Abraham (Spirit), Esther Hicks, Jerry Hicks

Esther Hicks, born in 1948, is an American author and speaker known for channeling a collective consciousness she calls 'Abraham'. She co-authored nine books with her late husband, Jerry Hicks, who had a varied early career as an acrobat and musician before meeting Esther in 1976. Their work centers on the Law of Attraction and principles of deliberate creation, drawing parallels to the New Thought movement. Esther began channeling in 1985 after reading the Seth Material. The couple gained significant public attention after Esther's appearance in the 2006 film 'The Secret', though her footage was later removed from extended editions due to disputes. Jerry Hicks passed away in 2011. They presented workshops and cruises, and their teachings have reached a large audience through publications and online platforms.

Esther Hicks asserts that she channels a non-physical entity named 'Abraham', which she describes as a collective consciousness. To signify Abraham's communication, she alters her vocal tone and accent. The core of their teachings, developed with her husband Jerry Hicks, revolves around the Law of Attraction, suggesting that thoughts possess a vibrational frequency that interacts with the universe. They posit that by aligning one's thoughts with desired outcomes, individuals can manifest those desires into reality. This philosophy is encapsulated in principles such as the Law of Attraction, the Science of Deliberate Creation, and the Art of Allowing. These concepts are seen as aligning with the tenets of the New Thought movement, with historical roots potentially tracing back to 19th-century Christian Science and earlier works like William Walker Atkinson's 'The Law of Attraction in the Thought World'.

The teachings of Esther and Jerry Hicks gained widespread recognition following Esther's appearance in the original 2006 film 'The Secret'. The film featured footage of Hicks explaining the Law of Attraction, a central theme of the movie. However, this material was omitted from the 'Extended Edition' of the film due to a falling-out between Hicks and the film's creator, Rhonda Byrne. Accounts suggest this separation stemmed from ideological differences or disputes over editing and royalties. Following this experience, Hicks released her own DVD series, 'The Secret behind the Secret', in 2007. The couple also conducted numerous workshops and presented at conferences, including themed cruises, further disseminating their ideas.

Esther and Jerry Hicks co-authored a significant body of work, with nine books published together. Several of these titles achieved bestseller status in the United States. Their publications, often released through Hay House Inc. and Abraham-Hicks Publications, include prominent works such as 'Ask and it is Given' (2004/2005), 'The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent' (2005/2006), 'The Law of Attraction' (2006), 'The Astonishing Power of Emotions' (2008), 'Money and the Law of Attraction' (2008), and 'The Vortex' (2009). The 'Sara' series, comprising three books, was also published between 2007 and 2008. Early works like 'A New Beginning I' and 'II' were published by Abraham-Hicks Publications in the late 1980s and early 1990s.