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Out of This World
First published in 1949, this spiritual classic by Neville Goddard captures the same intensity of thought and conviction which made Goddard famous amongst progressive thinkers.In this volume we see not only a profound religious feeling, but also a sense of the dignity and responsibility of human life. Our own feeling about the results of his experiments as a whole is that they are not just an addition to our existing knowledge, but require a revolution in our whole way of thinking about the world.A wonderful read!
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First published June 21, 2010
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Neville Goddard
1,405 books1,674 followersNeville Goddard was a writer, speaker and mystic. He taught various self-help methods for testing his own claim that the human imagination is omnificent, therefore God. He achieved popularity by reinterpreting the Bible and the poetry of William Blake.
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December 10, 2022
I like to listen to these New Thought audiobooks on YouTube as a kind of verbose existential guided meditation. Kind of a nice temporary antidote to negative thought patterns, like a fecal implant of self-affirmation
July 28, 2022
#8 of 25 loa books
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The cornerstone on which all things are based is man’s concept of himself. He acts as he does and has the experiences that he does, because his concept of himself is what it is, and for no other reason. Had he a different concept of self, he would act differently. A change of concept of self automatically alters his future: and a change in any term of his future series of experiences reciprocally alters his concept of self. Man’s assumptions which he regards as insignificant produce effects that are considerable; therefore man should revise his estimate of an assumption, and recognize its creative power.
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The cornerstone on which all things are based is man’s concept of himself. He acts as he does and has the experiences that he does, because his concept of himself is what it is, and for no other reason. Had he a different concept of self, he would act differently. A change of concept of self automatically alters his future: and a change in any term of his future series of experiences reciprocally alters his concept of self. Man’s assumptions which he regards as insignificant produce effects that are considerable; therefore man should revise his estimate of an assumption, and recognize its creative power.
July 23, 2023
"It is our conception of ourselves which frees or constrains us."
The Law of Assumption/The Law of Attraction beautifully put into simple words and explanations by Neville Goddard. This one also includes step-by-step guides for manifesting your desire(s).
The Law of Assumption/The Law of Attraction beautifully put into simple words and explanations by Neville Goddard. This one also includes step-by-step guides for manifesting your desire(s).
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August 17, 2024neville goddard wrote "believing is being" and i stand by that.
how neville goddard realized all of this in 1949 is beyond me. the man was a genius!
how neville goddard realized all of this in 1949 is beyond me. the man was a genius!
September 16, 2022
This book mysteriously appeared in my Kindle library today so i took it as a sign to read .... 🪄🎱🪞 very happy i did 💌
October 19, 2022
loved this one
September 6, 2022
Vintage pseudo wisdom that’s pretty skin-level on the deep thinking front, so it appropriately includes a lot of Bible quotes. Some nice little diversions into human imagination and lucid dreaming, though I don’t necessarily agree with the author’s assertion that these are of much real significance, especially when there are billions of humans that do it every night. Still, I came away with a few trains of thought. Here's the big takeaway: if our world is just a shadow of an abstraction of a reality that can branch out into just one of multiple infinities that you cannot even begin to comprehend with the mental scope that was GIVEN to you by some being whom you can also never fully comprehend, then what possible good can it do to even contemplate it? But hey, while you’re here suffering you only have to zoom-enhance envision your own totally selfish reality down to the tiniest pore details in order to manifest it, so you know, not hard at all in the face of everything already solidified before you by countless headstrong people who, to the death, were and are only out for themselves.
May 21, 2025
I can understand why this is a classic, but the book still has some warts!
Goddard relays enough profound thoughts in this little volume that I'll read it again. At the same time, 30 percent of the book is just gobbledygook wishful non-sequiturs.
If you could boil down this volume to the truly profound stuff, then you'd likely only have 5 pages of material --- but finding those golden nuggets makes it worthwhile to suffer through the rest.
This is my first Goddard text, but it won't be my last. Definitely a worthwhile read.
Goddard relays enough profound thoughts in this little volume that I'll read it again. At the same time, 30 percent of the book is just gobbledygook wishful non-sequiturs.
If you could boil down this volume to the truly profound stuff, then you'd likely only have 5 pages of material --- but finding those golden nuggets makes it worthwhile to suffer through the rest.
This is my first Goddard text, but it won't be my last. Definitely a worthwhile read.
September 26, 2023
Another version of 'The Secret', only this one is more crisp, to the point and provides answers in meta physical terms as to how our imgination manifests our reality. I liked it more because I could relate to how my desires have manifested in my life even when I was unaware of it. Here on out, I'll attempt to design my life more consciously and when I experience its manifestation, a part of my gratitude would be owed to this book.
November 12, 2023
I love Neville's perspectives. sure to keep applying it into my daily life... Highly recommend this one.
December 21, 2024
"At every moment of our lives we have before us the choice of which of several futures we will choose." (p.3)
Neville Goddard focuses on the transformative power of meditation. It gives the reader an "out-of-this-world" approach on attaining desires as it explains our three dimensional world and adds the fourth dimension of time. Goddard explains how within this dimension of time exists a "dimensionally larger world," which individuals can tap into through meditation, imagination, and unwavering determination.
"We have only to concentrate on the state desired to mentally see it, but to give it reality so that it will become an objective fact, we must focus attention upon the invisible state until it has the feeling of reality." (p.19)
"Instead, make elsewhere here, and the future now. The future is a reality now in a dimensionally larger world." (p.9)
It underscores the importance of attitude and consciousness in shaping the future. Of course, by mere thinking alone, changes won't necessarily happen, but it is the self that has to change first in order to mold the circumstances that will fulfill our desires.
It's a complex yet enjoyable read that takes the concept of meditation and presents it in a very unique way that doesn't seem repetitive to what we're used to seeing.
"There is nothing to change but our concept of self. As soon as we succeed in transforming self, our world will dissolve and reshape itself in harmony with that which our change affirms." (p.47)
Rating: 3.95 (4 stars)
Neville Goddard focuses on the transformative power of meditation. It gives the reader an "out-of-this-world" approach on attaining desires as it explains our three dimensional world and adds the fourth dimension of time. Goddard explains how within this dimension of time exists a "dimensionally larger world," which individuals can tap into through meditation, imagination, and unwavering determination.
"We have only to concentrate on the state desired to mentally see it, but to give it reality so that it will become an objective fact, we must focus attention upon the invisible state until it has the feeling of reality." (p.19)
"Instead, make elsewhere here, and the future now. The future is a reality now in a dimensionally larger world." (p.9)
It underscores the importance of attitude and consciousness in shaping the future. Of course, by mere thinking alone, changes won't necessarily happen, but it is the self that has to change first in order to mold the circumstances that will fulfill our desires.
It's a complex yet enjoyable read that takes the concept of meditation and presents it in a very unique way that doesn't seem repetitive to what we're used to seeing.
"There is nothing to change but our concept of self. As soon as we succeed in transforming self, our world will dissolve and reshape itself in harmony with that which our change affirms." (p.47)
Rating: 3.95 (4 stars)
October 1, 2022
I adore Neville Goddard. He and his teachings are definitely a gateway to expanding your awareness. However, I don't think much in this book is anything new or that he hasn't covered in his lectures. One quote I do like, "Therefore, in meditation when you contemplate others, you must be seen by them mentally as you would be seen by them physically were your concept of self an objective fact." This book is great for beginners or anyone needing a refresh, perhaps, or motivation to bring what is 'out of this world' into the 3D.
January 22, 2025
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الكتاب: #خارج_حدود_العالم
الكاتب: #نيفيل_جودارد
ترجمة: #سيماء_عماد_الشمري
عدد الصفحات: ٨٠
الناشر: #أولد_بوك
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#نيفيل_جودارد هو محاضر ومؤلف أمريكي ولد في عام ١٩٠٥م ويعتبر أحد المؤثرين في فكر #واين_داير و #روندا_بايرن صاحبة كتاب وفيلم #السر له العديد من المؤلفات حول الصوفية والميتافيزقيا وحركة التفكير الإيجابي.
في هذا الكتاب يدعوك للتفكير خارج حدود العالم ثلاثي الأبعاد الذي نعيش فيه (الطول / العرض / الإرتفاع) وهكذا فإن كافة أحلامك وطموحاتك وأهدافك يفترض أنها خاضعة لهذه الأبعاد فقط لكن الحقيقة التي يراها الكاتب أن هناك بعداً آخر ألا وهو البعد الرابع (الزمن) فلا يمكنك أن تحدد أهدافك وطموحاتك بمعزل عن هذا البعد وبالتالي لابد من إضافة عامل الزمن لكل أحلامك.
إن كل ما يحدث من عقبات وتأجيل وتأخير ورفض وفشل هو ليس بيدك، فهذه الحياة تضع الكثير من الحواجز أمامك، لكنك بكل تأكيد مجبر على ايجاد الحلول والعمل عليها وفق جدول زمني.
هنا لابد من الرغبة فهي أساس العمل وهي ليست سوى وعي بشيء نفتقر إليه أو نحتاجه لجعل حياتنا أكثر إمتاعاً.
اذا أردت تغيير المستقبل فلابد أن تحدد هدفك ثم تنشأ حدثاً تعتقد أنك ستواجهة بعد تحقيق رغبتك ثم تعيش هذا الشعور وتسترخي حتى يعمل العقل على تقبل تلك الرغبة.
تحدث الكاتب في الفصل الثالث عن قوة #الخيال ومدى تأثيرها على حواسك. يمكنك أن تتخيل ما ترغب بتحقيقه في المستقبل وتعيش كل المشاعر المتعلقة بذلك، هنا أنت تساعد نفسك على تحقيق الهدف.
في الفصل الرابع يقول الكاتب أن تجاربه الصوفية أقنعته أنه لا توجد طريقة لتحقيق الكمال الخارجي الذي نسعى إليه إلا من خلال تغيير أنفسنا وبالتالي سوف يعيد العالم تشكيل نفسه في انسجام مع ما يؤكده تغييرنا.
رأي الشخصي: لقد تغيرت العديد من المفاهيم حول موضوع الأبعاد في عصرنا الحالي خصوصاً مع ظهور فرضية الأوتار الفائقة والعالم الموازي. لا أتفق مع الكاتب في كثير من الأمور المتعلقة بالتفكير على مستوى البعد الرابع خصوصاً أن فلسفة هذا الموضوع بعيده عن التوكل على الله. فنحن كمسلمين نؤمن بالتدبير الإلهي والقضاء والقدر. ولكنني أتفق معه حول قدرة الخيال ليس لتحقيق الأهداف المستقبلية ولكن للتدرب وعيش التجارب قبل حدوثها، فأنا أستخدم قوة الخيال للتدرب على إلقاء محاضرة أمام الجمهور أو مناقشة في إجتماع معين ومناقشة أفكار محددة. وكنت أفعل ذلك كثيراً واتدرب بعقلي على كل ذلك وكان تأثيره عجيباً.
الموضوع فيه جدل كبير وكل طرف له أسبابه المقنعة .. والله أعلم.
#باسم_خارج_حدود_العالم
#باسم_نيفيل_جودارد
الكتاب: #خارج_حدود_العالم
الكاتب: #نيفيل_جودارد
ترجمة: #سيماء_عماد_الشمري
عدد الصفحات: ٨٠
الناشر: #أولد_بوك
.
.
#نيفيل_جودارد هو محاضر ومؤلف أمريكي ولد في عام ١٩٠٥م ويعتبر أحد المؤثرين في فكر #واين_داير و #روندا_بايرن صاحبة كتاب وفيلم #السر له العديد من المؤلفات حول الصوفية والميتافيزقيا وحركة التفكير الإيجابي.
في هذا الكتاب يدعوك للتفكير خارج حدود العالم ثلاثي الأبعاد الذي نعيش فيه (الطول / العرض / الإرتفاع) وهكذا فإن كافة أحلامك وطموحاتك وأهدافك يفترض أنها خاضعة لهذه الأبعاد فقط لكن الحقيقة التي يراها الكاتب أن هناك بعداً آخر ألا وهو البعد الرابع (الزمن) فلا يمكنك أن تحدد أهدافك وطموحاتك بمعزل عن هذا البعد وبالتالي لابد من إضافة عامل الزمن لكل أحلامك.
إن كل ما يحدث من عقبات وتأجيل وتأخير ورفض وفشل هو ليس بيدك، فهذه الحياة تضع الكثير من الحواجز أمامك، لكنك بكل تأكيد مجبر على ايجاد الحلول والعمل عليها وفق جدول زمني.
هنا لابد من الرغبة فهي أساس العمل وهي ليست سوى وعي بشيء نفتقر إليه أو نحتاجه لجعل حياتنا أكثر إمتاعاً.
اذا أردت تغيير المستقبل فلابد أن تحدد هدفك ثم تنشأ حدثاً تعتقد أنك ستواجهة بعد تحقيق رغبتك ثم تعيش هذا الشعور وتسترخي حتى يعمل العقل على تقبل تلك الرغبة.
تحدث الكاتب في الفصل الثالث عن قوة #الخيال ومدى تأثيرها على حواسك. يمكنك أن تتخيل ما ترغب بتحقيقه في المستقبل وتعيش كل المشاعر المتعلقة بذلك، هنا أنت تساعد نفسك على تحقيق الهدف.
في الفصل الرابع يقول الكاتب أن تجاربه الصوفية أقنعته أنه لا توجد طريقة لتحقيق الكمال الخارجي الذي نسعى إليه إلا من خلال تغيير أنفسنا وبالتالي سوف يعيد العالم تشكيل نفسه في انسجام مع ما يؤكده تغييرنا.
رأي الشخصي: لقد تغيرت العديد من المفاهيم حول موضوع الأبعاد في عصرنا الحالي خصوصاً مع ظهور فرضية الأوتار الفائقة والعالم الموازي. لا أتفق مع الكاتب في كثير من الأمور المتعلقة بالتفكير على مستوى البعد الرابع خصوصاً أن فلسفة هذا الموضوع بعيده عن التوكل على الله. فنحن كمسلمين نؤمن بالتدبير الإلهي والقضاء والقدر. ولكنني أتفق معه حول قدرة الخيال ليس لتحقيق الأهداف المستقبلية ولكن للتدرب وعيش التجارب قبل حدوثها، فأنا أستخدم قوة الخيال للتدرب على إلقاء محاضرة أمام الجمهور أو مناقشة في إجتماع معين ومناقشة أفكار محددة. وكنت أفعل ذلك كثيراً واتدرب بعقلي على كل ذلك وكان تأثيره عجيباً.
الموضوع فيه جدل كبير وكل طرف له أسبابه المقنعة .. والله أعلم.
#باسم_خارج_حدود_العالم
#باسم_نيفيل_جودارد
February 4, 2025
This audio book is an intriguing exploration of spirituality, personal growth, and the interconnectedness of all things. While I found the audio book thought-provoking and inspiring, I can understand why some listeners might find it a bit heavy on the super-natural elements. The discussion of consciousness, existence, and the universe as a whole is fascinating, but for those who prefer more concrete scientific or psychological insights, this may feel a little abstract.
That said, Goddard's ability to weave together science, spirituality, and personal experience makes "Out of This World" a compelling listen. If you're open to the idea that your consciousness could be part of something much larger than yourself, there's much to enjoy here—whether it's the metaphors, the anecdotes, or the practical insights into living a meaningful life.
If you're looking for a book that challenges your thinking and offers a unique perspective on what it means to live fully and intentionally, "Out of This World" is definitely worth exploring. Just be prepared for a journey that dips deeper into the unknown than some listeners might expect!
That said, Goddard's ability to weave together science, spirituality, and personal experience makes "Out of This World" a compelling listen. If you're open to the idea that your consciousness could be part of something much larger than yourself, there's much to enjoy here—whether it's the metaphors, the anecdotes, or the practical insights into living a meaningful life.
If you're looking for a book that challenges your thinking and offers a unique perspective on what it means to live fully and intentionally, "Out of This World" is definitely worth exploring. Just be prepared for a journey that dips deeper into the unknown than some listeners might expect!
January 19, 2025
A relatively short, but, good book. Gives insight on how to think "four-dimensionally", specifically using the imagination to get what you desire in the external reality. The whole premise of this book is: by controlling your imagination, you can reshape your future. But imagination on its own is not enough, you must combine that with the true belief that your desire is fulfilled; the conceiver and the conception being one, no longing for the desire existing.
However, I found this book extremely difficult to comprehend, rereading sentences multiple types to grasp the ideas being conveyed. There are many instances that unnecessarily complex words are used - maybe it is due to when the book was written by Neville - which make it a difficult read overall.
Hence, I would not recommend this book to readers who do not speak English as their first language, or do not have strong reading skills to begin with; I would recommend Think and Grow Rich which allows a novice reader to fully comprehend the ideas, principles and doctrines.
However, I found this book extremely difficult to comprehend, rereading sentences multiple types to grasp the ideas being conveyed. There are many instances that unnecessarily complex words are used - maybe it is due to when the book was written by Neville - which make it a difficult read overall.
Hence, I would not recommend this book to readers who do not speak English as their first language, or do not have strong reading skills to begin with; I would recommend Think and Grow Rich which allows a novice reader to fully comprehend the ideas, principles and doctrines.
September 14, 2024
“1. Define your objective—know definitely what you want.
2. Construct an event which you believe you will encounter following the fulfillment of your desire—something which will have the action of self predominant—an event which implies the fulfillment of your desire.
3. Immobilize the physical body and induce a state of consciousness akin to sleep; then, mentally feel yourself right into the proposed action—imagining all the while that you are actually performing the action here and now so that you experience in imagination what you would experience in the flesh were you now to realize your goal.”
2. Construct an event which you believe you will encounter following the fulfillment of your desire—something which will have the action of self predominant—an event which implies the fulfillment of your desire.
3. Immobilize the physical body and induce a state of consciousness akin to sleep; then, mentally feel yourself right into the proposed action—imagining all the while that you are actually performing the action here and now so that you experience in imagination what you would experience in the flesh were you now to realize your goal.”
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May 29, 2025
This is a short book, literally 21 pages. I anecdotes the shit out of it so it did take me all day.
As an avid fan of Goddard I must say I wouldn’t recommend this short story out the gate to someone unfamiliar with his works or the topic of manifesting in general!!!
Although I love the conciseness of this for my own understanding, I also don’t mind repetitiveness in the context because it really is the key concepts to take away and live by that we constantly need to be reminding to ourselves as conscious creators.
As an avid fan of Goddard I must say I wouldn’t recommend this short story out the gate to someone unfamiliar with his works or the topic of manifesting in general!!!
Although I love the conciseness of this for my own understanding, I also don’t mind repetitiveness in the context because it really is the key concepts to take away and live by that we constantly need to be reminding to ourselves as conscious creators.
December 7, 2019
Great read
This book was an amazingly simplified break down of a highly complex subject,that is the true sign of an author's competence when they are able to make it simple and digestible to anyone and still get to the root of the subject matter,this is the stuff that should be compulsory in schools and we as a people would benefit hugely by getting back to cooperation and and not competition.thank you
This book was an amazingly simplified break down of a highly complex subject,that is the true sign of an author's competence when they are able to make it simple and digestible to anyone and still get to the root of the subject matter,this is the stuff that should be compulsory in schools and we as a people would benefit hugely by getting back to cooperation and and not competition.thank you
December 16, 2018
Hillary Does An Awesome Job
This is such a great read. The 4th dimension really resonated with me. I see where our imaginations and working From our Ideal Parralel World combine for materializing our desires. Also the change within creates the change outside of us. Deep meditation.
This is such a great read. The 4th dimension really resonated with me. I see where our imaginations and working From our Ideal Parralel World combine for materializing our desires. Also the change within creates the change outside of us. Deep meditation.
May 7, 2021
Very simplified, logical explanation. Gives so much clarity on the concepts of manifestation, thoughts, dreams and time-space. Goddard even gives easy steps for changing the future by assuming the feeling of the desires/wishes being fulfilled in the four-dimensional world and how it can then transalte into reality in this three-dimensional world. Good read!
November 27, 2022
I quickly chose an audiobook to listen to, like rn about an hour ago.
A 1949 book, my second Neville Goddard read.
This book was all about time perception.
Sorta on the ~~manifesting~~ the future side of things - which idk much about. Nonetheless, still a relaxing audiobook. A very big thank you to the Master Key Society for uploading this on YouTube.
A 1949 book, my second Neville Goddard read.
This book was all about time perception.
Sorta on the ~~manifesting~~ the future side of things - which idk much about. Nonetheless, still a relaxing audiobook. A very big thank you to the Master Key Society for uploading this on YouTube.
April 3, 2023
I like this book only due to the great imaginative nature it has. I wouldn't take it so seriously or so practically. And I think everyone should read it with that in mind. Creativity is finding links between two unrelated things and Neville just does that perfectly! And he makes sense in some peculiar way, but at the end of the day, he has no proof for it.
September 24, 2023
Neville reveals how to change your life
Wondering how to effect real change in your life? Neville reveals the spiritual basis of real change in the earthly journey we are all on. Enjoy this easy to read book and learn the fourth dimension and how to use it to effect the change you desire for your life. Ed Palmer
Wondering how to effect real change in your life? Neville reveals the spiritual basis of real change in the earthly journey we are all on. Enjoy this easy to read book and learn the fourth dimension and how to use it to effect the change you desire for your life. Ed Palmer
October 20, 2024
The world before it happens in real life happened somewhere else.
The idea of a world imagined has to occur in a plane of existence either in thoughts or mental universe in our mind. To be able to implement your own creation into the real life is such a gift and this book teaches us on how to slowly improve our visualization capabilities.
The idea of a world imagined has to occur in a plane of existence either in thoughts or mental universe in our mind. To be able to implement your own creation into the real life is such a gift and this book teaches us on how to slowly improve our visualization capabilities.
November 27, 2025
A small book with a surprisingly big punch.
Goddard turns imagination into a tool for shaping the future rather than escaping it.
The ideas feel mystical yet land with striking clarity: your inner world scripts your outer life.
It makes you rethink how many of your limits are just thoughts on repeat. Even if you don’t buy every claim, it pushes you to take ownership of your mindset.
Goddard turns imagination into a tool for shaping the future rather than escaping it.
The ideas feel mystical yet land with striking clarity: your inner world scripts your outer life.
It makes you rethink how many of your limits are just thoughts on repeat. Even if you don’t buy every claim, it pushes you to take ownership of your mindset.
October 20, 2018
The second book of Mr. Goddard that I have read. It's another short read and so spot on. If you're looking for some clarity an understanding about manifestation, subconscious and conscious, this is THE BOOK.
December 24, 2019
Says it all, total guidance for living in Earth dimension.
This author KNOWS 😉 well worth 20 other books, his book are snever over-worded. Life is clear and simple but humans love complications.
This author KNOWS 😉 well worth 20 other books, his book are snever over-worded. Life is clear and simple but humans love complications.
July 22, 2022
Short but brilliant book that builds on the Law of Attraction, and a reminder that we are what we believe and think we are. The main idea here is also directly linked to another work "Feeling is the Secret"
March 2, 2025
a pro-meditation philosophy from the 50s, but i would not go to label this "metaphysics", it's not like the "fourth-dimension" exists like that...meditation and achieving inner calm is a positive though.
March 9, 2025
This is more focused on self-concept and its importance. How we think of ourselves, persons, and our experiences are mere reflections of how our self-concept is wired. For everything lives in our imagination and is made true through our imagination. This was a fast and eye-opening read.
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