Rearrange the Mind

Many struggle with manifestation because they focus on the wrong things. They try to force changes through willpower or endless action, missing the fundamental principle that Neville Goddard revealed in his lecture “Rearrange The Mind.” The secret lies not in changing who you are, but in rearranging your mental patterns.

Understanding the Core Principle

Neville uses a brilliant analogy to explain this concept: A magnetized piece of steel is identical in substance to a demagnetized one – the only difference is in the arrangement of its molecules. Similarly, your mind already contains everything needed for manifestation. The key is arranging it properly.

The Universal Mind Principle

“The rich man, the poor man, the beggar man, the thief are not different minds, but simply different arrangements of the same mind,” Neville teaches. This profound insight reveals that we’re not trying to acquire something new – we’re learning to work with what we already have.

Think of it like furniture in a room. The same pieces can create entirely different environments depending on their arrangement. Your mental furniture – your thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions – can be rearranged to create any reality you desire.

The Power of Assumption

Neville emphasizes that this rearrangement happens through assumption. He states, “You rearrange the mind not through any study and effort – it’s simply a mere assumption.” This might seem too simple, but its simplicity is precisely what makes it powerful.

Consider Neville’s own experience with the army. Despite facing official rejection of his discharge request, he assumed the feeling of being home. He didn’t just think about it – he lived it mentally, touching familiar objects in his apartment, feeling his bed, sensing the presence of his family.

The Law of Liberty

A crucial concept Neville introduces is “the perfect law, the law of liberty.” This law states that you have the freedom to arrange your mind as you choose. However, this freedom comes with responsibility – the responsibility to persist in your new arrangement.

Common Misconceptions

Many people misunderstand this teaching in several ways:

1. They think they need to acquire new mental abilities
2. They believe the process requires intense concentration
3. They wait for external confirmation before maintaining their assumption

These misconceptions can prevent successful manifestation. The truth is simpler: it’s about rearranging what you already have.

The Role of Persistence

Neville emphasizes that being a “hearer” of this teaching isn’t enough – you must be a “doer.” This means maintaining your new mental arrangement consistently. As he explains, “If now, an hour later, you think of yourself as you know when you dare to assume that you are now the man that you want to be, an hour later, are you still assuming that state? If you’re not, you’re not persevering.”

Beyond Sensory Evidence

One of the biggest challenges in maintaining your new mental arrangement is dealing with contrary evidence from your senses. Neville addresses this directly: “Your wonderful world is not bounded by your senses – you perceive far more than senses could discover.”

This means you must learn to prioritize your chosen assumption over sensory evidence. This isn’t about denial – it’s about understanding that your senses show you the results of past arrangements, not the potential of your current one.

The Importance of Natural Feeling

Your new mental arrangement should feel natural, not forced. As Neville describes, it’s like rearranging furniture in your home – once done, it should feel like it’s always been that way.

Results and Timing

While results may appear quickly (as in Neville’s army example) or take longer, the principle remains the same. The key is maintaining your new arrangement until it manifests externally.

Common Questions

Final Thoughts

Rearranging your mind is not a one-time magical trick. It’s a dedicated practice, a commitment to yourself.

True transformation requires:

• Consistent visualization
• Unwavering belief
• Emotional alignment
• Patient persistence

Don’t get discouraged if changes don’t happen overnight. Your subconscious mind has years of programming to shift. Trust the process. Trust yourself. Every single visualization, every intentional thought is a step closer to your desired reality.

Remember Neville’s words: “I am telling you from experience, it doesn’t fail, but we must not simply be hearers of the word.” The power to rearrange your mind and thus your reality is already yours. The question is: How will you arrange it?