I first learned Abraham-Hicks’ three step process from the original edition of the movie “The Secret”aff.
It’s pretty simple:
1.) Ask (we do this – automatically)
2.) Answer (the universe does this – automatically)
3.) Receive (we do this – but it takes some work)
I’ve read that in the extended edition of the movieaff, it was changed to “Ask, Believe, Receive.” I’ve never seen that version, so I can’t comment on it. I’m going to stick with the Abraham-Hicks version here.
One of the ways that Esther/Abraham begins her talks is by asking the audience if they are “appreciating the contrast of their experience.” By contrast, she’s talking about the difference between what is and what is wanted.
I’ve noticed that she doesn’t say accept it… she’s talking about “appreciating” it.
We appreciate it because it helps us to clarify what we want.
This morning was the first time that I was able to remember this idea the instant something happened that I didn’t want in my experience.
The laundry machines here at my apartment complex gave me clarity! 
I don’t mind so much when they are out of order and I know this before I’ve put the detergent and money in… but when realize they are broken down afterwards… boy, that pisses me off!
So I know what I don’t want – I don’t want doing my laundry be a pain in the ass.
And what do I want? The opposite… I want an easy and effortless way of getting my laundry done.
It may seem like a simple example, but this could have been a real breakthrough for me. I actually allowed myself to admit – on the spot, immediately, and consciously – that I don’t want what I have.
I appreciated the contrast of my experience.
Steps 1 and 2 are done.
Now, it’s time to get focused on what I do want. It’s been asked and answered.
And by the simple practice of gratitude (appreciation), I’m moving myself into a place where I’m able to receive.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, whether it’s as “small” as your laundry or a “big” life changing event, just make sure that you are honest about your situation. Allow the feelings to be what they are, and use your thoughts to guide yourself to a better feeling place.
Don’t squelch those feelings in a form of fake gratitude – “Oh, it’s OK, there’s so much good in my life anyway, I can deal with it,” while the whole time you are stewing inside.
Allow those rockets of desire to fly! By resisting them, you’re only making yourself miserable… since they are going to go up anyway.
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[This article was included in Live The Power Unlimited, Volume 3]
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Beautiful Lyman! Love it that you were able to remember “the instant”.
Thanks, Karen. It was pretty cool!
Looks like we’ve been on the same rockets lately, Lyman. Ya know, it’s an interesting kinship that builds among those who are evolving at relatively the same things at almost the same time.
It is interesting, Carolyn… and yet another reason I passed this award on to you.
I really like the line – I appreciated the contrast of my experience. By moving yourself into a place where you can receive you are creating the life you want.
We all resist our lives in some way. It’s facing this fear and leaning into it that makes life a learning experience.
Karl: it’s great to be able to do that now… it really makes everything in life new, and like you said, a real learning experience.