The Power of Awareness - Neville Goddard (FULL Audiobook)

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Consciousness is the foundation of all manifestations, with the feeling of "I am" shaping your reality and determining your fate. By assuming the feeling of your wish fulfilled and persistently focusing on it, you can use the law of assumption to manifest your desires and elevate your consciousness to achieve a happier and more noble life.

Insights

  • Consciousness is the foundation of all manifestations, with the feeling of "I am" serving as the core that remains constant despite external circumstances.
  • Your concept of yourself shapes your reality and determines your fate, highlighting the importance of assuming the feeling of your wish fulfilled to transform your life.
  • Imagination plays a crucial role in creating a new and higher concept of yourself, allowing you to manifest your desires through focused attention and controlled imagination.
  • The law of assumption dictates that your assumptions determine your experiences, emphasizing the need for persistent faith and deep-seated awareness in manifesting your desires.

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Summary

00:00

"The Power of Awareness: Transform Your Life"

  • Neville Goddard's "The Power of Awareness" audio presentation is available on audioenlightment.com, copyrighted in 2011.
  • The concept of "I am" is central, emphasizing that consciousness is the foundation of all manifestations.
  • The feeling of "I am" is the core of consciousness, remaining constant regardless of external circumstances.
  • Your concept of yourself, such as "I am strong," shapes the world you live in and determines your fate.
  • Consciousness is the ultimate reality, with everything in life being a product of your own consciousness.
  • A change in consciousness is essential to transform your outer world, with the first step being a burning desire for change.
  • To manifest your ideal self, you must assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled until it becomes your dominant feeling.
  • Imagination is the key to transforming your life, as it allows you to create a new and higher concept of yourself.
  • Your attitude towards yourself is crucial, as what you affirm as true of yourself is what will be realized in your life.
  • Complete abandonment to your ideal, assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled, is the path to union with your desired reality.

15:27

"Mastering Assumptions: Key to Freedom and Success"

  • Belief in oneself is crucial to avoid negative consequences
  • Cultivating the feeling of the wish fulfilled leads to desire becoming a promise
  • Transforming future dreams into present reality through assumption of wish fulfillment
  • Life's conditions are shaped by assumptions, making one either a slave or master of them
  • Mastery over assumptions leads to freedom and happiness
  • Control imagination to form a mental image of desired state and feel as if it's real
  • Transform mental images into reality by sustained focus on wish fulfillment
  • Controlled imagination and focused attention are key to success
  • Attention is powerful when concentrated on wish fulfillment, shutting out distractions
  • Changing assumptions and attitudes can alter reality and relationships

30:57

"Manifesting Desires Through Assumed Realities"

  • The Bible uses the word "tree" as a synonym for man, indicating that one becomes a "tree of righteousness" when certain mental states become a permanent part of consciousness.
  • Being a "planting of the Lord" is achieved when all thoughts are true, embodying the concept of "I AM" as described in Chapter One.
  • Pruning one's imagination, symbolized by a vine, leads to a happier and more noble life by cutting away useless or destructive thoughts and feelings.
  • The promise that "whosoever hath, to him it shall be given" emphasizes the importance of claiming and assuming the ideal concept of oneself.
  • The law of assumption dictates that experiences are determined by assumptions, leading to the fulfillment of those assumptions.
  • Creation is finished, and all events occur in an infinite internal now, with creativeness being a deeper receptiveness to what already exists.
  • Control and concentration of attention in the subjective world are crucial for modifying or altering one's life as desired.
  • The power of intervention allows one to rise from their present concept to a higher concept of themselves, leading to true progress.
  • Acceptance of the feeling of the wish fulfilled is the key to manifesting desires, with absorption and concentrated attention being the beginning of creative power.
  • The principle of least action, governed by the minimum of energy and time, is essential in moving from one state of consciousness to another, with mere assumption being the psychological equivalent of least action.

46:59

Unlocking Your Dreams Through Assumptions

  • Creation is finished, and what you desire already exists but is excluded from view due to your limited consciousness.
  • An assumption's function is to bring back the excluded view and restore full vision, bringing the invisible into sight.
  • Assumptions determine your experience, as every event in the visible world is a result of an assumption in the unseen world.
  • The present moment is crucial for controlling your assumptions, as the future must become the present in your mind to wisely operate the law of assumption.
  • The assumption of the wish fulfilled is the crown of the mysteries, leading you to the fulfillment of your dreams.
  • Self-surrender is essential, confessing personal impotence and yielding to the law of assumption, which dictates events in your life.
  • The law of assumption is subconscious and effortless, guiding all your movements towards its suggested end.
  • Surrender yourself to your ideal, living the life of the ideal to ascend the ladder of life and realize the ideal.
  • The law of assumption is the key to an ever-expanding, happier, and more noble life, as it determines the nature of the world you live in.
  • Desire, physical immobility, and the assumption of the wish fulfilled are essential for successful use of the law of assumption, leading to atonement with your objective.

01:02:21

"Law of Assumption: Transforming Life Through Imagination"

  • The successful use of the law of assumption leads to a tangible change in one's life, freeing them from poverty and sin.
  • Righteousness surpasses the influence of societal norms and appearances, allowing one to achieve their desires.
  • Focusing on material possessions like a new home or job is not true righteousness; it's about feeling and being what you desire.
  • Seeking true righteousness and the kingdom of God within oneself leads to the fulfillment of desires.
  • The law of assumption dictates that one should do nothing between assuming the wish fulfilled and its realization.
  • Free will is the freedom to choose assumptions that align with the wish fulfilled, leading to its manifestation.
  • Persistence in assuming the wish fulfilled is crucial for its realization, as seen in biblical stories emphasizing persistence.
  • The frequency of assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled is more important than the duration for success.
  • Case histories illustrate successful applications of the law of assumption, emphasizing the power of imagination in achieving desired states of consciousness.
  • Detailed examples, like a soldier visualizing his discharge from the army and a businessman overcoming obstacles through imagination, highlight the effectiveness of persistently assuming the wish fulfilled.

01:17:46

"Imagined Success: From Small Store to Empire"

  • A son, determined to succeed in business, starts a venture with his father in a small store near the father's former large business.
  • The son, using imagination, envisions his family owning the father's former business, seeing their name on the building's sign.
  • Despite discouragement, the son persistently imagines his family's name on the building, convinced it will become reality.
  • After two years of hard work, the large company fails, and a stranger unexpectedly offers to buy the coveted property for the son's family.
  • The family acquires the property, leading to ownership of many large industries in the country.
  • A young boy, against his family's wishes, imagines owning a dog every night, eventually winning a city-wide contest to receive a puppy.
  • The boy's intense desire and visualization lead to a change of heart in his parents, allowing him to keep the dog.
  • A woman, facing difficulty renting her apartment, imagines it already rented and falls asleep in her country home, leading to immediate rental the next day.
  • A man, suffering from a rare heart disease, visualizes his recovery intensely, leading to a miraculous and complete healing.
  • A New York bank executive, facing career stagnation, successfully uses the law of assumption to secure significant progress in his position and income.

01:31:55

Manifesting Success Through Faith and Imagination

  • The man desired a higher income to maintain his home and provide for his children's education.
  • Feeling discontent with his current situation, he expressed a desire for a job managing investment funds for large institutions.
  • He was advised to change his concept of himself to alter his circumstances, imagining success before sleep each night.
  • Following this advice, he secured a position with a wealthy foundation in February, offering a higher income and steady progress.
  • A devoted couple aimed to move into a penthouse in New York City, facing challenges due to the scarcity of apartments.
  • Despite difficulties, they persisted in imagining themselves in the desired penthouse every night.
  • Eventually, a penthouse unexpectedly became available in their building, and after meetings with management, they secured it at a reasonable rental rate.
  • The couple's persistence in imagining themselves in the penthouse led to its availability, meeting their expectations.
  • The importance of faith in the law of assumption is highlighted, emphasizing the need for a deep-seated awareness and conviction in one's desires.
  • Faith is described as an activity of one's consciousness, crucial for successful use of the law of assumption, as illustrated through various biblical references.

01:46:47

"Conscious Creator: Embrace Your Divine Power"

  • Understanding that you are the creator of your life, both the positive and negative aspects, enhances your observation of life and intensifies your appreciation of its richness and grandeur. You are destined to elevate your consciousness and manifest creation's wonders by realizing your ability to consciously shape your destinies through desire.
  • Embracing the concept that you are consciousness, the creator, and God, as emphasized in the book, leads to a profound feeling of reverence and adoration. This knowledge, beyond intellectual understanding, underpins the law of assumption and forms the foundation of a life filled with devotion and worship towards the self as the creator.
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