Why “I am wealthy” can actually make you poor | Neville Goddard

Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the use of affirmations and denials in manifesting, offering insights into Neville Goddard's teachings. While Neville doesn't oppose affirmations, he warns against 'vain repetition'—saying words without truly feeling them. Instead, he advocates for assuming the desired state of being. Denials are discouraged because they reinforce what you don't want. The key to manifestation is deciding what you want, assuming it, and living from that assumed state, bypassing the struggle of doubt. The speaker shares personal experiences to highlight how this approach can lead to real, effortless change.

Takeaways

• 😀 Affirmations are positive statements like 'I am healthy, wealthy, and successful,' while denials reject negative states such as 'I am not sick or poor.'
• 😀 Neville Goddard's views on affirmations are nuanced; he doesn't oppose them entirely but criticizes their use without genuine feeling or belief.
• 😀 The most effective affirmation is an assumption, where you truly embody the desired state in consciousness, replacing the old state effortlessly.
• 😀 Neville warns against 'vain repetition,' where affirmations are said without feeling or belief, which can lead to confirming the opposite of what you want.
• 😀 To manifest effectively, it's not about how loudly or frequently you affirm something but about embodying the consciousness of being that thing.
• 😀 The best denial is 'total indifference,' which removes attention from the problem and lets it fade away naturally.
• 😀 Focusing on negative affirmations like 'I am not' keeps unwanted circumstances alive in your consciousness, preventing manifestation.
• 😀 Manifestation works when you decide what you want and assume it, bypassing the struggle of trying to believe or arguing with doubts.
• 😀 By assuming your desired reality, you end the internal battle and stop entertaining opposing thoughts, letting your manifestation unfold effortlessly.
• 😀 Living in the assumption of abundance, even without a lot of money, helps you shift your mindset and attract wealth by feeling abundant in small ways, like tipping generously.

Q & A

What are affirmations, and how do they differ from denials?

Affirmations are positive statements like 'I am healthy' or 'I am wealthy', which aim to affirm the desired state. Denials, on the other hand, are statements that reject negatives, such as 'I am not poor' or 'I am not weak'.

What is Neville's stance on using affirmations?

Neville's stance on affirmations is nuanced. While he does use affirmations like 'Isn't it wonderful?' or 'Thank you, thank you, thank you', he criticizes affirmations when they are repeated without feeling or belief, which he calls 'vain repetition'.

Why does Neville criticize 'vain repetition' of affirmations?

Neville criticizes 'vain repetition' because it involves repeating words without truly feeling or embodying the desired state. This, according to him, is ineffective and often counterproductive, as it doesn't align with the consciousness of being.

What makes an affirmation effective according to Neville?

For an affirmation to be effective, it must be felt deeply and embodied in consciousness. It's not just about the words or how loudly you say them; it's about the assumption and internal conviction that the affirmation is true.

How does Neville define the best affirmation?

Neville defines the best affirmation as an 'assumption'. This involves moving into the desired state of consciousness and making it your new reality, which naturally replaces the old state.

What does Neville say about the use of denials?

Neville argues that using denials like 'I am not poor' can keep negative states alive by focusing on what you don't want. Instead, he suggests cultivating indifference towards the problem as a more effective method for overcoming it.

How does Neville suggest we handle problems we want to eliminate?

Neville suggests that the best way to handle problems is through total indifference. By removing attention and emotional energy from the problem, it will wither away, and the solution will naturally take its place.

What does Neville mean by 'living from the state'?

Living from the state means mentally and emotionally embodying the state you desire to manifest. For example, if you want to be financially free, you should act and feel as if you already are, rather than constantly affirming the lack of wealth.

Why does Neville emphasize the importance of decision in manifestation?

Neville emphasizes decision in manifestation because once you decide on what you want and assume it to be true, the struggle and doubt cease. Manifestation becomes effortless when you stop fighting opposing thoughts and simply live from the desired state.

How did the speaker shift from being in debt to financial freedom?

The speaker shifted from debt to financial freedom by deciding to live from a state of financial freedom rather than constantly affirming the lack of money. This shift in mindset allowed them to stop struggling and to assume financial freedom as their new reality.