This Thing Called Life

by Ernest Shurtleff Holmes

2010 Reprint of 1943 edition. This is a powerful little book. It explains how our thinking becomes the law of our life and that instead of blaming God for our suffering and our challenges we should understand the need to change our thinking, which will, in turn, change our life. This isn't as easy as it might appear, but can we done with effort and practice. The goal is to understand that we are co-creators with God, and connected to the All Knowing. Ernest Holmes (1887-1960) founded Religious Science, an important part of the New Thought movement. Schooled in Christian Science, he moved to Los Angeles in 1912. Holmes published his first book, Creative Mind in 1919, and followed it up with Creative Mind and Success, and then The Science of Mind in 1926. Holmes had an immense influence on New Age beliefs, particularly his core philosophy that we create our own reality.

153 pages, Hardcover

First published April 10, 1989

About the author

Ernest 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.

Reviews

[Ana Paura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely what I needed to hear, Ernest Holmes is Brilliant at describing what most of us seek in life in love and at home.

I have been moved to change my way of seeing everything in front of me. I have never felt such power seeping from my very pores. The Confidence and Freedom that I have found are priceless and I'm filled with hope for Tomorrow. Lets rejoice in knowing that our life is in our hands.

[Blanca Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Book

This book brought to me exceptional truths that have made my life easier and more enjoyable. I love the way the author explains how we’re are always one with the Divine and how Life really works. Thank you Ernest Holmes.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talks about the laws of the Universe. How to be more of a "co-creator" with Life/God. How we can understand that "Life" wants the best for us. We can create more good things in our lives through our thoughts. It's very much like The Secret.

[Angelica Taggart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is classic Ernest Holmes. It created great discussions for our Book Circle. I believe it would be a good book for new students and a great review for more seasoned students.
The book is about realizing just how powerful we are and why.

[Julia S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Metaphysics, period. You fill in your own blanks.

[Johanna Turitto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful from the incredible mind of Ernest Holmes. Will be reading it again.