About two years before this lecture, during one of his regular annual visits to New York City, Neville called on a friend he had not seen in a while, only to be told by the receptionist that the man now went by 'Doctor' -- having earned a minor, non-medical degree -- and was busy giving one of a line of 'treatments' to waiting clients. Neville waited his turn, using the story to introduce his own instruction: quietly imagine the outcome you desire, say 'Amen' to it, and then let it go without checking whether it worked.
Date (happened)
c. 1962
probable
- c. 1962
- c. 1962
Place
Persons
Told / reported
- 11 February 1964
- 11 February 1964
Sources
Source
Attested in 1 lecture
| Date | Lecture or book | Telling | Passage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-02-13 [exact/probable/preferred] | The Power of Faith | I went to New York City two years ago, as I go year after year. I called a friend I hadn’t seen in quite a while. And so I went up and I said, “Is Mr. so-and-so in, Mr. x?” and she corrected me, “Oh, you mean Dr. so-and-so.” Alright, Dr. so-and-so. When I knew him he was not Dr. so-and-so, but now he has a little degree, not a medical doctor. She said, “He’s busy.” I said, “Well, I’ll wait.” “Well, he’s giving a treatment and there are others waiting for treatments when he’s through.” Alright, I’ll wait. Then I heard a voice coming through the door, “Infinite Mind is healthy, Infinite Mind is… | 531332 |