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Summary: The essence of New Thought
Review: I have been a student of the Science of Mind and Religious Science for over 15 years, and I still find its teachings as practical and inspiring as when I first ordered "the textbook" many years ago. Ernest Holmes' thinking is clear, and his writing is challenging. There are sections of this book which must be read very slowly to allow the concepts to sink into consciousness. The technique of spiritual mind treatment is also given in this book-and it works! This book is an excellent tool for anyone on a spiritual quest.
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Summary: Literally Turned My Life Around. Extraordinary!
Review: I have read so many books, nearly 2,000 that have had a tremendous influence on my life, and still do to this day. It was during the darkest period of my life that I took nearly all of the money I had to my name and bought The Science of Mind. Within 8 weeks of reading (and highlighting) this profound book from cover to cover my entire life did a complete turnaround.
What Ernest Holmes drilled into my mind was EXACTLY how the laws of this universe work with respect to manifestation. The universe is completely neutral! Whatever you focus on and believe is exactly what you WILL receive! Remember this! I feel such deep gratitude for Ernest Holmes for writing this book because of the immeasurable difference it has made in my life. Highly recommended from my heart, Barbara Rose, author of 'If God Was Like Man' and 'Individual Power'
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Summary: The Science of Mind
Review: If you are on a Spiritual Journey then this book is a must. I have been a student of Science of Mind for seven years and the teachings of Ernest Holmes have changed my life by helping me change my way of thinking. This is not a "self help" book, nor is science of mind a religion; it is a way of life. It makes no difference what your beliefs are, you will find that this book touches your soul. This book is not a one time read; you use it daily, over and over. Take your time reading it in order to conceptualize the material and enjoy your journey!
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Summary: The Science of Mind Is The Religion of Jesus
Review: In this amazing book originally written in 1926, Dr. Ernest Holmes, like Jesus, transcends the current culture and speaks a higher Truth. Jesus taught consciousness but most people do not understand consciousness since of the 26 versions of the Bible, all of them are interpreted rather than translated. Dr. Ernest Holmes gained the awareness to understand the work of Jesus and in the Science of Mind, provides the reader with Spiritual Mind Treatment patterned after the manner in which Jesus prayed, which always demonstrated affirmative results! This philosophy is "change your thinking and change your life," which is a restatement of Jesus' "it is done unto you as you believe." Our beliefs create our experiences and the Science of Mind provides a teaching that creates positive changes by teaching the reader how to change their beliefs.
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Summary: This book changed my life
Review: One year ago I was facing loss and ruin in all but one area of my life (health), due to circumstances that I thought were beyond my control. Using the concepts, and techniques, presented in the books of Ernest Holmes and Joseph Murphy I have not only eliminated those "poor" conditions, but have created a new life that can only be described with words like "joyous" and "wonderful." All parts of my life have been recreated. My income has multiplied. I've started two new businesses and salvaged my first business. I healed a broken rib in three weeks; met a wonderful woman; got a divorce settlement that my lawyer described as "hitting a triple"; brought the person stalking and vandalizing my property to justice. The list goes on. Another reviewer wrote about using Holmes' work to create "labyrinthine superstructures". Perhaps that was his experience. But my experience was the exact opposite. Holmes gave me the tools and methods to dismantle the self-created structures that created the situation I found myself in a year ago. My life is completely different than it was, I created this new life, and I continue to study and employ these techniques to create and bring even more wonderful conditions into my life. This book -- and others like it -- enabled me to accomplish some amazing things, in a short time. I am just getting started, and my belief grows daily. Yesterday I learned that Barry Zito, who won the Cy Young award last year, uses Holmes' techniques daily. If there are things you want to change in your life get this book. Use it. Believe in it, and you'll create a new life.
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Summary: This book changed my life
Review: One year ago I was facing loss and ruin in all but one area of my life (health), due to circumstances that I thought were beyond my control. Using the concepts, and techniques, presented in the books of Ernest Holmes and Joseph Murphy I have not only eliminated those "poor" conditions, but have created a new life that can only be described with words like "joyous" and "wonderful." All parts of my life have been recreated. My income has multiplied. I've started two new businesses and salvaged my first business. I healed a broken rib in three weeks; met a wonderful woman; got a divorce settlement that my lawyer described as "hitting a triple"; brought the person stalking and vandalizing my property to justice. The list goes on. Another reviewer wrote about using Holmes' work to create "labyrinthine superstructures". Perhaps that was his experience. But my experience was the exact opposite. Holmes gave me the tools and methods to dismantle the self-created structures that created the situation I found myself in a year ago. My life is completely different than it was, I created this new life, and I continue to study and employ these techniques to create and bring even more wonderful conditions into my life. This book -- and others like it -- enabled me to accomplish some amazing things, in a short time. I am just getting started, and my belief grows daily. Yesterday I learned that Barry Zito, who won the Cy Young award last year, uses Holmes' techniques daily. If there are things you want to change in your life get this book. Use it. Believe in it, and you'll create a new life.
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Summary: This book truly demands ten stars!
Review: Only read this if you are willing to take full responsibility for all that you create in life! Ernest Holmes demonstrates an in-depth integration and synthesis of many philosophical and metaphysical traditions and systems of thought throughout the book. Blending these thoughts with his own understanding, he extracts a truth that is whole, intelligent, wise and uplifting. The insights, ideas and inspiration contained in this book can completely change your world view to one of power, passion, connection, strength and purpose. You'll definitely create more love in your life! Your spiritual life will be renewed. CAUTION: New, thought-provoking words seem to creep into this book each time you set it down, so, keep your highlighter handy!
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Summary: Holmes going in the right direction but far from right.
Review: Regarding Meditations for Self-Help "The Things that Are". It reads: The things that are, were and everymore shall be,
Time, chance and change begone from my thought!
The Changeless is here to stay, and the Timeless
cannot cease from Being,
The Things that are shall remain, though heaven and
earth should pass away.
I rest secure and safe within the Life of Endless
Perfection and Completion.
My whole Being responds to the Realization of the
Complete Whole. I am that which Is.
After I read this mediation I couldn't help but feel that Ernest himself was dupped by the muse who works for negative Substance. The terms heaven and earth have many hidden representations and/or implications. If I were a proponent for Science of Mind I would definitely be concerned after reading that meditation. Please accept my sincerely universe friendly version of The Things that Are.
The Things that were and are evermore do improve.
Time, chance and change obey my rule!
The Changeless is here to express and the Timeless
cannot cease from changing.
The things that are become better through divine
union with heaven (mind) and earth (physical body).
I rest secure and safe within the Life of Endless
Perfection.
My whole Being responds to the Realization of the
Divine union within the Whole. I am that which is.
The book has many other areas which require editing and unless they are not accomplished the Science of Mind movement will not speak/reach today's generation. This would be a shame since many of Ernest's Holme's insights are right on track regardless of however dated they are.
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Summary: My Favorite Book Of All Time
Review: Since I was a teenager, I have always felt that there had to be a better way of experiencing the circumstances of life. I spent a life time searching for the happiness that I knew I deserved, but just could not find. When I came across Ernest Holmes' brilliant book, The Science of Mind, I knew, beyond a doubt, that this was what I had been looking for.
Mr. Holmes speaks with a voice that rings with truth, faith and power. His message is consistently simple: God is a living presence that dwells within the individual, and by believing in this great power, all that we desire is provided to us according to our faith.
I found every paragraph of this book inspiring and uplifting. Mr. Holmes uses a clear, straight-forward approach to teach you what you need to know to change your life as well as the life of other people. His method is practical. This book has given me the confidence and the mental focus I needed to transform all the negative, fearful and confusing aspects of my life into ongoing experiences of success, accomplishement and health. My wife and I have never been happier (after 20 years of marriage), my job is rewarding, my finances are in order, and most of all, I know that my relationship with God is just as it should be. I hope that I am not gushing, but there are very few things in my life that I feel a need to change. I cannot convey how rewarding it is to know that I can rely on a power that is eternal and that gives freely and consistently. Mr. Holmes has helped me to understand my place in the scheme of things, or better stated, to know who I really am.
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Summary: A new way to view life!
Review: This book is liberating. It's a release from the bondage of religion, of a moody God who is not benevolent, of a life that feels like it is out of your control.... and the list goes on! Step outside the box that has been constructed so well over the ages and take a peek at how good life can be. Think outside the box, outside all the limitating beliefs that your family, your teachers, your friends, the media, etc. have handed you on a silver platter. This life is what you make of it, or maybe it's better to say that your life is what you think of it. In the computer field there is an acronym... GIGO (garbage in, garbage out). It really doesn't just apply to computers. It applies to life. And all those garbage beliefs and thoughts that have been bouncing around society that have probably landed in your mind are not serving you well. In fact, they are serving you everything you never wanted! And they will keep serving you until you realize the scope and magnitude of their destruction. In this book you will find faith, hope, a new take on God - one that few would not trust, and definitely a profound opportunity for transformation.
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