
Ask and It Is Given
Esther & Jerry Hicks
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Discover the power of asking and receiving in this guide that teaches you how to manifest your desires and create the life you've always wanted.
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01What Is the Invisible Force Shaping Your Life?
Every single day, unseen forces govern the way we interact with the world around us, and understanding these forces is the absolute first step toward taking control of your personal reality. You might not see gravity, but you never doubt its existence when you drop a glass on the kitchen floor; similarly, there is a powerful energetic law at play in your life right now, dictating the people, circumstances, and opportunities that cross your path. To truly grasp the wisdom of this book, we must first dive into the core premise of its teachings, which centers completely around the Law of Attraction. The most basic definition of this law is beautifully simple: that which is like unto itself is drawn. In other words, whatever you are thinking about, focusing on, and feeling deeply about is exactly what you are magnetically pulling into your physical experience. The authors, Esther and Jerry Hicks, present this knowledge through the teachings of a non-physical group of entities known as Abraham. While the concept of channeled wisdom might sound a bit unconventional at first glance, the practical application of these teachings is incredibly grounded, logical, and undeniably effective in everyday life. You do not need to hold any specific spiritual or religious beliefs to make this work for you; you simply need to observe your own life experiences with an open mind. Think about a typical morning where everything seems to go completely wrong. You stub your toe getting out of bed, you spill coffee all over your favorite crisp white shirt, and then you hit every single red light on your commute to the office. By the time you sit down at your desk, you are absolutely convinced that the entire universe has conspired to ruin your day. What is actually happening in this highly relatable scenario? According to the Law of Attraction, your initial negative reaction to stubbing your toe created a specific energetic vibration within you. Because you held onto that feeling of frustration, the universe immediately responded by matching that frequency, delivering more events that match the vibration of frustration—hence the spilled coffee and the terrible traffic. The universe is entirely neutral; it does not judge whether your thoughts are good for you or bad for you. It functions purely as a giant cosmic mirror, flawlessly reflecting your predominant state of mind right back into your physical reality. We live in a deeply vibrational universe where absolutely everything, from the chair you are sitting on to the thoughts bouncing around in your head, is made of energy. Science tells us that at a microscopic level, solid matter is actually just energy vibrating at different frequencies. You, therefore, are a magnificent, pulsing field of energy. You are not just a physical body navigating through a chaotic world; you are an extension of pure Source energy, expressing itself in a physical format. This means that you are inherently connected to the boundless abundance, joy, and well-being of the universe. When you feel negative emotion, it is simply an indicator that your current thoughts are temporarily pinching off your natural connection to that beautiful stream of well-being. Many people spend their entire lives living by default, simply reacting to whatever circumstances pop up in front of them. When the bank account is full, they feel happy; when the bank account is empty, they feel completely devastated. Living this way makes you a perpetual victim of circumstance, tossing you around like a tiny boat in a violent storm. The teachings of Abraham invite you to flip this dynamic entirely upside down. Instead of waiting for your circumstances to change so that you can finally feel good, you must deliberately choose to feel good right now, which will then cause your circumstances to change. This is the ultimate secret to deliberate creation. It takes a significant paradigm shift to accept that you are the sole creator of your own experience. It means entirely giving up the habit of blaming your parents, your boss, the economy, or bad luck for the things you do not like about your life. While taking total responsibility can feel slightly daunting at first, it is ultimately the most liberating realization you will ever have. If you created the mess, you have the absolute power to uncreate it and build something spectacular in its place. As you begin to observe your daily interactions through the lens of the Law of Attraction, you will start to notice clear patterns. You will see how your pessimistic friend constantly attracts more bad luck and drama, while your naturally optimistic coworker seems to effortlessly stumble into promotions and free coffees. These are not mere coincidences. They are perfect, flawless demonstrations of universal mechanics at work. Your primary job, starting right this very moment, is to become highly curious about the energetic signals you are broadcasting out into the world.
02How Do Your Thoughts Send Powerful Universal Signals?
Have you ever stopped to consider that your brain is essentially the most powerful broadcasting tower in the entire world, constantly sending out invisible signals that shape your future? Once you recognize that the Law of Attraction is always operating, the next logical step is to deeply understand exactly how you are communicating with this vast, responsive universe. To make sense of this, consider the way a standard radio works. If you want to listen to a station that plays classical music, you must turn the dial to the exact frequency of that specific station, let us say 98.7 FM. If your dial is set to 101.5 FM, which plays heavy metal, you will never, ever hear the soothing sounds of a cello, no matter how hard you wish for it or how much you complain about the loud guitars. The radio receiver must perfectly match the frequency of the broadcasting tower. You function in the exact same way. You are a brilliant vibrational transmitter, and your thoughts are the frequencies you are constantly broadcasting into the atmosphere. If you are constantly broadcasting the frequency of poverty, lack, and unfairness, you simply cannot receive the broadcast of wealth, abundance, and joyous opportunity. The frequencies do not match, and universal law dictates that they cannot occupy the same space in your experience. Every single thought you think has a specific vibrational frequency, and the more you focus on a particular thought, the stronger that vibration becomes. This is due to a phenomenon the authors call "momentum." Think about a heavy boulder sitting at the very top of a steep hill. If you give it a tiny nudge, it starts rolling slowly. At that early stage, you could easily step in front of it and stop it with your foot. However, if you let it roll halfway down the mountain, it gathers immense speed and momentum, crashing through trees and destroying everything in its path. Your thoughts work exactly the same way. A fleeting thought of worry about an upcoming bill is like the boulder at the top of the hill; it is small and easily manageable. But if you spend three hours obsessing over that bill, complaining to your spouse about the high cost of living, and catastrophizing about losing your house, that thought has gathered massive negative momentum. By the time you are in a full-blown panic, the universe is already busy lining up circumstances, events, and people that match your intense vibration of financial disaster. The beautiful news is that positive thoughts gather momentum as well! When you focus on something you genuinely appreciate, even something as simple as a delicious cup of tea or a beautiful sunset, you begin to emit a positive frequency. If you hold that pure, positive thought for just 17 seconds, another thought of a similar frequency will join it. The Law of Attraction brings a matching thought. If you can maintain that positive focus for 68 seconds, the vibration becomes powerful enough to begin physically manifesting in your reality. Just over one minute of pure, uncontradicted focus is all it takes to start shifting the entire trajectory of your life. However, many people unintentionally send mixed signals. They send a powerful rocket of desire into the universe by saying, "I deeply want to find my soulmate." That is a beautiful, high-frequency broadcast. But almost immediately, they follow it up with, "But all the good ones are taken, and I always end up getting my heart broken." In doing so, they have just canceled out their own request. They are simultaneously pressing the gas pedal and the emergency brake of their car, and then wondering why they are completely exhausted and not moving forward. The universe does not listen to the actual words you speak; it responds solely to the underlying vibration of how you feel when you speak them. If you say you want money, but your stomach is tied in knots of anxiety because you feel poor, the universe hears the anxiety and delivers more poverty. This brings us to one of the most crucial concepts in the book: the universe does not understand the concepts of "no," "not," or "don't." When you look at something you absolutely despise and shout, "I do not want this in my life!" the universe does not hear the word "not." Instead, through your intense focus and emotional reaction, you are actually including that very thing into your vibrational broadcast. If you say, "I don't want to be sick," the universe registers the vibration of sickness. If you say, "I don't want to be stuck in traffic," the universe registers the vibration of traffic. To change your broadcast, you must pivot your focus entirely to what you do want. You must say, "I want to experience vibrant health," or "I am looking forward to a smooth and easy commute." By consciously monitoring your broadcast, you become a deliberate creator. You stop being a sloppy thinker who just observes the world and reacts to it. Instead, you become the architect of your own frequency. You begin to wake up in the morning and intentionally set your radio dial to the frequency of joy, eager anticipation, and love. When you do this consistently, you will absolutely astound yourself with the magical synchronicities and beautiful experiences that suddenly begin to flood into your daily life. You are the broadcasting tower, and the entire universe is eagerly waiting for your brilliant signal.

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03Why Are Your Emotions the Ultimate Life Compass?
04Can You Master the Three Steps to Manifestation?
05Why Are Your Hardest Challenges Actually Your Greatest Gifts?
06How Can You Shift Focus to Attract Endless Abundance?
07Which Powerful Daily Processes Will Elevate Your Life?
08Conclusion
About Esther & Jerry Hicks
Esther and Jerry Hicks are motivational speakers and authors known for their teachings about "The Law of Attraction". They claim to communicate spiritual insights from a group of non-physical entities called "Abraham". Their work has influenced the self-help and personal development movement.