What Is This Teaching?
Feeling Is The Secret teaches that your inner feeling - the subjective experience of having what you want - is the creative power that brings desires into physical form. By deliberately entering and sustaining the feeling of the wish fulfilled in a relaxed, imaginal state (especially near sleep), you impress your subconscious and change outer circumstances.
Core Principles
- Feeling precedes manifestation: the subconscious accepts feeling as fact and works to match outer reality to inner states
- Imagination is the vehicle: vivid, sensory-rich imaginal acts replace intellectual wishing and program the subconscious
- The state akin to sleep (drowsy, pre-sleep consciousness) is the most receptive moment to impress the subconscious
- Persistence of the feeling - not forcing or obsessing - lets the subconscious construct and objectify the desired outcome
Quick Techniques to Start Today
- Short SAT (State Akin To Sleep) routine (3-8 minutes): lie down relaxed before sleep, breathe slowly, imagine a single scene that implies your wish fulfilled (one short, sensory image), feel the emotion of it as if real, and let yourself drift to sleep holding that feeling
- Micro-feel anchors during the day (30-60 seconds): choose a gesture (press fingertips, touch your chest) and pair it with a 1-2 sentence imaginal snapshot of the wish fulfilled; repeat 3-5 times to condition the anchor so you can trigger the feeling without long visualization
- Bridge technique for weak feeling: start with gratitude for a small real detail related to your wish (something factual you already have), amplify that gratitude into a slight 'as if' feeling, then expand the feeling into the full wish-step up the intensity gradually rather than trying to fake a big emotion immediately
Key Insights
- Feeling, not thinking: intellectual plans don’t create reality; the inner emotional reality does.
- One simple scene works: a short, believable imaginal act that implies the wish fulfilled is more effective than long fantasies.
- Receptive state matters: impressions made in drowsy, relaxed states carry far more weight than rushed daytime visualizations.
- Don’t force intensity: cultivate feeling gently and consistently; pushing or doubting cancels the impression.
- Use practical anchors: small, repeatable triggers (gestures, words, breath) make the feeling portable and usable in daily life.
Biblical Foundation
“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
Proverbs 23:7 (KJV)
Neville's interpretation:
the "heart" = feeling and inner assumption. The Scripture states that inner thought-feeling determines outward being; therefore the imaginal act with feeling is the causal seed that produces outer results. This verse is the scriptural warrant that inner assumption governs experience.
“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
Mark 11:24 (KJV)
Neville's interpretation:
"believe" here is not intellectual assent but feeling the fact accomplished. Prayer (inner imagining) accompanied by the feeling of possession is the mechanism by which things are brought into being. The Bible affirms that believing (feeling-as-if) is the active creative ingredient.
“... God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.”
Romans 4:17 (KJV)
Neville's interpretation:
God (the Imagination) calls the not-yet-appeared into being by treating it as already real in consciousness. The practice of assuming the desired state "as though" it is present is therefore the very work Scripture describes - speaking things into existence from within.
Step-by-Step Practice Method
- Preparation (5 minutes): choose one clear, single desire. Phrase a short scene (10-30 seconds) that implies the desire already fulfilled (e.g., "Receiving the congratulations call about the promotion"). Keep it specific and sensory
- Timing: practice at night as you fall asleep (SATS) or during a 15-20 minute relaxed period. The state between waking and sleep is most receptive
- Relaxation (1-3 minutes): lie down, breathe slowly, relax body progressively. Let eyelids be heavy. Quiet internal chatter
- Enter the Scene (1-5 minutes): imagine a short, present-tense scene that would only occur if your wish were fulfilled. Include sensory details - sights, sounds, words heard, tactile sensations. Most important: feel the emotional state - gratitude, relief, joy, contentment - as if the fulfillment is already real. Do not try to force it; evoke the feeling until it is genuine
- Dwell, then drift (30 seconds-3 minutes): hold the feeling and allow it to fade naturally as you drift to sleep. Repeat the scene if you awaken. The aim is to fall asleep in the feeling of the wish fulfilled
- Close with gratitude: a short feeling of thanks seals the assumption. Daily mental diet (all-day practice): - Monitor inner conversations: intercept and replace negative statements or doubt with the assumption and short mental scenes that support it. - Revision each evening: mentally rewrite any unpleasant events from the day as you wish they had occurred. Re-experience them with the feeling of correction/replacement. This clears contradiction in consciousness. - Limit intake of contrary information (complaints, worry). Surround yourself with reminders that support the assumption. Other practical rules: - One desire at a time: do not saturate consciousness with competing wishes. - Keep scenes brief and present-tense. Repetition matters more than complexity. - Avoid analysis, argument, or trying to figure the how. Assume the state and act from the inner reality. How to structure a practice session for a week: - Days 1-3: nightly SATS 10-20 minutes focused on establishing the feeling of the wish fulfilled. - Days 4-7: continue nightly SATS and add daytime 2-5 minute micro-SATS when you can (closed eyes, re-evoke the scene). Maintain mental diet and perform revision each evening. Practical tips for strong feeling (technique details): - Anchor a sensation: include one strong sensory detail (a phrase spoken to you, a specific touch) and repeat it until it triggers the emotion. - Use odor or music: a consistent scent or short music cue used during SATS can anchor the feeling in waking life. - Keep a short written scene log: one-sentence scene and the feeling word(s) to focus quickly when time is short. Keywords: practice these feeling is the secret techniques nightly; you can also download or save a feeling is the secret technique pdf checklist for quick reference
Real-World Applications
Example:
❌ Wrong way:
vs Right way) - Wrong way: Visualizing large sums without emotional conviction, simultaneously worrying about bills and scanning for obstacles. Mental narrative: "I need this money, I hope it comes, but probably not." Outcome: anxiety, contradictory assumption, delayed or no manifestation. -
✅ Right way:
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Example:
❌ Wrong way:
vs Right way) - Wrong way: Obsessing over the other person, checking their social media, pleading internally, or imagining rejection. Acting needy or manipulating to get a result. Outcome: repels, reinforces lack. -
✅ Right way:
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Example:
❌ Wrong way:
vs Right way) - Wrong way: Monitoring symptoms, researching worst-case scenarios, and narrating fear: "What if it gets worse?" Physician-shopping and anxiety. Outcome: stress suppresses immunity, prolongs symptoms. -
✅ Right way:
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Lack of genuine feeling - treating imagination like a mental exercise. How to avoid: spend time cultivating the actual emotion (gratitude, relief, joy). Use sensory details and anchors (a phrase, touch, or scent) to evoke the feeling; don't rush. If you can't feel it, pick a smaller, believable scene until you can
- Impatience and expectation of instant results - giving up too soon. How to avoid: commit to a minimum trial (30-60 nights for significant shifts), track small signs, and continue the mental diet. Neville taught persistence; results often show as subtle inner changes before outer evidence
- Mental diet violation - entertaining doubts, complaints, or contradictory assumptions during the day. How to avoid: practice immediate interception of negative statements with a short replacement scene or affirmation; limit exposure to negative media and conversations. The outer must match the inner
- Trying to coerce physical evidence or obsess over the how - focusing on mechanisms rather than the inner act. How to avoid: return to the imaginal scene and feeling whenever analysis arises. Trust imagination to arrange means; act only when inspired from that inner place
- Multiple competing wishes/ambivalence - attempting many incompatible outcomes or holding mixed beliefs. How to avoid: prioritize one principal desire at a time; align your daily choices to that state. Eliminate self-sabotaging beliefs via revision and focused SATS on the one chosen end
Advanced Techniques
- Revision as creative surgery: Each evening, review the day's events and "revise" any negative experiences into ideal outcomes. Fully re-experience the revised scene with strong feeling as though things happened the way you prefer. Neville taught that revision not only heals the past but changes future occurrences because consciousness is the only reality. Use this to remove recurring limiting patterns
- Living from the end plus inner conversation re-programming: Instead of only doing short SATS, adopt the inner identity of the fulfilled state all day - change self-talk, choice of words, posture, and private conversations to match the assumed state. Practice responding inwardly to external lack with the imagined attainment. For example, when lack appears, say internally, "I remember when this was normal," and feel it. This is Neville's advanced method of becoming the state permanently rather than toggling between states
- Multi-sensory anchoring and associative chaining (SATS amplification): Combine SATS with sensory anchors that you can trigger in waking life - a particular scent, a short musical riff, or a tactile gesture. During SATS, pair the anchor with the feeling of the wish fulfilled. Later, whenever doubt arises, use the anchor to instantly re-enter the feeling state. For complex desires, chain short scenes together (scene A -> B -> C) that progressively deepen the evidence of the wish fulfilled, then sleep in the final scene. This strengthens neural and imaginal pathways and speeds manifestation
Signs of Progress
- Inner shift first: you notice an increased calm, confidence, and the feeling of inevitability rather than anxiety. The "feeling of the wish fulfilled" becomes more natural in daily life. This is the primary sign it is working
- Subtle synchronicities: small coincidences, timely conversations, or unexpected leads that point toward your desire. They appear before full external proof and often feel like gentle confirmations
- Reduced obsession: you think of the desire with pleasant ease instead of desperation. The emotional temperature of your desire cools into confident knowing
- External adjustments: people, circumstances, and opportunities begin to align-sometimes in small steps first (a call, an email, a meeting). These precede the final proof
- Dreams and imagery: vivid dreams or repeated waking images that mirror your imaginal scenes can indicate subconscious acceptance. Timeline and troubleshooting: small changes often appear in days to weeks; larger manifestations may take months. If no signs appear after a consistent period: revisit your mental diet for contradictions, simplify your scene to something immediately believable, strengthen feeling, perform revision nightly, and reduce number of concurrent wishes. Keep a short journal of scenes practiced and any synchronicities-this both motivates persistence and provides evidence of progress
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can’t feel it yet-are there bridge techniques?
- Act "as if" in small ways: Perform tiny outer acts that comport with the assumed state (posture, language, attire, small purchases) to create inner momentum.
- Use memory-states: Recall moments of real feeling (love, triumph, security) and borrow their emotional tone to color your imaginal scene.
- Progressive stepping: If the end-state is too far, imagine a near-stationary scene that implies a next step (receiving a call that confirms progress) so the feeling is more achievable.
- Mantra and declaration: Repeated short present-tense statements ("I have this," "It is mine") while relaxed can prime the feeling without forcing it.
- Sensory anchoring: Create an anchor (a scent, a touch, a phrase) while you feel any positive emotion; later use the anchor to evoke feeling when needed.
- Revision: Neville taught revision as a way to rewrite past hurts and remove negative assumptions; nightly revise events that generate doubt so they no longer reinforce disbelief.
- Mini-imaginings: Imagine for 30-60 seconds several times a day rather than long sessions. Frequent, small impressions accumulate.
How do I keep the feeling during the day without forcing it?
- Mental diet: Monitor inner conversation. Immediately replace doubt, gossip, or negativity with a brief return to the assumed state. Neville says to police your thinking as if your life depends on it.
- Micro-rehearsals: Several times a day, for 20-60 seconds, close your eyes and recall the imaginal scene and the associated feeling. These are quick, potent refreshers.
- Triggers and anchors: Use discreet anchors (a ring, a phrase, a hand gesture) tied to the feeling. Whenever you touch the anchor, the feeling can re-emerge.
- Live "from the end": Make choices from the perspective of the fulfilled state. Act as someone who has the thing - scheduling, tone, and priorities change subtly and sustain inner conviction.
- Gratitude and evidence-spotting: Notice small signs that support your assumption and express gratitude. The mental act of acknowledging evidence reinforces the feeling.
- Detachment: Avoid obsessing about external proof. Neville insisted on “forgetting the means.” Hold the feeling, then let the day proceed without pushing outcomes.
How does bedtime drowsiness (SATs) help lock in the feeling?
- Timing: Use the last few minutes before falling asleep and/or the first minutes after waking. Both are ideal receptivity windows
- Short, sensory scenes: Present one brief imaginal act that implies the wish fulfilled. Keep it simple and vivid. Repeat until the feeling naturally arises or until you drift to sleep
- Neutral attitude: After doing the scene, fall asleep with confidence - Neville advised not to keep analyzing or wishing; impress the subconscious and let it work. Avoid bringing anxiety or contradiction
- Consistency: Nightly repetition is more effective than sporadic intensity. The subconscious integrates sustained, repeated impressions. Biblical parallels include Psalm 121:4 (God who watches over you) and the idea of resting in faith. Neville reformulates this spiritually: you lay your request before the divine within you (your imagination), then sleep in the faith that the inner work has been done. Practically, SATS locks the impression by bypassing the doubting faculty and delivering the feeling directly to the creative subconscious, which then arranges outer events to correspond
How do I generate the feeling of the wish fulfilled on demand?
- Prepare: Settle into a calm posture. Breathe slowly and deeply until you feel relaxed. Lower the mental chatter - count breaths if needed. Neville calls the ideal moment the SATS (state akin to sleep) - that relaxed, drowsy border between waking and sleeping
- Pick a single scene: Keep it brief - a snapshot that logically implies your wish fulfilled. A short scene is far more effective than a long fantasy
- Sensory immersion: Close your eyes and engage senses. Hear the voice, feel the handshake, notice the smell, see the colors. Sensory detail anchors feeling in the body
- Evoke the specific emotion: Ask yourself, “If this were real right now, what would I feel?” Then let that feeling grow. Use memory to match it: recall a time you felt similar joy/relief/peace and amplify it into the scene. Memory provides the affective template
- Hold briefly and end: Hold the state just long enough to impress the subconscious - a minute or less if needed - then release it and go about your day without analyzing outcomes. If you struggle to produce the feeling, use miniature devices: a present-tense phrase ("I am so grateful for my new job"), a short gratitude prayer, a body anchor (touch a finger to thumb while imagining), or a breath-and-hold technique to intensify emotion. Practice in the evening or upon waking (SATS) when the subconscious is most receptive. Remember Neville’s counsel: do not strain or force-ease into the feeling, then rest in it and detach from the how. Over time the ability to generate the feeling on demand becomes natural
What does “feeling is the secret” actually require me to do?
- Clarity: Know precisely what you want. Form a short, concrete imaginal scene that implies the wish fulfilled (not a long narrative). For example, if you desire a new job, imagine a single scene - receiving a congratulatory call, signing an offer, celebrating with a friend. Keep it sensory: what you hear, see, smell, and the emotional tone.
- Assumption: Enter that scene in imagination now, as if it is true. Neville teaches to “assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled” - that is, place yourself inside the scene and behave inwardly as though you already have it.
- Feeling: The core - cultivate the inner reality of that assumption so it is emotionally convincing. Feeling is the evidence you present to the subconscious, which Neville treats as the creative power that brings about outer change.
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