Neville Goddard (1905–1972) was a Barbadian-American mystic, author, and lecturer whose teachings on the creative power of human imagination have inspired generations of seekers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Born in Barbados and later settling in the United States, Goddard developed a body of work that boldly reinterpreted biblical scripture as an allegory for the workings of the human mind — arguing that the stories of scripture described inner, psychological truths rather than historical events. Through his prolific writing and live lectures in New York and Los Angeles, he attracted a devoted following drawn to his clear, uncompromising message: imagination is God, and through it, anyone can shape their own reality.
At the center of Goddard's philosophy is the Law of Assumption — the principle that what you assume to be true, with feeling and conviction, becomes your experience. Rather than outlining a system of willpower or positive thinking, Goddard taught a method of "living in the end," entering the mental and emotional state of the wish fulfilled as if it were already real. He drew heavily from William Blake's visionary poetry and the Hermetic tradition, weaving them into a practical spiritual framework accessible to ordinary men and women. His 14 books — including The Power of Awareness, Feeling Is the Secret, and Awakened Imagination — remain cornerstones of the New Thought and manifesting movements.
The Nightingale-Conant audio programs featuring Neville Goddard bring his foundational lectures and teachings to life in his own voice and through curated explorations of his work. Whether you are new to his ideas or deepening a long-standing practice, these programs offer an immersive way to absorb the Law of Assumption — and to experience firsthand why Goddard remains one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the twentieth century.
