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Getting into the Vortex: Guided Meditations Audio Download and User Guide
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“You didn’t come to ‘get it done'. You came for the thrill of the ride.”
New questions on : staying positive around a negative friend, why bad things can happen when you’re feeling good, death - of - a - child issues, she’s lost her trust in men, why are we all here, do we ultimately pay for harming others? And – how to hear your own Inner Voice!
Plus: Abraham issues a call-out to society: “To the leaders of your world, to the leaders of your organizations, to the doctors and scientists and psychologists and psychiatrists, to the teachers… to anyone who wants to help anyone…” – Abraham delivers!
151 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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Esther Hicks
213 books1,399 followersEsther Hicks is an American inspirational speaker and best-selling author. She has co-authored nine books with her husband Jerry Hicks, presents workshops on the Law of Attraction and appeared in the first release of the film The Secret. The Hickses' books, including the best-selling series The Law of Attraction, are — according to Esther Hicks — Channelled from a group of non-physical entities called Abraham (Hicks describes what she is doing as tapping into "infinite intelligence").
Esther Hicks was born in Coalville, Utah. She married her current husband, Jerry Hicks, in 1980 and has one daughter by her former marriage.
Esther Hicks's material was the inspiration behind "The Secret"
Esther Hicks was born in Coalville, Utah. She married her current husband, Jerry Hicks, in 1980 and has one daughter by her former marriage.
Esther Hicks's material was the inspiration behind "The Secret"
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June 7, 2011
The CD contains four meditations, one on general well-being, one on financial abundance, one on physical well-being, and one on relationships.
It is advised just to hear 15 minutes of the CD every day.
A little book accompanies the CD, and Esther and Jerry, or Abraham, recommend that we read the book before hearing the CD, so as to find out how best to use the meditations.
For the CD to have the required result, that is, perfect abundance and health, we need to focus on breathing deeply in time to the music.
Unfortunately, this spoiled the whole thing for me, for so far I have not managed to breathe deeply as required. And if I try to align my breathing with the music, I get all confused, and can hardly breathe at all! I have worked with this CD for about six months, though it feels like a year, so it is not for want of trying that I can't get it right.
In fact the problem probably lies in the fact that we are not supposed to try at all, just relax and breathe (deeply!). We are told we don't need to concentrate, but I for one can't breathe deeply without concentrating. And they say it is vital to breathe deeply. For me there is thus an unresolvable conflict in Abraham's exhortations. And if I just relax and breathe normally, I fall asleep immediately.
As regards the results of listening to the meditations day in and day out, nothing has changed as regards my abundance or health, despite the constant statements on the CD that everything will now change for the better. I will here point out that I'm in no way saying that nobody will experience improvement in their affairs, only that I didn't. But then I didn't get the breathing right.
Another thing is, I don't feel this Vortex thing - I don't feel any better when listening to the CD, as they state one will. I am generally in very good humour, so there isn't much room for improvement, and I think the frustration with the breathing problems makes me feel worse, if anything.
Neither do I feel "the appreciation that Source feels" for me - how would I feel that? I don't really understand how, but then again they say that this is felt when relaxing and breathing deeply, which two things I can't do at the same time.
But I appreciate most of what they say on the CD. My favourite quote is re relationships: "As you insist on looking for positive aspects in others, in time only positive aspects can be shown to you." I remind myself of this several times a day.
Apart from the CD, you get a little book that you really need to read before listening to the CD (so you can learn about the importance of breathing deeply). It contains useful reiterations of Abraham's message.
We are reminded, for instance, that we should be "easy about our life", as we allow "wonderful things to flow naturally" to us. We should stop trying to make things happen (so I should just stop trying to breathe deeply, perhaps). We simply need to relax and breathe, smile and allow. It has always been our struggle, concern and attempt at impossible control that has been holding wanted things from us. Our true power lies in non-struggle.
One of their basic precepts is: "Feel good for the sake of feeling good, and everything else will take care of itself."
My final word is, if you love or appreciate Abraham and are good at deep breathing, then I would highly recommend this CD + book.
It is advised just to hear 15 minutes of the CD every day.
A little book accompanies the CD, and Esther and Jerry, or Abraham, recommend that we read the book before hearing the CD, so as to find out how best to use the meditations.
For the CD to have the required result, that is, perfect abundance and health, we need to focus on breathing deeply in time to the music.
Unfortunately, this spoiled the whole thing for me, for so far I have not managed to breathe deeply as required. And if I try to align my breathing with the music, I get all confused, and can hardly breathe at all! I have worked with this CD for about six months, though it feels like a year, so it is not for want of trying that I can't get it right.
In fact the problem probably lies in the fact that we are not supposed to try at all, just relax and breathe (deeply!). We are told we don't need to concentrate, but I for one can't breathe deeply without concentrating. And they say it is vital to breathe deeply. For me there is thus an unresolvable conflict in Abraham's exhortations. And if I just relax and breathe normally, I fall asleep immediately.
As regards the results of listening to the meditations day in and day out, nothing has changed as regards my abundance or health, despite the constant statements on the CD that everything will now change for the better. I will here point out that I'm in no way saying that nobody will experience improvement in their affairs, only that I didn't. But then I didn't get the breathing right.
Another thing is, I don't feel this Vortex thing - I don't feel any better when listening to the CD, as they state one will. I am generally in very good humour, so there isn't much room for improvement, and I think the frustration with the breathing problems makes me feel worse, if anything.
Neither do I feel "the appreciation that Source feels" for me - how would I feel that? I don't really understand how, but then again they say that this is felt when relaxing and breathing deeply, which two things I can't do at the same time.
But I appreciate most of what they say on the CD. My favourite quote is re relationships: "As you insist on looking for positive aspects in others, in time only positive aspects can be shown to you." I remind myself of this several times a day.
Apart from the CD, you get a little book that you really need to read before listening to the CD (so you can learn about the importance of breathing deeply). It contains useful reiterations of Abraham's message.
We are reminded, for instance, that we should be "easy about our life", as we allow "wonderful things to flow naturally" to us. We should stop trying to make things happen (so I should just stop trying to breathe deeply, perhaps). We simply need to relax and breathe, smile and allow. It has always been our struggle, concern and attempt at impossible control that has been holding wanted things from us. Our true power lies in non-struggle.
One of their basic precepts is: "Feel good for the sake of feeling good, and everything else will take care of itself."
My final word is, if you love or appreciate Abraham and are good at deep breathing, then I would highly recommend this CD + book.
December 21, 2010
I've read two other books by Esther and Jerry Hicks/Abraham, and have always found great value in their work. I purchased this book/CD at the advice of a friend and am grateful for her recommendation. While there's nothing earth-shattering in this material for anyone who has already read about the Law of Attraction, the information in both the book and CD is valuable nonetheless; and, if nothing else, it serves as a reminder of how important it is to monitor one's vibration on literally a moment-to-moment basis.
The only thing about this product I didn't like, is that on the CD Esther's continued use of the instruction "Breathe in, Breathe Out" tends to distract me away from a greater state of peace, as I find myself trying to match my breathing to her pace, rather than just relaxing deeper into the process. I feel the CD would have been just as valuable without that coaching on her part. In any event, this may just be a drawback to me personally, and even though I'd prefer it was recorded a different way it doesn't mean that I don't find value in the work. In fact, I highly recommend this book/CD as spiritual growth resources. Here's one of my favorite passages from the book:
"There are many people approaching life from the flawed premise that if they work hard and struggle long and pay a big enough price, they will then be rewarded with financial well-being. And since they do not realize that in their struggle they are denying themselves alignment with the abundance they seek, when the abundance does not come, they attribute it to luck or favoritism that is being directed away from them and toward one another.
But there is no luck or favoritism. There is only allowing or resisting, allowing or denying, letting in or keeping out the abundance that you deserve.
When you see evidence of shortage and you attribute it to action or intention or power that is outside of you, then your only course of action is to try to win favor from whoever holds the power. But since this power is not being held by someone outside of you, looking for it there will not bring you positive results."
The only thing about this product I didn't like, is that on the CD Esther's continued use of the instruction "Breathe in, Breathe Out" tends to distract me away from a greater state of peace, as I find myself trying to match my breathing to her pace, rather than just relaxing deeper into the process. I feel the CD would have been just as valuable without that coaching on her part. In any event, this may just be a drawback to me personally, and even though I'd prefer it was recorded a different way it doesn't mean that I don't find value in the work. In fact, I highly recommend this book/CD as spiritual growth resources. Here's one of my favorite passages from the book:
"There are many people approaching life from the flawed premise that if they work hard and struggle long and pay a big enough price, they will then be rewarded with financial well-being. And since they do not realize that in their struggle they are denying themselves alignment with the abundance they seek, when the abundance does not come, they attribute it to luck or favoritism that is being directed away from them and toward one another.
But there is no luck or favoritism. There is only allowing or resisting, allowing or denying, letting in or keeping out the abundance that you deserve.
When you see evidence of shortage and you attribute it to action or intention or power that is outside of you, then your only course of action is to try to win favor from whoever holds the power. But since this power is not being held by someone outside of you, looking for it there will not bring you positive results."
November 20, 2010
Oh no! I finally got around to listening and reading the latest in Abraham’s materials, the Getting in the Vortex Guided Meditation’s CD. I wish this had been around when I’d been into Abraham, because it’s a guaranteed brainwasher. Abraham guides you through a meditation where they remind you of all the truths that they supposedly believe. They allege that by listening to the CD, you will gradually release resistance on the subjects in it, including, relationships, abundance, and wellbeing (health). In the old days, we had to do 500 focus wheels and play the “what if game” for 2 hours, and then go on a rampage of appreciation to get in the vortex. And in my day, we didn’t even call it a vortex. We called it vibrational escrow. These new Abers are really getting off easy with something like this meditations CD. But fortunately, as I listened, I was assured that indeed, Abraham has nothing new to present to us after 25 years of talking incessantly about the same old stuff. But, if you let Esther and Jerry soothe you into a deep, delusional dream, no doubt you will find yourself feeling much better and needing the CD more often in your life than you ever thought possible. Will this be the last of their creations guaranteed to get you in the vortex? I doubt it. It very well will have a new name in 10 years.
April 24, 2012
just picked this one up. content of the book so far, about 20 pages in, is standard Abraham, all of which i've read, so i'm zipping through that. really looking forward to the meditation. have some audio recordings with content and question and answer and always wanted more meditation from the Abraham perspective. gonna throw on itunes and go to town!
December 8, 2010
Great book and guided meditation CD. Highly recommend for anyone familiar with The Law of Attraction.
July 6, 2012
I listen to the mediations every day. Love them! The user guide is straight forward and in my opinion not really necessary.
November 4, 2015
Those familiar with Abraham-Hicks know that they recommend meditation as a method of stopping self-destructive thoughts and allowing more goodness and fun in life. This CD contains four 15-minute guided meditations: for general well-being, financial abundance, physical well-being, and relationships. The method is to relax, focus on breathing, and listen to one 15-minute track per day for 30 days. It is also recommended that the meditator study part of the user guide (book) before beginning the meditations.
I’ve read a fair amount of Abraham-Hicks material, but listening to the CD was an easier way for me to “hear” the ideas, especially when repeated over time. My overall attitude improved and many happy coincidences around friends and money came to pass during the 30 days. Quite effortlessly I made good progress organizing my home office, something I’ve literally put off for years. Naturally, I’ll be continuing with the daily guided meditations for awhile.
The book contains a transcription of the meditations, along with explanations to clarify each concept. Reading the book was difficult for me in the beginning, so I abandoned the recommended method and continued with the CD only. Around day 25, I picked up the book again and interestingly enough the concepts and explanations were clear and inspiring. So the CD might work for you even if you have difficulty getting into the book at first.
This CD set is appropriate fare for all Abraham-Hicks and Law of Attraction fans. Anyone interested in improving their overall attitude, financial situation, health, or relationships, provided that they’re open to non-traditional roads to success, might benefit by checking these out.
I’ve read a fair amount of Abraham-Hicks material, but listening to the CD was an easier way for me to “hear” the ideas, especially when repeated over time. My overall attitude improved and many happy coincidences around friends and money came to pass during the 30 days. Quite effortlessly I made good progress organizing my home office, something I’ve literally put off for years. Naturally, I’ll be continuing with the daily guided meditations for awhile.
The book contains a transcription of the meditations, along with explanations to clarify each concept. Reading the book was difficult for me in the beginning, so I abandoned the recommended method and continued with the CD only. Around day 25, I picked up the book again and interestingly enough the concepts and explanations were clear and inspiring. So the CD might work for you even if you have difficulty getting into the book at first.
This CD set is appropriate fare for all Abraham-Hicks and Law of Attraction fans. Anyone interested in improving their overall attitude, financial situation, health, or relationships, provided that they’re open to non-traditional roads to success, might benefit by checking these out.
July 8, 2011
Excellent! Definitely recommend!
April 25, 2011
Truly a gentle way to start my day.
May 30, 2012
enlightening
December 5, 2014
I originally got this book / CD combo for a class I was taking with a hefty "Recommended Reading" list, so while I dipped in and out of it, it wasn't until after the class was over that I read the guide from cover to cover and began to utilize the daily meditations as part of my existing spiritual practice.
For those already familiar with Abraham-Hicks, there is nothing new or earth-shattering here, but it is a wonderful opportunity to get still, breathe, and listen to some positive affirmations in a relaxed state. For those new to the teaching, this guide is an easy access point to begin experiencing that good feeling place within us that A-H have termed "The Vortex" in a visceral, rather than a cerebral, way.
For those who have commented here before me and are stressing about breathing the right way, I'd suggest letting that go, and instead just listening and relaxing. This isn't a quest for perfection, it's meditation and the focus of this meditation is a process of working with what's there for you in the moment and reaching for the better feeling thought. It's a practice. Don't over think it. Be gentle with yourself.
I enjoyed what was offered by this simple little program and benefited from it. I ended up copying the meditations and sending the book and CD off to a friend who I knew would love it, and she did.
For those already familiar with Abraham-Hicks, there is nothing new or earth-shattering here, but it is a wonderful opportunity to get still, breathe, and listen to some positive affirmations in a relaxed state. For those new to the teaching, this guide is an easy access point to begin experiencing that good feeling place within us that A-H have termed "The Vortex" in a visceral, rather than a cerebral, way.
For those who have commented here before me and are stressing about breathing the right way, I'd suggest letting that go, and instead just listening and relaxing. This isn't a quest for perfection, it's meditation and the focus of this meditation is a process of working with what's there for you in the moment and reaching for the better feeling thought. It's a practice. Don't over think it. Be gentle with yourself.
I enjoyed what was offered by this simple little program and benefited from it. I ended up copying the meditations and sending the book and CD off to a friend who I knew would love it, and she did.
November 14, 2011
For anyone familiar with the Law of Attraction, there is no new information in the CD and guide, which are meditations dealing with General Well-being, Physical Well-being, Financial Abundance, and Relationships. Still, if one is trying to practice getting out of one's own way and allowing good things to flow into one's life, using the meditations daily reinforces the ideas. I listen every morning and find it helps me set my intentions for the day, and over time, I have definitely begun to watch where I put my thoughts and catch myself when they are not the thoughts I truly want. Am I sure my life will continue to get "better and better" as Abraham says...not really. Am I sure I feel better than before I began meditating with these CDs...yes. And that is priceless to me.
One dislike about the meditations: like one other reviewer, I also dislike the breathe in and breathe out prompts during the meditations. My breathing just doesn't conform to the speed. Nevertheless, I have learned to tune out the breathing prompts and rest assured that my breathing pattern is just perfect for me.
One dislike about the meditations: like one other reviewer, I also dislike the breathe in and breathe out prompts during the meditations. My breathing just doesn't conform to the speed. Nevertheless, I have learned to tune out the breathing prompts and rest assured that my breathing pattern is just perfect for me.
September 15, 2013
Everyone finds their own path and the tools to allow that to happen. This is one of those tools that really showed me its power. I can't say anything else about it besides the fact that it works for me and I've been faithful to it, which is more I can say for many of the other tools I've tried for meditation. Everyone will find their own perfect methodology, but I can say this has been life changing for me.
August 17, 2012
Good meditations
October 15, 2016
I mostly listen to this CD to calm my mind after busy, stressful, and emotional days before bed to help me sleep. Surprisingly, it helps me to stop worrying and just rest.
June 26, 2021
Kindle book does not get an audio download
This is a fantastic book. I was really disappointed when it plainly stated it came as a audio download with book on the Kindle app. I contacted Amazon and tried to get this taken care of. Needless to say in the Kindle app you can not get the audio download. You can only purchase the hardcover with a cd. Normally they let you know this as you are purchasing it. I just wanted to let everyone know so they can save time and get it with the hardcover book. I am now looking for the cd. Thank you Esther for the great book.
This is a fantastic book. I was really disappointed when it plainly stated it came as a audio download with book on the Kindle app. I contacted Amazon and tried to get this taken care of. Needless to say in the Kindle app you can not get the audio download. You can only purchase the hardcover with a cd. Normally they let you know this as you are purchasing it. I just wanted to let everyone know so they can save time and get it with the hardcover book. I am now looking for the cd. Thank you Esther for the great book.
July 23, 2023
This is a great reminder of who we are and how we should be! We have been programmed by society from the time of our births due to no fault of our parts to be, act and live the way we do. In this book the authors with the help of Abraham remind us of who we were supposed to be along with how to be that being! I’ve listened to this book many times in audio format and this is my first reading through the kindle! I highly encourage people to read this book and the series of books!
February 26, 2024
Here are four meditations designed to help reduce resistance to the good the Universe wants to deliver us. It is important to read and fully understand the m,arterial in the guidebook. The main message here is that we have access to a power that can accomplish anything when we’re properly aligned with it. The vast majority of our problems appear because we are blocking our own good through our thinking and a focus on controlling outside conditions.
As a person who spent lots of time “doing,” this is counterintuitive. All of the action that takes pace, all of the work to be done, is on the inside. We change our thinking by leaning into a place of trust. The “work” comes through the process of shifting our thoughts and the meditations help us do that. If you can let go of the idea that this shift takes long periods of time, and is very difficult, we can make satisfactory progress!
As a person who spent lots of time “doing,” this is counterintuitive. All of the action that takes pace, all of the work to be done, is on the inside. We change our thinking by leaning into a place of trust. The “work” comes through the process of shifting our thoughts and the meditations help us do that. If you can let go of the idea that this shift takes long periods of time, and is very difficult, we can make satisfactory progress!
November 6, 2019
Abraham, Esther Hicks, and Jerry Hicks were the inspiration of The Secret. Abraham's teachings are the basis of the Law of Attraction.
This is excellent, but the breathwork is a little intimidating. Just listen and do the meditation and don't worry overmuch about the breath.
This is excellent, but the breathwork is a little intimidating. Just listen and do the meditation and don't worry overmuch about the breath.
June 10, 2019
Absolutely fantastic! So sooooo helpful and inspiring and thought provoking!! Will be rereading for sure!!
December 27, 2023
One of the best books ever written that succinctly shows how anyone can feel better at any time despite what may be going on in their lives.
November 24, 2019
CHANGED MY LIFE FOR THE BEST!
It still does, actually...
It still does, actually...
May 2, 2011
I have been trying to learn to meditate for years with no success. I found this CD (a small book is included as well)a good start in that direction. The CD is broken up into 15 minute sessions each with a theme: General well being; financial well-being; physical well-being; and relationships well-being.
July 3, 2023
Ester's voice is great for leading a guided meditation. The content is positive and helpful. I like it but, honestly, doesn't work for me. I have experienced wanting something so much that I end up getting it but it's not some magical formula that happens just because you want it to work. Sure do wish it did work that way!
March 3, 2015
Reinforces other Abraham law of attraction material. Good meditations, focus on health, financial abundance, relationships in separate sections. Good resource to go back and brush up with after you've read it once or twice.
February 3, 2020
Food for thought
December 10, 2014
Interesting ideas in a simple format.
December 13, 2016
Truly amazing book and one that everyone interested in spirtual development needs to read
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January 12, 2017another good one from Abraham-Hicks
February 19, 2018
Excellent book. I already had the meditations but the additional material was really useful. Love the teachings of Abraham, and although I am probably not as quick to get into the vortex as some, I feel so relaxed and at ease after meditating. So glad I have kept at it.
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