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This Thing Called Life

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A religious philosopher presents his reflections on the religious significance of life, using the teachings of Jesus and the wisdom of great spiritual leaders to show readers the way to a higher plane of existence.

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First published April 10, 1989

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Ernest Shurtleff Holmes

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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.

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July 4, 2020
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.
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November 6, 2025
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.
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May 7, 2013
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.
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August 10, 2016
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.
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May 21, 2019
Metaphysics, period. You fill in your own blanks.
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August 23, 2015
Another wonderful from the incredible mind of Ernest Holmes. Will be reading it again.
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