The Power of Awareness - (FULL Audiobook) Read by Neville Goddard's voice.

Elmer O. Locker jr・2 minutes read

The book "The Power of Awareness" emphasizes that consciousness shapes reality and that one's self-concept determines their fate, emphasizing the importance of assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled to manifest desires successfully. The text highlights the power of imagination and faith in controlling one's destiny, showcasing how persistence in the assumption of already being what you desire leads to its realization.

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  • Consciousness shapes reality: The book emphasizes that one's sense of "I am" is central to all manifestations, with self-concept determining fate and governing various aspects of life, from social to spiritual.
  • Transforming through consciousness: Changing one's consciousness is key to manifesting desires, requiring the assumption of the feeling of wish fulfillment to alter outer circumstances and bring about desired changes.
  • Power of imagination and assumption: Imagination, assumption, and focused attention on the feeling of the wish fulfilled are essential for realizing desires, with persistence, faith, and naturalness in feeling being crucial for successful manifestations.
  • Realizing desires through faith and persistence: The law of assumption requires faith in assumed realities, persisting in the feeling of the wish fulfilled above doubt and external influences to materialize desires, as illustrated in biblical examples and real-life success stories.

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  • How does consciousness shape reality?

    Consciousness is the core of all manifestations, with one's concept of themselves determining their fate. The feeling of "I am" is a permanent awareness at the center of consciousness, influencing one's reality based on their self-concept. By understanding that one's consciousness governs all aspects of life, from social to spiritual, individuals can grasp the power of shaping their world through their self-perception. Nature and oneself are interconnected, with one's attitude towards themselves playing a crucial role in defining their existence. Therefore, by elevating their self-concept and assuming the feeling of their wish fulfilled, individuals can transform their desires into tangible reality.

  • How can one manifest their desires?

    To manifest desires, individuals must immerse themselves in the feeling of fulfillment until it dominates their thoughts. By assuming the feeling of their wish fulfilled, they pave the way for conscious living by the law of assumption. It is essential to imagine oneself as the person they aspire to be, as failing to do so can keep them stagnant. Cultivating the feeling of wish fulfillment is key to turning dreams into reality, as assuming this feeling makes future aspirations a present reality. By controlling their imagination, focusing on positive outcomes, and concentrating solely on the feeling of the wish fulfilled, individuals can manifest their desires effectively.

  • What role does imagination play in manifesting desires?

    Imagination plays a crucial role in manifesting desires by allowing individuals to create mental images of their desired states. By focusing on feeling like they have already achieved their goals, individuals can turn their imagined realities into tangible outcomes. The power of attention drives the manifestation of desires, making it essential to develop attention through focused exercises. By controlling their imagination, individuals can shape their reality, influencing not only what they see but also their actions. Therefore, by maintaining a positive attitude, pruning negative thoughts, and concentrating on positive ideals, individuals can lead happier and more fulfilling lives.

  • How does faith impact the law of assumption?

    Faith is essential in the law of assumption, signifying the awareness and conviction of the reality of desired outcomes. Without faith, individuals may face perpetual failure in manifesting their desires. The Bible emphasizes the importance of faith, highlighting that hearing good news about attaining desires is futile without faith in their reality. By persisting in the assumption of already being what one desires, rising above doubt and external influences, individuals can realize their aspirations. Understanding that consciousness is the sole creator of destiny and that every moment shapes it empowers individuals to consciously create their destinies by assuming positive states of consciousness.

  • How can one overcome errors in consciousness to ensure successful assumptions?

    Overcoming errors or weaknesses in consciousness is crucial to ensuring successful assumptions. Individuals must focus on maintaining a natural feeling of what they desire to be, as the time it takes for an assumption to become reality is directly related to the naturalness of feeling it. By persisting in the assumption of already being what they desire, rising above doubt and external influences, individuals can realize their goals. Faith is crucial in the law of assumption, as it signifies the awareness and conviction of the reality of desired outcomes. By understanding the importance of faith and consciousness in manifesting desires, individuals can overcome errors and weaknesses to achieve their aspirations.

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Summary

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Manifest Desires Through Consciousness: The Power of Awareness

  • The book "The Power of Awareness" by Neville Godard, read by Neville himself and presented by Elmer O. Locker Jr., aims to elevate one's being to manifest desires.
  • Chapter 1 delves into the concept of "I am," emphasizing that consciousness is the core of all manifestations and that one's concept of themselves shapes their reality.
  • The feeling of "I am" is a permanent awareness at the center of consciousness, determining one's fate based on their self-concept.
  • The principle of "I am" governs all aspects of life, from social to spiritual, with one's concept of themselves defining their world.
  • Nature and oneself are interconnected, with one's attitude towards themselves shaping their existence.
  • The book highlights that there is only one "I am," and individuals display limited aspects of this infinite concept based on their self-concept.
  • Chapter 2 explores the importance of consciousness as the sole reality, with one's concept of themselves shaping their world.
  • The manifestations in life are a result of one's consciousness, with the world reflecting the arrangement of one's mind.
  • Health, wealth, beauty, and genius are not created but manifested by the arrangement of one's mind and their concept of themselves.
  • The book emphasizes that transformation begins with a change in consciousness, with one needing to assume the feeling of their wish fulfilled to bring about change in their outer world.

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Mastering the Law of Assumption: Manifest Desires

  • To manifest your desires, immerse yourself in the feeling of fulfillment until it dominates your thoughts, paving the way for conscious living by the law of assumption.
  • Elevate your self-concept by imagining yourself as the person you aspire to be, as failing to do so keeps you stagnant.
  • Cultivate the feeling of wish fulfillment to transform desires into reality, as assuming this feeling makes future dreams a present reality.
  • Your assumptions dictate your life, making you either a slave or master of them; to attain freedom and happiness, consciously control your imagination.
  • Create a mental image of your desired state, focusing on feeling like you've already achieved it to turn the imagined into a tangible reality.
  • Concentrate your attention solely on the feeling of the wish fulfilled, as the power of attention drives the manifestation of desires.
  • Develop your attention through focused exercises, like reversing the day's events in your mind before sleep, to strengthen your ability to control your imagination.
  • Your assumptions shape your reality, influencing not only what you see but also your actions, highlighting the importance of assuming the best and focusing on positive outcomes.
  • An example illustrates how changing your attitude and assumptions can transform relationships and situations, showcasing the power of the law of assumption in shaping experiences.
  • Ultimately, it is your imagination and assumptions, not facts, that determine your life's course, emphasizing the need for a controlled imagination and positive assumptions to manifest desired outcomes.

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"Imagination's Influence on Thoughts and Life"

  • The designer influenced her employer's thoughts through controlled imagination, suggesting the power of imagination in problem-solving.
  • Original thoughts can be influenced by others, emphasizing the impact of external sources on our ideas.
  • Renunciation involves shifting attention from evil to positive thoughts, leading to a change in attitude and mindset.
  • By focusing on positive outcomes and maintaining joy and confidence, one can transform their mental state and attitude.
  • Pruning one's imagination by removing negative thoughts and concentrating on positive ideals leads to a happier life.
  • Controlling imagination and attention are crucial in manifesting desired outcomes and creating a fulfilling life.
  • The concept of creation being finished implies that everything already exists, and creativeness is about becoming aware of what already is.
  • Your concept of yourself determines your experiences and future events, highlighting the importance of self-perception.
  • Rising to a higher concept of oneself allows for progress and intervention in shaping one's future.
  • By controlling attention in the subjective world and focusing on deliberate thoughts, one can alter their life and assert the supremacy of imagination.

01:02:00

"Law of Assumption: Key to Realizing Desires"

  • The keys to the kingdom of heaven are desire, imagination, and focused attention on the feeling of the wish fulfilled.
  • Undesirable objective facts cease to be real when one fully embraces the feeling of the wish fulfilled.
  • The windows of heaven open and blessings overflow when absorption in the wish reaches complete acceptance.
  • Transitioning from longing to the assumption of the wish fulfilled involves extending feelers and fully entering the spirit of the desired state.
  • The principle of least action, using minimum energy and time, governs the psychological journey from one state of consciousness to another.
  • Assumption, working effortlessly with attention minus effort, aligns with the principle of least action in achieving goals.
  • Assumptions have the power to bring the invisible into sight, changing circumstances based on the assumptions held.
  • The assumption of the wish fulfilled is the key to realizing desires, leading to subconscious realization and effortless fulfillment.
  • Surrendering personal impotence involves conforming to the law of assumption, yielding to the power of assumptions in creating reality.
  • Being a doer of the law of assumption, persisting in the feeling of the wish fulfilled, leads to the inevitable realization of desires.

01:22:25

"Imaginative Persistence: Achieving Desired State"

  • Controlled imagination leads to a state where minimal effort maintains the feeling of the wish fulfilled, aided by physical and mental immobility.
  • Three key points for atonement with objectives: desire, physical stillness, and assuming the wish fulfilled.
  • Thinking from the end with the feeling of accomplishment is crucial, emphasizing enjoyment and pleasure in being the desired state.
  • Righteousness is defined as already being what you want to be, not adherence to moral codes, civil law, or religious precepts.
  • Misunderstandings about sin and righteousness clarified, with righteousness being the consciousness of already being desired state.
  • Free will is the freedom to select ideas by assuming them as facts, converting them into reality.
  • Persistence in assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled is essential for its realization, with the promise of attainment if persistently maintained.
  • Biblical stories emphasize persistence in maintaining the consciousness of the desire already being fulfilled for its actualization.
  • Effective assumption requires a maintained attitude of the wish fulfilled, thinking from the desired state frequently.
  • Case histories illustrate successful application of the law, emphasizing the importance of imagination in attaining the required state of consciousness.

01:43:03

Manifesting Desires Through Law of Assumption

  • The individual focused on using the law of assumption before falling asleep, visualizing being in their New York City apartment in their mind's eye.
  • They relaxed physically, inducing a state bordering on sleep while retaining control of their attention.
  • Imagining themselves in their own room, they felt as if they were lying in their own bed, different from their army cot.
  • Through vivid imagination, they walked through their apartment, touching furniture, looking out the window, and seeing detailed surroundings.
  • It was crucial for them to fill their consciousness with the assumption of already being what they desired at the point of falling asleep.
  • Night after night, they imagined being honorably discharged and back home, persisting for eight nights.
  • Despite objective experiences contradicting subjective ones, after nine days, orders for discharge came through.
  • Following a discussion with the Colonel, the soldier's discharge application was approved, and they were on a train home.
  • A successful businessman used imagination and the law of assumption to achieve remarkable success in business.
  • By persistently imagining his family name on a prominent building, he eventually acquired the property and built a successful business empire.
  • A young boy, against all odds, used imagination to manifest his desire for a dog, winning a citywide contest and receiving a Collie puppy.
  • A woman helped her niece manifest her desire for her husband to be stationed in Florida by assuming the state of consciousness of already being there.
  • A woman facing difficulty renting her apartment for the summer successfully applied the law of assumption, leading to its quick rental after imagining it was already occupied.

02:02:37

Power of Imagination: Law of Assumption Success

  • A woman fell asleep imagining she was in her country home, leading to a tenant renting her city apartment the next day.
  • A man suffering from a rare heart disease made a miraculous recovery by changing his state of consciousness through imagination.
  • The man's wife also used the law of assumption and imagination to aid in his recovery.
  • A New York business executive successfully used the law of assumption to secure a better position and income.
  • A couple imagined living in a penthouse apartment in New York, leading to unexpected availability and rental of a penthouse in their own building.
  • Failure in using the law of assumption is attributed to the lack of naturalness in feeling what one desires to be.
  • Imagination is key to achieving the feeling of naturalness required for the law of assumption to work effectively.
  • The time it takes for an assumption to become reality is directly related to the naturalness of feeling it.
  • Overcoming errors or weaknesses in consciousness is crucial to ensuring successful assumptions.
  • Faith is essential in the law of assumption, with the belief that what is hoped for has substance and is possible.

02:22:29

"Faith in assumption shapes desired outcomes"

  • Faith is crucial for the conscious use of the law of assumption, as it signifies the awareness and conviction of the reality of desired outcomes, with a lack of faith leading to perpetual failure in manifesting desires.
  • The Bible emphasizes the importance of faith, with examples like Hebrews 4:2 highlighting that hearing good news about attaining desires is futile without faith in their reality.
  • Being faithless and perverse, or disbelieving in assumed realities, hinders the fulfillment of desires, requiring a shift to the right state of consciousness for attainment.
  • Persisting in the assumption of already being what you desire, rising above doubt and external influences, leads to the realization of desires, as illustrated in Hebrews 11:27.
  • Understanding that consciousness is the sole creator of destiny, and that every moment shapes it, empowers individuals to consciously create their destinies by assuming noble and positive states of consciousness.
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