no particular number as we think of it.

[shyla molina]

is Abraham suppose to be like God or something? are they one and the same?

[AbrahamHicks]

Abraham is Esther's translation of the Divine aspect of herself - what many call the Soul. And, since Abraham holds the position that this greater part of ourselves is God, Abraham does personify an expression of All-Loving Non-Physical Source Energy. However, Abraham also says that each person's expression of their Source is unique, and so they don't use the word God to describe themselves because it connotates things they don't mean.

[thelifeuwant]

I saw the old secret movie on PC. and the new one as a DVD I bought. it said on the DVD: extended version. but there was nothing extended about it, all they did was cut out Esther, and I was like WTF they ruined it @.@

also I have read and heard from all the secret teachers, none are as profound as Esther. I would also recommend listening to Dr. Wayne Dyer. I can honestly say that Dr Wayne and Esther have changed my life and the way I look at the world.. simply amazing!! . Love you all =)

[AbrahamHicks]

"The Secret" was originally conceived as a film about Jerry and Esther, but in the course of production the producer added a lot of other voices to the film, many of whom echoed a distorted and/or incomplete version of what Abraham had been teaching for 25 years. Faced with their contract being violated, and their life work in danger of being diluted, Jerry and Esther elected to walk away and the producer elected to misrepresent their central rolls in the genesis of the film and book.

[MrSuperstar567]

Excuse me, but I have a question concerning your statement. I don't think Esther said at all that The Secret distorts their message at all, in fact in a wide spread email, She stated : "We think that "The Secret" clearly and beautifully presents Abraham's Law of Attraction in a way that is easy to understand. It is filled with stunning beauty and beautiful people, many of whom are our personal friends." You can find this email by contacting Abraham-Publications, no joke.

[sugar1973us]

Nicely said. I've been brought to Abraham Hicks again because I too felt that I lost track with a connection that felt so effortless as a child. Then I realized through listening to the teachings again that I've listening way too much to the "peanut gallery" instead of following my inner calling. It's making so much sense now.

[Nick Martin]

So wait.... Is the secret the fact that we(all of us) are made of the same particles and energy as the rest of the universe(as quantum physics suggest), and can there for will things within the universe to be the way we want it to be?

[insightstar]

I am SO GRATEFUL for the explanation in this presentation. When so many were raving about the movie 'The Secret', I viewed it, and thought, "Seriously?! It seemed more like a movie trailer, and went no where. Your closing statement says it all!



[tosan1]

In my understanding (and opinion), Abraham is Esther's unconscious mind. Again, in my opinion (and vocabulary), subconscious mind is the same as soul and soul is the same as God. So, I'd say, yes, I see Abraham as "God", but not the conventional religious God that many people think of. Our unconscious mind/soul is all-knowing, however, most of us have very limited access to our unconscious mind.

[Tracy Johnson]

that's exactly what i said

[musicembeddedNmysoul]

I DO NOT GET THIS. interesting but i dont

[Tacinta1977]

Fascinating. I'm just learning of Abraham Hicks as of today. Now who & what Abraham is, is something I'm very familiar with. The "downloads" as I call them that I receive from my "Spiritual guide" are always thought provoking and revolutionary in idea & spiritualism. Many times when I hear the information again will be almost 3 years later in a much more watered down, filtered version. Most pointedly I've believed for some time that those that receive the downloads are purposed to teach

[Girlyfish68]

I was one of the fortunate 200,000 who got the origional Secret DVD with Abraham. I was so immediately drawn to Esther and Abraham that I googled them right away. That was 6 or so years ago. I am so APPRECIATIVE of Abraham, bringing the "secret" out into the open for all who have ears to hear. My life unfolding has been an amazing journey thus far and now that I really GET IT and choose to guide my feelings into better and better places, life is so good. Thank You A,E&J for the help in expanding

[gemini roxxy]

this is awesome