Ephraim and Manasseh

According to Neville Goddard, the two sons of Joseph—Ephraim and Manasseh—symbolize different aspects of the creative process and the mental states involved in manifestation.

Manasseh: The Symbol of Forgetting the Past

Manasseh, whose name means "forgetting," represents the ability to release and forget past failures, mistakes, or limitations. Neville teaches that in order to manifest new desires and experiences, one must let go of the past and focus on the present and future. Manasseh symbolizes the mental state of letting go of old beliefs or past experiences that could hinder the creative process. By forgetting the old, you make space for new possibilities.

Ephraim: The Symbol of Fruitfulness and New Beginnings

Ephraim, whose name means "fruitful," represents prosperity, growth, and the manifestation of desires. After letting go of the past (Manasseh), Ephraim symbolizes the fruit of new creations—the result of aligning with your desires and believing in their fulfillment. Ephraim embodies abundance and new beginnings, symbolizing that when you focus on positive assumptions and align with your desired outcomes, you can bring them into reality.

Conclusion

Together, Ephraim and Manasseh represent the two crucial steps in manifestation: the need to release the old (Manasseh) in order to embrace the new and abundant (Ephraim). To manifest successfully, one must forget past limitations and focus on the fruitful possibilities that the imagination and faith can bring into reality.