Jerry Hicks may be best known as the supportive partner to Esther Hicks – the voice of Abraham – but Jerry’s own life story is nothing short of remarkable. In the world of Abraham-Hicks and the Law of Attraction, Jerry stands as a charismatic co-creator whose adventurous journey and inquisitive spirit helped spark a global movement. This magical biography explores Jerry’s path: from his colorful early life and serendipitous meeting with Esther, to the dawn of the Abraham teachings, their joyful life on the road, and the enduring legacy he left for millions of spiritual seekers. Prepare to be inspired by the tale of a man who lived by the principles of joy, alignment, and personal growth every step of the way.

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A Colorful Early Life and Career

Jerry Hicks did not begin his story as a spiritual teacher – in fact, his early years read like an adventure novel. Born in 1926, Jerry grew up with an appetite for excitement and showmanship. In his youth he even joined a traveling circus as an acrobat, performing under the big top in Cuba.

For two electrifying years he lived the carnival life, flying through the air on trapezes and honing a fearless spirit. After the circus chapter, Jerry spent the next twenty years touring across the Americas as an entertainer – a musician, master of ceremonies, and comedian who could light up any room. Crowds were drawn to his humor, warmth, and larger-than-life presence. These diverse experiences – from high-wire acts to spotlight performances – shaped Jerry into a charismatic storyteller. He was truly a Renaissance man of the 20th century, unafraid to reinvent himself time and again in pursuit of passion.

But Jerry’s talents weren’t confined to the stage. Ever adaptable, he later applied his showman’s drive to the business arena. By the mid-1970s, Jerry had transformed into a savvy entrepreneur, finding great success in the corporate world. He became a top distributor for Amway, a direct sales company, rising through its ranks with remarkable speed. In fact, Jerry made a fortune by reaching the top echelons of Amway’s network, capitalizing on his natural gift for motivation and leadership. He often credited positive thinking and self-belief as keys to his prosperity – ideas he picked up from classic success literature. One book in particular, Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich, deeply influenced Jerry’s outlook.

He enthusiastically ascribed his business success to applying the principles from Hill’s 1937 masterpiece, which taught him that thoughts and intentions can directly shape one’s reality. Little did Jerry know, this belief in the power of mind and intention was setting the stage for an even more profound chapter of his life.

The Search for Answers and Spiritual Inquiry

Despite his material successes, Jerry Hicks remained a seeker at heart. He had a burning desire to understand the unseen laws that govern life’s riches – not just financial wealth, but health, happiness, and spiritual fulfillment. By the early 1980s, Jerry’s quest for deeper answers was well underway. He was an avid reader of metaphysical teachings and self-improvement philosophies, always looking for the common thread that links personal growth and success. This open-minded curiosity would soon lead him to discoveries that seemed nothing short of magical.

One pivotal influence on Jerry’s spiritual inquiry came in the form of the Seth books by Jane Roberts – a series of channeled wisdom that was popular in New Age circles at the time.

Jerry eagerly dove into these books, fascinated by the idea of communicating with non-physical intelligence. When he introduced them to his wife, Esther, her initial reaction was skepticism.

“I was afraid. Seth spooked me,” Esther admitted of those early days. But Jerry’s enthusiasm was contagious. Night after night, the two of them would curl up at home – Esther stretched out on the sofa, with Jerry playfully tickling her feet – and read the Seth material together for hours. Under Jerry’s gentle encouragement, Esther’s apprehension melted into curiosity. She began to warm up to the intriguing ideas of spirit guides and the power of thought. Unbeknownst to them, they were laying the groundwork for their own extraordinary spiritual breakthrough.

Jerry’s relentless curiosity soon attracted exactly the guidance they needed. While living in Phoenix, Arizona in the mid-1980s, the couple befriended a woman named Sheila who worked as a spiritual channel. Sheila introduced Jerry and Esther to Theo, the non-physical entity she herself channeled. Sensing the Hickses’ eagerness, Theo offered them a simple instruction: set aside time to meditate and listen, and their own spiritual guide would make itself known. Jerry and Esther took this advice to heart. Though they didn’t know exactly what to expect, they approached the suggested meditation with open minds and hearts – trusting that some larger destiny was unfolding. This decision would change their lives forever.

A Destined Partnership: Meeting Esther and Igniting a Spiritual Journey

Let’s step back for a moment to understand the partnership at the center of this story. Jerry’s spiritual path became forever intertwined with Esther’s from the day their worlds converged. Jerry Hicks first met Esther Weaver in 1976, in what felt like a fateful encounter. At the time, Esther was a young woman working as a bookkeeper/secretary, and Jerry was the successful Amway businessman we’ve described. They came from very different backgrounds and even had a significant age difference (Jerry was 22 years Esther’s senior), yet something “clicked” when they met. It was as if the universe had arranged their meeting for a higher purpose. Their friendship quickly blossomed into love, and they married four years later in 1980. Those who knew the Hickses often remarked on the unusual harmony between them – Jerry’s gregarious, wise, and adventurous spirit perfectly complemented Esther’s gentle, sincere, and intuitive nature.

From the very beginning, their relationship was more than just a romance; it was a meeting of kindred souls on a mission. Jerry had already walked a rich path of life experience by the time he found Esther, including several previous marriages and countless travels, yet he recognized something unique in Esther’s presence. He later implied that every twist in his life’s journey had been leading him toward her. Together, they created an atmosphere of love and mutual growth. They became true partners, not only in the everyday sense but in the spiritual sense – each inspiring the other to explore new horizons of thought and consciousness. Esther often said that before meeting Jerry she had “no unusual spiritual experiences” to speak of. But with Jerry by her side, encouraging her to trust her feelings and curiosities, Esther stepped onto a path of awakening. Jerry’s influence opened her eyes to books, ideas, and practices that were entirely new to her, ultimately preparing the ground for the profound experience that was soon to come through her.

Awakening Abraham: The Birth of the Teachings

In 1985, the seeking and preparation finally culminated in a truly mystical event – the first contact with Abraham. It happened one quiet evening at home. Jerry and Esther decided to meditate together as advised, setting a clear intention to connect with whatever loving guidance might be out there. They sat facing each other in their living room, somewhat nervously, not knowing what to expect. To set a comfortable mood, they even donned their bathrobes and placed a small étagère (shelf) between their chairs – a playful attempt to make this strange experiment feel more normal. Almost as soon as they closed their eyes and focused on their breathing, Esther felt a powerful rush of energy flood through her. “Almost immediately I was numb. I couldn’t tell my foot from my nose,” she later recalled of that moment. She felt as if something larger was “breathing” her, filling her with an ecstatic, buzzing sensation of love and well-being. In that surreal trance, Esther’s head began gently moving of its own accord, tracing letters in the air – the first signals from the entities making contact.

Jerry watched with equal parts amazement and joy. He knew they had tapped into exactly what they’d been looking for. The presence that joined them identified itself as “Abraham”, not a single being but a collective consciousness of wise, loving spirits. In those initial sessions, Abraham communicated through Esther via gentle movements and impulses. But soon, the communication evolved – by late 1985, Esther began translating Abraham’s messages into actual words. It started slowly: a few spoken phrases here and there, which gradually became full conversations. By Christmas of 1985, Esther was receiving clear, verbal teachings from Abraham about the “Law of Attraction” – the very principle Jerry had intuitively understood years before through Think and Grow Rich. The universe had answered their call in a breathtaking way. Both Jerry and Esther felt awed and blessed by this gift, often describing it as “tapping into infinite intelligence.”

What do you do when you discover a direct line to profound spiritual wisdom? For Jerry and Esther, the answer was simple: share it with others. In 1986, buoyed by the clarity and love pouring through the Abraham messages, the Hickses quietly began offering private consultations to friends and acquaintances who were curious. Word spread about the uplifting guidance coming from “Abraham,” and demand grew. By 1987 they were hosting small group sessions, and just a year later they moved up to holding public workshops in hotel conference rooms to accommodate ever-larger audiences. It seems that when people are uplifted, they tell their friends – and Abraham’s teachings were nothing if not uplifting. Jerry and Esther were careful never to force their new work on anyone; as Esther would often emphasize, “We weren’t in it for the money, but for the expansion of the message.” The couple followed their bliss and allowed their teaching work to grow organically, trusting that whoever was meant to hear the message would be guided to it. And indeed, they came – first by the dozens, then by the hundreds, and eventually by the thousands.

Life on the Road: Joyously Spreading the Message

Once Jerry and Esther Hicks stepped onto their true path, they embraced it with their whole hearts and lives. For over two decades, the couple quite literally hit the road to spread Abraham’s teachings, turning their work into an ongoing adventure. By the late 1980s they established a home base (an estate near San Antonio, Texas), but they were seldom there for long. Instead, Jerry and Esther were traveling from city to city “darn near 365 days a year,” as Esther once quipped, bringing their workshops to audiences across the United States. To make this constant travel feasible and comfortable, they acquired a luxurious 40-foot tour bus – a gleaming motorcoach that became their home on wheels. This wasn’t just any RV; it was a $1.4 million custom coach complete with leather interiors and even a dishwasher on shock absorbers, a level of comfort fit for rock stars. Jerry often joked about their “bus,” knowing full well it was more of a palace on wheels. In this style, the Hickses roamed the highways, waking up in a new city almost every week, ready to connect with a new group of seekers.

Their work dynamic during these workshops was a study in harmony. Esther would be on stage, slipping into trance and allowing Abraham’s uplifting voice to flow through her, answering attendees’ questions on anything from finding love to finding parking spots. Meanwhile, Jerry was never far away – typically standing or sitting off to the side of the stage, attentively taking notes like a proud, earnest stenographer as Abraham spoke through Esther. He often watched the crowd too, ever the observant host, making sure everything ran smoothly. In many sessions, Jerry would be the one to welcome the audience, perhaps crack a joke to warm up the room, and then guide the Q&A segments by selecting participants to come sit in the “hot seat” to speak with Abraham. His background in entertainment and business proved invaluable here: Jerry had a natural sense of timing and showmanship, yet also a practical mind for logistics. Attendees frequently commented on the tangible love and respect between Jerry and Esther during these events – they truly functioned as a team, united in the purpose of sharing hope and inspiration.

As the years went by, the Abraham-Hicks events only grew in scale and popularity. By the 2000s, the Hickses were attracting hundreds of participants to each seminar, and they expanded their travels internationally. They even added cruise workshops to their repertoire – chartering cruise ships to host week-long Abraham seminars at sea, so that followers could learn while lounging in the sunshine and high-vibration fun. Jerry and Esther loved these cruises, often remarking how joyful it was to teach while everyone was literally “floating” and removed from day-to-day worries. A major boost to their global profile came in 2006, when Esther (with Jerry’s support) appeared in the original version of the film The Secret – a wildly popular documentary about the Law of Attraction. The movie, and the bestselling book that followed, introduced millions of new people to the concept of the Law of Attraction, and many sought out the source of those ideas in Abraham-Hicks. Their popularity skyrocketed after this exposure. Suddenly, the couple found themselves as the respected elders of a fast-growing spiritual movement. They continued to produce books, audio recordings, and live events at a prolific rate, always focusing on the message of empowerment, joy, and “allowing” well-being. Through all the success, Jerry and Esther maintained a down-to-earth lifestyle—albeit one that involved waking up in a new state (or occasionally a new country) nearly every week! They often said they “lived on the leading edge of thought,” and by all accounts, they were certainly living on the leading edge of life as well.

Legacy of a Co-Creator: Jerry’s Enduring Influence

In the Abraham-Hicks teachings, Jerry Hicks is sometimes affectionately referred to as the great “asker”. He had an uncanny ability to ask the very questions that drew out Abraham’s most enlightening answers. In the early years of their work, Jerry would sit with Esther between sessions and compile lists of questions that he felt people most needed guidance on – questions about wealth, health, relationships, and the meaning of life. These questions became the basis for many of their books and workshops, effectively making Jerry the behind-the-scenes interviewer of Abraham. It is no surprise, then, that Jerry co-authored at least nine books with Esther, distilling Abraham’s wisdom into print. Titles like Ask and It Is Given, The Law of Attraction, and The Vortex are beloved by fans worldwide and have appeared on numerous bestseller lists. Through these works and the countless seminar recordings, Jerry’s thoughtful influence is evident. He had a way of framing Abraham’s teachings in practical, often humorous terms that made them accessible to everyone. Together, Jerry and Esther helped millions of people understand how to “attune their thoughts to the frequency of the universe” in order to receive whatever they desire – in other words, how to create their own reality through the Law of Attraction. This empowering message has become a cornerstone of the New Thought movement in the 21st century, and Jerry’s fingerprints are all over it.

Jerry Hicks’ physical journey on this earth concluded in 2011, but even in his transition he taught the community one final lesson in faith and joy. In early 2011, Jerry was diagnosed with a serious illness, and after several months of treatment, he made his transition into non-physical on November 18, 2011. He was 85 years old and had lived more fully than most could ever dream. Esther and the Abraham-Hicks community publicly celebrated Jerry’s life as a joyous example of the Law of Attraction in action. Rather than retreat in sorrow, Esther often remarked that Jerry’s spirit felt ever-present, now part of the very Abraham he had helped introduce to the world. Fans and followers around the globe poured out appreciation for “Dear Jerry”, thanking him for his humor, his wisdom, and his role in bringing Abraham’s teachings into their lives. To this day, at Abraham seminars, Esther (while in the Abraham state) occasionally jokes about Jerry’s perspective from the non-physical realm, bringing a loving laughter to all who remember him.

Jerry Hicks’ legacy is truly profound. He helped transform what began as a personal spiritual quest into a worldwide movement centered on joy, self-empowerment, and the belief in infinite possibilities. Every time someone picks up an Abraham-Hicks book and feels their heart uplift, Jerry’s influence is there. Every time an Abraham workshop attendee has an “aha” moment that changes their life, Jerry’s curiosity and guidance are part of that miracle. His life demonstrated the very principles he was so passionate about: that by following our highest excitement, by staying open to guidance, and by believing in the magic of alignment, we can create a life richer and more wondrous than we ever imagined. Jerry often said he wanted people to “be able to help themselves” live better lives – and through the movement he co-created, that wish continues to come true for countless individuals.

In the grand tapestry of the Abraham-Hicks story, Jerry Hicks will forever be the joyful explorer, the wise storyteller, and the loving catalyst for so much growth. His biography reminds us that no matter how varied our path may be – from circus tents to boardrooms to spiritual stages – every experience can be a perfect preparation for our true purpose. Jerry followed his happiness, found his soulmate, asked the big questions, and shared the answers with all who were ready. His journey was, in a word, magical. And perhaps the greatest magic of all is that Jerry’s spirit lives on in the teachings of Abraham and in the hearts of all who have been touched by the message that “All is well”. As Abraham would say: Jerry, of all people, “knew what he was wanting,” and he allowed himself to live it fully. What an exquisite example of a life well lived, and what an inspiration for the rest of us on our own journeys of creation.

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