Rampage of Appreciation

What it is

The Rampage of Appreciation is Process #1 in the 22-process system from Esther and Jerry Hicks' book Ask and It Is Given (2004). It involves linking specific, felt appreciation statements — spoken aloud or written — in rapid succession, starting from something easy and genuine, then riding the building emotional momentum toward broader subjects. Unlike a generic gratitude list, the emphasis is on sensory specificity and the felt positive charge of each thought, not just saying things that "sound good." The technique is designed for use when you are already in a decent mood, not from a low emotional starting point; its purpose is to amplify an existing positive state rather than rescue a negative one.

How to do it

1. Pick something nearby or easily recalled that you genuinely feel good about — a cup of coffee, morning light, a relationship, your health. It should be easy, not aspirational.
2. State your appreciation for it out loud (or in writing), using specific sensory detail rather than a generic label. Say why it pleases you.
3. Without pausing to evaluate, immediately move to the next thought that feels at least as good or better. Let one appreciation suggest the next organically.
4. Increase your speaking pace slightly so the logical, editing mind falls behind and the emotional flow leads. Work for at least 2 minutes; aim for 5.
5. Notice when your body signals a shift — shoulders drop, breathing deepens, chest opens. That physical change marks when momentum is self-sustaining. Stop whenever you like; there is no required endpoint.

What people use it for

• general mood shift / emotional reset
• manifestation preparation / entering the Vortex
• morning ritual / daily alignment practice
• gratitude and appreciation practice
• reducing resistance around money, love, health
• self-worth and confidence

Where it comes from

Esther and Jerry Hicks (Abraham Hicks), introduced as Process #1 in their book Ask and It Is Given, published 2004 by Hay House. The technique had circulated in Abraham workshops before publication; the book codified it within a 22-process system. Esther Hicks attributes the teachings to Abraham, described as a collective non-physical consciousness she channels.