How to Know If You’re in the State of the Wish Fulfilled (Without Overthinking)
Introduction: Why This Question Matters
When manifesting your SP (Specific Person), you’ve probably asked yourself: “Am I in the state of the wish fulfilled, or am I just fooling myself?” This is one of the most common concerns in the manifestation journey. The Law of Assumption teaches that your inner state is what creates your outer world, so knowing when you’re in the right state is the difference between persistence with confidence and spiraling into doubt.
The good news is that the state of the wish fulfilled isn’t complicated, mystical, or unreachable. It’s natural, simple, and often far calmer than people expect. This article will help you understand exactly what it feels like, how to ground yourself in it, and what to do when you start overthinking.
What Neville Goddard Taught About the Wish Fulfilled
Neville Goddard, whose teachings are the foundation of the Law of Assumption, emphasized this truth: “Assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled and act upon it as though it were true.”
Notice that Neville did not say “feel constant butterflies” or “force excitement.” The essence of the state is living inwardly from the end, as though your desire were already your reality. It is quiet certainty.
He also wrote: “Dare to believe in the reality of your assumption and watch the world play its part relative to its fulfillment.” Your role is to enter and sustain the assumption — the “as if” — while the 3D world organizes itself to reflect your inner state.
What the State of the Wish Fulfilled Actually Feels Like
People expect fireworks, but the truth is that the wish fulfilled often feels:
Natural: You stop obsessively needing it because in your inner world, you already have it.
Peaceful: Instead of urgency, there’s an ease, like knowing your package is already shipped to you.
Consistent: Doubts may arise, but the baseline remains steady — you keep returning to “I am already chosen.”
Think of it like this: if your SP were truly with you right now, would you spend all day wondering if they’ll text? No. You’d simply be. That is the wish fulfilled.
An Exercise: Try It On Right Now
Pause for one minute. Close your eyes and imagine waking up tomorrow morning with your SP beside you. They smile at you, and you feel their warmth.
Now notice your breathing. It likely slows down. Notice your body language. You’re not restless or searching; you’re present. That calm, lived-in feeling is a taste of the state. You didn’t need to force it. You simply stepped into it.
Common Pitfalls That Pull You Out of the State
Understanding the traps helps you avoid them:
Overusing Techniques
Techniques like scripting, visualizing, and affirmations are tools, not the state itself. Many overdo them, thinking repetition will create the state. In truth, techniques should point you back to the inner knowing that it’s already yours.Monitoring the 3D
Constantly checking your phone or analyzing their behavior is living in the state of not yet. The 3D is always a lagging indicator.Confusing Excitement for Fulfillment
Excitement is fleeting. Fulfillment is steady. Don’t panic if you don’t feel a rush of emotions. The wish fulfilled is often neutral because it feels normal.
How to Ground Yourself Back Into the State
When doubts creep in, here are simple but powerful practices:
Anchoring Phrase Method: Repeat a phrase like “It is done” or “I am already chosen” when doubt arises.
Assumption Journaling: Write nightly in the present tense as if your SP is already with you. Example: “We cooked dinner together tonight, and I felt so loved.”
Micro-Shifts: Align small daily choices with your desired reality. If you were already chosen, how would you carry yourself? Speak? Move? Start embodying that.
FAQ: Clearing Up the Confusion
1. Why does it feel fake sometimes?
Because your subconscious is still adjusting. The state of the wish fulfilled is like trying on new clothes. At first, it feels unfamiliar, but the more you “wear it,” the more natural it becomes. Feeling fake doesn’t mean you’re failing; it means you’re in transition.
2. Do I need to visualize constantly?
No. Visualization is only one tool, and you don’t need to force it all day. Even a short moment of immersion, if it feels real to you, is enough. Neville emphasized quality of feeling over quantity of effort.
3. What if I feel nothing at all?
Neutrality is not failure. Many mistake calmness for “nothing,” but neutrality is actually a strong indicator of the state. If you feel less frantic and more settled, you are closer to the wish fulfilled than you realize.
4. Can I be in the state while still missing my SP?
Yes, but with nuance. Missing them doesn’t disqualify you. What matters is whether you identify more with the state of lack or with the end reality. If longing dominates, gently shift into the knowing: “Even though I miss them, they are already mine within.”
5. How do I know I’m not just daydreaming?
Daydreaming is detached fantasy, while the wish fulfilled is lived reality. The difference is ownership. In daydreaming, you watch yourself from afar. In the wish fulfilled, you inhabit it as your truth.
Final Reassurance
The state of the wish fulfilled is not about perfection, nonstop excitement, or chasing signs. It is about quiet inner ownership. Each time you return to “it is already mine,” you strengthen the assumption that creates your reality.
Remember Neville’s timeless reminder: “All transformation begins with an intense burning desire to be transformed. You must want to be different and intend to be different before you can begin to change yourself.”
Your SP is already yours in consciousness. Stay in the state, and the 3D world will follow.
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