How Abdullah Taught Neville the Law | The Ethiopian Rabbi ~ Neville Goddard
Summary
TLDRThe speaker, a 67-year-old dancer, recounts his journey during the 1933 depression, when theaters closed and work was scarce. He shares a life-changing lesson from his friend Abdullah about using imagination to manifest desires, exemplified by his visualization of being in Barbados, which eventually led to receiving a ticket to the island. The narrative emphasizes the power of human imagination as a divine force, capable of fulfilling one's desires and promises, independent of worldly conditions. It concludes with an encouragement to understand and apply the law of cause and effect in life.
Takeaways
- π The power of imagination and belief is emphasized as a means to achieve one's desires, illustrated by the speaker's journey to Barbados.
- π‘ The concept of 'assuming' a desired outcome can make it a reality, as demonstrated by the speaker's visualization of being in Barbados.
- π± The idea that one's current circumstances do not dictate their future, and that faith in oneself can lead to transformation.
- π’ The speaker's friend, Abdullah, played a pivotal role in teaching the lesson of imagination and belief through the Barbados story.
- π A letter and financial support from the speaker's brother, Victor, materialized the speaker's assumed reality of traveling to Barbados.
- π The speaker's experience on the ship, where they were upgraded to first class, further validates the power of belief and assumption.
- π The importance of understanding and applying the law of cause and effect in one's life is discussed, with the speaker urging individuals to be mindful of their actions.
- π± The speaker encourages the audience to live a life of grace, kindness, and generosity, as these are accomplishments in themselves.
- π« The speaker advises against self-imposed limitations, suggesting that one can achieve anything without setting boundaries on their potential.
- π The speaker highlights the unconditional nature of divine promises, asserting that one's worthiness is not determined by their worldly actions but by their inherent divinity.
Q & A
What was the speaker's occupation during the 1933 depression?
-The speaker was a dancer during the 1933 depression.
Why was it difficult for the speaker to find work as a dancer during the depression?
-It was difficult for the speaker to find work as a dancer because most theaters were closed due to the economic hardship, and people couldn't afford entertainment.
What did the speaker's friend Abdullah teach him about achieving his desires?
-Abdullah taught the speaker to assume and believe in his desires as if they were already achieved, using the example of wanting to go to Barbados.
How did the speaker apply Abdullah's advice to his desire to visit Barbados?
-The speaker imagined himself already in Barbados while physically in New York, visualizing the location and assuming the experience.
What unexpected event occurred that allowed the speaker to travel to Barbados?
-The speaker received a letter from his brother Victor, who had arranged for a ticket to Barbados and sent him $50 for additional needs.
How did the speaker's initial class on the ship change before departure?
-Initially, the speaker was to travel steerage until St. Thomas, but due to a cancellation, he was upgraded to first class for the entire journey.
What is the significance of the phrase 'you are the temple of the living god' in the script?
-This phrase signifies that the divine or 'god' resides within each individual, and it is one's own imagination and belief that can manifest desires.
What does the speaker suggest about the role of human imagination in achieving one's goals?
-The speaker suggests that human imagination is a powerful tool that, when coupled with belief and assumption, can help manifest one's desires and goals.
How does the speaker relate the concept of 'law' to the manifestation of one's desires?
-The speaker relates the 'law' to the principle of cause and effect, suggesting that one's actions and beliefs (the seeds planted) will inevitably lead to corresponding outcomes (the harvest).
What advice does the speaker give regarding the use of one's imagination and the law?
-The speaker advises to use one's imagination positively by assuming and believing in one's desires, and to understand and apply the law wisely to manifest those desires.
Outlines
π Overcoming Hardship Through Imagination
The speaker reminisces about the Great Depression in 1933, detailing the hardships faced as a dancer in New York City when theaters were closed, and the struggle to find work. With a desire to visit Barbados but no money, the speaker's friend Abdullah imparts a lesson on the power of imagination. He suggests that by truly believing in one's desires, they can manifest them. The speaker practices this by imagining being in Barbados every night, and eventually receives a letter with money for the trip, demonstrating the power of belief and imagination.
π’ The Journey to Barbados and Life's Promises
The speaker describes the journey to Barbados, initially traveling in steerage due to limited options but later being upgraded to first class. The friend Abdullah's teachings are highlighted, emphasizing that the speaker had already 'been' to Barbados in spirit, and the physical journey was just a formality. The narrative shifts to a discussion on faith and the power of human imagination, suggesting that individuals are temples of the living God and that their imagination is a divine power. The speaker encourages embracing this power to achieve one's desires and to live a life of grace and kindness, understanding that the law of cause and effect is inescapable.
π± Living by the Law and the Power of Assumption
The speaker delves into the concept of living by the law, suggesting that individuals should understand and apply the law wisely to live well and to plant good seeds for future harvests. The importance of not deceiving oneself and accepting the consequences of one's actions is emphasized. The speaker shares personal experiences of being welcomed into exclusive clubs not as a member but as a guest, illustrating that self-imposed limitations are often the only barriers to achieving one's goals. The message encourages listeners to harness their imagination, to assume their desired state, and to live without self-imposed restrictions.
π Cultivating Belief and Reaping the Harvest
In the final paragraph, the speaker encourages the practice of belief in one's own imagination, suggesting that it can lead to the manifestation of desires. The speaker advises to practice this belief consistently, and to expect results within a month, as some things can grow quickly. The narrative reinforces the idea that by daring to believe in oneself and one's desires, regardless of current circumstances or reason, one can achieve those desires. The speaker concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to embrace this law of belief and to experience the fulfillment of their aspirations.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Depression
π‘Imagination
π‘Assumption
π‘Law of Attraction
π‘Manifestation
π‘Human Imagination
π‘Unconditional Promise
π‘Law
π‘Self-Belief
π‘Redemption
π‘Clubs
Highlights
The speaker shares a personal story from the 1933 depression, illustrating the power of imagination and desire.
As a dancer during the depression, the speaker had to be creative to survive, highlighting the importance of adaptability.
The concept of 'dying to the moment' is introduced as a way to achieve what one wants, emphasizing the power of belief.
The speaker explains how imagining being in Barbados helped them manifest a trip there, demonstrating the law of attraction.
A friend's advice to 'be in Barbados' while in New York City is recounted, showing the power of mental presence.
The speaker discusses the importance of not doubting one's desires, as it can hinder manifestation.
Receiving a letter with money for a trip to Barbados is mentioned, illustrating the manifestation of a desire.
The speaker's friend, Abdullah, is highlighted as a mentor who taught valuable life lessons through this experience.
The idea that one's imagination is a form of personal godhood is introduced, emphasizing self-belief.
The speaker encourages embracing one's own imagination as a divine power within, rather than seeking external validation.
The unconditional nature of divine promises is discussed, suggesting that one's worth is not tied to worldly actions.
The speaker shares the lesson that one's fitness for the kingdom of God is not conditional but a consequence of faith.
The importance of being faithful to one's assumptions about oneself is emphasized for manifestation to occur.
The speaker advises using the law of attraction wisely while living in the world, to avoid self-deception.
The idea that one reaps what they sow, both good and bad, is discussed in the context of the law of attraction.
The speaker suggests that one can be what they want to be in the world, regardless of external opinions.
The power of not limiting oneself by societal barriers is highlighted, encouraging personal empowerment.
The speaker concludes with a call to action, urging the audience to practice using their imagination to manifest their desires.
Transcripts
[Music]
my old friend taught me that lesson
vividly back in 1900 in 1933
there was a deep depression in this land
many of you are too young to remember it
but i am almost now 67
i went through the deep depression back
in new york city
i was a dancer
and who would pair denser when they
couldn't eat
all the theaters were close i don't
think more than three theaters out of 50
were open in times square
so who wanted the dancer i would have
stands for anything for a meal
and no one wants to play a dancer
so what would i do
i wanted to go to my
little island called barbados
and i had no money
but i better said no money i mean no
money
not just a little bit but none
i said to my friend abdullah as i would
love to go to barbados
he said to me you are in barbados
i said i am in barbados
he said yes you are now in barbados
i didn't quite understand what he was
telling
i learned it afterwards
he was telling me that if i want
something i must die at that moment that
i want it assume that i have it
i want to go to barbados i am in
barbados so this night when i sleep i
sleep in barbados
[Music]
how
in my imagination
[Music]
and how do i know i'm there
think of new york city where physically
i'm sleeping and see it to my north two
thousand miles
north west of where i am in barbie
well the month went by and i didn't see
any evidence
i
said to him you know ab
if i don't make the next boat out well
no planes will fly no commercial planes
are flying in those days
i can't go to barbados
you should be who said you are going to
barbados you are involved
[Music]
you can't discuss how
you're going to barbados when you are
already involved
then he walked straight to his room and
slammed the door in my face
which was not an invitation to follow
him
if you knew him
that's how he taught me
i am asleep as though i am in barbie
when i went to bed
though in new york city i had assumed
that i am actually in barbados and see
new york city not under me
but to the
north only two thousand miles
and i woke within 48 hours after that
moment
and under my door was a letter
from my brother victor
and in that letter he enclosed a small
little draft fifty dollars
that i have told the steamship company
the furnace ready company
to issue you a ticket
and charge it to me
the fifty dollars is simply if you want
some little thing
like a suit of clothes in those days you
can buy a suit for 12 dollars a fairly
decent suit
you could buy a
pair of shoes for 350 or four
but he said the fifty dollars just for
anything you may need to get above the
ship
but sign the chits i'll meet the ship
and pay all expenses and i will pay
all the tips so it's not for tips aboard
the ship
i went down to the
place and i told them what my letter
said i
read my letter to them
they said mr goddard we only have
stereos from now on but when we get to
seen thomas
the virgin islands
you may have
first class because someone just
embarked in saint thomas
[Music]
i accepted it
i went back to my strain abdullah and i
told him and it worked
i'm going on the 6th of december
but i have to go spirits until we hit st
thomas and then we go first class to
barbados
you know what he said to me
he said who is talking of going to
barbados
you have gone to barbados and you went
first class
well what are you going to do with a man
like that
[Music]
i went straight to the boat on the
morning of the 6th
expected i would go
sturridge
to to the virgin islands when the man
said to me mr goddard we have
a nice surprise for you we had a
cancellation
and so now you're going first class
[Music]
he wasn't surprised
i wouldn't even call him to tell him
because he was not given that way he was
trying to teach me a lesson
[Music]
you believe in god
believe in me also
but the one speaking is god
is the god in you your own wonderful
human imagination
if you say i believe in god everyone
here believes in god but do you believe
in your own wonderful human imagination
as god
if the word god conveys the sense of an
existence something outside of you you
have the wrong god
because you are the temple of the living
god
and the spirit of god dwells in you
well if he's in me
find out who he is and where he
is human imagination that's
the god in me is the god in you
and may i tell you he cannot fail
he will not fail
but here on this level we are the offer
of power when it comes to the law
when it comes to the promise
that is coming regardless of the life we
live in this world
but i be rich or poor
be the judge
or the one being judged
the murderer or the victim
regardless of what part i play in this
world the promise is not conditioned
it is unconditional
god promised
to redeem himself
when he became man
[Music]
so my fitness for the kingdom of god
is not
the condition
when i make it myself good it is the
consequence
not the condition of his choice when he
called me into the kingdom
so
that no one frightened you that you're
doing things that would have stopped you
from entering the kingdom
it is not conditioned by anything you do
in this world
the only condition is on the law
i can say that if i go in a certain
direction i will not encounter certain
things
if i dare to assume that i am what i
want to be
and i am faithful to that assumption it
will come to pass
[Music]
if i am not faithful to it it will not
come to pass if i don't assume that i am
it it will not come to pass
so i am the offering power when it comes
to the law
but when it comes to the promise
that is coming regardless of what you do
or where you are or anything in this
world
everyone will be reading
for everyone
but here when it comes to the law
spend all your time
while you were here because the other is
working it's coming
so while you're here take the law and
try to understand it and try to apply it
wisely
[Music]
why not live well
why not live graciously
why not be a kind person a generous
person in the world
why not be a gentleman why not be a lady
these are tremendous accomplishments for
man and for a woman in this world
so i say to everyone while you are here
find out what the law is all about
because you can't deceive yourself
because the law will not allow you to
as you reap the things in this world you
may not need not you may deny
that you planted them but it couldn't
happen by accident
so be not deceived god is not mocked
for as a man so so shall he reap and is
reaping everything mourning you in the
night
[Music]
i may not remember my
sowing and deny the harvest that is mine
but it's there and i've got to accept it
let me now try to remember when did i
plant this maybe i can't bring it back
we have very short and faulty memories
and i can't quite remember when i
planted that scene
by the morning's paper as you read these
horrible stories
would tell you when you planted it
you do not know the characters spoken of
in the paper yet you react
and that reaction was in itself the
planting of the seed you pass judgment
on those that you read about
you read the gossip of the paper and
you're passing judgment and all of your
imaginal reactions are planting scenes
instead of spending your wonderful time
and investing it by reading the bible or
reading a poem
read something that is altogether lovely
you spend our time
on the paper
or the radio bulletin or the tv
and all day long we're simply
putting into our mind ideas that must
come to harvest
and when they come we deny that we
planted them
but here
on this principle of the law
you can be what you want to be in this
world
i don't care what the world will tell
you
you can start from scratch
and if you dare to assume that you are
wanted in this world you will be wanted
[Music]
i am not a member of any club
in the land
and yet
here i am
an american citizen today by
adoption and yet wonderful men and women
in this land
have never been allowed to enter certain
clubs i'm speaking out clubs i know well
back in new york city
and yet i a stranger
have gone as an honored guest to almost
every one of you
because i never barred myself
it never occurred to me that i didn't
have all the qualifications to enter as
a guest
i have no desire
to become a member
none
yet i have gone to all of these clubs as
a guest
of those who were members
they came to my meeting and asked me for
dinner and they took me to the club or
asking for some other purpose to go to
the club
so another thing in me allowed me to be
bored because i didn't borrow myself
you can go anyplace in this world if you
don't put these barriers on yourself
it's entirely up to you
god in you
is your own wonderful being called your
human imagination
in the four weeks that i'm gone practice
it morning noon and night
[Music]
and long before the four weeks you
should show the fruit
i'm serious about it
you should bear the fruit
of planting now so everything takes a
month
not everything takes a year to grow some
things come up overnight
[Music]
and you're complaining now this very
moment
by daring to believe that you are what
at the moment reason denies in your
senses deny
i'm actually
feeling give it the tones of reality
and then drop it
you don't pick it up tomorrow morning to
see if it's growing you accept it and in
its own good time it comes to fruition
in your world
that is the law
[Music]
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