Creative Use of Imagination, The

Neville Goddard’s The Creative Use of Imagination presents imagination as the central creative principle in life, emphasizing that every external condition originates in the unseen images held within the mind. He argues that imagination is not fantasy or idle daydreaming, but a disciplined act of inner vision that shapes destiny. The book positions imagination as the very power of God working through the individual, making one’s inner world the blueprint for all external experience. Goddard explains that by consciously directing imagination, individuals can alter their lives in profound ways. He highlights the importance of assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled—living inwardly as though the desired reality already exists. Through vivid mental imagery, emotional conviction, and sustained focus, one impresses these states upon the subconscious, which in turn organizes external conditions to match the inner picture. This process is not merely psychological but metaphysical, grounded in the principle that consciousness is the ultimate reality. The text further explores practical application, urging readers to persist in their imaginal acts regardless of current appearances. Goddard insists that outer facts must eventually conform to inner assumptions, as imagination governs causation itself. He challenges readers to take responsibility for their creative power, recognizing that both suffering and fulfillment are self-authored through imagination. Ultimately, the book is a call to harness the inner faculty with precision and faith, making it the key to transformation, freedom, and the realization of one’s highest potential.