The Way

At first glance, Moana , a Disney animation about a Polynesian heroine returning a glowing green stone, and the biblical story of Ruth and Boaz might seem worlds apart. But when viewed symbolically, both narratives reveal a deep psychological truth: the journey from loss and barrenness to wholeness and creative power . Through the teachings of Neville Goddard and symbolic interpretation, we can see how both stories dramatise the return to the self, the restoration of the heart , the " I AM ". The Stolen Heart and the Lost "I AM" In Moana , the stone is known as the Heart of Te Fiti —a powerful symbol of creation, life, and balance. When it is stolen, Te Fiti transforms into Te Kā, a destructive lava monster. This shift symbolises what happens when the creative heart of the self—the awareness of I AM —is forgotten, rejected, or misused. Life turns barren, hostile, and seemingly cursed. Similarly, in the Book of Ruth, Naomi’s widowhood represents a conscious iden...

The Book of Ruth, when read symbolically through Neville Goddard’s psychological teachings, becomes a spiritual allegory—a drama of inner movement from barrenness to manifestation. This is not the story of ancient women, but of the soul’s journey: from identification with loss to union with imagination and the birth of a new state of being. Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz are not individuals, but aspects of you , representing phases in the process of creating reality. Naomi’s Widowhood: Trapped in the Parental Framework Naomi symbolises the conscious identity stuck in the inherited framework —the “father and mother” of Genesis 2:24. That verse reads: “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Psychologically, this is not about literal marriage , but the law of creation: To manifest, consciousness must leave inherited beliefs and unite with imagination. Naomi, as a widow, is cut off from her “ husband ”—the I AM , the as...

The biblical story of Ruth and Boaz, often read as a tale of romance and redemption, also reveals a powerful symbolic interplay between the subconscious (Ruth) and the conscious (Boaz) within the creative process described by Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption. In this law, the conscious impresses the subconscious through feeling and belief, and the subconscious responds with manifestation. Ruth: The Subconscious, Receptive and Faithful Ruth, the Moabite widow, chooses to leave behind her former life and follow Naomi to Bethlehem. This act is deeply symbolic—Ruth represents the subconscious mind devoid of conscious direction. Her decision to cling to Naomi and her words, "Your God shall be my God," indicate a willingness to be reprogrammed, to take on a new identity. She becomes the fertile soil, open to the conscious direction that will shape her experience. This faithfulness and devotion in Ruth resonate with the Shulamite bride in the Song of Solomon , whose love and long...

Abraham Hicks teaches that alignment isn’t found through sudden leaps into joy, but by gently reaching for the next better-feeling thought . This approach—steady, receptive, and humble—finds a powerful symbolic mirror in the biblical story of Ruth, who gleaned in the fields of Boaz. The Wisdom of Gleaning "Glimmers” — Modern speak for those little sparks of insight, hope, or subtle signs of positive change. Gleaning is the quiet act of gathering what remains—of choosing what is useful and nourishing from what others might overlook. Ruth doesn’t force abundance or demand a harvest. She simply shows up and collects what she can, a handful at a time. This reflects Abraham Hicks’ “emotional guidance scale.” We are not asked to jump from despair to joy, but to shift gradually. Just as Ruth collects leftover grain, we gather thoughts that feel a little better than the last. “You never get it done and you can’t get it wrong.” — Abraham Hicks There is no spiritual deadline. Like ...

In the Bible and spiritual teachings, the threshing floor is not just a physical space where grain is separated from chaff; it is also rich with symbolic significance. When we look at the threshing floor through the lens of Neville Goddard's teachings on manifestation and the subconscious, it becomes a profound metaphor for the process of refinement, purification, and the final step in the journey toward manifestation. Let us explore this powerful symbol, focusing on its deep spiritual meanings and its connection to Neville Goddard's principles of the Law of Assumption. What Is a Threshing Floor? A threshing floor is an open, flat area, typically located outside the village, where harvested grain is separated from its husk or chaff. The grain would be laid out on the floor, and animals would often walk over it to loosen the grain from its outer covering. Alternatively, the grain would be beaten or crushed with tools like a threshing sled. Once the grain was loosened, it wou...