Published in 1944, “Feeling is the Secret” presents Neville Goddard’s core teaching about the creative power of human consciousness, particularly focusing on the role of feeling states in manifesting desires. The book outlines a precise methodology for using the mind and emotions to create desired circumstances.
Core Philosophy
The book’s central premise is that the feeling associated with experiences, rather than mere thoughts alone, is the secret to manifesting desires. Goddard argues that consciousness operates on two levels that must work in harmony to create reality.
Fundamental Structure
The Two Levels of Consciousness
- Conscious Mind (Objective)
- Reasoning faculty
- Choice making
- Active thinking
- Impression formation
- Subconscious Mind (Subjective)
- Creation center
- Manifestation power
- Pattern fulfillment
- Feeling receptor
Key Concepts
Law of Consciousness
- Consciousness as sole reality
- Feeling as creative force
- State awareness
- Reality reflection
Mental Operation
- Impression
- Conscious choice
- Mental scene
- Emotional engagement
- State assumption
- Expression
- Automatic manifestation
- Natural unfoldment
- External reflection
- Physical reality
Practical Methods
Sleep Technique
- Pre-sleep preparation
- Physical relaxation
- Mental quieting
- Scene selection
- Feeling cultivation
- Sleep practice
- Scene maintenance
- Feeling persistence
- Natural sleep entry
- Subconscious programming
State Management
- Feeling control
- Emotional discipline
- State selection
- Consciousness direction
Core Practices
The Law of Reversibility
- Feeling creates circumstance
- Circumstances create feeling
- Conscious choice of feeling
- Reality modification
Prayer Technique
- Scientific prayer
- Feeling-based prayer
- Grateful reception
- Natural expression
Implementation Steps
Daily Practice
- Scene selection
- Feeling cultivation
- State maintenance
- Natural sleep
- Daily persistence
Mental Discipline
- Thought control
- Feeling management
- State awareness
- Conscious choice
Key Principles
The Creative Process
- Select desired state
- Create mental scene
- Feel it real
- Fall asleep in state
- Maintain during day
Law of Assumption
- Being precedes having
- State residence
- Natural expression
- Consciousness primacy
Practical Applications
Personal Development
- Goal achievement
- Circumstance change
- Relationship improvement
- Career advancement
- Health enhancement
Life Areas
- Wealth creation
- Relationship harmony
- Health improvement
- Career success
- Personal fulfillment
Modern Relevance
Contemporary Use
- Manifestation practice
- Goal achievement
- Personal transformation
- Success creation
- Life mastery
Current Applications
- Business success
- Relationship enhancement
- Health improvement
- Career advancement
- Personal achievement
Teaching Methods
Instructional Approach
- Clear explanation
- Practical technique
- Simple practice
- Regular application
- Consistent results
Learning Process
- Understanding principle
- Applying technique
- Observing results
- Adjusting practice
- Expanding application
Historical Context
Written during:
- World War II
- New Thought movement
- Spiritual awakening
- Metaphysical exploration
- Consciousness studies
Legacy and Impact
Influence On
- New Thought movement
- Manifestation teaching
- Personal development
- Success philosophy
- Spiritual practice
Modern Integration
- Law of Attraction
- Visualization practice
- Meditation techniques
- Success psychology
- Personal transformation
Critical Analysis
Strengths
- Simple methodology
- Clear instruction
- Practical application
- Universal principle
- Consistent results
Considerations
- Practice requirement
- Persistence need
- Understanding depth
- Application patience
- Result timing
Success Elements
Essential Components
- Clear desire
- Mental scene
- Feeling cultivation
- Sleep practice
- Daily persistence