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In Esau and Jacob, Neville Goddard explores the biblical allegory of the twin brothers, explaining that Esau represents the physical, external self (the body and senses), while Jacob represents the inner, creative self (imagination, the divine power in man). He argues that Esau, the elder, always comes first—symbolizing man's reliance on the senses—while Jacob, the younger, is destined to rule, symbolizing the awakened imagination.

Goddard shares personal mystical experiences from childhood where he felt himself separating from a vast ocean of being, symbolizing the birth of Jacob within him. He explains that through absorption in a desired state, one can command external reality to conform, as Esau must serve Jacob. He provides practical exercises, such as shifting one’s perception of a room or placing oneself mentally in a new reality, to accelerate this transformation.

He concludes that man’s true self is divine imagination (Jacob), and once it is fully realized, Esau (the physical world) dissolves, leaving only the eternal creative self.

Key Takeaways:

1. Esau Represents the Physical Self, Jacob Represents the Imaginative Self
   • Esau is the body, the senses, and external reality.
   • Jacob is imagination, the creative power that shapes reality.
   • The biblical prophecy that “the elder shall serve the younger” signifies that the physical world (Esau) must obey imagination (Jacob).
2. Imagination Commands Reality
   • When you assume a state and become absorbed in it, the world must conform to it.
   • Physical reality (Esau) must obey the commands of the imaginative self (Jacob).
3. Separation from the Physical Self is Key to Awakening
   • Goddard describes mystical experiences where he felt himself separating from his body, symbolizing the awakening of Jacob.
   • This “inner separation” is the process of realizing that you are not the body, but divine imagination.
4. All External Events Serve the Internal Command
   • External events move in response to our inner assumptions.
   • Even apparent misfortune is merely Esau obeying Jacob’s command.
5. Practical Exercises to Strengthen Inner Vision