The Way

In the Bible, the story of Hannah, the mother of Samuel, is a profound illustration of the power of imagination and how faith, assumption, and feeling can bring desires into physical reality . This story aligns perfectly with Neville Goddard’s teaching that imagination is the creative force behind manifestation. Genesis 2:23 and the Calling of Woman as the Subconscious Womb To deepen our understanding, we begin with Genesis 2:23 , where Adam declares: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” The phrase “ she shall be called Woman ” here is more than a simple naming; it is a calling forth —a declaration of her essential function and destiny within consciousness. Woman is called to be the receptive power, the creative womb within the mind that gives form to the desires conceived by Man . She emerges not just as a label but as a vital, active force of creation. In Neville Goddard’s framework, this Woman symbol...

The story of Saul and the woman (or witch) of Endor in 1 Samuel 28 is often misunderstood when taken literally . However, when approached through the psychological and symbolic method taught by Neville Goddard , each figure and event represents aspects of our inner life—our states of consciousness , subconscious activity, and imaginative faculties. In this interpretation, Saul is not a historical king but a symbol of a fading self-concept , struggling to maintain control in the face of inner change.  The name Endor , meaning “ spring of the generation” or “ fountain of dwelling,” quietly connects the story of Saul and the woman of Endor to deeper biblical symbolism. It evokes the river that flows out of Eden in Genesis, the source from which all experience is watered, and the concealed spring in the Song of Solomon — “a garden enclosed… a fountain sealed .” In both cases, these waters symbolise the hidden life of the subconscious , the generative power that sustains and shapes...

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...

“This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” – Genesis 2:23 To the literalist, this verse describes the first woman being formed from a man's rib. But to the one who sees with the eyes of imagination, as Neville Goddard teaches, this is a profound unveiling of spiritual law. The verse is not about anatomy or gender, but about consciousness and manifestation , the inner and outer aspects of your own creative power. The phrase “she shall be called Woman ” here is more than a simple naming; it is a calling forth —a declaration of her essential function and destiny within consciousness. Woman is called to be the receptive power, the creative womb within the mind that gives form to the desires conceived by Man . She emerges not just as a label but as a vital, active force of creation. Man as Awareness, Woman as Manifestation And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. - Genes...

Abital (אֲבִיטַל) means “My father is dew” or “Father of dew.” Dew, in biblical symbolism, represents refreshing, blessing, and gentle renewal . Like the early morning dew that nourishes the earth quietly but powerfully, Abital embodies the hidden grace that nurtures new states of consciousness before they fully manifest. Biblical Context Abital is briefly mentioned as one of David’s wives and the mother of Shephatiah (2 Samuel 3:4). Though her story is short, the significance in her name points to the vital inner process of refreshment and renewal —the quiet preparation that undergirds visible growth. Symbolism in Early Genesis In Genesis 2:6 , a mist rises from the earth to water the ground, symbolising the invisible life-giving force that prepares the earth for growth. Dew, too, is used in blessings (Genesis 27:28) to represent divine favour and abundant nurture. In Neville Goddard’s framework, dew and mist represent the imaginative awareness and faith that subtly wat...

In Neville Goddard’s teaching, the subconscious is not merely a passive mental layer—it is the sacred receiver of all that the conscious mind impresses upon it. It is the hidden power that brings forth experience, always faithful, yet often misunderstood. Throughout scripture, the subconscious is depicted symbolically as woman —sometimes noble and nurturing, other times seductive, chaotic, or rebellious. These portrayals aren’t moral judgments; they’re psychological parables about the states of inner receptivity and what is being conceived in consciousness. When we understand the prostitute, the adulteress, the lover, and the rebel as states of our own subconscious , we uncover powerful insight into the creative process. 1. The Prostitute: The Subconscious Directed by Many Masters In stories like Rahab’s or the woman who washes Jesus’s feet, we see figures associated with prostitution. These portray a subconscious that has been impressed by multiple, often conflicting desires . W...

Proverbs 7:10–15 describes a scene where a woman, often called the "strange woman" or "adulteress," approaches a young man with seductive and persuasive speech. Here's the passage: “And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him, I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.” — Proverbs 7:10–15 (KJV) According to Neville Goddard’s symbolic and psychological interpretation of the Bible, this passage isn't about literal sexual immorality. Instead, it's a parable about the seductive pull of the external world —or more precisely, the temptation to direct imagination toward appearances and sense-data rath...

“Then the man said, ‘This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, for she was taken out of Man.’” —Genesis 2:23 “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” —Genesis 2:24 The stories of Rebekah and Rachel, each meeting their future husbands at a well, are profound enactments of the spiritual union celebrated throughout the Bible. This sacred joining is the heartbeat of the Song of Solomon—the timeless poetic dance of bride and bridegroom , symbolising the soul’s yearning for and fulfilment in divine union. Wells and Rivers: Sources of Life, Abundance, and Spiritual Encounter The river that goes out to water the garden is called Abundance. It is the source that flows from the two trees. These waters nourish and feed many wells —among them the very wells where Rebekah and Rachel first appear. Such places are steeped in symbolism as sources of life, refreshment, and revelation. In an...

Genesis 16 is often read as a story of impatience, jealousy, and divine intervention. But through Neville Goddard’s framework—where every biblical character and setting symbolises states of consciousness—it becomes a deeply personal parable about what happens when we abandon the inner life of assumption and try to manifest through outer effort instead. This isn’t just the story of Sarai, Abram, and Hagar. It’s the story of any person who, in doubt or desperation, reaches for a shortcut and finds themselves lost—only to discover that even exile becomes sacred when the eye of God is found within. Characters as States of Consciousness Abram symbolises the creative power of imagination , the fathering principle. Sarai , his wife, represents the subconscious mind —receptive and impressionable, but in this case, barren and impatient. Hagar , the Egyptian handmaid, stands for the outer method , a reliance on effort rather than assumption. She is a symbol of manifestation through w...

Genesis 24 is often read simply as the story of Abraham’s servant finding a wife for Isaac. Yet, through Neville Goddard’s profound teachings, this narrative unfolds as a vivid allegory for the inner workings of imagination — the creative power shaping our reality. The chapter reveals how faith, inner assumption, and subconscious confirmation work together in the process of manifestation. Why Not a Canaanite Woman? Understanding Abraham’s Warning Early in Genesis 24, Abraham makes a clear instruction to himself: “You must not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live; but you shall go to my country and to my kindred and take a wife for my son Isaac.” (Genesis 24:3-4) At first glance, this might seem like a historical or cultural command — a concern for lineage or ethnicity. But from Neville Goddard’s perspective, the Canaanites symbolise limiting states of consciousness or old, unhelpful patterns that resist spiritual awakening. The land of Cana...

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...

Understanding the Bible’s Symbolism as a Map of the Soul For many readers, the stories and characters of the Bible may seem like distant ancient tales. Yet beneath their surface lies a language of psychology . The Bible uses symbolic characters and events to reveal the shifting states of the mind—its struggles, longings, and growth toward love and wholeness. This symbolic perspective helps us see figures like Hannah , Leah, Rachel, and Sarah not as historical women , but as archetypes of the beloved soul —expressing universal experiences of desire, faith, patience, and breakthrough. ' Woman' is psychologically defined in Genesis 2:23  and Genesis 2:24 With this understanding, the Song of Solomon becomes more than a love poem; it emerges as a timeless story of the soul’s awakening, a spiritual garden where love flows like a river and the Beloved longs to be brought forth. Women of the Bible as Echoes of the Beloved in the Song of Solomon The Song of Solomon stands as...

In Scripture, each character symbolises a state of consciousness. According to Neville Goddard, the Bible is not secular history but a psychological drama playing out within the individual. The “I AM”—our fundamental awareness—is constantly moving through states. When a state is assumed correctly, with love and faith, imagination blossoms. When it is seized by force, consciousness fractures. The tragic story of Tamar, Amnon, and Absalom (2 Samuel 13), contrasted with the longing call of the bride in Song of Solomon, reveals how assumption either becomes divine union or desecration —depending on whether imagination is honoured or violated. Tamar: The Receptive Imaginative State Awaiting Union Tamar (meaning palm tree ) represents the receptive, fertile ground of imagination—the feminine aspect of “I AM” waiting for a true assumption . She is not an outer figure but an inner condition of spiritual readiness. This is the state within us that says, “I AM ready to receive; I AM willing to b...

The story of Sarah and Hagar is often read as a domestic drama filled with jealousy, hardship, and divine favour. But within the mystical teachings of Neville Goddard , this narrative reveals something far more powerful: a symbolic blueprint for understanding how manifestation occurs through different states of consciousness . Each character—Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham—represents a part of the individual in the process of spiritual awakening. This is not a tale of ancient family dynamics, but of the internal split between the natural effort of the outer world and the miraculous power of inner belief . Hagar: The Bondwoman of Outer Effort Hagar, the Egyptian servant, symbolises the natural mind —that part of us which tries to bring about change through external means. She is referred to in Paul’s letters as “the bondwoman,” which Neville interprets as the mind that relies on labour, logic, and striving . When Sarah, seemingly barren, gives Hagar to Abraham in order to produce a chi...