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Vibe: Unlock the Energetic Frequencies of Limitless Health, Love & Success
In Vibe, bestselling author Robyn Openshaw reveals the difference between low vibration emotions (fear, anger, inertia) and high vibration emotions (love, inner peace, gratitude) and helps you dramatically impact your physical and mental well-being by raising your vibrational frequencies.
The great Austrian scientist Nikola Tesla is a household name among today’s scientific community, known for his finding that all matter has vibrational energy, or electrical frequency, and that we are all electrical beings, made up of rapidly vibrating cells.
Most of us are vaguely familiar with this concept, but we don’t realize the powerful implications this has for our choices every day—which foods to eat, how much water to drink, what we think about when we’re in the car or the shower, what our risk of disease is, and how we feel at any given moment are all affected by the power of vibration.
Everything in health and wellness should revolve around the basic concept that what we choose to eat and what we choose to do lowers or raises our vibration. And that makes all the difference.
Vibe explores the foods, natural substances, and lifestyle practices that can raise our vibrations. Robyn Openshaw reveals evidence that shows how drinking green juice, using certain essential oils, and engaging in yoga and meditation raises the frequency of the human brain and other organs. Living in a “high vibe” state can make us resilient to illness, fatigue, burnout, and depression. Readers will learn all about the low vibration emotions (fear, anger, inertia) and the high vibration emotions (love, peace, gratitude) and how to achieve higher vibrations in everyday living. Openshaw explores how the smallest changes in our life—from what we eat to how we think—can radically improve our mood, overall health, and quality of life.
The great Austrian scientist Nikola Tesla is a household name among today’s scientific community, known for his finding that all matter has vibrational energy, or electrical frequency, and that we are all electrical beings, made up of rapidly vibrating cells.
Most of us are vaguely familiar with this concept, but we don’t realize the powerful implications this has for our choices every day—which foods to eat, how much water to drink, what we think about when we’re in the car or the shower, what our risk of disease is, and how we feel at any given moment are all affected by the power of vibration.
Everything in health and wellness should revolve around the basic concept that what we choose to eat and what we choose to do lowers or raises our vibration. And that makes all the difference.
Vibe explores the foods, natural substances, and lifestyle practices that can raise our vibrations. Robyn Openshaw reveals evidence that shows how drinking green juice, using certain essential oils, and engaging in yoga and meditation raises the frequency of the human brain and other organs. Living in a “high vibe” state can make us resilient to illness, fatigue, burnout, and depression. Readers will learn all about the low vibration emotions (fear, anger, inertia) and the high vibration emotions (love, peace, gratitude) and how to achieve higher vibrations in everyday living. Openshaw explores how the smallest changes in our life—from what we eat to how we think—can radically improve our mood, overall health, and quality of life.
240 pages, Paperback
Published September 4, 2018
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October 15, 2018
Very little here was new to me. Unfortunately, I think Openshaw went too wide with this topic and often rambled.
October 19, 2020
Robyn Openshaw has written a book on vibrational frequencies and the part they play in our health, healing, and general wellbeing.
Matter produces energy. We know that things like water, sound, and light have energy, and the vibrations from various energy fields can be studied scientifically. Vibe tells us that our frequency is our personal electrical energy. She refers to it as our ViQ, our vibrational quotient, and it’s supposed to be high.
Just as an angry person can walk into a crowded room and change the energy in the room, or a happy person can walk into a crowded room and change the energy in that room, our emotions and moods do often affect others. Openshaw believes that we can do certain things that will raise our ViQ, helping us to experience harmony, healing, and peace. She even says our emotions have a vibrational pattern that can be seen on an ECG.
For me personally, the main danger from this belief system occurs when we believe that vibrations and frequencies are spiritual. The New Age belief is that vibrations have healing powers and that we can attain healing, better health, happiness, peace, and wellbeing from things that will cause us to have higher vibrations. The Law of Attraction is part of this teaching.
Practically, I love what Openshaw writes in her book about health: green smoothies - awesome. Stop eating junk food; start eating more plant-based food - great. Forgive those who have hurt us - yes. Think and say positive, encouraging, uplifting words to ourselves and others - absolutely. But these are said in the context of doing them to increase our vibration.
If this book were just about practicing healthy habits, I would have been all over it. Yet, Openshaw has taken choice concepts she has picked from science and various world religions and combined them together to create her own personal manmade religion.
They comprise the things she has learned both from her own life journey and as a lifelong student of natural health. She has thrown in some Bible verses, some New Age, some Hindu, some Chinese, Crystals, karma, Feng Shui, and whatever else suits her and falls in line with her personal religion.
What’s the problem? God is our Creator, and He is also our Healer. Only God can heal. He has given us things here on earth such as plants, good food, sunshine, exercise, and water for our health and happiness. He also gave us the Bible as our source to test all things against.
We cannot add to or subtract from the gospel. We cannot create our own gospel. Jesus Christ is the ultimate Healer. If we are able to obtain healing from having a higher vibrational quotient, where does this healing come from? What type of energy is doing the healing? Does it come from God or from some other supernatural source? If it isn’t from God alone, can we assume it is from the Enemy, otherwise known as Satan? Is it a both a spiritual and a scientific healing?
Before we go believing in Vibrations and Frequencies to heal ourselves and to live in a calmer state more in harmony with others, let’s take a step back and ask where this teaching came from? Have we made science our new religion? Do we think we need science to prove religion?
Openshaw weaves in and out from the scientific to the spiritual to the scientific to the spiritual throughout the book. I personally believe that we are saved in Jesus Christ alone through his sacrificial death on the cross. Science cannot be the religion, because it leaves God out.
Vibes and our vibrational quotient are what this book is about, but the healthy, practical advice was worth far more to me, along with the 7-day nutritional detox program. Thank you, Robyn!
Matter produces energy. We know that things like water, sound, and light have energy, and the vibrations from various energy fields can be studied scientifically. Vibe tells us that our frequency is our personal electrical energy. She refers to it as our ViQ, our vibrational quotient, and it’s supposed to be high.
Just as an angry person can walk into a crowded room and change the energy in the room, or a happy person can walk into a crowded room and change the energy in that room, our emotions and moods do often affect others. Openshaw believes that we can do certain things that will raise our ViQ, helping us to experience harmony, healing, and peace. She even says our emotions have a vibrational pattern that can be seen on an ECG.
For me personally, the main danger from this belief system occurs when we believe that vibrations and frequencies are spiritual. The New Age belief is that vibrations have healing powers and that we can attain healing, better health, happiness, peace, and wellbeing from things that will cause us to have higher vibrations. The Law of Attraction is part of this teaching.
Practically, I love what Openshaw writes in her book about health: green smoothies - awesome. Stop eating junk food; start eating more plant-based food - great. Forgive those who have hurt us - yes. Think and say positive, encouraging, uplifting words to ourselves and others - absolutely. But these are said in the context of doing them to increase our vibration.
If this book were just about practicing healthy habits, I would have been all over it. Yet, Openshaw has taken choice concepts she has picked from science and various world religions and combined them together to create her own personal manmade religion.
They comprise the things she has learned both from her own life journey and as a lifelong student of natural health. She has thrown in some Bible verses, some New Age, some Hindu, some Chinese, Crystals, karma, Feng Shui, and whatever else suits her and falls in line with her personal religion.
What’s the problem? God is our Creator, and He is also our Healer. Only God can heal. He has given us things here on earth such as plants, good food, sunshine, exercise, and water for our health and happiness. He also gave us the Bible as our source to test all things against.
We cannot add to or subtract from the gospel. We cannot create our own gospel. Jesus Christ is the ultimate Healer. If we are able to obtain healing from having a higher vibrational quotient, where does this healing come from? What type of energy is doing the healing? Does it come from God or from some other supernatural source? If it isn’t from God alone, can we assume it is from the Enemy, otherwise known as Satan? Is it a both a spiritual and a scientific healing?
Before we go believing in Vibrations and Frequencies to heal ourselves and to live in a calmer state more in harmony with others, let’s take a step back and ask where this teaching came from? Have we made science our new religion? Do we think we need science to prove religion?
Openshaw weaves in and out from the scientific to the spiritual to the scientific to the spiritual throughout the book. I personally believe that we are saved in Jesus Christ alone through his sacrificial death on the cross. Science cannot be the religion, because it leaves God out.
Vibes and our vibrational quotient are what this book is about, but the healthy, practical advice was worth far more to me, along with the 7-day nutritional detox program. Thank you, Robyn!
January 9, 2023
If you have the stomach to wade through the nauseating swamp of New Age nonsense, you might find a few things worth taking note of.
I already knew our bodies are electrical, and that all things give off different frequencies of "vibrations." I've had personal benefit from physical grounding, intentional mindsets, and eating healthily. The author gives a lot of great scientific material to back up her pursuit of a "high vibe" life. It's just depressing from a secular worldview. Completely void of [capital T] Truth. I don't hold this author to the same standard of that of a believer, obviously, but it was still sad to read of her leaving her 20 year marriage for no reason, and encouraging prayer to "the universe."
My biggest takeaway was the concept of "metabolize, reframe, and release negative emotions" which I believe will serve me well in conflict resolution.
I already knew our bodies are electrical, and that all things give off different frequencies of "vibrations." I've had personal benefit from physical grounding, intentional mindsets, and eating healthily. The author gives a lot of great scientific material to back up her pursuit of a "high vibe" life. It's just depressing from a secular worldview. Completely void of [capital T] Truth. I don't hold this author to the same standard of that of a believer, obviously, but it was still sad to read of her leaving her 20 year marriage for no reason, and encouraging prayer to "the universe."
My biggest takeaway was the concept of "metabolize, reframe, and release negative emotions" which I believe will serve me well in conflict resolution.
July 12, 2023
Interesting to start thinking in terms of vibrations, what I’m consuming , what I’m giving off. The world is just energy to be fair so makes sense. Going to start juicing up my smoothies.
January 5, 2018
Having received a 3 month Audible membership for Christmas, I decided to get this audiobook, not so much because I am interested in the topic, but because the author, Robyn Openshaw, was a college professor of mine, and I found that the things she has to say are often worth listening to.
I'm all about tricks, habits, and "life hacks" to improve quality of life and improve overall health, frame of mind, personal operations, and state of being. This book has much to offer on that front. The nutrition points are probably the most salient, after all, this is her main shtick as "Green Smoothie Girl."
I was a bit less convinced about the advice on feng shui (not that I don't value effectively designed and used living spaces) and EMF (not that I'm not in favor of frequent unplugging.) But I'm certainly open to the ideas.
The hardest part for me was the science-y approach of the premise, what with invoking Einstein and Tesla to contend that your state of being can be expressed in terms of a vibration, "high" being good, and "low" being bad. I get the ideas, I really do. "High vibrations" are when you feel great about life, your health, your work, etc.; when you're "in the zone." "Low vibration" when you're feeling "blah," when you just ate too much, or feel lazy and lethargic, or irritable and angry.
I think the science of vibration and the energy-matter-consciousness-biology links are likely valid and very intriguing. The Institute of Noetic Sciences is leading the charge on that front. Yet, their work is as of yet classified as "parapsychology." I'll be interested to read some of the scientific papers mentioned in the book to get more buy-in on the subject. Until then, the "science" of vibrational energy's correlation on your health and happiness remains dangerously close to truthiness.
I'm thinking about the seven day detox, though. Clean foods, nutrient-rich greens, and abstaining from junk is probably good advice for anyone.
I'm all about tricks, habits, and "life hacks" to improve quality of life and improve overall health, frame of mind, personal operations, and state of being. This book has much to offer on that front. The nutrition points are probably the most salient, after all, this is her main shtick as "Green Smoothie Girl."
I was a bit less convinced about the advice on feng shui (not that I don't value effectively designed and used living spaces) and EMF (not that I'm not in favor of frequent unplugging.) But I'm certainly open to the ideas.
The hardest part for me was the science-y approach of the premise, what with invoking Einstein and Tesla to contend that your state of being can be expressed in terms of a vibration, "high" being good, and "low" being bad. I get the ideas, I really do. "High vibrations" are when you feel great about life, your health, your work, etc.; when you're "in the zone." "Low vibration" when you're feeling "blah," when you just ate too much, or feel lazy and lethargic, or irritable and angry.
I think the science of vibration and the energy-matter-consciousness-biology links are likely valid and very intriguing. The Institute of Noetic Sciences is leading the charge on that front. Yet, their work is as of yet classified as "parapsychology." I'll be interested to read some of the scientific papers mentioned in the book to get more buy-in on the subject. Until then, the "science" of vibrational energy's correlation on your health and happiness remains dangerously close to truthiness.
I'm thinking about the seven day detox, though. Clean foods, nutrient-rich greens, and abstaining from junk is probably good advice for anyone.
September 21, 2017
I received an e-copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I liked the premise of this book but found too many things problematic. First, if an author references multiple studies, they should be cited somewhere in the book. Second, the author claims to have done enough research to qualify for a PhD in nutrition, but I found her information lacking. Raw foods aren't appropriate for everyone, a paleo diet isn't about eating "excessive" amounts of meat, and detoxing isn't appropriate for everyone so contraindications should have been mentioned. The author uses various stories throughout the book that came across as judgmental and occasionally patronizing, which seems to defeat the purpose of raising your vibration. I don't think that was the intention, but inclusive, inviting language is important for a book on this topic.
Some of the author's recommendations are solid (meditation, exercise, proper hydration, sleep), but likely won't be new information to readers.
I liked the premise of this book but found too many things problematic. First, if an author references multiple studies, they should be cited somewhere in the book. Second, the author claims to have done enough research to qualify for a PhD in nutrition, but I found her information lacking. Raw foods aren't appropriate for everyone, a paleo diet isn't about eating "excessive" amounts of meat, and detoxing isn't appropriate for everyone so contraindications should have been mentioned. The author uses various stories throughout the book that came across as judgmental and occasionally patronizing, which seems to defeat the purpose of raising your vibration. I don't think that was the intention, but inclusive, inviting language is important for a book on this topic.
Some of the author's recommendations are solid (meditation, exercise, proper hydration, sleep), but likely won't be new information to readers.
July 10, 2018
I was disappointed with this book. It was filled with curious ideas about raising our frequencies but when it came to offering solutions, the author continuously directed you to a “bonus” page on her website. When I went to her website, all I could find was bonus material that I could buy. This made the book feel like one, long advertisement. I chose to give it 2 stars (instead of 1) only because she does present important ideas that we need to be exploring. But to read a self-help book expecting advise and being told to go somewhere else to get it was frustrating. For those reasons, I wouldn’t recommend this book to my friends.
January 3, 2018
Some good advice, but it's buried in a fair amount of woo-woo. Vibrations...
January 1, 2022
Another pretty good book on living a more positive and high vibration life. There's not usually much new information in these types of books, but I like to read them regularly to keep the topic top of mind.
I read this shortly after it came out and listened to it again this year.
I read this shortly after it came out and listened to it again this year.
January 4, 2021
I listened to a podcast a couple of years ago that Openshaw was a guest on, and was intrigued and excited to read this book. I completely went off of Robyn Openshaw when trying to access her online content... everything continuously tells you to go elsewhere, click on yet another link, jump through yet another hoop. The book is the same as it directs you continuously to a bonus page on her website for more information. It leaves me feeling that Openshaw is extremely inauthentic.
Largely, i found the book did not give me new information, as I have taken a keen interest in holistic health information. Although, a few things were interesting to me in the book. I did have to start skim reading to get through the waffle.
This is a more minor gripe, but for a book about high vibes and positivity she does harp on about her hardships in life, which were rarely relevant. She also self congratulates regularly throughout the book, which is very uncomfortable reading for a British reader, self congratulation is a big no no here in England.
Largely, i found the book did not give me new information, as I have taken a keen interest in holistic health information. Although, a few things were interesting to me in the book. I did have to start skim reading to get through the waffle.
This is a more minor gripe, but for a book about high vibes and positivity she does harp on about her hardships in life, which were rarely relevant. She also self congratulates regularly throughout the book, which is very uncomfortable reading for a British reader, self congratulation is a big no no here in England.
January 20, 2019
If you don’t mind the “woo-woo” side of things, the book is full of great advice on how to “raise your vibe”, i.e. be more self aware, stay in a positive frame of mind, and live happier. I will definitely try the 7-day green detox. Sounds like a great plan to not put chemicals or “dead” foods in your mouth for a week.
I am just starting to follow the Law of Attraction and do see the value of using it to explain our inner world. So I understand the author’s explanations of high and low vibrations of humans as energetic beings. However, the science side of the book really put me off quite a few times. The author doesn’t seem to make a difference between sound or light waves, throws around ideas of electron exchange or radiation inappropriately etc. So if staying true to science is not a requirement in a book for you, go ahead and read it. It’s full of valuable life hacks.
I am just starting to follow the Law of Attraction and do see the value of using it to explain our inner world. So I understand the author’s explanations of high and low vibrations of humans as energetic beings. However, the science side of the book really put me off quite a few times. The author doesn’t seem to make a difference between sound or light waves, throws around ideas of electron exchange or radiation inappropriately etc. So if staying true to science is not a requirement in a book for you, go ahead and read it. It’s full of valuable life hacks.
August 12, 2018
Robyn Openshaw offers a solution for healing at different levels by showing us how to raise our vibration. She explains that everything around us, including what we consume, touch, do, feel, and think has energy and vibration.
There are things that help us raise our vibration, and there are things that lower our vibration. Openshaw explains what these are and offers a method for us to select what will raise our vibration in order to heal our body, mind, and spirit. She provides a 7-day detox plan to jumpstart our system, and practices to help us make better decisions. One big drawback is that studies aren’t cited. We can go to her website to find the references, but it’d be useful to have them in the text. Still, her reasoning and logic are clear.
There are things that help us raise our vibration, and there are things that lower our vibration. Openshaw explains what these are and offers a method for us to select what will raise our vibration in order to heal our body, mind, and spirit. She provides a 7-day detox plan to jumpstart our system, and practices to help us make better decisions. One big drawback is that studies aren’t cited. We can go to her website to find the references, but it’d be useful to have them in the text. Still, her reasoning and logic are clear.
November 17, 2017
This is an excellent book on the subject of healthy living. Robyn not only talks about food, the benefits of veganism or plant-based diet but brings the whole health aspect to another level. Robyn teaches how increasing our frequency is key to healthy living. Frequency is nit just a matter of food but environment, electronic devices, the words we use and many other factors come into play. When we think about health we often think in terms of weight, fitness, calories etc...Robyn Openshaw takes it to a much higher and more effective level, frequency.
Highly recommended if being a healthy positive individual is important in your life!
Highly recommended if being a healthy positive individual is important in your life!
February 2, 2019
It includes a summary of many other self help books that were popular in the previous years. I appreciated the emphasis on feelings and diet, as well as the diverse chapters covering all aspects of life. Although not preaching for veganism, it certainly encourages it with good arguments.
I really did not enjoy the obvious marketing of her website where I have found the resources to require a payment in order to gain access. I would have liked a better explanation of the scientific elements and all the math included.
I really did not enjoy the obvious marketing of her website where I have found the resources to require a payment in order to gain access. I would have liked a better explanation of the scientific elements and all the math included.
January 17, 2018
I liked the author's suggestions about tackling negative thought patterns. When she started dipping into comments about Big Pharma and Big Food and detoxes (with a negative remark slipped in about vaccines) I was turned off. I also agree with another reviewer's observation that for someone talking about raising her vibe, she came across as negative and a little condescending at times.
January 31, 2020
I've been looking for information on increasing my frequency. This book has a lot of practical teaching/information as well as specific tools to use regularly to keep/increase your Vibe. I will definitely reference it and put use the tools. I did start skimming halfway through hence 4 stars.
September 13, 2022
So much good information! I have a better understanding of "good vibes, bad vibes" and how and why they affect us. And how to change our own vibrations for the better. I listened to the audio version but have the print version on my shelf. I will be rereading this book!
November 20, 2017
This book has lots of great ideas and some scientific backing for things to raise your vibration! Lost of the same info she shares on her podcast!
October 30, 2018
Concept of high vibration has really had an impact. We can affect it with some simple and some harder behavioral changes
May 13, 2019
Robyn has some great recommendations for improving all aspects of your health. I've done her 7 day detox two times and am starting my third.
October 14, 2019
The author takes a long time to get to the point. Nothing covered in detail. Most of the topics are touch and go. Not a great read if you already know the basics.
August 11, 2022
Some thought provoking ideas.
December 7, 2022
The title is a bit of an oversell.
May 11, 2024
Can’t align with Elon Musk.
November 16, 2023
Loved this book. Any author trying to help steer me to a better healthier version of myself through plant based is always worth a read. And I like the vibe frequency concepts.
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