Review "The Vortex ..."

9/17/09 Review of
“The Vortex: Where the law of attraction assembles all Cooperative Relationships”
By Esther and Jerry Hicks and the voices of Abraham
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4019-1875-0 Tradepaper ISBN: 978-1-4019-1882-8
pp 238, plus CD excerpted from Law of Attraction Workshop with Transcript

Rating: A MUST READ !!!

1) Vortex & Energy
The Hicks and Abraham pose a conundrum to the readers. They highlight a powerful Vortex of positive energy in which all the elements (health, wealth, relationships, etc.) that we would wish for in prosperity are being created and coming to us. Yet the vortex has no door, no physical entry point. The complementary side of the vortex can also pull to us negative energy. The issues are: what is this vortex? How do we access it? How do we direct the energy field of the vortex toward positive or negative fulfillment?
Imagine a vortex, as a swirling energy field that pulls to us every object of our desire based on the vibrations that we send out to the universe or source energy. We are the only one who has the key for our entry into the vortex. Our vibrations are the energy, either positive or negative, that shape our relationship with the vortex.
The title of the book hints at one key to the conundrum, Relationship, Cooperative Relationship. The authors indicate this vortex is a relational vortex. They denote that the base relationship is with the self, it is important to have a healthy relationship with our self. A co-existing relationship is with our self and with Source Energy. This indicates that there is a primary intimate relationship between our physical self, our spiritual self and Source Energy. This primary relationship is eternal. We can “pinch” ourselves off from Source to a degree, but we can never break the bond that exists between self (physical, spiritual) and source. So at this fundamental relationship between self and source, you and source form the nucleus to co-create what you experience here in the physical dimension of our experience on the blue marble (earth).

2)The next level ~ Relationship with …
The second key to the conundrum is developed over six sections of the book which develop elements of key relationships. Rather than give cursory summaries of each part, I chose to provide the headings of the six sections to stimulate your curiosity. The author’s descriptions are worth the read in detail. The six sections of the book are : Part I, “Your Vortex and the Law of Attraction: Learning to Attract Joyous Co-creators;” Part II, Mating and the Law of Attraction: The Perfect Mate – Getting one, Being One, Attracting one;” Part III, Sexuality and the Law of Attraction: Sexuality, Sensuality and the Opinion of Others;” Part IV, “Parenting, and the Law of Attraction: Creating Positive Parent/Child Relationships in a World of Contrast;” Part V, Self-Appreciation, and the Law of Attraction: Appreciation, the ‘Magical’ Key to Your Vortex;” Part VI, Transcript of Abraham Live: A Law of Attraction Workshop (Audio CD included).” As you can see all of the six chapters offer some juicy topics to wrestle with. Let’s return to the question how do you enter the vortex?

3)Entry into the Vortex
To enter the vortex, the authors tell us, that you need to feel you way in. Only you, can access your entry point into the vortex. Although, the authors talk about feeling your way into the vortex, they do not devalue thought. They suggest that thought predates any physical manifestation. Anything that exists in physical form first existed in thought. They explain in detail how feelings and thoughts working synergistically create your entry point into the vortex and co-create with source your life experience, i.e. what you draw to yourself within the vortex.
One element that the authors stress is that both our feelings and our thoughts are vibrational in nature. They (our thoughts and feelings) vibrate desires into the vortex. Our vibrational desires summon co-operating vibrations, either positive or negative, from the vortex. This vibrational desire brings to us the various people or objects whose vibrations match our thoughts and feelings.
The authors indicate that our thoughts and feelings act like powerful attractors which are based on the vibrations of thoughts and feelings, and not necessarily words. They indicate that our thoughts and feelings may follow either of two types of vibrational fields: one field is that which we do not like, deficit, Lack, suffering, fear, etc.; the other field is that of abundance, joy, creativity. Only we, as individuals, can make the choice for ourselves which path we wish to synchronize our vibrations with. The authors indicate our feelings are our guide as to which set of vibrations we synchronize with. If we feel happy, joy, creative then we are on the track of bringing into our lives the people, money, health and things that will expand our experience. If on the other hand we feel fear, lack, problems, we will attract more of the experiences which further increase our fear, lack and problems.
The journey into the vortex requires a leap into the vortex. We may find ourselves in a position at work, in relationship, with finances, etc that we don’t like. The contrast of feeling of that which we do not like, summons us to think of that which we do like. In a real sense the journey into the Vortex of Co-operative relationships requires us to have faith, that is to see what is not physically present at the moment, and have the expectation that source will join with us to co-create all that we desire.

4)My thoughts & recommendation
Although I have read many of the Abraham-Hicks books on the “Law of Attraction,” I find each new book brings me deeper into the path toward joy. This book is radical in some ways, challenging us to explore our life in a manner that is different from the instructions some of our physical institutions in society have taught us.
I would suggest that exploring the material in this book will bring us to a more joyful, fulfilled and creative life experience while we are in the physical dimension of our planet. This book is not a quick read, the authors definitely pull you into the subject matter, but your openness to reflect experientially, your willingness to experiment, and openness to enter the vortex is necessary to get the full benefit from that which Abraham and the Hicks unfold in the pages of this book.
Definitely a Must Read
I hope you enjoy the book. Please feel free to email me any thoughts about the book at RmfTop@gmail.com .
Ralph M. Ferraro
© Ralph M. Ferraro 09/17/09

5)Coming up in future posts
· Review “What the Bleep: Down the Rabbit Hole” A DVD in which Scientists explore the “Vortex” issues from a Quantum Physics point of view
· Camera tidbits
o How to enjoy photography whether with a “point and shoot,” or with a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex)
o I will share my experience with my Canon cameras
o Your photo questions are welcome
· Mini Photo Essays
o Clouds
o Faces
o Life events