Neville Goddard: Ladder Technique Manifesting Proof
Still not entirely convinced about the effectiveness of manifesting? Then, I highly recommend experimenting with Neville Goddard’s Ladder Technique. This ladder experiment is an excellent way to test the power of manifesting and see firsthand how effective it can be.
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Who Was Neville Goddard?
If you don’t know who Neville Goddard is, he was a metaphysical teacher who taught that imagination is the creative power of the universe.
Neville Goddard taught that whatever you imagine and feel as real, you will manifest in your physical reality.
This principle is called the Law of Assumption. It encourages us to assume the feeling and state of the wish fulfilled, to live from the end state as if our desires have already materialized.
If we do so, our assumption must become a real, tangible fact in our reality.
Sounds good?
Well, it gets even better.
Neville Goddard also gave us a simple and fun way to test this theory for ourselves.
It’s called the ladder technique, and it’s basically a way to prove to yourself that you can manifest anything you want with your imagination.
Let’s dive into it!
What Is Neville Goddard’s Ladder Technique?
The ladder technique, aka the ladder experiment, is a simple and fun way to test your manifestation skills.
It involves imagining yourself climbing a ladder every night before you go to sleep.
This experiment was Neville’s way of introducing his new students to manifesting. He advised his newcomer students to test his teachings using this experiment.
Their home assignment was to imagine climbing a ladder before falling asleep for 3 nights in a row. And then, to write and affirm “I will not climb a ladder.” during the day.
Sounds crazy, right?
Well, guess what?
When I did this exercise, I found myself climbing a ladder in real life 2 times within a week! First, at the apartment I was staying in while traveling, and the second time while visiting my parents.
How to Visualize “Climbing a Ladder” Step-By-Step
So, how does the ladder exercise work?
It’s very simple.
All you need is your imagination, and a few minutes before you go to sleep.
Here are the steps:
Step 1: Imagine a ladder in front of you.
It can be any kind of ladder you want: wooden, metal, tall, short, whatever. Just make sure it’s clear and vivid in your mind.
Step 2: Imagine climbing the ladder.
Feel yourself grabbing the sides of the ladder with your hands, and placing your feet on the rungs. Feel the ladder in your hands: the texture, the temperature, and the weight of it. Make it as real as possible in your imagination. In your mind, keep climbing up and down the ladder multiple times.
Step 3: Repeat this process until you fall asleep.
Every night, as you lay in bed, imagine yourself climbing the ladder until you drift off to sleep. Don’t think about anything else. Just focus on the feeling of climbing it as you drift to sleep. In the law of assumption world, this is commonly known as the SATS technique. I’ll explain more about it later.
Step 4: Write “I will not climb a ladder” on a piece of paper.
During the day, write this statement on several pieces of paper and place them where you can see them often: on your mirror, on your fridge, on your phone, etc. Every time you see this statement, read it out loud and mean it. Don’t worry, this is not a negative statement. It’s actually a way to trick your conscious mind into letting go of your desire and allowing your subconscious mind to work its magic.
That’s it.
Remember to repeat this exercise for three consecutive nights minimum.
Within a week or so, you will find yourself climbing a ladder in real life. It might be a random coincidence, or an opportunity that presents itself to you. It doesn’t matter how it happens, just know that it will happen. And when it does, you will have undeniable proof that your imagination creates your reality.
Why Is the Ladder Experiment so Effective?
The “climbing the ladder” exercise is one of the most effective manifestation examples because it contains all the elements of the successful manifestation process.
You see…
Every successful manifestation process consists of 3 essential elements:
- Creating an imaginal act.
- Entering a state akin to sleep.
- Living in the end
Now let’s explain each of them briefly.
If you want more information about any of them, click the link in the title.
Imaginal Act: Visualization
This is a mental scene that implies that your desire is already fulfilled. It should be something that you would experience if your desire were true right now.
For example, if you want to manifest a new car, you could imagine yourself driving it, feeling the steering wheel, hearing the engine, etc. Just imagine the scene that implies that you already have what you want.
State Akin to Sleep SATS
Before we fall asleep, our mind naturally enters a drowsy, meditative state. This is the state Neville was referring to as a “state akin to sleep.”
This state can be utilized to our advantage through the SATS technique by controlling our thoughts. The best approach is to visualize something we desire during this state. You can also induce this state deliberately with meditation or hypnosis.
Live in the End
This is the most important component of every successful manifestation. You have to feel as if your desire is already true, and live in that feeling. This is what Neville Goddard called “living in the end.”
When you do this, you step into the consciousness of your fulfilled desire.
Or, using the jargon of the law of attraction:
You align your vibration with the reality you wish to experience.
As you can see, the ladder experiment covers all the bases of the manifestation process. It also adds another element that makes it even more powerful: affirmations.
Affirmations and the Subconscious Mind
In the ladder technique, you actually use affirmations by writing “I will not climb a ladder” on several pieces of paper and reading them out loud.
This might seem counterintuitive, but it actually works wonders.
Why?
Because by saying “I will not climb a ladder,” you are actually telling your subconscious mind that climbing a ladder is something important and significant for you. Otherwise, why would you bother to say it?
Your subconscious doesn’t understand negation. It only responds to feelings and images.
So when you say “I will not climb a ladder,” it actually hears “I will climb a ladder” and creates an image of you climbing a ladder.
This image then matches with the image that you create in your imagination every night, and creates a powerful impression on your subconscious.
And when your subconscious accepts something as true, it manifests it in your physical reality.
Neville Goddard Ladder Technique: More Resources
If you’re interested in learning more about this technique, check out the following story of Elmer O. Locker Jr. He was fortunate enough to meet Neville Goddard personally. Although he was initially skeptical, he experienced a huge transformation after testing out the ladder technique for himself.
In fact, he went on to become a V.I.P. student and even contributed a testimonial to Goddard’s book, “The Law & The Promise.”
You can watch Elmer’s story posted by his grandson David. David teaches manifesting, so you may find his channel to be a valuable resource.
Here is the video:
Successful Manifestation
A successful experiment opens the doorway to manifesting other desires. It validates the power of belief and visualization in the process of creation. Success reinforces your ability to shape your reality using your mind power.
Once you successfully manifest climbing a ladder, you will prove to yourself that you can really use your imagination to create reality. Then you can use the same principles to manifest your desires.
Remember, the key to successful manifestation lies not just in knowing but in applying this knowledge.
Happy manifesting!
Curious to know about other Neville Goddard techniques?
I actually made a list of his best manifestation techniques.
Here you can read about the 10 best techniques from Neville Goddard.
August 10, 2023 @ 5:01 pm
I love Neville’s ladder technique! Thank you 🙏
August 10, 2023 @ 5:22 pm
You’re very welcome! It’s so simple, yet so powerful.
September 6, 2024 @ 8:16 am
so how would i do this for money? i will not manifest money? i will not buy a house?
September 6, 2024 @ 10:16 am
Hi Mini! Yes, you can manifest money and home using this same principle. The ladder technique is a playful exercise to build faith in your manifestation power. It’s really about testing the process. It teaches you how your subconscious mind absorbs what you imagine, regardless of the words you say—whether it’s climbing a ladder or acquiring money. The key is in how the subconscious responds to the feelings and images you impress upon it. Focus on creating the experience of having money, your subconscious will take care of the rest. Instead of claiming the ladder imagine counting big sums of money, knowing it’s yours – that’s the main part. Repeat this process until you fall asleep. You can also write down “I will not count my money,” as described in the post. Money, just like the ladder, will come when the feeling of possessing it becomes natural to you.
September 7, 2024 @ 12:41 am
thank you Bree! appreciate you sharing. i was actually smelling some $5 bills today to get an idea of what it smells like 😊 thank you!
September 9, 2024 @ 10:18 pm
That’s awesome, Mini! Smelling those $5 bills is a great start! It’s all about engaging your senses and making that experience of having money feel real to your subconscious. Here’s how you can build on that and level up your visualization to align with larger sums: Imagine holding a stack of crisp $100 bills. Feel the weight in your hand—isn’t it heavier? Run your fingers over the texture of the money. Picture yourself counting the bills, one after another, like you’re at a bank or pulling cash out of your wallet.