Neville Goddard
Neville Goddard (1905–1972) was a mystic and New Thought teacher who taught that imagination shapes reality, emphasizing the "Law of Assumption"—the idea that assuming a desired state will manifest it. He interpreted the Bible as a psychological guide rather than a historical text, believing that each person is God in human form, capable of creating their destiny through thought and belief. His key works, like Feeling is the Secret and The Power of Awareness, focus on self-transformation through mental discipline and faith.
At Your Command
Lays out the foundation of Goddard’s teachings, asserting that reality is shaped by one’s consciousness and that claiming desires as already fulfilled brings them into existence.
Out of this World
Teaches that imagination creates reality and introduces the idea of shifting consciousness to alternate timelines through mental discipline.
Your Faith is your Fortune
Explores biblical metaphors as psychological states, teaching that the name of God ("I AM") is the key to manifesting one’s ideal life.
The Creative use of Imagination
Expands on visualization as the means of transformation, arguing that persistently imagining a desired state will externalize it in reality.
Feeling is the secret
Emphasizes the power of emotions in shaping reality, explaining that deep, sustained feeling is what impresses the subconscious mind to manifest desires.
The Power of Awarness
Stresses the importance of self-awareness and living in the assumption of already having what one desires to change external circumstances.
Prayer is the Art of Believing
Describes prayer as a technique of assumption and faith, where belief and mental imagery determine the outcome of one's desires.
Seed time and Harvest
Explains the process of manifestation as planting mental "seeds" (thoughts and assumptions) that eventually grow into real-life experiences.
The Law and the Promise
Presents real-life testimonies of people successfully using imagination to manifest their desires, reinforcing Goddard’s principles.
Freedom for All
Reinterprets biblical narratives as allegories for consciousness, teaching that spiritual freedom comes from understanding and applying the law of assumption.