Neville Goddard often told the story of his teacher, Abdullah, who taught him the radical practice of “living in the end.” When Neville wanted to travel to Barbados but had no money and no ticket, Abdullah refused to discuss the problem. He simply said, “You are already in Barbados.”

Each time Neville tried to explain why it couldn’t happen, Abdullah dismissed the argument, insisting that the end was already fulfilled. Neville learned that manifestation does not come from effort or struggle, but from assuming the feeling of the wish already accomplished—and, in time, exactly as assumed, the journey unfolded.

Other teachers—such as Ernest Holmes and, in our time, Joe Dispenza—have taught this same truth. When we live in the state of mind of already having the experience, we inevitably attract the circumstances that create that exact experience.

Why doesn’t this happen for many people? It is largely a matter of discipline. Many of us get pulled back into our circumstances, just as Neville did. It is difficult to be in the depths of financial lack and still feel wealthy. It is difficult to feel sick and focus on being well. It is difficult to focus on peace when we see so much violence around us. We simply get drawn back into the conditions we see.

The good news is that, just as Abdullah did with Neville, if we are persistent—if we continue to pick ourselves up and begin again—it becomes easier. Present-day neuroscience tells us that we are literally rewiring our brains through new signals and patterns. Hebb’s Law states, “Neurons that fire together wire together.”

Why is this so important right now? Many of the conditions we see in the world today were not created overnight. They exist because of repetitive thinking and a lack of vision. Great leaders—such as Martin Luther King Jr., whom we celebrate today—held a powerful vision. He saw the end result.

His famous words exemplify this teaching:
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’”

King does not say “I hope,” “I wish,” or “someday maybe.” He speaks from a fulfilled vision, declaring the end result as present reality—even while standing in the midst of profound injustice. He assumes the consciousness of equality and calls the world forward to meet it. If you are familiar with his story, you know that he then attracted the people, resources, and circumstances needed to support that vision—and a movement was born.

This, I believe, is the way to peace.
Can we hold the vision of living in the end long enough to bring it forth permanently?

Affirmation:
Today, I live in the end result of peace on Earth.

Living the End Result,

Rev. Dr. Rita Andriello-Feren, Co-Founding Spiritual Director, CSL Kaua‘i
Author • Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator • Consciousness Coach

Rita Andriello-Feren — Transformational storytelling that blends mysticism, New Thought, and emotional authenticity.