The Art Of Manifesting
Introduction to Neville Goddard's Manifesting Philosophy
Neville Goddard was a influential spiritual teacher who emphasized that imagination is the key to creating reality. His core idea is the Law of Assumption: whatever you assume to be true becomes your reality. By living in the "end" – feeling and acting as if your desire is already fulfilled – you impress your subconscious mind, which then manifests it in the physical world. This isn't about positive thinking alone; it's about embodying the state of the wish fulfilled through vivid mental imagery and emotional conviction. His methods draw from biblical interpretations, where "God" is your own imagination
Core Principles for Manifestation
Before diving into the system, understand these foundational elements derived from Goddard's teachings:
Imagination Creates Reality: Your inner world shapes the outer. Focus on imaginal acts as if they are real facts.
Feeling is the Secret: It's not just visualizing; you must feel the emotions of fulfillment deeply.
Persistence and Faith: Repeat until it feels natural, and live "from" the desired state, not "towards" it. Ignore current circumstances and walk by faith, not sight.
State Akin to Sleep (SATS): Many techniques work best in a relaxed, drowsy state before sleep or upon waking, when the subconscious is most receptive.
Revision: Change past events in your mind to alter the present and future.
A Step-by-Step System for Manifesting
This system synthesizes Goddard's techniques into a practical, daily framework. It's designed to be flexible – start simple and build as you gain confidence. Aim to practice for 15-30 minutes daily, ideally at night or morning. Track progress in a journal to reinforce assumptions.
Clarify Your Desire: Be specific about what you want. Write it down as if it's already true (e.g., "I am living in my dream home" instead of "I want a new house"). Avoid vagueness; Goddard stressed assuming the end result clearly.
Enter a Relaxed State: Find a quiet space. Sit or lie down, close your eyes, and breathe deeply to reach a drowsy, meditative state (SATS). This is crucial for impressing the subconscious without resistance from the rational mind.
Choose and Apply a Technique: Select one or two from the list below based on your desire. Visualize a short, vivid scene implying fulfillment – make it sensory (sight, sound, touch, emotion). Loop it 3-5 times until it feels real, then release it with faith that it's done
Live in the End Throughout the Day: Act, think, and feel as if it's already manifested. Use quick "mental diet" checks: revise negative thoughts immediately. If doubts arise, return to your imaginal scene.
Revise and Persist: At day's end, revise any contrary events (e.g., if something went wrong, imagine it going right). Repeat the process nightly until the manifestation appears. Persistence is key – Goddard taught that conviction comes with repetition.
Detach and Observe: Once impressed, let go. Don't force or check for results; trust the process. Signs may appear, but focus on the inner state. If needed, adjust techniques for better emotional resonance.

Recommended Techniques to Integrate
Here are 10 core techniques drawn from Goddard's work, with variations for different scenarios. Start with basics like SATS or Revision, then experiment.
State Akin to Sleep (SATS): In a drowsy state, visualize your desire as fulfilled. Feel the reality until it evokes knowing.
Revision: Rewrite past negatives in your mind, e.g., turn a rejection into acceptance.
I Remember When: Recall the desire as a past memory, shifting from lack to abundance.
Congratulations/Eavesdropping: Imagine others congratulating you or overhearing praise about your success.
Catch the Mood: Embody the emotional vibration of someone who has it already
The Falling Technique: As you fall asleep, "fall" into the desired state, overcoming fear by imagining security
Breath Explosion: Build intensity in imagination, inhale deeply to "explode" with sensation, then release.
Walk in Faith: Mentally rearrange your world and live faithfully in that structure, ignoring senses.
I Am Mantra: Repeat affirming "I am" statements while drifting to sleep.
Construct an Event: Plan a post-manifestation celebration in detail, assuming it's happened.