From Jerry & Esther Hicks of
Abraham-Hicks
Dear Friends,
Nearly two years ago, while on-board our Mexican Riviera Cruise, Prime
Time
Productions did an interview with Jerry and me, and with Abraham, in
response to an agreement that we had all carefully crafted together for a
television show that was to be aired in Australia called "The Secret." We
were told that "The Secret" would be based on our work and that they would
seek out other teachers who were in alignment with our work. We reviewed,
on
DVD, two other projects that had been created by this production company
and
found them to be beautifully done, and good-feeling pieces.
Since Jerry and I had never before stepped into the public forum in
that way
with our Abraham work, we followed the advice of our publisher, who
introduced us to an intellectual property rights attorney who assisted us
in
drafting the agreement which would guide our involvement with this
project.
He explained to us that although he had included in the intellectual
property rights license agreement that we were to receive a small
percentage
of the net profit from this project, and 10% of direct video sales, that
it
was very unlikely that (from his experience) we would receive any
substantial compensation from our participation, and we were not unhappy
with that arrangement. Our decision to do it was not motivated from the
idea
of making money from it, (unless there was profit to share) but because we
were stimulated by the excitement of this beautiful producer, and when we
met her and her beautiful crew, we easily loved them all.
As time went by, it became apparent that the television network that we
had
been told would air "The Secret" was not going to do it, at least not
right
now, and so the production company began seeking other ways of marketing
their beautiful project to recoup their very large investment. While Jerry
and I were uncomfortable with what felt to us like a rather aggressive
marketing campaign (just not our style, nothing wrong with it) we stayed
focused on our busy schedule and really had very little to do with what
was
happening with "The Secret."
Eventually we received an email from the producer of "The Secret"
lovingly
explaining (we never have received correspondence from her that was
anything
other than extremely loving) that the contract that we had all agreed upon
and signed was no longer sufficient for their further distribution of the
project in the areas they were now seeking to distribute the project, and
that it would be necessary for us (Jerry and Esther) to relinquish our
intellectual property rights in these areas forever and redo our contract
or
they would have to reluctantly edit us out. It was clear, from the
lovingly
written email that they did not want to edit us out, but after conferring
with our publisher, and then our intellectual property rights attorney,
and
finally with Abraham, allowing them to edit us out was the path of least
resistance. Abraham's words were very clear and easy to understand:
"Whenever you are given an ultimatum that says, 'if you don't do this,
then
we will have to do such and such,' it is best that you just let it go and
move on. Otherwise there is always another, and this, and this, and
this..."
Now, it seems there is quite a firestorm surrounding our dis-involvment
with
"The Secret". We are receiving so many emails and letters and face-to-face
questions from disappointed people regarding this, so we want you to
understand how we feel about it.
We think that "The Secret" clearly and beautifully presents Abraham's
Law of
Attraction in a way that is easy to understand. It is filled with stunning
beauty and beautiful people, many of whom are our personal friends. We
love
the way "The Secret" moves us, and we feel joy rise within our hearts
every
time we watch it. We feel the power of it, and the clarity of it, and we
love "The Secret".
It is our desire that, rather than being upset that our part of "The
Secret"
will be omitted in future offerings of it, that instead you enjoy the
original Abraham version, as it is, at this time, and that you look
forward
to what other incredible things these talented people may bring to you.
These are people who clearly care about the planet, who want to be of
value,
and who, in our opinion, are of tremendous value.
Financially speaking, we have been very well paid for our participation
with
this project... which has amounted to a staggering amount of money. And if
money were the most important factor, we assure you, we would have found
some way of staying involved.
So, we're out here doing our thing, enjoying the incredible expansion
of the
message of Abraham, and are so looking forward to the wonderful things
that
are in our future. Abraham says to us and to you:
It is our desire that you be easy about all of this. There is nothing
that
has gone wrong here. Everything is in alignment. The Universe will offer a
steady stream of uplifting avenues to all of you.
There is great love here for you, Abraham.
Our love,
Jerry & Esther
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