Neville Goddard was a mystic and teacher known for his powerful ideas on manifestation, imagination and the law of assumption. One of his key influences was a man named Abdullah, his mysterious teacher, who had a profound impact on Neville's understanding of these spiritual principles.
When Neville was a young man, he was struggling financially. He lived in New York City, far away from his family in Barbados. One winter, Neville wanted to return to Barbados to visit his family, but he had no money for the trip. He expressed his desire to Abdullah, hoping for guidance.
Neville shared his frustration with Abdullah, explaining how impossible it seemed for him to make the journey. But Abdullah responded in an unusual way.
When Neville told Abdullah he wanted to go to Barbados but couldn’t afford it, Abdullah didn’t sympathize or offer practical advice. Instead, he said something startling:
"You are in Barbados."
Neville was confused. He protested, “I’m here in New York. How can I be in Barbados?” But Abdullah, unbothered by Neville's doubts, reiterated calmly:
"You are in Barbados. You’ve already gone."
This wasn’t just a positive affirmation, it was a direct instruction to shift his inner reality. Abdullah was teaching Neville to use imagination to assume the feeling of his wish being fulfilled.
Abdullah explained that to manifest anything, you must assume the state of already having it. He told Neville to close his eyes and mentally place himself in Barbados. This wasn’t about pretending or wishing, it was about truly feeling as if he were already there.
Abdullah’s lesson was simple yet profound: the outer world reflects the inner world. If you believe and feel as though your desire has already come true, reality will rearrange itself to match your assumption.
Neville struggled with this idea at first. It was hard for him to feel like he was in Barbados while still physically being in New York, enduring the cold winter. But Abdullah was firm and unyielding. He told Neville to live as though the trip was already a done deal.
Abdullah even went a step further. Whenever Neville tried to bring up the topic of not having the means to go to Barbados, Abdullah would shut him down, saying:
"I told you, you are in Barbados. Don’t argue with me."
This forced Neville to discipline his imagination and stay focused on the end result.
Soon after fully immersing himself in the feeling of already being in Barbados, Neville’s external circumstances began to change. Out of the blue, Neville received a letter from his family, along with the money needed to buy a ticket to Barbados. His trip was fully paid for, and he spent the winter in his homeland, just as he had imagined.
When he shared this with Abdullah, his teacher was unsurprised. Abdullah simply said, “I knew it. You’ve been in Barbados all along.”
This story is more than just a miraculous account of manifestation; it’s a lesson in faith and imagination. Here are some key takeaways:
1. Imagination Creates Reality
Neville learned that the imagination is not just a tool for daydreaming. It’s a creative force that shapes reality. By imagining himself in Barbados, Neville set the wheels of manifestation in motion.
2. Feelings Are the Secret
Abdullah emphasized the importance of feeling. It wasn’t enough for Neville to think about being in Barbados, he had to feel it. He had to embody the emotions of someone who was already there - relaxed, joyful, and at peace.
3. The Law of Assumption
Abdullah’s teaching is rooted in the idea that you must assume the state of your desire as if it’s already done. This is the essence of Neville’s philosophy as well. The more you assume and persist in the feeling of your wish fulfilled, the sooner it becomes your reality.
4. Faith Over Doubt
Abdullah showed Neville the power of unwavering faith. Even when Neville doubted, Abdullah remained firm, teaching him to trust the process.
The story of "You're in Barbados" has inspired countless people to explore the power of their imagination and the law of assumption. It shows that no matter how impossible something may seem, the key to manifesting lies within your own mind.
You don’t need to see the physical evidence right away. Instead, you need to trust your inner vision and live as though your wish is already fulfilled. When you do, the universe will conspire to bring your desire to life.
How to Apply This Lesson in Your Life
Here’s a step-by-step guide inspired by Abdullah’s teaching:
1. Define Your Desire
Be clear about what you want. Whether it’s a trip, a relationship, a career goal, or anything else, clarity is the first step.
2. Imagine the End
Close your eyes and visualize yourself already having or experiencing your desire. Use all your senses to make it as vivid as possible.
3. Feel It Fully
Focus on the feelings associated with your fulfilled desire. How would you feel if it were already yours? Joyful? Grateful? Peaceful? Dwell in those emotions.
4. Persist in the Assumption
Even if doubt creeps in, keep returning to the state of the wish fulfilled. Don’t let the outer world dictate your inner state.
5.Let Go and Trust
Once you’ve planted the seed of imagination, trust the process. You don’t need to figure out the "how". Just maintain faith that it’s already done.
2. What I desire is already mine, I feel it, I know it.
3. My imagination creates my reality, and I choose the best for myself.
4. I am the creator of my life, and everything unfolds perfectly for me.
5. I assume the state of my wish fulfilled, and it becomes my reality.
6. I trust the process of manifestation, everything is working out for me.
7. I already have everything I need, it’s all within me.
9. I am worthy of all the good things I imagine and create.
10. My inner world shapes my outer reality, and I choose abundance and joy.
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