An unabridged, unaltered edition to include, but not limited to: PART I-INSTRUCTION - AN INQUIRY INTO TRUTH - A. Starts with our experiences (a) that life is, (b) that life is conscious of itself - B. Nature of life (a) logic, not personal opinion must answer - C. Proof that life is all - D. Life is a reality (a) is governed by understanding - WHAT LIFE IS - A. Proceeds from thought (a) is a thought form of God - MAN'S PLACE IN CREATION - A. Man has the same life as God (a) is of the same nature (b) is a center of God - B. Man is individual; God is Universal (a) has same power in the individual world as God has in the Universal (b) inner life is one with the Father (c) uses the same creative processes - C. Man makes his own world - D. Man is a free agent (a) must perceive his unity with God and realize his own power - THE BEGINNING OF UNDERSTANDING - A. Know that all is governed by law (a) that freedom is within the law (b) must conform to law (c) that law is mental and spiritual (d) that law is the gift of love - OUR CONDITIONS GOVERNED BY OUR THINKING - A. Thought manifests itself (a) on the body (b) on conditions B. Cause is behind every effect (a) "you" the cause back of your conditions C. Ignorance of law no excuse D. "Karma" E. Thought is the pattern; mind the builder (a) to know is to be free - UNCONSCIOUS CREATION - A. The creative process is constantly going on (a) whether consciously set in motion or unconsciously (b) an example of unconscious creation (c) control necessary (d) creation is first spiritual, then mental - FIRST STEPS - A. Recognition of the Universality of law (a) makes no exceptions (b) taking in and getting out B. Thought atmosphere (a) is the result of our own thinking (b) denotes success or failure (c) attracts or repels C. Negative thinking (a) its products D. Concerning unlimited supply (a) is within our own control (b) may be received or rejected (c) providing the avenue of receptivity (d) all desires even though ignorantly made are manifested - HOW TO ATTAIN STRENGTH - A. Right attitude of mind B. Know that you are strong - C. Know the Power with which you are dealing D. Think only what you wish to experience E. Reject the idea of limitation F. Forgive past mistakes G. Know that you control your own life, etc., etc.
Ernest Holmes is recognised internationally as an authority on religious psychology and as the founder of the worldwide Religious Science movement. One of Ernest Holmes' earliest writings, Creative Mind and Success may be called the first official self-help book. Essentially a primer in the New Thought Library, it delivers a potent message that people of all times may find relevant. In a wondrous text full of hope, readers will discover the exhilaration of making their personal environment a place where their everyday wishes and inner dreams are manifested. With pure reason, wisdom, common sense and humour, Holmes surveys the basic laws and principles of 'Mental Science' and formulates from them the necessary steps on the path toward success, prosperity and abundance. Beginning with the premise that the right kind of belief and thought must produce success, Holmes proceeds to illustrate how people may exercise right thinking to the desired end. He discusses the laws of attraction and repulsion, and points our how to create the proper mental atmosphere for prosperity and how to use the mind to draw to oneself those things which make for the large life.
For all who want to explore the origins of the teachings of today's most influential thinkers and leaders, Creative Mind and Success represents the cornerstone of the modern spiritual movement. This and other selections from the New Thought Library clearly illustrate how individuals can change their relation to life through this movement's wisdom.
