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'''Esther Hicks''' is an inspirational speaker and author. She co-authored eight books with her husband, Jerry Hicks. Together, they have presented Law of Attraction workshops for Abraham-Hicks Publications in up to 60 cities per year since 1987. |
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'''Esther Hicks''' is an inspirational speaker and best-selling [[author]]. A former secretary, she now claims to channel the dead, specifically beings called Abraham <ref name=dirty>[http://www.nypost.com/seven/08152007/entertainment/dirty_little_secret_entertainment_maureen_callahan.htm?page=0 Dirty Little 'Secret'. New York Post.]</ref>. Hicks has stated that her published works ''The Teachings of Abraham'' are translations from these beings. She has co-authored eight books with her husband Jerry Hicks and has presented workshops on the [[Law of Attraction]]. |
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[[Hay House]], Inc. published the |
[[Hay House]], Inc. published the Hicks’ best-selling book, Ask and It is Given, in 2004. Since then, they have also published four more New York Times Best-sellers: The Law of Attraction, The Astonishing Power of Emotions, The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent, and Money and the Law of Attraction as well as the fictional children’s series of Sara books. |
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Esther Hicks was born in Coalville, Utah |
Esther Hicks was born in Coalville, Utah. She married her current husband, Jerry Hicks, in 1980 and has one daughter by her former marriage. Currently, Esther travels the world with Jerry, speaking and teaching and writing.[http://www.estherhicksbiography.com] |
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==Outline of Abraham-Hicks' Teachings== |
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Hicks asserts that we create our own reality through our thoughts, that our emotions are constantly guiding us toward where we want to go and that life is supposed to be fun. The essence of Hicks teachings since 1986 has been presented as follows: <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abraham-hicks.com/lawofattractionsource/teachings_brief.php/|title=Abraham's Teachings In Brief|accessdate=2006-06-01}}</ref> |
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<ref>http://www.estherhicksbiography.com</ref> |
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* You are a Physical Extension of that which is Non-physical. |
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* You are here in this body because you chose to be here. |
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* The basis of your life is Freedom; the purpose of your life is Joy. |
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* You are a creator; you create with your every thought. |
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* Anything that you can imagine is yours to be or do or have. |
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* You are choosing your creations as you are choosing your thoughts. |
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* The Universe adores you; for it knows your broadest intentions. |
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* Relax into your natural well-being. All is well. |
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* You are a creator of thoughtways on your unique path of joy. |
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* Actions to be taken and money to be exchanged are by-products of your focus on joy. |
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* You may appropriately depart your body without illness or pain. |
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* You can not die; you are Everlasting Life. |
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==Publications== |
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Since 2004 [[Hay House]] has published numerous books by Esther and Jerry Hicks including ''Ask, And It Is Given'', ''The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham'', ''The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent'', ''The Astonishing Power of Emotions'' and translations in Spanish and Dutch. Three children's books titled ''Sara'' (Books 1-3) are also available. <ref> [http://www.hayhouse.com/authorbio.php?id=292 HayHouse Inc, Author biography of Esther & Jerry Hicks] </ref> |
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Their first two books entitled ''A New Beginning I'' and ''A New Beginning II'' were published by their company Abraham-Hicks Publishing. Abraham-Hicks' output over the past 20 years includes over 600 audio tapes, video tapes, and DVDs on various issues. <ref> [http://www.abraham-hicks.com/about_us.php Abraham-Hicks About Us page] </ref> |
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A 75 minute introductory audio released under the [[Creative Commons]] license is available for download at the official Abraham-Hicks site. It summarizes how the Hicks' were introduced to Abraham. <ref>[http://www.abraham-hicks.com/mp3downloads.php Abraham-Hicks Introductory Tape]</ref>. |
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==''The Secret''== |
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Esther Hicks appeared in ''[[The Secret (2006 film)|The Secret]]''. However, the original footage featuring her was later removed in the "Extended Edition" of The Secret after Hicks complained about her share of the films profits as well as disagreements over marketing tactics.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/25/fashion/25attraction.html?n=Top/Reference/Times%20Topics/Subjects/M/Motion%20Pictures Salkin, Allen, (February 25, 2007). The New York Times. "Shaking Riches Out of the Cosmos."]</ref> <ref name=dirty /> Esther Hicks commented on the second version of the movie as well as her meeting with Rhonda Byrne, the creator of The Secret, in an interview with [[Oprah Winfrey]] on XM radio. <ref> [http://www.oprah.com/xm/oprah/200703/oprah_20070329.jhtml Oprah is joined by Esther Hicks on XM radio] </ref> Abraham-Hicks Publications has also posted a video on [[YouTube]] explaining the circumstances under which they decided to pull out of The Secret. <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFp-iPSPplE Video posted on YouTube by Abraham-Hicks publications about the second version of The Secret]</ref> |
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A DVD entitled ''Introducing Abraham:The Secret behind the "The Secret"'' was released by [[Hay House]] Studio on April 20,2007 <ref> [http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/392055/Introducing-Abraham-The-Secret-Behind-The-Secret-/overview Review of ''Introducing Abraham: The Secret behind "The Secret"'' in NY Times]</ref> |
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== See also == |
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* [[Channelling (mediumistic)]] |
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* [[Jane Roberts]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.abraham-hicks.com Abraham-Hicks Official Website] |
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*[http://www.youtube.com/user/AbrahamHicks Abraham-Hicks officially released videos on YouTube] |
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Esther Hicks is an inspirational speaker and author. She co-authored eight books with her husband, Jerry Hicks. Together, they have presented Law of Attraction workshops for Abraham-Hicks Publications in up to 60 cities per year since 1987.
Hay House, Inc. published the Hicks’ best-selling book, Ask and It is Given, in 2004. Since then, they have also published four more New York Times Best-sellers: The Law of Attraction, The Astonishing Power of Emotions, The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent, and Money and the Law of Attraction as well as the fictional children’s series of Sara books.
Esther Hicks was born in Coalville, Utah. She married her current husband, Jerry Hicks, in 1980 and has one daughter by her former marriage. Currently, Esther travels the world with Jerry, speaking and teaching and writing.[1]
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