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BASIC IDEAS OF SCIENCE OF MIND
A brief account of the Science of Mind by the man who formulated it. Ernest Holmes has condensed the wisdom of his classic Science of Mind into this warm yet penetrating statement.
96 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1957
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Ernest Shurtleff Holmes
258 books199 followersErnest Shurtleff Holmes was an American New Thought writer, teacher, and leader. He was the founder of a Spiritual movement known as Religious Science, part of the greater New Thought movement, whose spiritual philosophy is known as "The Science of Mind." He was the author of The Science of Mind and numerous other metaphysical books, and the founder of Science of Mind magazine, in continuous publication since 1927. His books remain in print, and the principles he taught as "Science of Mind" have inspired and influenced many generations of metaphysical students and teachers. Holmes had previously studied another New Thought teaching, Divine Science, and was an ordained Divine Science Minister. His influence beyond New Thought can be seen in the self-help movement.
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September 15, 2024
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE IDEAS BEHIND HOLMES' "RELIGIOUS SCIENCE"
Ernest Shurtleff Holmes (1887-1960) was the founder of Religious Science, a part of the greater New Thought movement, whose spiritual philosophy is known as "The Science of Mind." He also wrote books such as 'The Science of Mind,' 'How to Use the Science of Mind,' 'Ernest Holmes Seminar Lectures,' etc.
He wrote in the Introduction to this 1957 book, "An intelligent thinker deeply desires a way of life which shows him how to be successful in his work, business, or profession... Above all, he seeks something which will satisfy the hunger of his inmost nature... he yearns for an understandable, permanent, and dependable relationship with God. It is to meet these needs ... that this introduction to the basic ideas of Science of Mind has been written... the application of these ideas will give you a new insight into your own inherent nature and ... your experience will become wholesome and satisfying."
He states in the first chapter, "Let us sum it up in this way: My thought is in control fo my experience and I can direct my thinking." (Pg. 9) He asserts, "The plain, practical everyday problem of money-making is a definite part of living and the answer to it is summed up in these words: Prosperity awaits man's recognition and acceptance of it... Your financial success already exists, but it is waiting for you to see it and accept it as your own." (Pg. 25)
Later, he adds, "Know that ... the happiness... that you are building up in consciousness is being reflected in your health, your financial success, and in your ability to live a fuller and more abundant life. Man determines his own welfare." (Pg. 49)
He says, "you are made in the image and likeness of God. Therefore, in principle, you are perfect. You could not be otherwise because of your birthright." (Pg. 44) He suggests, "'God does FOR us what He does THROUGH us' is a truth of such importance that you can never afford to ignore it. 'God helps those who help themselves' is another way of putting it... Now you have planted some great, sincere, worthy desire in the realm of Cause and you are just as sincerely willing and eager to do your objective part in order that it shall be developed for you. This is Right Action. This is WORKS. Now faith without works is dead." (Pg. 68-69)
He summarizes, "Science of Mind teaches that because you are a part of the Infinite's Oneness you can declare your perfect physical condition and it will manifest. This is definite use of spiritual Law. Your thought, backed by faith and conviction, is the start of your experience of physical wholeness, which becomes manifest to the extent of your belief in it." (Pg. 82)
He adds, "Spiritual mind treatment is based on the belief... that there is a Principle of Intelligence in the universe which is not only creative, giving rise to objective form, but It is immediately responsive to our consciousness, and, being universal It is omnipresent, and being omnipresent it is not only where we are but what we are." (Pg. 94)
This is a very useful book for those looking for a brief overview of Holmes' ideas.
Ernest Shurtleff Holmes (1887-1960) was the founder of Religious Science, a part of the greater New Thought movement, whose spiritual philosophy is known as "The Science of Mind." He also wrote books such as 'The Science of Mind,' 'How to Use the Science of Mind,' 'Ernest Holmes Seminar Lectures,' etc.
He wrote in the Introduction to this 1957 book, "An intelligent thinker deeply desires a way of life which shows him how to be successful in his work, business, or profession... Above all, he seeks something which will satisfy the hunger of his inmost nature... he yearns for an understandable, permanent, and dependable relationship with God. It is to meet these needs ... that this introduction to the basic ideas of Science of Mind has been written... the application of these ideas will give you a new insight into your own inherent nature and ... your experience will become wholesome and satisfying."
He states in the first chapter, "Let us sum it up in this way: My thought is in control fo my experience and I can direct my thinking." (Pg. 9) He asserts, "The plain, practical everyday problem of money-making is a definite part of living and the answer to it is summed up in these words: Prosperity awaits man's recognition and acceptance of it... Your financial success already exists, but it is waiting for you to see it and accept it as your own." (Pg. 25)
Later, he adds, "Know that ... the happiness... that you are building up in consciousness is being reflected in your health, your financial success, and in your ability to live a fuller and more abundant life. Man determines his own welfare." (Pg. 49)
He says, "you are made in the image and likeness of God. Therefore, in principle, you are perfect. You could not be otherwise because of your birthright." (Pg. 44) He suggests, "'God does FOR us what He does THROUGH us' is a truth of such importance that you can never afford to ignore it. 'God helps those who help themselves' is another way of putting it... Now you have planted some great, sincere, worthy desire in the realm of Cause and you are just as sincerely willing and eager to do your objective part in order that it shall be developed for you. This is Right Action. This is WORKS. Now faith without works is dead." (Pg. 68-69)
He summarizes, "Science of Mind teaches that because you are a part of the Infinite's Oneness you can declare your perfect physical condition and it will manifest. This is definite use of spiritual Law. Your thought, backed by faith and conviction, is the start of your experience of physical wholeness, which becomes manifest to the extent of your belief in it." (Pg. 82)
He adds, "Spiritual mind treatment is based on the belief... that there is a Principle of Intelligence in the universe which is not only creative, giving rise to objective form, but It is immediately responsive to our consciousness, and, being universal It is omnipresent, and being omnipresent it is not only where we are but what we are." (Pg. 94)
This is a very useful book for those looking for a brief overview of Holmes' ideas.
June 28, 2011
There is only one mention of the feminine in this small tract, so it is rather off-putting for me.
Found the garden analogy of spiritual self-development most useful idea.
Wish this wasn't so androcentric.
Guide to practical affirmations also helpful.
Found the garden analogy of spiritual self-development most useful idea.
Wish this wasn't so androcentric.
Guide to practical affirmations also helpful.
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