Ask and It Is Given: The Book That Opened My Soul

Before I explored ancient teachings, quantum energy, or the esoteric layers of consciousness, there was one book that laid the foundation for everything that followed: Ask and It Is Given by Abraham Hicks. This wasn’t just a book—it was a spiritual awakening disguised as a paperback. It arrived exactly when I needed it, like a whisper from the universe reminding me that everything is always working out for me.

If you’ve never read it—or even if you have—I invite you to revisit this work with fresh eyes. Because what Abraham teaches is not theory. It’s not mysticism wrapped in metaphor. It’s the most practical, loving, and accessible guide to manifesting the life your soul came here to live.

What Is “Ask and It Is Given”?

Ask and It Is Given was written by Esther Hicks, who channels a collective consciousness known as Abraham. Abraham’s voice is clear, kind, and universal. Their teachings are simple yet profound: You are a vibrational being. Your emotions are your guidance system. And the universe is always responding to you.

The book explains that the moment you ask for something—through desire, contrast, or preference—the universe hears you and immediately begins orchestrating its delivery. But the key is not in asking. The key is in allowing.

You must get into the receiving mode. You must match the frequency of what you’ve asked for. And that means finding ways to feel good, lighten up, and trust the process. That’s the work.

The Book That Changed My Life

When I first read Ask and It Is Given, I didn’t know what to make of it. The idea that you can think things into existence sounded unrealistic at best, dangerous at worst. But then something clicked. I realized it wasn’t about controlling reality—it was about aligning with it.

It’s not about forcing anything. It’s about becoming the version of yourself that is a match to what you want. And that begins inside.

The more I read, the more I practiced, the more I started to feel things shift:

• I began to notice synchronicities.

• I felt lighter, more hopeful.

• I found myself reacting differently to things that used to throw me off.

• I started consciously appreciating, rather than complaining.

• I meditated not to escape, but to tune in.

Abraham taught me that emotions matter. That joy matters. That there’s nothing more important than how you feel—because how you feel is your compass to your truth.

How to Live the Teachings

You don’t need to master everything Abraham teaches overnight. You just need to begin.

Start by listening to how you feel. If you’re anxious, doubtful, or irritated, you’re out of alignment with your higher self. If you’re joyful, playful, calm, or curious, you’re in the flow. Let your emotional state be your spiritual dashboard.

Use appreciation as a daily practice. Not because it’s spiritual, but because it works. The more you look for things to love, the more things to love show up.

Meditate daily. Even 10 minutes of sitting quietly, focusing on your breath or a sound, can quiet resistance and open you up to receive.

And remember this truth: You don’t need to fix yourself. You don’t need to earn your desires. You are already worthy. You’re already connected. Your only job is to feel your way into alignment.

When you think a thought that feels good—dwell in it. When you feel excitement or relief—follow it. When you hear that soft internal yes—trust it.

Abraham’s Language

Abraham uses terms like Source, Vortex, alignment, and resistance. These are not abstract ideas. They’re living realities.

• Source is your eternal self.

• The Vortex is the vibrational space where everything you’ve ever asked for is already waiting.

• Alignment is the feeling of being connected to Source.

• Resistance is anything—any belief, habit, or focus—that keeps you from receiving what’s already yours.

What’s beautiful about Abraham is that they don’t judge. They don’t criticize. They remind you again and again that you can’t get it wrong and you’ll never get it done. Life is supposed to be fun. You’re supposed to feel good. And everything you want is downstream.

Why This Book Still Matters

Ask and It Is Given is not just a guidebook for manifesting things—it’s a guidebook for manifesting the version of yourself that is awake, free, and in love with life.

It teaches you to trust your inner guidance, to use contrast as clarity, and to stop trying to control everything. It reminds you that the universe is responsive, intelligent, and loving—and that you are a powerful co-creator, not a victim of circumstances.

When you live by these principles, your life changes—not because you learned to manipulate the universe, but because you finally learned how to dance with it.

So if you’re on the path of awakening, start here. Read it slowly. Practice it gently. Let it work on you.

And above all, remember:

Ask... and it is given.

You don’t need to chase. You don’t need to beg. You just need to align.

And when you do, the universe can finally deliver everything you’ve ever asked for—and more.

Keith Kalm