The Way

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...

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...