law of assumption
/lɔː əv əˌsʌmp.ʃən/
CommonManifestation belief that your reality reflects whatever you assume to be true about yourself and the world.
Taken seriously by its community. Often used to justify detaching from outcomes and acting 'as if' something is already done.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | the law of assumption is literally so much more powerful than loa to me | The person prefers this framework over the law of attraction. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | the law of assumption taught me to stop wanting and start assuming. changed everything | Shifting from hoping to assuming broke a mental block for this person. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | according to the law of assumption, your sp already wants you back. act like it. | Instructing someone to behave as if the outcome they want is already true. | tiktok, 2024 |
Use it when
- Talking about Neville Goddard's specific manifestation framework.
- Explaining why someone is behaving as if they already have what they want.
- Contrasting this belief system with the law of attraction.
Do not use it when
- You mean the law of attraction broadly.Use “law-of-attraction” instead.
- You mean wishful thinking with no structured practice.
Law of assumption vs manifesting
law of assumption
The law of assumption is a specific framework where you assume your desire is already real.
VS
manifesting-sp
Manifesting is the broader umbrella term for any practice of attracting desired outcomes through thought or ritual.
Origin and context
Derived from the teachings of Neville Goddard, a 20th-century mystic. Became mainstream on TikTok around 2022 through manifestation creators who contrasted it with the better-known law of attraction.
- First seen
- 2020s
- Confidence
- medium
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