Neville Goddard - How I Relax And Trust The Universe

The universe is not outside of you. What you see out there, what you experience in your world, is nothing more than the out-picturing of your own Consciousness. Everything that exists in your world was first born in your imagination. Now let me share a story from my own experience. Several years ago, when I was living in New York, I found myself in what the world would call a difficult situation. Bills were mounting, opportunities seemed scarce, and the external world appeared hostile. But I knew then, as I know now, that what I was experiencing was simply

the harvest of my previous mental activity. You see, my dear friends, the secret lies not in fighting against these circumstances but in completely relaxing into the awareness of who you really are. And who are you? You are God Himself individualized. You are the upper power of the universe expressing itself as you. Let us dive deeper into this magnificent truth. When I speak of relaxation, I am not merely talking about physical relaxation, though that is important. I am speaking of a profound mental and spiritual relaxation, a complete surrender to your divine nature. The first principle you

must understand is this: your Consciousness, your "I am-ness," is God. When you say "I am," you are proclaiming the name of God. This is not a metaphor, my dear friends; this is the absolute truth of your being. Now, how does one truly relax and trust the universe? It begins with understanding that what you seek is already yours in the invisible realm of imagination. Whatever you desire, be it wealth, love, health, or success, already exists in what I call the fourth dimension—the dimension of imagination. Let me share with you a technique I have used countless times.

I call it the feeling of the wish fulfilled. Before you go to sleep at night, assume the feeling that would be yours if your desire were already realized. Feel the naturalness of having what you want. Feel the relief, the satisfaction, the joy that would be yours. For instance, if you desire financial abundance, do not focus on the lack of money in your current experience. Instead, feel the feeling of financial security. Feel how you would feel if your bank account were overflowing. Feel the satisfaction of paying your bills with ease. Feel the joy of helping others

with your abundance. The secret, my dear friends, is to persist in this feeling until it becomes your predominant state. Remember, your outer world must conform to your inner assumptions. This is law. Let me tell you about the lady who attended one of my lectures in Los Angeles. She was struggling with chronic anxiety about her future. She constantly worried about everything that could go wrong. I told her, "My dear, you are creating your future with these very worries. Instead, why not imagine lovingly? Why not assume that all is well?" I instructed her to spend her evenings,

just before sleep, feeling the peace and security she desired. I told her to feel it so naturally that it would be impossible to believe otherwise. Within weeks, her entire world transformed. Her anxiety dissolved, opportunities appeared seemingly out of nowhere, and life began to flow effortlessly. You see, when you truly relax and trust, you are acknowledging your own divinity. You are recognizing that the power that created the universe is not separate from you; it is you. Now, let me share with you the deeper aspects of trust. Trust is not about believing in an external power. True

trust is the absolute conviction that your imagination creates reality. When you imagine something, you are literally creating it on a spiritual level. Your only task, then, is to remain faithful to your imaginal act. Consider this: every morning when you wake up, you trust that the sun will rise. You don't worry about it; you don't try to make it happen. You simply know it will. This is the kind of trust I'm talking about—an absolute knowing that what you have imagined must materialize in your physical world. Let me give you a spiritual exercise that I have found

immensely powerful. I call it the Sabbath. Choose a time each day when you can be completely alone and undisturbed. Close your eyes and mentally declare, "Be still and know that I am God." Feel the truth of these words; feel the power and presence of your own wonderful human imagination. Then bring to mind your desire, whatever it may be. But here's the crucial part: don't think of it as something to be achieved in the future. Instead, feel that you already have it. Feel the gratitude, the joy, the completion. Then rest in this feeling. This is what

it means to enter the Sabbath—to rest in the consciousness of your wish fulfilled. Remember, my dear friends, the universe, which is your own wonderful human imagination, operates by law. Just as a seed planted in fertile soil must grow, so must your imaginal act bear fruit in your physical world. But you must give your seed time to grow. This is where trust becomes essential. After you have planted your seed, after you have assumed the feeling of your wish fulfilled, you must trust the law. Don't dig up your seed to see if it's growing. Trust that the

law is working even when you can't see the evidence with your physical eyes. Let me share another personal experience. Years ago, I desired to become a successful lecturer, sharing these truths with others. Instead of struggling and striving, I would lie in my bed at night and imagine hearing the applause of an audience. I would feel the joy of sharing these principles. I would feel the gratitude of those who understood and applied these truths. I did this night after night, feeling it to be real, feeling it to be natural. "Didn't question how it would happen. I

didn't worry about the steps needed to make it happen. I simply lived in the end, enjoying the feeling of it being done. And here I stand before you tonight, living proof that the law works. The secret was in completely relaxing into the consciousness of the wish fulfilled and trusting that the law must operate according to my assumption. Now, let me address something that many struggle with: the appearance of circumstances that seem to contradict your desire. Remember this: what you see in the outer world is only the shadow of past thoughts and assumptions. It has no

power to prevent your new assumption from materializing. When doubts arise, and they will, simply return to the feeling of your wish fulfilled. Don't fight the doubts. Don't struggle against them. Simply turn your attention back to the feeling of having what you desire. This is what it means to trust. Think of it this way: when you go to the theater to watch a play, you see various scenes unfold on the stage. Some may be tragic; some may be comic. But you remain relaxed in your seat because you know it's just a play. In the same way,

learn to watch the scenes of your life unfold with the same detachment, knowing that your imagination is the author and finisher of your story. The key to relaxation and trust lies in this profound understanding: there is nothing to change but your assumptions about yourself and your world. When you change your assumptions, when you change what you believe to be true about yourself and your world, the outer picture must change to conform to your new assumption. Let me give you a practical technique for maintaining this relaxed state of trust throughout your day. Whenever you notice yourself

becoming tense or worried, pause and ask yourself, "What am I imagining right now?" You'll find that your tension and worry are always connected to negative imagining. Then, consciously choose to imagine something better. Remember, you are not trying to change the outer world directly; you are changing your inner assumption, and the outer world must follow. This, my dear friends, is the secret of relaxation and trust. It's not about making things happen; it's about assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled and allowing the law to operate in its own perfect way and time. Before we conclude tonight's

lecture, let me remind you of these essential truths: you are God individualized; your imagination creates reality; what you assume to be true will harden into fact; the outer world must conform to your inner assumptions; relaxation and trust are natural when you understand these truths. Go forth tonight and test this law. Choose something you desire to experience. Assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled. Feel the naturalness of having what you want. Then relax and trust that what you have assumed must manifest. Let me share with you another personal experience that illustrates this principle beautifully. Many years

ago, when I was in Barbados, I met a man who was constantly worried about his business. He would come to me day after day, his face lined with concern, telling me about all the things that could go wrong. I said to him, "My friend, do you know what you are doing? You are imagining the very things you fear and therefore bringing them into your experience." I taught him what I'm teaching you tonight: that relaxation comes from the complete acceptance of your own wonderful human imagination as God. I told him, "Instead of imagining failure, why not

imagine success? Instead of feeling tension about your business, why not feel the satisfaction of a thriving enterprise?" You see, my dear wonderful friends, the secret lies in this: the feeling of the wish fulfilled is the secret of creation. When you trust your imagination completely, when you relax into the consciousness of your desire fulfilled, you are exercising your divine creative power. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin. Yet Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. This is not merely a poetic passage from

scripture; it is a profound spiritual truth. The lily doesn't struggle to become a lily; it doesn't strive or worry. It simply unfolds according to its nature. You too must learn to unfold naturally into your desires. This is what true relaxation means. It means knowing, with absolute conviction, that what you have assumed in your imagination must objectify itself in your world. Let me give you another technique that I have found particularly powerful. I call it the state akin to sleep. Find a comfortable place where you won't be disturbed, close your eyes, and allow your body to

relax completely. Now, in this state of physical relaxation, begin to feel yourself into the scene that would imply your desire is already fulfilled. For instance, if you desire a loving relationship, feel yourself being embraced by your perfect partner. Feel the warmth of their love; feel the joy of sharing your life with someone who adores you. Make it real in your imagination; feel it until it feels natural. Remember, my dear friends, you are not trying to make something happen in the future. You are acknowledging what is already true in the eternal now of imagination. This is

why trust is so essential: you must trust that what you have imagined is already done. Let me share with you a letter I received from a lady in San Francisco. She had been struggling with chronic illness for years. After attending my lectures, she began to apply this principle of relaxation and trust. Instead of fighting against her condition, she would spend time each day feeling the naturalness of perfect health. She wrote to me, 'Neb, I finally understand what you mean by living in the end.'" Longer, pray for health. I live from the assumption of being healthy;

I no longer beg God for healing. I accept that I am already whole and perfect in my imagination. Within months, her health transformed completely; the doctors were amazed. But she understood the law at work. You see, my dear friends, this is the pattern shown on the mount. This is how creation works. Now let me address something that many of you struggle with: the time gap between your imaginal act and its physical manifestation. Remember, this time is not a factor in the fulfillment of your desire. The only time that matters is how long it takes you

to feel natural in the state of your wish fulfilled. When you truly relax and trust, you don't concern yourself with when or how; you simply live in the end, knowing that the bridge of incidence will form itself. Your only responsibility is to remain faithful to your imaginal act. Think about this: when you plant a seed in the ground, you don't dig it up every day to see if it's growing. You trust the laws of nature to bring forth your harvest. The same principle applies to your imaginal acts; once you have planted the seed in your

imagination, trust that it must grow. Let me share another technique I call revision. At the end of each day, before you sleep, review the events that didn't go as you would have liked. In your imagination, revive them; see them happening the way you would have preferred. Feel the satisfaction of these revised events. This practice accomplishes two things: first, it prevents unwanted seeds from taking root in your consciousness; second, it strengthens your ability to consciously create your reality. Remember, my dear friends, the universe is infinitely responsive to your consciousness. It must be, for the universe is

nothing more than your own wonderful human imagination pushed out. When you truly understand this, relaxation and trust become your natural state. I want to share with you a profound truth that many miss: the state of relaxation and trust is not something you achieve; it is something you allow. It is your natural state when you recognize your true identity as God individualized. Consider this: does God worry about how things will work out? Does God struggle to make things happen? Of course not! God simply speaks the word knowing it must be fulfilled, and you, being God individualized,

have the same creative power. Let me give you another exercise to deepen your understanding of this truth. Throughout your day, whenever you say "I am," pause and remember that you are speaking the name of God. Feel the power of this awareness; feel the absoluteness of it. When you say "I am wealthy," you are not making a statement about your current bank balance; you are declaring the truth about your being in the realm of imagination, which is the only reality. My dear friends, the secret of relaxation and trust lies in this complete acceptance of your own

divine nature. When you know, truly know, that you are the operant power, all anxiety falls away naturally. I put it this way: the sun doesn't worry about whether it will shine tomorrow; it simply shines because that is its nature. In the same way, when you accept your divine nature, creation becomes effortless. You create because that is your nature. Let me share one more personal experience. Years ago, when I desired to travel and lecture across the country, I didn't worry about how it would happen. I didn't make endless plans and strategies. Instead, I would lie in

my bed at night and feel the satisfaction of speaking to packed auditoriums. I would feel the joy of sharing these truths with eager listeners. I remained faithful to this imaginal act, trusting that the law must work. And here I stand before you tonight, living proof that what you imagine with feeling must objectify itself in your world. Remember this: the outer world is a shadow, a reflection of your inner assumptions. When you change your assumptions, when you change what you believe to be true, the outer world must change to reflect your new consciousness. This is why

relaxation is so crucial. When you truly relax, you stop trying to make things happen in the outer world. Instead, you focus on maintaining the feeling of your wish fulfilled in your imagination, knowing that the outer world must conform to your inner assumption. Trust, my dear friends, is not about believing in an external power. Trust is the absolute knowing that your imagination creates reality. It is the conviction that what you have assumed in your imagination must manifest in your physical world. As we conclude tonight's lecture, I want you to take this truth home with you: you

are not a helpless being at the mercy of external circumstances; you are God himself individualized, with all the creative power that implies. Tonight, when you return to your homes, choose something you desire to experience. It can be something small or something significant. Then, as you prepare for sleep, assume the feeling that would be yours if your desire were already fulfilled. Fall asleep in this consciousness, trusting that while you sleep, the Lord is working to bring about the circumstances necessary for the fulfillment of your desire. For remember, man's eyes are blind to the reality of a

thing until imagination has brought it into focus. Go now in peace, knowing that you are the author of your own story. Relax into your divine nature and trust in the perfect operation of the law, for this is the truth that sets you free. Remember, the world is yourself pushed out; therefore, relax completely into the consciousness of your wish fulfilled and watch as your world transforms to match your inner assumption. Thank you, and good night. You're listening to Inner. Guidance Channel, you will find tonight very practical, and yet I assure you, very, very spiritual. Christianity has

to be continually redeemed from secular history, for Jesus Christ is the human imagination. As Paul tells us in his first letter to the Corinthians, we have received not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from God, that we might understand the gifts bestowed upon us by God. Now, tonight, we'll show you one of these gifts. If you really understand who Jesus Christ is, I tell you, He is your own wonderful human imagination—that is Christ. It comes as a shock when you first hear it. If you were raised in the tradition, as the

speaker was, I was raised in a Christian home and naturally, like hundreds of millions of Christians, we were taught it as a secular history: a little boy who was born of a woman who knew not a man, and that his father was God and he was the Son of God—that was the story as I was taught it. But I was searching and seeking from the time I think I can remember. I believed the story as mother taught it to me. I did believe it, and I can't tell anyone the shock that was mine. Sometimes, maybe

I wondered if it would not have been better to turn back like Israel in the desert and go back into slavery. But I couldn't any more than they could. They had to keep moving towards the promised land, for when you are disillusioned, having been taught the story as we all have been taught it, to discover that He is not something in history, He is nearer than your breathing—in fact, He can't even be near; He is your very self. He is your own wonderful human imagination. It comes as quite a shock. I can tell it best

by telling you a story. The year was 1933. Roosevelt was elected. I had been in this country for 11 years; I never really wanted to go back to Barbados. My parents came up in that year and they pleaded with me to come to Barbados and join the family, become a member of the family, and I declined. I said no. I saw them off at the boat, and strangely enough, as they sailed and they were on the deck and I waved goodbye to them, a peculiar feeling came over me, and I had a desire that I

had never had in 11 years—to go to Barbados. I had just said goodbye to them and said no to their request. They would have paid all expenses and brought me back, and everything would have been perfect. Then from the boat, I went to my old friend Abdullah. He was born, so I am told, in Ethiopia. He was a black man raised in the Jewish faith but really understood Christianity as few men that I ever met understood it. He understood the law, not the promise; he understood the law. So I went to him and I told

him the feeling that came over me, that I wanted to go to Barbados. I had just waved at my parents and a peculiar feeling possessed me. He said to me, "You are in Barbados." Well, that did not make sense to me. I am standing in his place on 72nd Street off Central Park West; that’s where he lived. He lived at 30 West 72nd Street, and here I am in his place, and he's telling me that I am in Barbados. He didn't explain what he meant. So, as the days went by, I said to him, "AB,

I am no nearer to Barbados than I was when I spoke to you," and he said to me, "If you are in Barbados, you cannot discuss the means of getting to Barbados. You must actually live in Barbados in your imagination as though you were there. Just as if you sleep in Barbados and view the world from Barbados, the means will appear and you will go to Barbados. But as far as I am concerned, you are already in Barbados because you desired it with intensity. All you had to do was simply to enter it, and you

enter it now in New York City, even though it is 2,000 miles across water and you aren't going to walk across water. But you enter Barbados and view the world from it. If you see the world from Barbados, then you have to be in Barbados." He did not explain to me then, but I learned later that man, being all imagination, man is wherever he is in imagination, and imagination is the god in man. That is the Eternal Body of the Lord Jesus Christ, and all things are possible to him, and by him, all things were

made, and without him was not anything made that was made. That what is now proven was once only imagined—these things I did not know then. He simply talked in the overall picture, but I did my best, and I slept mentally in Barbados, in my mother's home. I looked at the world and saw it from Barbados. I looked at the world and saw it from Barbados. I saw New York City 2,000 miles to the north of me, northwest, for we are at a certain latitude: 13° North. New York is 42° North, we are the 59th longitude,

New York is the 74th. So I saw it northwest as I could imagine it. I heard the tropical noises. We call this land tropical; it really isn't tropical in the really true sense of the word. When you go into the tropics, it's something entirely different, and I was born in the tropics, almost on the equator. It's an entirely different odor, sunsets... Go like this: you look at the sun, and the sun disappears. Suddenly, a ball of red light becomes green. You are looking at the sun, and suddenly, in the matter of a split second, you

are seeing a green sun. You are seeing the complement of red. So, we have no twilights in Barbados; the sun goes down rapidly from a red ball to a green ball, and you see the green ball. So, the whole atmosphere differs. Well, I put myself into that and felt that my mother and father were in their room and that my brothers—those who were not yet married—were in the house. It's a huge, big, old home of ours, and there I slept. This was now late October. When it came to the end of November, I said to

AB, “I said, AB, I am no nearer Barbados.” He said, “You are in Barbados.” Then he turned his back on me, walked towards his bedroom, and slammed the door, which was not an invitation to follow him. If you understood AB, he was teaching me a lesson: the lesson of faith. If I am actually sleeping in Barbados, no power in the world could interfere with my journey to Barbados. This is now late November. The last ship out of New York City, sailing for Barbados, was the 6th of December. I wanted to get there by Christmas, and

so I could not raise the question anymore. But on the morning of the 4th or the 3rd of December, I got a letter from my brother Victor. I did not ask him or any member of my family to bring me to Barbados. He wrote a letter and justified the contents in this manner: he said, “We are, you know, a large family—nine brothers and a sister. We have never been united around our Christmas table at Christmas since we were a family, for there was an interval between my sister Daphne and the last two boys of eight

years. By that time, my oldest brother had left for Demerara in British Guiana, and by then, when he came back, my brother Lawrence went off to McGill to study medicine. We were always moving around, but this time everyone was present but yours truly.” And he said, “I am enclosing a small little draft: $50. But in 1933, when there were 17.5 million unemployed and we didn't have 204 million citizens—we only had 120-odd million—it was an enormous thing, if you were old enough to know it. May I tell you it was really a horror? Well, I was

numbered among the unemployed, so he knew that I could come if the terms were there, that I had my passage paid. So he enclosed a $50 draft to buy a suit. Well, you could buy a suit in those days for $12; $10 you could buy a pair of shoes, man’s shoes, for $3 each. So I went down to the steamship company because in the letter he said, "I've notified the company to issue you a ticket. Then, with the $50, you buy what you need for the trip and then sign the chips, and when the ship

comes in, I will meet the ship and pay all the things that you have incurred—all the debts.” So when I went down to the ship company, they said to me, “I am sorry, Mr. Goddard, but I do not have a first-class passage for you. We can accommodate you third class. You have the first-class accommodation for meals, and you can have all the other areas of first class, but for sleeping, you have to move into the third class.” I said, “That's perfectly all right with me; I’ll take it.” I went back to Abdullah and I told

him, “Do you know what he did? When I said I am going third class to Barbados, but I have the accommodations of the first for the daylight hours,” he said, “Who told you you're going third class? You are already in Barbados,” and he closed the door on me. I went down to the ship the morning it sailed, on the 6th of December, and the ticket agent said to me, “Mr. Goddard, I have good news for you. We have a cancellation, and now you can go first class, but you will share it with two others. There

are three in the cabin.” That is perfectly all right with me. So I went down first class. Abdullah said to me, “You know, Neville, when you return from Barbados, you will have died.” He never explained a statement of that nature: “You will have died." I am coming back from Barbados, but I will have died. He spoke in these cryptic manners. Well, I did. I went down to Barbados. I was a strict vegetarian; I had not eaten one piece of meat or fish or fowl in seven years—no smoking, no alcohol, no sex, disillusioned in my first

marriage. The whole thing was simply that I became a celibate. I came back from Barbados, and in Barbados, I was the same being that I was when I arrived, to the annoyance of my family, for they made all their money in groceries, selling meat, fish, alcohol—everything. And I am enjoying a trip based upon their effort, and yet I am not taking what they are offering. On my way north, I did everything I had not done in seven years. He was right; I died. That state of consciousness died—that's what died. Neville is the immortal being; the

inner man is immortal. I was locked in a state—the state I departed from. So as far as I am concerned, I died to that state. You see, life is nothing more than a hunger. This whole vast world... Is a hunger, and there are unnumbered states of consciousness from which you and I can view the world to satisfy that hunger. So we get out of one state into another state, and we do it in the same way. I went to Barbados, sleeping physically in New York City; in my imagination, I slept in Barbados. My brother was

moved to send me a ticket and justified it by telling me the story of the family who had never been together at Christmas, to make it easy for me to say yes, for I did not request it; I did not ask it. He simply wrote the letter, enclosed a little draft, and told me to go and get my ticket. So I was there for three months, and I came back, and then I tell you to discover that the creative power of the world was my own imagination—it was an awful shock. It was easier in the

past to believe in an external Christ, much easier to believe in an external God to whom I could pray, and then if He didn't answer, I would say, "Well, all right, so He doesn't want me to have it." I could justify failure, but then I had no escape. That is a very difficult thing; I couldn't turn to the left or the right and praise or blame anyone, for I had found the cause of the phenomena of life, and that cause was my own wonderful human imagination. That is what Scripture calls God and calls Jesus Christ.

Then I would read it differently. I would go to the pictures with Him; I recall the day I took Him to see a certain picture, and He said, "Neville, tell me, did you get anything out of it?" So I began to interpret it for Him. It was "The Count of Monte Cristo." He said, "Interpret it for me," and when I did, He was so excited and so thrilled that I had learned the lesson that everything is teaching us the same lesson. In this world, there is nothing but God. One day, I took up the 14th

chapter of John and interpreted this for Him, because He would have me rise, and not more than say a dozen or twenty of us came to the meetings. He taught Hebrew—that's where I learned my Hebrew. When I took the 14th of John and began to explain it in this manner, again the excitement that came over Him: “Let not your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And

when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there you shall be also.” I explained it to Him in the lines of what I have just told you about my trip to Barbados. I prepared a place for this outer man that could do nothing but be anchored by his senses. Here I was, living in a basement on 75th Street, and my senses dictated the fact that I had no money—none—and unemployed. I couldn't possibly get to the Bronx without borrowing a nickel, and yet

I wanted to go to Barbados. The inner man is my imagination, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ, and all things are possible to Him if I can believe in Him. So now I go and prepare a place for you, Neville, the outer man. So I slept in Barbados, and I saw the world as I would have to see it were I in Barbados, and in a short six weeks, the means came. I made the most heavenly trip to Barbados, spent three months there, and had a lovely trip back, bringing back adequate sums to tide

me over for a while—all a gift of my family, which I did not solicit. So I then discovered who the Christ of Scripture was: He was my own wonderful human imagination. But by tradition, I fought along the way and went back to the traditional concepts and the belief in my senses, and the belief in the evidence of my senses and what they dictated, until finally, you break through from the traditional God to the God of experience. I experienced God on that trip, because who did it? I did it all in my imagination, and it came

to pass. If by Him all things are made, and without Him nothing made that is made, I know exactly what I did. Well then, I found Him! I found Him of whom Moses in the Law and the prophets wrote, but I found Him, and I still called Him Neville. I didn't call Him by another name; the Bible calls Him Jesus Christ, which means God the Savior. I found the Savior, and He was my own wonderful human imagination. That was an awful shock, because here is a normal man with all the weaknesses of the world, all

the limitations of the flesh—things I had done of which I was not proud and possibly still capable of doing—and yet, that was God. So, your own wonderful human imagination, I know from experience, is God. That's the Christ of Scripture. Now, imagination plus faith is the stuff out of which we fashion our world. We are told that without faith it is impossible to please Him; read that in the 11th chapter, the 6th verse of the Epistle to the Hebrews. Without faith, it is impossible to please Him. Now, what is faith? It's described in that same 11th

chapter. Well, let me give you another definition: faith is... The subjective appropriation of the objective hope: I hoped to go to Barbados. I subjectively appropriated it physically; I was in New York City on 75 R Street. Subjectively, I was in Barbados. And then, to prove that I was in Barbados, I simply looked at the world. If I could see the world as I would have to see it were I in Barbados, then I subjectively appropriated that state. If I sleep in New York City and still know I am in New York City, I will remain

there forever; there’ll be no change in my world. I had to subjectively appropriate my objective hope. My objective hope was to be in Barbados. Now, whatever one has as an objective hope, they must now subjectively appropriate it and sleep in that subjective appropriation. If you want to be, you name it. All right, you simply subjectively appropriate it, and that was the beginning of my transition from a God of tradition to a God of experience. When I came back to New York City, friends of mine who knew me in the days when I never touched alcohol

or smoking— I never acquired smoking; I tried it and I couldn't seem to get it. Alcohol, I got; other things, like, well, you name it. All these things I do I trust not to excess; sometimes to excess, yes, but nevertheless, I did it to discover it didn’t hurt me at all concerning my spiritual advancement. Yet they accused the human imagination of being a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of sinners; one who loved the company of harlots and tax collectors, and all the things in the world that people shun. And here was the human

imagination, in the midst of it all, trying to show everyone who he is— that he is actually buried in man, and he will rise one day in man as the man in whom he rises. When it did happen to me in ’59, what a shock! But it was back in 1933 that this thing actually began to unfold within me when old AB would not explain what he meant when he said to me, “You are in Barbados.” So, if you said to me right now, “I would like to have $100,000,” if I were now telling you

as he would tell it to me, I would have to say, “You have it.” And if you do not sleep tonight in the possession of it, you are not doing what I have told you. If you want anything, you simply sleep in it as though you had it. The secret of feeling as if it were true— that’s the secret. And so we receive not the spirit of the world. The spirit of the world is doubt; the body of doubt is Satan. As Blake so clearly and beautifully stated it, “Oh my Satan, Thou art but a

dunce and dost not know the garment from the man.” It was the garment limited by its five senses, limited by what reason dictated to it. At night, when I go to sleep, reason tells me, “You are now sleeping at 10:25 Carol Drive,” and reason is telling me what I have in the world. But suppose I don’t like what I seem to have, and reason dictates. I must dare to assume that I am that which I would like to be and sleep in that state rather than the state that my reason and senses dictate. If I

dare to do it, I know from the experience of 1933 that it works. I have taught that law to everyone who will listen to me. Many will listen, yes; many have proved it. But we are creatures of habit, and when all day long and every moment of time reason is dictating, we tend to go back to what reason dictates and what the senses dictate. But the being who is speaking in you is the Lord Jesus Christ, and he's your own wonderful human imagination. So he is telling you, “Be not afraid; let not your heart be

troubled; for in my Father’s house, there are many mansions.” Mansions means states of consciousness, and these are all for the purpose of satisfying the hungers of a man. I hungered for Barbados; it was a state to satisfy that hunger. The day will come when there will be a hunger that not a thing in this world can satisfy but an experience of God—that's a state of consciousness. There is a hunger for money that nothing can satisfy but money. There’s a hunger for fame, and nothing but fame—trivial as it is— not a thing will satisfy it but

fame, as you understand fame. So these are all states. You enter into the state of the hunger, view the world from it, and satisfy your hunger. If you are now known as you want to be known, then the hunger to be known is satisfied. If you want to be anything, then you view the world from that state, and the world viewed, although subjective, confirms what you are actually seeing and experiencing subjectively. Well then, your hunger has been satisfied. Now, having done it in my own case, a bridge of incidents was built without my conscious reasoning

mind. I didn’t write my brother’s letter; I didn’t buy the $50 draft; I didn’t notify the shipping company to issue a ticket to me. All that came by mail; he was influenced 2,000 miles away by my assumption. I dared to appropriate subjectively my objective hope. So take your hope, your objective hope, and then appropriate it subjectively and sleep in it as though it were true. If you dare to sleep in it as though it is actually true, in a way that you do not know, that bridge of incidents will appear, and you will... Be compelled

to walk across that bridge to the fulfillment of the subjective appropriation; but when you get to the end, it is now the fulfillment of the objective. Hope, this is what this night I would share with you. I tell it from experience, and from then on, when I have found a crisis in my life, I have applied it. I do not live by it every second of time because I am fairly satisfied with the life I live; and so, there is no need for constant change in my life. But there are moments in the lives of

all of us where we reach a crisis, and then you have to take action. If you know who Christ is, bear in mind: by Him all things were made, and without Him was not anything made that was made. So do not become so completely anchored to the outer garment which you think is yourself. It's only a garment, and forget the inner man—the imaginative man—who is the immortal you. That imaginative man is God Himself, and the day will come that He will be born. For His whole vast drama, I could break it into three patterns: innocence,

experience, imagination; and when you reach that stage, the third stage of imagination, you are going towards the end. For we came out of a world of innocence into the world of experience and move towards an awakening imagination, which is God Himself. So we are told all things are possible to God. Then we are told all things are possible to him who believes. Thus, the 19th chapter of Matthew tells us, "With God all things are possible." The 9th chapter of Mark tells us, "All things are possible to him who believes." So He equates God with the

man who can believe. You can't get away from that equation: if all things are possible to God, and all things are possible to the one who believes, He equates the one who believes with God. Now, I know the difference between thinking from my wish fulfilled and thinking of it. I am always thinking from where I am and of where I am not. Right now, I am thinking from this room and of my home where my wife is. Now, this room is more real than where she is because I am thinking from here and I am

thinking of there. The secret is thinking from; when you enter into a state and think from it, you give it all the tones of reality. You give it all the tones of reality, you give it all the sensory vividness that you can muster. And then, when you open your eyes and you break the spell, you think: now, what have I done? That was all imagination. The world would say that's all it need be, for imagination is God. You set in motion a reality, and you do not have now to devise the means which will be

employed to take you from where you are physically to where you are in imagination. So listen to the words carefully: "And now I go to prepare a place for you, and when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, that where I am, there ye shall be also." He is speaking to this garment; this garment can't go. You sit it on a chair, put it on a bed, throw it on the floor, but He—the inner man—can be any place in this world and viewing the world from

where He is in imagination, which is reality, He returns to the ferment that He left behind and takes it to Himself. So I will return, having gone and prepared the place; I’ll return and take you to myself, that where I am—in consciousness, in my imagination, which is the only reality—there ye shall be also. So I went to Barbados in my imagination, and that was Christ, but I left the little garment that I wore on 75th Street in New York City. Then I returned the next morning and took it up. All right, six weeks passed by,

and seemingly nothing happened. But it came with sudden shock, out of nowhere: the letter under my door. Because in those days, what on Earth would you do getting up early when there were 17 odd million unemployed? I was a dancer; who wanted a dancer when they couldn't eat? How could they pay to go to see a dancer? If I could find a job in a restaurant dancing for nothing but just for the food, I would have taken it. People who are not my age have no idea of the depression of those days. We speak of

a recession today where there are 6 million unemployed with 204 million in our country, and there were 17 odd million, and that was not quite the true figure. We only had 120 odd million. If you know New York City, there is a place called Gimbels, and Gimbels moves all the way through to Penn Station. The hallway walking through from Gimbels to Penn Station would be from here to about here, here indicating I have seen men seven deep, all the way sleeping at night—no place to go. At least they had it heated for them. That's where

they slept; they slept all over the place. And what they could beg or eek out, that's what they got. We had no social security in those days, no welfare aid in those days, and we had 175 million unemployed. So I know what it is to go through that experience, and without one nickel, I could make a trip to Barbados that cost someone—it cost the family well over $1,000 in those days. A dollar was really... $2 or $3 when it comes to buying things, but I did have fun. I got on that ship, and these two

elderly men — for that was 1933, and I was born in 1905, so you know my age — I was the young one of the three. One was a Nazi of the extreme, a traumatic fellow making his trip down south, and one was an Orthodox Jew. What a combination, the three of us! The Orthodox Jew, a little fellow, saw my new suit; I had paid $12.50 for it. He said to me, "How much did you pay for this?" I said, "$12.50." He said, "They robbed you." I said, "They robbed me?" He said, "Yes, they robbed

you. And let me tell you something, if it starts to rain, run or you'll never get out of it; it will shrink right up on you." Here was this other fellow, both elderly gentlemen; the Nazi was ranting all day long about how Germany is going to take over all the West Indies and eventually take over America. The two of them were at it. The little Orthodox Jewish man was reading his Bible most of the time in Hebrew, but would talk to me about my suit or things of that sort. The other fellow was all science

— by science, he meant astrology. He believed in astrology; he believed in all these isms. Well, that was my ten days at sea. What an experience! You see, it all adds up in the end. It all adds up. So, I had the most fabulous trip all the way down and came back to fulfill my friend's prophecy: "You will have died." And I did; I died to a state. The immortal man cannot die, but I didn't realize I was locked in a state until I began to sleep in another state, and sleeping in another state that

state became the reality. The old state that could not eat fish or fowl or meat or eggs or anything delighted in eating fish and fowl, and all the things that the other one couldn't do. Every state is right for itself, and so until one gets out of a state, don't try to hit him over the head; he can't hear you. He knows what he is doing is the only truth, the only reality. If he really believes that clams are going to poison him, do you know they'll poison him? You and I will sit down and

eat the most glorious bunch of clams; he will sit and eat from the same dish, and they will poison him. I had that experience when I was a strict vegetarian. I went to Toronto; a friend of mine invited me — we were house guests. She could ill afford the salmon that she prepared, a beautiful salmon, but I was not eating fish or meat or fowl or anything in those days. As a guest, I was trained never to offend a host, so I forced myself to eat what was put before me. That was the first time

I broke my fast in these many years. Do you know there were seven of us at the table? My host and hostess, my dancing partner, her mother, and then two sons; there were a bunch of us around, and I was the only one with tamale poisoning. I came down; I was poisoned and poisoned beyond measure that night, and everyone ate the same fish, but I was eating against the grain of my own being. I knew I was doing wrong by my own, at the moment, my own ethical code, and I was poisoned. They all survived;

well, my body survived too, but I mean I was really sick. So, the most marvelous thing in the world will poison you if you think that it is wrong in what you do. So, where is it all? In your own wonderful human imagination — that is God. We ate of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and came down into the world of experience, and there are only two things in the entire 66 books of scripture that displease God. You can read from beginning to end, and you will not find more than two

that truly displease God. One is lack of faith in "I am he," and the other is eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Now, we all have eaten of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; I know I have. But the whole vast world shuns and turns away from that belief that "I am he." So, the lack of faith in "I am he" and eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil are the two things that displease God, as mentioned in scripture. I cannot find a third

one; I find no third, only those two. So, be still and know that I am God, as we are told. Unless you believe that "I am he," you will die in your sins. So, the "I am" in you is your own wonderful human imagination, and you can put it any place in the world; you need not be anchored to where your senses tell you that you are. Now, let me speak candidly to a lady who is here; she wants to sell her home. You can't sell the home if night after night you sleep in that

home. You have to sleep elsewhere mentally. I do not mean physically; physically, I slept in a basement on 75th Street in New York City, but in my imagination, I slept in my mother's home in Barbados. Within six weeks, I was in my mother's home in Barbados, and then I had not a nickel towards the venture, which cost well in excess of $1,000. All made available as a gift, it was not a loan; it was a gift. If you want to sell that home, seriously, you have to actually let it go in your imagination and sleep

as you would sleep and where you would sleep if you had sold it. And then, night after night, sleep in that state. Where would you sleep if you had sold it? Unless you want to re-rent a room in your place, which is not what you want to do. So I say to everyone, if you know who Jesus Christ is, you are free. The day will come when you will know He really is the Father, and that day is the most thrilling day imaginable when David, in spirit, calls you "Father." Have you ever noticed how people

seem to attract wealth effortlessly while others struggle to make ends meet? The contrast is stark, yet the truth behind this phenomenon is far more profound than meets the eye. It's not about luck, inheritance, or even hard work; the real secret lies in understanding the nature of reality itself. Sarah constantly worries about money, always feeling like there's never enough. She clips coupons, hesitates to spend on necessities, and lives in a perpetual state of financial anxiety. John, on the other hand, moves through life with ease. He doesn't obsess over price tags, enjoys life's pleasures, and somehow always

has enough to cover his expenses and then some. What sets them apart? It's not their bank accounts or their jobs; it's their mindset, their fundamental belief about the nature of wealth and abundance. If you see, we live in a world of infinite abundance. Every resource, every opportunity, every possibility exists in limitless supply. Yet most of us have been conditioned to see scarcity. Today, we've been taught that there's only so much to go around, that we must compete for limited resources, that wealth is hard to come by and even harder to keep. This illusion of life

is just that—an illusion. It's a veil pulled over our eyes, obscuring the true nature of our reality. But once you understand this truth, once you truly grasp the concept of abundance, your entire world shifts. Think about it: nature itself is a testament to abundance. A single apple seed can grow into a tree that produces thousands of apples, each containing seeds for thousands more trees. The universe expands infinitely; ideas and creativity flow endlessly. There's no true scarcity in our world, only the scarcity we create in our mind. But how do we break free from this illusion?

How do we step into the reality of abundance? It starts with a fundamental shift in consciousness. You must begin to see yourself not as a mere participant in a world struggling to get your share but as the creator. Your reality, your consciousness, your awareness is the very substance from which your world is formed. This isn't some new-age concept or wishful thinking; it's a principle that's been understood by great minds throughout history. The world you experience is a reflection of your inner state—your beliefs, your assumptions, your expectations. These are the building blocks of your reality. When

you believe in lack, then you assume scarcity—that's exactly what you'll experience. Your mind will filter your experiences, focusing on every instance of not enough, reinforcing your belief in a world of limitation. But when you shift your consciousness to abundance, when you truly believe and expect wealth and prosperity, your experience of the world transforms. Opportunities that were always there suddenly become visible; resources you never noticed appear at your fingertips. The universe itself seems to conspire to fulfill your expectations of abundance. This isn't about denying the current state of your bank account or pretending that bills don't

exist; it's about understanding that your external reality is a reflection of your internal state. By changing your inner world—your beliefs, assumptions, and expectations—consider the power of assumption. When you assume wealth, when you live from a state of abundance, you naturally make different choices. You carry yourself differently; you interact with others differently; you approach opportunities differently. And these subtle shifts create ripples throughout your reality. But it's not enough to simply think positive thoughts or repeat affirmations. This transformation requires a complete overhaul of your consciousness. You must become, in your mind and heart, the wealthy person you

desire to be. This is where the power of imagination comes into play. Your imagination is not mere fantasy; it's the creative force of the universe itself expressing through you. When you vividly imagine wealth and abundance, when you feel the emotions associated with prosperity, you're not daydreaming; you are engaging in the most powerful creative act possible. Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine yourself living in complete financial freedom. Feel the peace, the joy, the sense of security and possibility. Experience the emotions of having more than enough, of being able to give generously, of living life on

your own terms. This is not an exercise in wishful thinking; it's a deliberate act of creation. As you engage in this practice regularly, you will notice a shift. Your fears about money will begin to dissolve; your decisions will align more with abundance than scarcity. You'll find yourself naturally gravitating toward opportunities for growth and prosperity. Yet, even as you do this, the old patterns of lack and limitation will try to reassert themselves. Doubts will creep in, and the external world may not change overnight. This is where faith comes in—not blind faith, but faith based on understanding

the true nature of reality. Remember, the physical world is a reflection of consciousness. It may take time for your new state of consciousness to fully manifest in your external reality, but if you persist, if you maintain that state of wealth consciousness regardless of external circumstances, your world will inevitably transform. This is the true meaning of acting "as if." Not about pretending or deceiving others; it's about aligning your entire being—your thoughts, feelings, and actions—with the reality you wish to experience. It's about living from the end, embodying the state of wealth and abundance now, knowing that the

external must conform to the internal. As you begin to live from this new state of consciousness, you'll notice subtle shifts. Perhaps you'll feel more confident in business meetings; maybe you'll find yourself drawn to books or conversations about wealth creation. You might start seeing opportunities where before you saw only obstacles. These are signs that your inner transformation is beginning to manifest externally. Embrace them, celebrate them, and let them reinforce your faith in the power of your consciousness to shape your reality. But what about those moments when doubt creeps in, when the bank account seems low or

unexpected expenses arise? This is where the real work begins. It's easy to feel abundant when everything is going well. The true test is maintaining that state of wealth consciousness even when external circumstances seem to contradict it. Remind yourself of the truth: abundance is your natural state; wealth is your birthright. The external world may take time to catch up with your new inner reality, but it must and will conform if you hold steady to your new state of being. This is not about denying or ignoring your current circumstances; it's about seeing them for what they truly

are: temporary conditions that have no power over your true abundant nature. You acknowledge them, but you don't give them power. Instead, you reaffirm your commitment to living from a state of wealth and abundance. As you continue on this journey, you'll find that your entire relationship with money transforms. No longer will it be a source of stress or anxiety; instead, it becomes a natural, joyful expression of the abundance that you are. You find yourself spending wisely but generously, investing confidently, and giving. This shift in consciousness doesn't just affect your financial life; it spills over into every

area of existence. Relationships improve as you no longer come from a place of need or lack. Health enhances as you release the stress and anxiety associated with financial worry. Creativity flourishes as you free yourself from the constraints of scarcity thinking. You begin to see the world through new eyes; where once you saw limitation, you now see infinite possibility. Where you once felt powerless, you now recognize your innate power as a conscious creator. The illusion of lack dissolves, revealing the breathtaking reality of abundance that has always been there, waiting for you to recognize. This is the

transformative power of acting as if you are wealthy. It's not about pretending or faking it; it's about aligning yourself with the truth of who you really are—a being of infinite potential living in a universe of boundless abundance. As you embrace this truth, as you live from the state of wealth consciousness, you watch in awe as your life transforms, reflecting the abundance that has always been your true nature. Remember, this journey of transformation is not about reaching a destination; it's about embracing a new way of being. Every day, you have the opportunity to choose abundance over

scarcity; wealth over lack. Every moment is a chance to reaffirm your prosperous nature. As you continue to act from this place of abundance, you'll find that the universe responds in kind. Opportunities will arise, resources will appear, and your external reality will increasingly reflect your inner state of wealth. But the greatest reward is not the material abundance; it's the freedom, the joy, and the peace that comes from aligning with your true abundant nature. So, are you ready to shed the illusion of lack and step into the reality of abundance? Are you prepared to act as if

you are wealthy and watch your life change? The choice is yours; the power is within you. Act, and a world of infinite abundance awaits your discovery. Now that we've unveiled the illusion of lack and recognized the abundant nature of our reality, it's time to harness the most powerful tools at our disposal: imagination and assumption. These are not mere mental exercises or flights of fancy; they are the very mechanisms through which we shape our reality and manifest our desires. What is the difference between the wealthy individual and the one struggling to make ends meet? Is it

merely the numbers in their bank account, or is it something far more fundamental: their self-image, their beliefs about what's possible, their expectations of life? The truth is, long before we manifest in the physical world, it exists as a state of consciousness. The wealthy person sees themselves as wealthy, expects abundance, and naturally aligns their actions with this self-image. This is the power of imagination and the assumption of work. But how exactly does this process unfold? How can we harness this innate ability to transform our financial reality? It begins with understanding the nature of imagination. Your imagination

is not separate from reality; it is the very substance from which reality is formed. When you vividly imagine a scenario, your brain and body respond as if it were actually happening. This is why visualization techniques are so powerful in sports, medicine, and yes, in wealth creation. When you imagine yourself as wealthy and mentally rehearse the life of abundance you desire, you're not engaging in wishful thinking; you're literally rewiring your brain, creating new neural pathways that align with your desired reality. You're training your subconscious mind to recognize and seize opportunities for wealth creation that may have

always been there but were previously invisible to you. But imagination alone is not enough; it must be coupled with assumption—the firm belief that what you've imagined is not just possible but inevitable. This is where many people falter; they can picture wealth and abundance, but deep down, they don't truly believe it's possible for them. The assumption is the bridge between imagination and manifestation. When you assume a state of wealth, when you live, think, and act as if you are already wealthy, you set in motion a series of events that must inevitably lead to the manifestation of

that state. This is not about pretending or deceiving others; it's about aligning your entire being with the reality you wish to experience. It's about embodying the state of wealth so completely that it becomes your natural way of being. So how do we put this into practice? How do we use imagination and assumption to transform our financial reality? Start by creating a vivid mental image of your ideal wealthy self. See yourself living in the home you desire, driving the car you want, enjoying the lifestyle you aspired to. But don't stop at the material possessions; imagine how

you feel in this state of abundance. Experience the peace, the confidence, the joy that comes with financial freedom. As you engage in this practice, pay attention to the details: What clothes are you wearing? How do you carry yourself? How do you interact with others? The more detailed and vivid your imagining, the more powerful its impact on your subconscious mind. Now here's the crucial part: as you imagine this scenario, you must assume it as your current reality. Feel the gratitude, the excitement, the sense of accomplishment as if you've already achieved this state of wealth. This is

not about projecting into the future; it's about embodying that state of wealth right now. You might be thinking, "But how can I assume wealth when my current circumstances show the opposite?" This is where faith comes in—not blind faith, but faith based on understanding the creative power of your consciousness. Remember, your external world is a reflection of your inner state. By assuming the state of wealth now, regardless of current circumstances, you're setting in motion the forces that would bring that state into physical manifestation. This requires a shift in focus. Instead of obsessing over your current bank

balance or financial worries, direct your attention to the abundance that surrounds you. Appreciate the wealth you already have: the air you breathe, the sun that shines, the infinite potential within you. As you cultivate this awareness of abundance, you find it easier to assume the state of wealth. Another powerful technique is to live from the end. This means structuring your day as if you were already living your ideal wealthy life. How would you start your morning? How would you approach your work? How would you interact with others? By aligning your actions with your assumed state of

wealth, you reinforce that state in your subconscious mind. But what about when doubts creep in, when the bills pile up, or unexpected expenses arise? This is where the real work begins. It's easy to feel wealthy when everything is going well. The true test is maintaining that state of wealth consciousness even when external circumstances seem to contradict it. Remind yourself that your imagination is more real than the world of appearances. Your assumed state of wealth is more powerful than temporary financial challenges. Instead of reacting with fear or anxiety, reaffirm your commitment to your assumed state of

wealth. Use your imagination to see beyond the current circumstances to the abundance that is your true nature. As you persist in this practice, you begin to notice subtle shifts. Perhaps you'll feel more confident in financial decisions. Maybe you'll find yourself drawn to books or conversations about wealth creation. You might start seeing opportunities where before you saw only obstacles. These are signs that your inner transformation is beginning to manifest externally. Embrace them; celebrate them. Let them reinforce your faith in the power of your imagination and assumption. But don't stop there. As you begin to experience these

changes, amplify them through your imagination. See them as confirmation of your wealthy state. Assume that they are just the beginning of the abundance that is flowing into your life. Remember, the goal is not just to accumulate money or possessions; it's to embody the state of wealth so completely that it becomes your natural way of being. This state of wealth consciousness will not only transform your financial reality but will enhance every aspect of your life. You’ll find that relationships improve as you no longer come from a place of need or lack. Your health may enhance as

you release the stress and anxiety associated with financial worry. Your creativity may flourish as you free yourself from the constraints of scarcity thinking. As you continue to use your imagination and assumption in this way, you'll discover that you're not just creating wealth; you're uncovering the abundant nature that has always been your true self. You're aligning with the infinite potential that exists within you and all around you. This journey of transformation through imagination and assumption is not always easy. There will be times when the old patterns of thinking try to reassert themselves. There will be moments

when the external world seems to contradict your assumed state of wealth. In these moments, stand firm in your practice. Return to your imagination; reinforce your assumption of wealth. Remember that your consciousness is the only true reality, and that the physical world must eventually conform to your dominant mental state. As you persist, you'll find that maintaining the state of wealth consciousness becomes easier and more natural. It will no longer feel like an effort or a practice; it will simply be who you are. When this shift occurs, you will watch in amazement as your external reality transforms

to match your inner state. Opportunities for wealth creation will seem to appear out of nowhere; resources you need will show up at just the right time. People who can help you on your journey will enter your life. And through it all, you'll maintain a sense of peace, confidence, and joy that comes from knowing. You are the creator of your reality. This is the true power of imagination and assumption. It's not about daydreaming or wishful thinking; it's about consciously directing the creative force of the universe that expresses itself through you. It's about aligning your entire being

with the wealth and abundance that is your birthright. So, as you move forward on this journey, commit to making full use of your imagination. Vividly picture your ideal, wealthy self. Feel the emotions associated with financial freedom. Assume the state of wealth as your current reality, regardless of external circumstances. And remember, this is not a one-time event; it’s a way of life. Every day, you have the opportunity to reinforce your state of wealth consciousness through your imagination and assumption. Every moment is a chance to align more fully with the abundance that is your true nature. As

you do this, you'll find that acting as if you are wealthy becomes effortless. You will no longer feel like you are acting because you have fully embodied that state of wealth. And from this place of alignment, you will watch as your life transforms, reflecting the abundance that has always been within you. The power to create the wealth you desire lies within you; it always has. Through your imagination and assumption, you hold the key to unlocking a life of true abundance. The choice is yours; the power is yours, and a world of infinite possibility waits for

your command. So, are you ready to fully harness the power of your imagination? Are you prepared to assume the state of wealth and watch as your reality transforms? The time is now. The power is within you, and the life of abundance you’ve always dreamed of is waiting for you. As we've explored the power of imagination and assumption in creating wealth, we now come to the most crucial element of this transformative process: persistent faith. This is where the rubber meets the road, where your commitment to your vision of wealth is vital. What does it mean to

have faith in the context of manifesting wealth? It's not about blindly believing in a future windfall or passively waiting for abundance to fall into your lap. The faith we’re talking about is an unwavering conviction in the reality of your imagined state of wealth—a steadfast belief in the creative power of your consciousness. This faith is the bridge between our inner world of imagination and the outer world of physical manifestation. It's the fuel that keeps your vision alive when circumstances seem to contradict it. It's the anchor that holds you steady in your assumed state of wealth, regardless

of temporary financial fluctuations. Maintaining this faith isn't always easy. There will be moments of doubt—times when your bank account seems to mock your vision of abundance, days when the weight of bills and financial responsibilities threatens to crush your spirits. These are the moments that separate those who truly transform their financial reality from those who remain trapped in cycles of lack and limitation. So how do you cultivate and maintain this persistent faith? It starts with understanding that faith is not something you either have or don’t have; it’s a muscle that you strengthen through consistent practice. Every

time you choose to hold fast to your vision of wealth in the face of contradictory circumstances, you’re building that faith muscle. One powerful practice is to create a daily ritual of reforming your wealth consciousness. This could be a morning meditation where you fully immerse yourself in the feeling of abundance, or it might be an evening review where you identify all the ways abundance manifested in your days, no matter how small. Consistency is key—doing this every single day, regardless of how you feel or what's happening in your external world. Another crucial aspect of maintaining faith is

managing your mental diet. Just as you’re careful about what you put into your physical body, you must be vigilant about what you feed your mind. Limit exposure to negative news about the economy or fearful conversations about money. Instead, surround yourself with stories of abundance, with people who believe in the possibility of wealth, and with ideas that expand your conception of what’s possible. But what about when doubts creep in? Because they will; it's natural for the human mind to question, to seek evidence, to want proof. The key is not to resist these doubts but to meet

them with understanding and then gently redirect your focus back to your vision of wealth. This might just be a thought: "There is no power in this doubt; I give it power. I choose instead to give power to my vision of abundance." Then, immediately immerse yourself in the feeling of wealth and abundance. Feel the gratitude, the joy, the freedom as if it’s already your reality. This is where the power of your imagination becomes crucial. Use it to create a vivid inner experience of wealth that’s more real, more tangible to you than any temporary external circumstance. The

more real you can make this inner experience, the easier it becomes to maintain faith in its eventual physical manifestation. Remember, the external world is always catching up to your inner reality. Your current financial circumstances are the result of past thoughts and beliefs. By maintaining faith in your new state of wealth consciousness, you are setting in motion the forces that will bring that state into physical manifestation. But faith without action is empty. This doesn’t mean struggling or striving from a place of lack; instead, it means allowing inspired action to flow naturally from your state of wealth

consciousness. When you truly feel wealthy, you'll find yourself naturally drawn to opportunities for growth and abundance. You will make decisions from a place of confidence rather than fear. You’ll invest in yourself and your future without hesitation. As you take these inspired actions, see them as confirmation of your wealthy state. Appreciate them, and continue to build upon your vision of abundance. Them as evidence of your transformation rather than prerequisites for it. His subtle shift in perspective can make all of the difference in maintaining your faith. It's also important to cultivate the physical world; it may take

time to fully reflect your new inner state. This is where many people falter, giving up just before their vision starts to materialize. But remember, every moment you maintain your faith in your wealthy state is bringing you closer to its physical manifestation. Think of it like planting a seed: you don't dig it up every day to check if it's growing; you trust in the natural process, providing water and sunlight consistently. In the same way, you must trust in the process of manifestation, consistently providing the water of your imagination and the sunlight of your faith. As you

persist in this practice, you begin to notice signs of your manifesting. Perhaps unexpected opportunities arise; maybe you receive a surprise refund or bonus, or you might simply feel a growing sense of peace and confidence about money. Celebrate these signs, no matter how small. See them as confirmation that your faith is working, that your new reality is taking shape. But don't stop there; use these manifestations to fuel your faith even further. Let them strengthen your conviction in the power of your consciousness to create your reality. Let them inspire you to dream even bigger, to expand your

vision of what's possible. As your faith grows stronger, you will find that maintaining your state of wealth consciousness becomes easier and more natural. What once felt like an effort becomes your default state. You'll no longer have to constantly remind yourself to think abundantly; it will simply be who you are. This is when true transformation occurs: you're no longer acting as if you're wealthy; you are wealthy in the deepest sense of the word. Your wealth is no longer dependent on external circumstances; it's an inner state of abundance that flows out into every aspect of your life.

From this place of unshakable faith, you become a powerful force for abundance in the world. Your very presence inspires others to believe in the possibility of wealth. Your actions create ripples of prosperity that extend far beyond your personal finances. But perhaps the greatest reward of this persistent faith is the profound sense of peace it brings when you truly know, at the core of your being, that abundance is your natural state and that you have the power to create the wealth you desire. You are free to enjoy life fully, to give generously, to pursue your passions

without the constant stress of money concerns. This is the true promise of wealth consciousness: not just material abundance, but a deep abiding sense of enoughness and knowing that you are the source of your abundance, and that source is infinite and eternal. So, as you move forward on this journey of manifesting, commit to cultivating this persistent faith. Choose each and every day to stand firm in your vision of abundance, regardless of external circumstances. Use your imagination to make your inner experience of wealth more real than any temporary financial challenge. Take inspired action from a place of

confidence and abundance, and above all, trust in the process. Trust in the creative power of your consciousness. Trust that as you maintain your faith, as you persist in your assumed state of wealth, your external reality must and will conform to your inner world. Remember, this journey of transformation is not about reaching a destination; it's about embracing a new way of being. Every day is an opportunity to strengthen your faith, to deepen your wealth consciousness, to align more fully with the abundance that is your true nature. The power to create the wealth you desire has always

been within you. Through your persistent faith, you're not just manifesting money or possessions; you're manifesting the truth of who you are—a being of infinite abundance living in a universe of limitless possibility. So, are you ready to stand firm in your faith? Are you prepared to persist in your vision of wealth, no matter what? The choice is yours. The power is within you, and a world of true abundance awaits your unwavering belief. As we conclude this exploration of acting as if you are wealthy, remember that the transformation you seek is already within you. You have the

imagination to create a vivid vision of wealth. You have the power to assume that state as your current reality, and you have a capacity for persistent faith that will bring that vision into manifestation. The journey may not always be easy, but it is always worth it. For in choosing to act as if you are wealthy, in choosing to align with the abundance that is your true nature, you're not just changing your financial reality; you're stepping into the fullness of who you truly are. You're claiming the life of joy, freedom, and abundance that has always been

your birthright. So go forth with confidence. Live from that state of abundance, maintain your faith even when circumstances seem to contradict it, and watch in awe as your life transforms, reflecting the abundance that has always been within you. The power is yours. The time is now. Your wealthy self awaits.