The Pioneers of Spiritual Manifestation and the Subconscious Mind- Rachel Devine

Spiritual manifestation and the power of the subconscious mind have become popular topics in recent years, but their roots stretch back much further. In all its mysticism is a fascinating theory. As we dive into the history we encounter pioneers who first proposed these transformative ideas and their contributions to the field of psychology.

Phineas Quimby: The Father of New Thought

Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, (Feb 16, 1802 NH - Jan 16, 1866, Belfast, ME), American exponent of mental healing, who is generally regarded as the founder of the New Thought movement, a metaphysical healing theory. Phineas Quimby, often recognized as the father of the New Thought movement, was one of the first to propose the idea of mind-over-matter in the mid-19th century. He believed that illness originated in the mind and could be cured through changing one's beliefs. This perspective laid the groundwork for the concept of positive thinking and its impact on reality, forming the foundation of manifestation.

Prentice Mulford: The Law of Attraction

Prentice Mulford (April 5, 1834 – c. May 30, 1891) was an American literary author. In addition, he was pivotal in the development of the thought within the New Thought movement. Many of the principles that would become standard in the movement, including the Law of Attraction were clearly laid out in his, Your Forces and How to Use Them, released as a series of essays during 1886–1892.

Prentice Mulford, a pivotal figure in the New Thought movement, is often credited with introducing the Law of Attraction. His essays, collectively known as "Your Forces and How to Use Them," proposed the idea that our thoughts attract corresponding events in the physical world. This laid the theoretical groundwork for modern manifestation theories.

Emile Coué: Autosuggestion and the Conscious Mind

Emile Coué, a French psychologist and pharmacist, introduced the concept of autosuggestion in the early 20th century. His famous mantra, "Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better," encapsulated the idea of influencing the subconscious mind through repeated affirmations, a practice widely used in manifestation techniques today.

Neville Goddard: Imagining Creates Reality

Neville Lancelot Goddard (Feb 19, 1905 – Oct 1, 1972), generally known as Neville Goddard, was a Barbadian New Thought author and Mysticwho wrote on the Bible, esotericism, and is considered to be one of the pioneers of the "law of assumption". He was a proponent of the New Thought movement in the mid-20th century, emphasized the power of imagination in shaping reality. His work, which included the belief that individuals could create their desired reality by imagining it in the first-person present tense, significantly influenced the modern concept of manifestation. Neville Goddard’s idea on how to manifest anything, was to transfer your feelings on what you want to manifest, from conscious into the subconscious mind at the critical stage, before bedtime, and the subconscious mind would bring that into form. It is a fascinating practice in order to manifest your desires into reality. He also has a fascinating book called, “Feeling is the Secret.” The subconscious mind and dreams that can become your reality.

Dr. Joseph Murphy: The Power of the Subconscious Mind

Dr. Joseph Murphy's Ph. D., D.D., (1898-1981), a native of Ireland who resettled in America was a prolific and widely admired New Thought minister and writer, best known for his motivational classic, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, an international bestseller since it first appeared onto the self-help scene in 1963. Dr. Murphy seminal work, "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind", brought the concept of manifestation into mainstream psychology. He suggested that the subconscious mind operates on the beliefs instilled by the conscious mind, and by altering these beliefs, one can manifest their desires. Murphy's work provides one of the clearest links between the practice of manifestation and the subconscious mind.

The Evolution of Manifestation Theory

The manifestation theory has evolved and diversified over time, incorporating elements from various disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, and quantum physics. Today, it is a multi-faceted field with diverse interpretations and practices. Some emphasize the role of the Law of Attraction, while others focus more on visualization or affirmations.

In essence, the pioneers of manifestation believed in the transformative power of the mind—our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs—and their ability to shape our reality. Their innovative ideas continue to inspire countless individuals and form the bedrock of the manifestation practices we see today.

For a very special & exciting event, join us on June 8, 2023, 7pm Est, on zoom where I will conduct an event called, Manifest your Dreams. Full details are on this link.

Rachel Devine is the author of, The Third Road - Your Secret Journey Home & Lessons from the Needle in a Haystack. She also created several online courses & seminars designed to help one in various social settings.

How to Manifest your Dreams - Special online Event - June 8, 2023, 7pm est Rachel Devine

Many of us want to improve our lives in some capacity and in order to do that we set some goals or we have long-forgotten dreams that get put on the back burner because, “life happens.” In this fast-pace world many of us put our dreams on hold to raise a family or just to get through each speeding day. We are like little hamsters on a wheel, spinning furiously and getting nowhere. The present moment is all we have and it’s the time to put focus on YOUR life, what you want to do, and how to achieve your goals and dreams. This online event is designed to help you focus on those long-forgotten dreams and show you step-by-step how to manifest your dreams and goals into reality. I will show you how to achieve your goals and dreams. We will review the most powerful manifestation techniques, as well as ways on how to manifest your dreams into reality in this online course.

Whether you want to lose weight, get healthy, become a writer, meet your soulmate, volunteer for a pet rescue, become a little league coach, start a business, build your business, create a website, buy a house, or help the homeless, whatever your dreams & goals are, the first step is to put focused attention on what you want. The objective is to resurrect that goal and bring it out into the open so you can start putting energy into manifesting your dreams.

Our subconscious mind is powerful and drives our life in the direction of its choice. Empowered with this knowledge, it is important to rid oneself of negative voices from the past and equip ourselves with positive affirmations and words. What you think and feel gets embedded in your mind and creates your future. Manifesting your dreams by changing your thoughts and feelings to give your subconscious mind a positive viewpoint, can change your life in miraculous ways. I will show you how to do that with surefire, proven techniques that can change your life for the better. I will use techniques from some powerful spiritual masters like, Neville Goddard and Dr. Wayne Dyer.

If you missed our recent retreat on, Discover the Power of the Moment, Manifest your Dreams, this special event will bring you the highlights of, manifesting your dreams from our retreat and for a fraction of the cost. It’s only $19.99. This special price is for this one-time event only. Take advantage of this very special event, and special price, in order to help you in your quest for growth and renewal. I will show you how to manifest your dreams or goals into reality and bring a whole new chapter of your life to fruition.

If you were on the retreat and need a refresher course, please join us. There will be incredible new material added.

The event includes the following 5 ways on how to achieve your goals examples and much more:

1.    Affirmations for manifesting your dreams

2.    Positive Visualization

3.    A surefire game plan

4.    Written intention (with activity)

5.    Gratitude

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“It was perfect, thank you.” “Inspirational” “Had an excellent experience overall.” I have been to many retreats, this by-far was the best one ever.”

Rachel Devine will be conducting this event. She is the author of, The Third Road & Lessons from the Needle in a Haystack. Become a Magnet for True Love.