Abraham Hicks - The Reason Behind Weight Gain

Summary

The speaker shares their personal weight loss journey, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional and psychological factors that contribute to physical manifestation. They emphasize that past traumas, when not actively affecting one's current emotional state, do not influence one's present reality. The focus should be on shifting one's current emotional state through conscious attention and changing one's vibrational offering. The speaker suggests that the extra weight is a symbol of carrying unnecessary burdens and responsibilities. By recognizing this and consciously choosing to let go, one can change their vibration and attract a healthier, lighter physical state. The conversation also touches on the concept of self-criticism and the importance of viewing oneself through a non-judgmental lens, akin to the perspective of 'source'.

Takeaways

• 🧘 Emotions and conscious attention play a significant role in our point of attraction, and if we're not emotionally engaged with past issues, they don't actively affect our current state.
• 🔄 The power to change lies in the present; we can't alter the past, but we can shift our current vibration to change future manifestations.
• 🚫 Dwelling on past negative experiences can strengthen them and make it harder to move forward, so it's more beneficial to focus on the present.
• 💡 Inner child work is different from addressing past issues; it's about recognizing old patterns and changing our response to them rather than digging into past traumas.
• 🌟 Our current feelings are a match to our point of attraction, influencing everything from memories to future events, so it's crucial to manage our emotions.
• 🛡 The extra weight might feel like protection, but it's an illogical belief that we've been programmed with and not a real necessity.
• 🔗 The emotions tied to carrying extra weight, such as anger, frustration, and fear, can be seen as an overreaction if we've already made progress in our lives.
• 🔑 Recognizing and letting go of the need to control and carry the burdens of others can lead to a shift in our vibration and, consequently, our physical state.
• 🍽 The physical act of eating is less important than the vibrational alignment; when we feel better, our actions will naturally align with our improved state.
• ⏳ It's possible to shift through negative emotions and beliefs within a 30-day period, which can lead to significant changes in our manifestations.
• 👀 Looking at ourselves through a non-critical lens, such as the perspective of source, can help overcome self-imposed limitations and negative self-imagery.
• 📉 The body serves as a constant reflection of our inner state, and by changing our inner beliefs and emotions, we can alter this reflection for the better.

Q & A

How much weight did the individual lose with the help of a 12-step program?

The individual lost 80 pounds with the help of a 12-step program.

What is the concept of 'inner child work' mentioned in the transcript?

Inner child work refers to the process of addressing and healing unresolved emotional issues from childhood that may be affecting one's present experiences.

Why is it suggested not to dwell on past issues in the context of the transcript?

Dwelling on past issues can activate and strengthen them, making it more difficult to shift one's focus and vibration to a positive state.

What is the main focus of the work suggested in the transcript?

The main focus is on changing one's current vibrational state by shifting feelings and thoughts in the present moment, rather than trying to change past events.

How does the manifestation of weight relate to one's emotional state according to the transcript?

The manifestation of weight is seen as a reflection of one's current emotional state and vibrational frequency. Changing this state can lead to changes in physical manifestation.

What is the significance of the 30-day period mentioned in the transcript?

The 30-day period is suggested as a timeframe to sift through and shift every single thing that's in one's way, aligning with a better feeling place.

Why is it not recommended to use food as a test after lifting the burden of responsibility?

Using food as a test can introduce resistance and reinforce negative beliefs about what one should or shouldn't eat, which can counteract the positive changes in vibration.

What is the role of the individual's feelings about carrying extra weight?

The feelings of carrying extra weight, such as feeling bulky, awkward, or like carrying unnecessary burdens, are indicative of the emotional and vibrational state that needs to be addressed.

How does the transcript suggest one can tell if they are carrying more responsibility than necessary?

The transcript suggests that if one feels controlling, or as if they are carrying too much stuff, it may indicate they are taking on more responsibility than necessary.

What is the importance of viewing oneself through the eyes of 'source' as mentioned in the transcript?

Viewing oneself through the eyes of 'source', which is never critical, can help one overcome self-judgment and negative self-image, fostering a more positive and accepting perspective.

Why is it suggested to use current manifestation as an indicator rather than past experiences?

Current manifestation provides real-time, specific feedback on one's current vibrational state, which can be used as a leading edge indicator to guide present actions and thoughts.

Outlines

00:00

🧘 Inner Child Work and Weight Loss

The speaker discusses their weight loss journey and how they've traced their feelings of holding onto weight to past experiences, including issues with their father and the death of their grandfather. They question whether addressing these past hurts, often referred to as 'inner child work,' is truly beneficial. The response emphasizes the importance of focusing on current emotions and vibrations rather than past events. It suggests that subconscious issues, if not emotionally responded to, do not affect one's current point of attraction. The conversation shifts towards the power of changing one's current emotional state to influence manifestation, rather than dwelling on past traumas.

05:02

🌟 Overcoming Emotional Baggage

The dialogue continues with an exploration of the emotional weight the speaker carries, which they associate with feelings of anger, frustration, disgust, and fear. The speaker is encouraged to consider whether their past discomforts are still active in their life or if they are subconscious. It is suggested that the speaker may have had too much therapy, which could be intensifying past issues rather than resolving them. The focus is then shifted towards the speaker's tendency to control and carry the burdens of others, which is reflected in their physical weight. The advice given is to shift one's vibration by changing their emotional response to situations, which will consequently change their physical manifestation, including weight loss.

10:02

👁️‍🗨️ Perception and Self-Image

The final paragraph addresses the challenge of changing one's self-perception, especially when it comes to physical appearance that is constantly visible. The speaker is encouraged to view themselves through a non-critical lens, as the 'source' would, rather than through the lens of past criticisms. The conversation highlights the importance of using current manifestations as indicators for personal growth and moving forward. It concludes with a reminder that focusing on the present and one's leading edge is more beneficial than justifying one's current state based on past experiences.

Keywords

💡12-step program

A 12-step program refers to a set of guiding principles that originated with Alcoholics Anonymous, now used by various support groups to help individuals recover from different types of addictions or issues. In the script, it is mentioned that the person lost 80 pounds with the help of such a program, indicating its role in personal transformation and addressing underlying emotional or behavioral patterns.

💡Inner child work

Inner child work is a therapeutic concept that involves addressing unresolved emotional issues from childhood that may be affecting one's present behavior or emotional state. The script discusses this concept in the context of holding onto old feelings and energy related to past family experiences, suggesting that these unresolved feelings may be manifesting in the present as difficulties with weight loss.

💡Manifestation

Manifestation, in the context of the script, refers to the process by which thoughts, feelings, and beliefs can shape one's reality. It is suggested that past emotions and experiences are 'manifesting' as current physical conditions, such as carrying extra weight, which the individual seeks to address.

💡Point of attraction

The term 'point of attraction' is used to describe the individual's current emotional state, which according to the script, determines what one attracts into their life. It is central to the video's theme that one's present feelings, not past subconscious issues, are what's actively attracting experiences and physical conditions like weight.

💡Vibrational match

A vibrational match is the concept that one's current emotional state or 'vibration' corresponds to similar experiences or manifestations in one's life. The script emphasizes that regardless of whether the manifestation comes from past, future, or present, it is a match to how one feels at the moment.

💡Emotion

Emotion is a key factor in the script's narrative, as it is through emotional responses that individuals engage with their point of attraction. The discussion suggests that if an individual is not consciously feeling an emotion related to a past event, it is not influencing their current state or what they attract.

💡Responsibility

In the context of the script, taking responsibility refers to acknowledging and accepting one's role in their current situation, particularly regarding the extra weight the individual is carrying. It is suggested that feelings of control and responsibility for others may be contributing to the manifestation of physical weight.

💡Vibrational offering

A vibrational offering is the emotional and energetic state that an individual puts out into the world, which then attracts like experiences back to them. The script emphasizes the power of changing one's vibrational offering in the present moment to alter one's manifestations, such as losing weight.

💡Control

Control, as mentioned in the script, is related to the individual's tendency to take on more than necessary and to feel responsible for outcomes beyond their influence. This behavior is linked to the manifestation of carrying extra weight, symbolizing the burden of control one carries.

💡Self-reflection

Self-reflection is the process of introspection and examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The script encourages self-reflection as a means to identify and shift the emotional states that are contributing to the individual's current physical condition.

💡Past life regression

Past life regression is a therapeutic technique that involves exploring previous lives, which some believe can influence current life experiences. The script briefly mentions this concept to illustrate the idea that regardless of the source of the emotion, it is the current emotional state that is the key point of attraction.

Highlights

The speaker lost 80 pounds with a 12-step program and is working on losing the last 30-40 pounds

The speaker has traced their feelings about weight back to childhood experiences with their dad and the death of their grandfather

People have suggested the speaker do 'inner child work' to address old energy they are holding onto in their body

The speaker asks if doing inner child work is 'beating an old drum' and if past hurts can alter present experiences if not given conscious attention

Abraham says if something is subconscious and not causing an emotional response, it is not an active player in your point of attraction

Abraham advises against going back to past events and ruminating on them, as it activates the negative energy stronger

Instead of dwelling on the past, focus on shifting your vibration in the present using the resources of your mind

You can't change past circumstances, but you can change your current vibrational offering to create a different manifestation

Manifestations will shift as quickly as your vibration does

The speaker describes carrying extra weight as feeling big, uncomfortable, bulky, awkward, unnecessary and controlling

Abraham suggests the speaker may be taking on too much responsibility and trying to control everything

Shifting your vibration to feel differently in situations will change your manifestation and cause the extra weight to fall off

The specific actions you take (like diet) will be irrelevant if your vibration has not aligned with your new desires

Abraham recommends using the 30-day process to sift through and shift every belief and feeling that is in your way

The body is a constant reflection of your thoughts and feelings, making it especially challenging to overcome negative self-image

Abraham encourages seeing yourself through the eyes of Source, which is never critical, to overcome self-judgment

Use the manifestation as an indicator of where you are now, and let go of past beliefs and justifications that no longer serve you

Transcripts

I lost 80 pounds with the help of a

12-step program four years ago and I've

been holding tight to the last 3040 that

I need to lose I've traced the feelings

back and looked at the the manifestation

as an indicator and have likened them to

some old feelings with my dad and

abandonment death of my grandfather a

number of people have told me of this is

like inner child work is what they call

it is finding this old energy that I'm

holding onto my body now in terms of

weight and so my question to you is

isn't doing inner child work beating an

old drum and do past hurts hidden or

deep alter my present experiences if I

don't give them conscious attention well

the most important soul you said so much

we want to go whoa but the most

important thing that you came around to

we want to address first and that is if

you're not giving something conscious

attention and you're not feeling emotion

around it

then it's not an active player in your

point of attraction and it is a

non-issue people say but Abraham what if

I have subconscious things going on and

we say if it's subconscious you're not

having an emotional response and if

you're not having an emotional response

it's not a player in your vibration or

in your point of attraction if you are

having an emotional response it's not

subconscious so if you're not

consciously thinking about it and you're

not feeling the emotions around it then

that's not the way we would go about it

now we want to talk about something that

you've said here because we think that

while what you were talking about with

this what you labeled inner child work

and issues with things that happened a

long time ago while it may seem similar

to what we have going on here it's very

different in this way

we don't want you to go back there and

figure that stuff out because the minute

you go back and look at it first of all

you've turned upstream and the minute

you look at it you're more upstream and

the more you talk about it you're more

upstream and all that happens is you

activate it stronger and stronger and

stronger which makes it more difficult

to turn back downstream so we really

don't see the point of that we think it

is ever so much more powerful to take

the clues from what's happening and

you're powerful now and do something

about shifting the way you are feeling

now by using the resources of your mind

now in other words something might have

happened to you when you were a child

over which you felt no control so you

could for years feel out of control

insecure powerless out of control

insecure powerless until you have a

manifestation now that reflects it but

you can't go back and make those people

different than they were you can't go

back and change those circumstances but

you can change your vibrational offering

right here and now and you can and then

we'll get an immediate change in what's

happening manifestation 'el wise in

other words the manifestation will shift

as fast as the vibration does so it's

work that really is worth doing so when

you were describing the emotions of all

of that stuff those were emotions about

other thoughts that you were thinking

about about that stuff back there it's

like someone saying I had a past life

regression and I found out that I felt

that same way in all those past lives so

no wonder I feel that way now and we say

that's pretty much baloney we don't know

if you're getting your past life or

somebody else's but one thing is sure

they are all a vibrational match to how

you feel right now in other words how

you feel now is your point of Attraction

so everything that's coming to you

whether it's a memory or a vision of the

future or people who are tailgating you

whatever is happening to you from your

past your future or your present it is a

match to how you're feeling right now so

we want to hear from you what words you

would use to describe how way more

than you want away feels don't try to

tie it in to all of the reasons that

you've been programmed to believe that

it's hanging on instead just simply

describe what does it feel like to be

carry this extra weight around what does

that feel like safe it feels like it

protects me

really today in this age what's it

protecting you from sharp thinks what's

it for lots of protecting you from sun

rays what's it protect I know that's not

logical

this just feels like my own that isn't

even real it's something you've been

programed about it's it is it it is

illogical when you think about it you're

not carrying that around to protect

yourself from something you didn't

starve to death in a past life and so

you're gonna make sure it doesn't happen

this time

oh the skinny ones they'll be the first

ones to go but all I'll last for weeks

I'll last for weeks and weeks and wigs

and and we're not being hard on you or

being hard on the concept of all of that

so what does it feel like anger

frustration disgust and fear fear

especially of death and of intimacy well

we have to tell you that while those are

all very compelling and interesting

words we think it is way way way

overkill for what's going on with you if

you were still in all of that vibration

you would not have accomplished what

you've already accomplished

you're fine-tuning and when you're

fine-tuning you're not cleaning up heavy

vibration you're cleaning up much

lighter vibration than that we think

you've had too much therapy

well I have and I do try and I work I

work the 12 steps and actually I get

your daily quotes you know emailed from

your website and something that you said

recently within the last month I've

actually quoted too many of my spawn C's

you know and my 12-step program which

was along the lines of if there's

something in your past that causes you

great discomfort then you really really

really really need to work on it but you

don't have to go back and dig it up it's

present in your now and going back and

digging it up in trenches it's stronger

so just simply in your own experience

what does it feel like feels big

uncomfortable there that's closer feels

bulky feels awkward feels unnecessary

feels like I'm carrying something around

that I'd like to put down controlling

those controlling how so like I'm

carrying too much stuff there you hit

right on it so is that a familiar

personality trait of yours

yes very so do you think that you can be

carrying more than you have any business

carrying do you think that you can take

responsibility for all those people do

you think that you can continue to see

them is inept and incapable and

meanwhile I'll just do it myself because

it's easier to do it myself

you think you can keep feeling all those

ways and not have a vibration that

matches it in a manifestation hope so

really good well you can't

so the work is not about the physical

body that's just an indicator the work

is about the vibration that has caused

this manifestation the work is about

feeling differently in those situations

by logically saying it's not my job to

do it all and it's not my job to control

it all so - if I shift my vibration

change my vibrational attraction when

you do when I do then the weight falls

off then I can no longer attract the

extra weight on my body because the

vibration will be different from that

when the feeling of lugging around all

that extra responsibility lifts off of

you you'll stop lugging around all that

extra and so the does that look like I

eat 15 candy bars and the way it falls

off me or does that look like all I want

is chicken and broccoli but that looks

like the action will be irrelevant

because the vibration will have aligned

it and if you want to prove that to

yourself

notice how differently different people

eat with different results it's about

vibration so of course if you say I

really want to test it okay I've lifted

the burden of the world off of myself

and now I'm going to test this by eating

all of the things I believe I shouldn't

eat now you have got a whole other

resistance going on which will give you

the same results in other words you just

have to want my one sift through things

and move it to a better feeling place

and it doesn't take that long 30 days 30

days at the most to sift through every

single thing that's in your way 30 days

at the most so when I stand look in the

mirror and go oh my god I'm fat I can't

believe how fat I am I can't do that why

would you do that I try not to do that

and I you're not trying very hard

because you just planned to do it again

[Applause]

I've heard you say that it's

particularly difficult with a body that

we carry around with us all day long

because it's a constant reflection but

we're trying to help you to overcome

that image because what we're saying to

you today

that's different you really are a good

one at going back and digging up

everything that you've ever heard that

supports what you don't want in a sort

of justifying so maybe there's something

to talk about there what is it that you

think makes you feel that you have to

justify where you are if you had a lot

of people looking at you in a critical

eye or is it just been you primarily me

and so what we're wanting you to do is

to begin to try to see yourself through

the eyes of source which is never

critical so what we're saying to you is

as you stand in you're now the

manifestation gives you information that

you can now use as your indicator to

move from and that should surpass

everything that you've ever heard before

because that is the leading edge

statement in specific response to where

you are okay thank you thank you so much

[Applause]