Ask And It Is Given: Learning To Manifest Your Desires

Esther and Jerry Hicks are inspirational speakers and authors who have co-written several books, hosted manifestation classes, and given presentations about the Law of Attraction since the 1980s. However, the first appearances of the Law of Attraction first arose in the 19th century and are frequently attributed to a Portland man named Phineas Parkhurst Quimby. Frequently credited as one of the initiators of the New Thought movement, Quimby created “a range of philosophical ideas that focused on the mind’s power to cure illness” (Evans, Christopher. “Why You Should Know about the New Thought Movement.” The Conversation. 17 February 2017). While modern-day proponents of New Thought hold a disparate range of beliefs, the movement strikes a positive, optimistic tone about life and emphasizes the importance of ongoing revelation and spiritual discovery.

Within this nebulous philosophical framework, Esther Hicks and her husband Jerry made a name for themselves in the 1980s, when Esther purportedly began channeling the messages of a non-physical entity named Abraham, a collective consciousness that she claims is able to take control of her body and