Vibration

What Is Vibration in Manifestation?

Vibration is one of the most widely used terms in modern manifestation and Law of Attraction communities. It refers to the idea that everything in the universe, including your thoughts and emotions, operates at a specific energetic frequency. According to this framework, you attract experiences that match your vibrational frequency — high vibrations attract positive experiences, and low vibrations attract negative ones.

The concept has roots in various traditions, from Hermetic philosophy ("The Principle of Vibration") to quantum physics interpretations popularized by Abraham Hicks, Esther Hicks, and other Law of Attraction teachers. It has become common language in manifestation communities, with people speaking about "raising their vibration" or being in a "high vibe state."

Vibration vs. Neville Goddard's "State"

While vibration is a useful and popular concept, it is important to understand how it differs from Neville Goddard's teaching. Neville did not use the language of vibration or frequency. Instead, he spoke about states of consciousness.

For Neville, a state is a complete attitude of mind — a collection of beliefs, assumptions, and feelings that define your experience of yourself and the world. You do not raise or lower your state. You enter and occupy different states, much like entering different rooms in a house.

The practical difference matters. The vibration framework can lead people to chase positive emotions and avoid negative ones, believing they must maintain a constant "high vibe" to manifest effectively. Neville's state-based approach is more nuanced. You do not need to feel euphoric. You need to feel natural in your assumed state. A person who assumes wealth does not feel excited about money — they feel relaxed about it because it is simply part of their reality.

The Problem With Chasing High Vibration

One challenge with the vibration model is that it can create a fear of negative emotions. If you believe that feeling angry, sad, or frustrated will lower your vibration and attract bad things, you may suppress genuine emotions rather than processing them. This creates internal tension that is counterproductive to manifestation.

Neville's approach offers a healthier alternative. He acknowledged that negative emotions arise naturally, especially when you are transitioning between states. The key is not to never feel negative emotions but to not let them define your dominant assumption. You can feel frustrated in a moment and still hold the fundamental assumption that your desire is fulfilled.

Additionally, the vibration model can lead to spiritual bypassing — using spiritual concepts to avoid dealing with real problems. Telling someone who is struggling to "just raise their vibration" dismisses their experience and offers no practical guidance.

Where Vibration and Neville's Teaching Align

Despite the differences, there is common ground. Both frameworks agree that your inner state determines your outer experience. Both teach that changing your internal condition changes your reality. And both emphasize that consciousness, not physical action alone, is the primary creative force.

The language of vibration can be useful as a simplified way of describing what Neville taught in more precise terms. When someone says they are in a "high vibration," they often mean they are in a state of confidence, satisfaction, and expectation — which is very close to Neville's description of living in the wish fulfilled.

How to Apply This Understanding

Focus on State, Not Emotion

Rather than monitoring your emotional frequency throughout the day, focus on your underlying assumptions. Ask yourself: "What am I assuming to be true right now?" Your assumptions are more stable and more powerful than moment-to-moment emotional fluctuations.

Allow Natural Emotions

Give yourself permission to feel the full range of human emotion without believing it will sabotage your manifestation. Process anger, grief, and frustration when they arise. Then return to your assumed state. Emotional authenticity supports manifestation far more than forced positivity.

Use Vibration Language If It Helps

If the concept of vibration resonates with you and helps you stay aligned with your desires, use it. Language is a tool. What matters is the underlying practice — maintaining a state of consciousness consistent with your desired reality.

Common Questions

Can I manifest from a low vibration?

In Neville's framework, the question would be: "Can I manifest from a state that does not match my desire?" The answer is no — you must enter the state of the wish fulfilled. However, you do not need to feel ecstatic. You need to feel that your desire is natural and already yours. This is achievable even during difficult emotional periods.

How do I raise my vibration for manifestation?

From a Neville perspective, do not try to raise anything. Instead, shift your state. Use SATS to impress a new assumption on your subconscious. The corresponding feelings will follow naturally. You do not manufacture the feeling first — you enter the state, and the feeling is a byproduct.

Is the Law of Attraction the same as Neville's teaching?

They share core principles but differ in mechanics and language. The Law of Attraction focuses on vibration, frequency, and attracting. Neville focused on assumption, state, and creating. Many practitioners blend both approaches successfully, but understanding the distinctions helps you practice more effectively.