Someone asked me what would be Abraham-Hicks‘ stance on mandatory reporting laws. I’d say if (child/ elder/ vulnerable persons abuse) has been brought to your attention and you have evidence and it’s the law, does it feel better to report it or ignore it? Evidence being the key word here.  I posted this on Facebook and asked if my Abe fan mandatory reporters are allowed to weigh in, please do. I know of no such abuse.  Here were some responses, many having no connection to the Abraham-Hicks material.  

RG: If you know of someone who is being abused & you don’t do everything in your power to protect them, you are as evil as the abuser. Period.

CM: In my profession reporting of abuse is mandatory. It cannot be ignored or I too would be guilty. If I see it or hear verbal abuse I must report it. You simply cannot ignore it in any profession. RG popped in before I finished typing and I fully agree. You can’t be against abuse and then shrink away if you have knowledge of such.

Me – Andrea: RG, I understand, however the question here is what would the Abraham-Hicks stance be, since the answer is typically to pivot your focus to something preferred.

JS: Be the proactive force of change to alter negative behaviors and put into motion positive momentum to end the abusive behaviors / environment … it’s that simple. That should be the focus and that directive should be guided by moral obligation.  To not engage said negative behaviors by confronting them directly (however that person would choose) and become a conduit for change and awareness is irresponsible and makes that person a conscious enabler and, in my opinion, just as guilty as the abuser …

KBH: We are spiritual beings. We sow what we reap. I belive it is what one puts out there to come back. We forget not to judge and to always choose love. I do not know what I would do in that situation. I HEAR ALL OF THE LAW IS THE LAW POSTS. Sometimes jumping in makes things worse in the long run. I think it is a very personal energy choice.

JC: As I understand it, EVERYONE is a mandatory reporter in the state of Florida, but certain professionals have real consequences for not reporting that general public may not have.  How can you be in the vortex and support violence on anyone? By not speaking out, you are supporting it…

CC: I don’t know, maybe if your in the vortex your not seeing what is going on outside the vortex, you are choosing to focus on whats going on in your life, NOT the outside world, so it doesn’t impact you??? They always said to ignore all the negativity thats going on around you.

Me – Andrea: CC, that’s exactly the point I’m making. So their question was, since something HAS been brought to their attention, do they ignore it and go on their merry way? Or do they realize the greater good will be done by doing as the law requires? A more relevant question might be, how can you be IN the VORTEX and be aware of the abuse?

CC: You can be in the vortex and be aware of abuse because your not focused on it, according to them, in my opinion.

JC: You can’t. You always view the spiritual as such. Does not mean ignore. Bless the hurt parties, all, and report the abuse. Follow the law of the land. You do not judge right or wrong or engage in the drama. Simply act with integrity and send love to the situation to be healed.

JS: Always choose to be selfless … not selfish … sometimes you have to step outside of “the vortex” of self and choose the higher path as it regards the bigger picture / those outside of self.  The vortex of the common good should always supersede the vortex of self.

TLM: well 1st you have to consider peoples opinions and conditioning some folks think spanking is abuse (it’s NOT) and before you RUIN a life you must be certain that abuse is taking place. if that criteria is met then absolutely report with no guilt. then let it go your part is done……….being judgemental is not required no needed. in your heart you should bless all involved with healing (including the abuser)

TM; Yup, manditory reporter here! As of October 2012, the governor passed a law that makes it a felony if you are aware of abuse or neglect of a child or vunerable adult and do not report it. Really, are the rights of an abuser worth protecting? Would you hesitate to call a fireman if your neighbors house is on fire? How about a paramedic or a police officer in a robbery. If we pay tax dollars for the service of protecting children and adults why would we not call, no one is going to make you fix the problem and you should be hailed a hero for protecting someone precious.

NP: I’m going to go check out Abraham. I find it difficult to believe one wouldn’t be responsible to report a crime aka an accomplice

Me – Andrea: I grew up being spanked and smacked, I usually deserved it and it didn’t scar me for life. My saving grace was mom telling me my dad had mental problems that made him say and do things he did not mean. I could split at age 18 and until then, hang in there and think of the good things to come instead.  Her saying that made it bearable and made the time fly fast.

To JS, I understand the vortex differently. If I’m IN it, I am aware of nothing worrisome or disheartening. I believe in being selfish, to do only what makes ME feel good. It makes Me feel good to give others hope, to help uplift, give a glimpse of a brighter tomorrow, which we’ll have to the extent we stay focused on it. It makes ME feel good to liberate those who are bound or unwittingly victimized and to let them know they can attract a better experience.Having seriously contemplated and brought all this to mind, feeling now MORE in the vortex than I felt when I witnessed abuse, THIS might be the stance from which I’d make a call to report anything that might benefit from evaluation. Nothing changed but my perception.