Imagination is a powerful tool we all possess—the creative space where new realities begin. Neville Goddard reminds us that this is not just fantasy but the very way we shape our lives. To imagine well is to open the door to what you truly want.
As the Song of Solomon shows, there is beauty and life in nurturing your imagination, like tending a garden or singing a joyful song. Returning to the childlike way of imagining—the freedom and wonder of a child’s mind—is key. Jesus himself said, “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3). This means reclaiming that fresh, creative power we are all born with.
Forming Your Best Thoughts
Taking the time to think your best, most positive assumptions is a practice of joy and faith. Neville emphasised that feeling is essential—the emotional quality you bring to your imagined scene gives it life. The more delight and belief you add, the more your subconscious begins to accept this as reality.
The Bible’s Narrative: Returning to the Garden
At its heart, the Bible’s story is an invitation to return your mind to the Garden of Eden—the original state of harmony, innocence, and creative freedom. Jesus’s crucifixion is symbolic of this return: it represents the breaking of old, limiting beliefs and the restoration of that perfect state within.
Neville taught that this is not just history but a psychological process: we move from the “fall” of mistaken identity back to the Eden of imaginative alignment with our true selves.
The Subconscious as a Stubborn Donkey
Yet, this process isn’t always smooth. The subconscious mind can resist change like Balaam’s donkey in the Bible (Numbers 22). It sticks to old habits and fears, pushing back against your new, better thoughts. But like Jacob resisting Laban’s control (Genesis 29–31), persistence is key. Jacob did not give up even when tested repeatedly; similarly, you must patiently keep returning to your positive assumptions despite internal resistance.
Relieving Anxiety and Worry Through Imagination
One of the greatest gifts of this practice is the relief from anxiety and worry. When you focus your mind on joyful, positive assumptions, you are not feeding fear or doubt. Instead, you replace them with hope and confidence. This shift creates inner peace because you are no longer battling invisible enemies but consciously directing your thoughts toward well-being.
Philippians 4:6–7 encourages this: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Neville’s teaching aligns with this—your imagination is your prayer, your petition, and when you add gratitude, peace naturally follows.
Why Enjoying Your Imagination Matters
When you genuinely enjoy the process of imagining, resistance softens. Imagination becomes a place of joy, not effort or fear. Psalm 16:11 says, “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Your imagination is the place where you can experience this joy as you create your reality.
Practical Suggestions
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Spend time daily imagining your desires as if already true.
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Bring positive emotions and gratitude to your scenes.
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Speak kindly to yourself with affirmations grounded in belief.
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Be patient when doubts or old thoughts arise—keep returning gently to your chosen vision.
Conclusion
Imagination is your creative power. When you take joy in forming your best thoughts and persist like Jacob against resistance, you step into the life you truly want. The Bible, when understood as Neville taught, invites us to this creative freedom—where joy and imagination walk hand in hand, guiding us back to the original garden of our minds, and bringing peace that quiets anxiety and worry.
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