Esther Hicks channels Abraham, a group of non-physical beings who offer guidance on everything from relationships to career advice. Esther has written several books dictated by Abraham.
She is also a popular speaker at her Law of Attraction Workshops and cruises. If you’re looking for advice from beyond the physical world, Esther Hicks is someone to check out.
by David Stone
Special to the Roosevelt Island Daily News
What is channeling?

Channeling is a method of communication where an individual acts as a conduit for a nonphysical entity to share information with the physical world. The channeler goes into a trance-like state and the entity speaks through them.
Some people are born with the ability to channel, but it can also be learned. Esther Hicks began channeling Abraham in the 1980s.
Abraham is a group of non-physical entities that offer guidance on everything from relationships to career advice. Esther Hicks is the primary channel for Abraham, but other individuals say they channel Abraham as well.
The information that Abraham shares is meant to help people live better lives and achieve their goals. The teachings of Abraham are based on the law of attraction, which is the belief that like attracts like.
Some other famous channels and who do they channel?
Well-known channelers include:
– Edgar Cayce: an American who channeled health information, dreams, past lives, and prophecy.
– Jane Roberts: an American who channeled an entity named Seth.
– Helen Schucman: an American who channeled the entity known as Jesus Christ.
– Michael Tamura: a Japanese-American who channels his higher self.
– Lee Carroll: an American who channels Kryon, an entity that speaks about Earth changes and the shift in consciousness.
How do the teachings of other channels differ from Esther Hicks and Abraham?
The teachings of Esther Hicks and Abraham are based on the law of attraction, that is, the belief that like attracts like. Other channels have different beliefs. For example, Edgar Cayce believed in reincarnation and karma, while Jane Roberts believed in reincarnation but not karma.
Helen Schucman channeled Jesus Christ, who taught about love, forgiveness, and compassion. Michael Tamura channeled his higher self, who spoke about personal growth and development.
Lee Carroll channeled Kryon, who spoke about Earth’s changes and the shift in consciousness.
Each channel brings its unique perspective to the table.
What are some popular books on channeling?
Popular books on channeling include:
– Getting into the Vortex: Guided Meditations CD and User Guide by Esther Hicks
– The Seth Material by Jane Roberts
– A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman
– Kryon Book One: The End Times by Lee Carroll
– Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss
– The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne Dyer
– Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires by Esther and Jerry Hicks
– The Messing: Conversations with Jesus by Michael Tamura
Some basic lessons taught by Esther Hicks from Abraham include:
– The law of attraction: the belief that like attracts like.
– You are the creator of your reality.
– You are supported by the universe.
– Your thoughts create your reality.
– There is no death, only change.
– You are eternal beings.
– Love is the most powerful force in the universe.
– You are always connected to Source energy.
– There is no such thing as separation.
– We are all one.
Criticism of Esther Hicks and Abraham
Some people have criticized Esther Hicks and her teachings, saying that they are too simplistic and gloss over the more difficult aspects of life. Others have accused her of being a fraud, claiming that she makes up stories or doesn’t really channel Abraham.
However, Esther Hicks has been interviewed by numerous media outlets and has a large following of people who say that her teachings have helped them change their lives for the better. Moreover, she’s been at it consistently for over thirty years. That’s a long time for maintaining a fraud.
Conclusion
Whether you believe in Esther Hicks and her teachings or not, there is no denying that she has had a significant impact on the law of attraction movement. Her books, workshops, and cruises have helped many people learn more about this popular spiritual principle.
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