Daily Quote for July 26, 2025 | Abraham-Hicks

Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Intentional Asking and the Science of Thriving

In the realm of personal development and spiritual growth, there is a concept that often feels counterintuitive: the idea that prioritizing your own desires is the key to a better world. A profound excerpt from the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, shared during a workshop in Sedona, Arizona, captures this sentiment perfectly. It suggests that if everyone adopted a “selfish consciousness”—one where they feel empowered to ask for what they want and expect to receive it—the entire world would shift into a state of thriving.

But what does it mean to be “selfishly conscious,” and why is it essential for our collective well-being? To understand this, we must dive into the mechanics of the “Energy Stream” and the importance of personal authenticity.

Redefining “Selfish Consciousness”

For many, the word “selfish” carries a negative connotation. We are often taught from a young age that putting our needs first is a sign of greed or a lack of empathy. However, in the context of the Energy Stream, being selfish simply means being self-aware and aligned with your own inner guidance. It is about recognizing that you are a creator who has the right to seek expansion, joy, and abundance.

When we operate from a place of “selfish consciousness,” we aren’t taking away from others. Instead, we are acknowledging that the universe is infinite. By asking for what we need and expecting success, we tap into a source of energy that is available to everyone. In this sense, being “selfish” is actually an act of alignment. You cannot pour from an empty cup, and you cannot inspire others to find their path if you are intentionally ignoring your own.

Tapping into the Energy Stream

The “Energy Stream” mentioned in the Sedona excerpt refers to the flow of life force, or the universal intelligence, that governs growth and manifestation. When we ask questions and seek solutions, we are essentially placing a “request” into this stream. The act of asking creates a vacuum that the universe seeks to fill with an answer.

The tragedy occurs when people stop asking. Many individuals suppress their desires or pretend they don’t want more because they don’t want to seem demanding or “too much.” However, as the excerpt points out, pretending your questions aren’t important doesn’t help anyone else. It doesn’t provide answers to those who aren’t asking, and it certainly doesn’t help you. Thriving is a choice to participate in the natural expansion of life.

Why “Playing Small” Doesn’t Help the World

One of the most powerful points made in this teaching is that your lack of knowledge or your refusal to thrive does not benefit others. There is a common misconception that by “playing small” or living in lack, we are somehow showing solidarity with those who are struggling. In reality, the opposite is true.

Your success, your clarity, and your connection to the Energy Stream serve as a lighthouse for others. If you refuse to ask your questions or seek your answers, you remain in the dark along with everyone else who is lost. By tapping into your own potential and manifesting your desires, you demonstrate that it is possible for others to do the same. You become a living example of what human potential looks like when it is fully realized.

The Importance of Asking and Expecting

The formula for thriving is deceptively simple: Ask and Expect.

Asking: This is the birth of a desire. It is the moment you identify a problem and look for a solution, or identify a void and look for fulfillment.

Expecting: This is the state of belief. It is the mental and emotional posture of knowing that the answer exists and is on its way to you.

When these two elements align, you move from a state of resistance to a state of flow. You stop worrying about how things will happen and start focusing on the fact that they will happen. This mindset is the foundation of high-performance living and emotional well-being.

Final Thoughts

The message from Sedona serves as a reminder that we are here to thrive, not just to survive. By embracing our individual desires and having the courage to ask big questions, we connect with a powerful Energy Stream that lifts us—and by extension, the world—higher.

Don’t dim your light or suppress your questions in an attempt to fit in or be “selfless.” Instead, lean into your “selfish consciousness.” Ask for the abundance, the health, and the joy you deserve. As you thrive, you contribute to a collective frequency of success that empowers everyone to tap into their own infinite potential.

Remember: Your expansion is the greatest gift you can offer the world.

[Reference]:

If everyone could get this selfish consciousness where they ask and expect to receive, everyone would tap into the Energy Stream and thrive. But your not knowing it won’t help them know it. Pretending it isn’t important to you to ask your questions won’t help them get answers to questions they’re not asking.

Excerpted from Sedona, AZ on 8/28/04

Our Love,
Esther
(and Abraham and Jerry)