The Ladder Technique by Neville Goddard

The Ladder Technique is known as one of Neville Goddard's most effective manifestation practices. In this exercise, you vividly imagine yourself climbing a ladder each night before bed, repeating it for three consecutive nights. This practice invites you to create a mental image of the ladder, much like Neville himself did when he manifested two "impossible" tickets to Aida  for his brothers. Goddard taught that what we hold in our imagination becomes part of our reality. Step 1: Visualise a Ladder Be specific as you picture the ladder in your mind. You may want to write down details to create a clear mental image. Consider these aspects: Size of the ladder Color and height Material (wood, metal, etc.) Width of the steps Texture (smooth or rough) Weight, smell, and temperature Use any visuals or notes that help make this image real and vivid. Step 2: Relax Before Bed Do this exercise just before sleep, as you relax into what Neville calls the "State Akin to Sleep." Use calming music or silence, whichever helps you feel at ease. Step 3: Imagine Climbing the Ladder Now, picture yourself climbing the ladder, engaging all your senses to make it as real as possible. Feel the texture beneath your hands and feet—if it's metal, note the coolness; if it's wood, perhaps sense its scent. If your mind drifts, gently bring it back to this task. If you tire of imagining the climb, simply picture touching or observing the ladder, making this "imaginal scene" as vivid as you can. Continue until you drift off to sleep. Step 4: Write "I Will NOT Climb a Ladder" Notes During the day, write notes stating "I will NOT climb a ladder" and place them around areas you'll often see, like mirrors or your phone. These reminders help you detach from any anxious attachment to the outcome. Step 5: Repeat for 3 Nights Repeat steps 1 through 4 each night for three nights. Step 6: Release and Trust After the third night, remove the notes and let go of any attachment to the outcome. This final step is essential: trust the process and the universe to manifest the result. As Neville explained: "Once you have planted this seed in your imagination, do not uproot it by being anxious about how it will be accomplished. Each seed has its own appointed time. Some seeds take a few days; others a little longer. Feel confident that what you have planted will appear in your world " Much like ordering from a menu in a restaurant, once you've expressed your desire, you release any worry about how it will be prepared and trust the process. After three nights, stop the exercise and observe what unfolds. Many of Neville's students reported unexpectedly finding themselves in real-life situations requiring them to climb a ladder. Goddard encouraged replacing the ladder with any other desired outcome, teaching that whatever we imagine will eventually manifest in our reality.