Creative Mind

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Title

Creative Mind

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en

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Global Grey

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Ernest S. Holmes presents a classic New Thought guide to mental science, asserting that the creative power of thought governs reality. This practical manual offers clear lessons in affirmative prayer, visualization, and constructive thinking, empowering readers to control their destiny, heal their bodies, and align with the eternal creative spirit within.

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In 'Creative Mind,' Ernest S. Holmes presents a profound metaphysical argument that the universe is fundamentally spiritual, composed of a single, undivided Mind or Spirit. Holmes posits that all visible effects, including physical laws and material objects, originate from an inner cause: thought, or 'The Word.' Just as God created the universe through the Word, humans possess the same creative power within their own consciousness. Consequently, man is not a victim of circumstance but a free agent capable of choosing his reality through the quality of his thoughts. The text distinguishes between the unchanging spiritual substance and the changing forms it takes, which are dictated by thought. Holmes addresses the human condition of suffering and limitation, attributing it to false beliefs in dualism (good vs. evil) and the acceptance of negative thought patterns like sickness or poverty. He teaches that health, wealth, and peace are the natural states of the spiritual mind, obscured only by negative thinking. The book provides practical instructions for 'Practice,' urging readers to replace negative concepts with positive affirmations. Holmes discusses the mechanics of healing, emphasizing that the healer must first heal themselves by holding a concept of perfection rather than denying sickness. He critiques the use of denials, suggesting that direct affirmation of the desired state is more aligned with the creative nature of Spirit. Through a series of questions and answers, he clarifies key metaphysical definitions, such as the nature of God as Infinite Spirit, the definition of law as mind in action, and the concept of karma as the law of cause and effect. Ultimately, the work invites the reader to awaken to their divine nature, realizing that they are a center of the divine activity and that their destiny is eternal, resting in the perfect universe of the present moment.

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