Daily Quote for April 17, 2025 | Abraham-Hicks

Enough with ‘Taking the Bad with the Good’: Why Your Vibration Should Only Be Good

We’ve all heard the adage, “You have to take the bad with the good.” It’s a sentiment so deeply ingrained in our collective consciousness that it often feels like an undeniable truth, a necessary balance in life’s grand equation. But what if that wasn’t true? What if, as the profound wisdom from Abraham-Hicks (excerpted from Napa, CA on 2/27/97) suggests, including the “bad” in your experience is an entirely optional, and ultimately detrimental, choice?

The core of this liberating message lies in understanding the concept of “vibration.” In the Abraham-Hicks teachings, your vibration is essentially your energetic signature – your dominant mood, your prevailing thoughts, your expectations, and the feelings you consistently emanate. This vibration acts like a powerful magnet, drawing experiences, people, and circumstances into your life that are a vibrational match to what you’re putting out. So, when the guidance asks, “Why include the bad in the vibration?”, it’s inviting us to pause and truly consider the implications of our energetic output.

Many of us, perhaps unconsciously, infuse our vibration with “the bad.” This isn’t necessarily about being a negative person all the time, but rather about the subtle ways we anticipate problems, dwell on past disappointments, worry about future uncertainties, or hold onto grudges and resentments. We might believe we’re being “realistic” or “prepared” by considering the downsides, but in doing so, we are actively sending out a signal that includes these undesirable elements. And according to the Law of Attraction, the universe, being an impartial responder, simply delivers more of what we’re vibrating.

The radical simplicity, and immense power, of this teaching comes with the instruction: “Only include the good in the vibration.” This isn’t about ignoring challenges or denying difficult emotions; it’s about a deliberate and conscious shift in focus. It means choosing to actively seek out thoughts that feel good, to appreciate what is working in your life, to envision the outcomes you desire, and to cultivate feelings of joy, abundance, and well-being. It’s about recognizing that your emotional state is your indicator of your vibrational alignment, and then consistently reaching for better-feeling thoughts and perspectives.

When you consistently “only include the good in the vibration,” the natural and inevitable consequence, as the quote promises, is that “then only the good can come to you.” This isn’t magic; it’s the consistent application of universal principles. By maintaining a high, positive vibration, you become a magnet for experiences that resonate with that frequency. You begin to notice opportunities you previously missed, attract supportive people, and find solutions to challenges with greater ease. Your reality starts to mirror the inner state you have diligently cultivated, proving that you don’t have to passively accept whatever comes your way, but rather actively shape your destiny through your energetic output.

This Abraham-Hicks wisdom offers a profound liberation from the myth that suffering is a prerequisite for joy. It empowers us all to take charge of our inner world, understanding that our thoughts and feelings are not just passive reactions to life, but active co-creators of it. By consciously curating our vibration to include only the good, we unlock the potential for a life filled with increasingly positive, joyful, and fulfilling experiences. It’s an invitation to elevate your frequency and watch as your world transforms around you.

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You don’t have to take the bad with the good. Why include the bad in the vibration? Only include the good in the vibration, and then only the good can come to you.

Excerpted from Napa, CA on 2/27/97

Our Love,
Esther
(and Abraham and Jerry)