The following is a summary of the Ernest Holmes book,
Creative Mind and Success. It is a combination of my own words and his. I
originally took notes on this book which is in the public domain in August and
today felt compelled to craft them into the summary you see here. I know that
with the proper application of your thought process you will find this summary of
value.
We are all surrounded by an atmosphere of thought. As we
conform our lives to a greater understanding of this basic principle we will
bring into our experience what we wish, let go of what we don't want to
experience, and take in the things we desire. In order to do this we must only
speak and think words that we wish to create. We must not think, speak, read,
or listen to limitation of any kind. It is also important not to dwell on past
mistakes. We are better served learning forgiveness of ourselves and others.
Know that you are a success now and that nothing can hinder
you from accomplishing your good. Like weeding a garden it is your charge to
eliminate all negative thoughts, false beliefs, and any ideas of limitation.
See only what you wish to experience and declare that you are in union with
Infinite Mind. You attract what you first become in your mind, and feel to be
reality. It is imperative that you hold this one pointedly, and with ease.
Learn to love everyone, and send this thought out to the
entire world. Refuse to see the negative side of anyone. Know that everyone
wants you to have the best. Continue to affirm this everywhere you go and you
will find things just as you wish them. By controlling your thoughts you can
have and do what you wish to have and do. The creative flow is for you to use
but not to possess.
Thinking sets into motion creative power which from an idea
sets the path in motion. Learn to use this for a definite purpose, and speak it
forth. Don't just see what you desire, know you "are" what you think.
When looking for next steps wait in silence expectantly as the inner power
supplies you with good. Know the power of words, they are sacred.
Pray with conviction as if you already possess what you
need. Have a received attitude, and once again do this single pointedly
clearing your mind of any separation from the Divine Mind. We all are better
served applying more backbone and less wishbone to our daily lives.
Imagine yourself surrounded by a mind so receptive that it
receives the slightest impression of your thoughts. Feel that every thought is
received and acted upon. Center on what you want to become, what you want to
accomplish, and then keep it to yourself. Say, "I am that thing" many
time a day, and develop a perfect mental picture of it. Do not feel it is ever
too late to start. Know that life is consciousness and is not contingent on
years.
Every day give to the great Creative Mind exactly what you
want to happen by seeing only what you desire, while in the silence of your
soul speaking it and then it will be done unto you. Money is an effect so in
order to acquire it we must find its cause which is consciousness, thus we must
acquire a money consciousness. Do not be fooled into thinking of money as
material, it is spiritual. Make our unity with supply by daily that all the
power in the universe is bringing to us all we can use. Feel this presence of
supply, and know that it is yours now. Realize your omnipotent power, speak it
forth, and feel that it responds to you. Whenever you see that someone has more
than you, at once affirm that you have as much as them. Whenever you see
anything big say, "That means me." In this way you learn to unify
with the law.
All activity comes from the mind, and doesn't mean that it
comes with struggle. We must learn to comply with the Law of Activity. Use this
law in our business by constantly remaining in motion. Action is life so stay
alert and apply mental awareness which precedes physical activity. Think while
you work, move with confidence, and a sense of Supreme Guidance to make you
work more intelligently. Stay out of ruts, remain fresh. Be interested in life
if you want life to be interested in you. Act in life and life will act through
you.
In order to receive from the infinite, first quiet your mind
within yourself and without any confusion from outward appearance. Do not be
disturbed by effects. Realize the presence of Absolute Intelligence surrounding
you as a mind that knows. Second get a clear picture of what you desire, and put
your mind in touch with the Universal Mind saying precisely what you are
waiting for. Ask for it, believe you are receiving it, and wait for it to
arrive. After a few minutes declare that you now know even if it may seem that
you don't. Give thanks for receiving this knowing. Do this every day until you
find the direction you are seeking. A good time to do this practice is right
before you go to sleep so that your subconscious has an opportunity to work on your
declaration. When the direction arrives act on it with conviction, and prefect
assurance.
Proceed with self-reliance by listening to your own voice
and holding to your principal witness. We can't demonstrate life beyond our
mental ability to embody our thoughts. We must create the mental equivalent
inside us before we can hope to create it in the outside world. Destroy old
thoughts with new thoughts. Know that limited thinking has no place in your
mind. Sit and realize you are the center of Divine Attraction, and that all good
things are coming to you. Feel your power within going out as you draw back in
all that you need. Stick with this process even if you don't see immediate
results.
Ask yourself, "Do I really want this thing I ask
for?", "Am I willing to take for myself what I ask of other
people?" When an undesired thing happens drop it, forgive ourselves, and
start fresh, never to think about it again. Realize everyone is your friend by
exercising absolute forgiveness and eliminating any sense of limitation. See
only good never evil.
Every victory strengthens you. You will no longer have to say,
"I hope" or "I believe" but will utter, "I know."
Follow these instructions with absolute belief. Work on these things alone
unless you are completely certain that those you are working with are in harmony
with us. In order to attract larger things we must think larger thoughts. This
is why we must work every day to expand our thoughts. Get a hold of the biggest
thing and claim it as your own.
Always be gathering more, expecting more, and never allowing
for small thoughts. Keep the main thing in your mind, and destroy all thoughts
you don't wish to experience. Know "I AM," and that "All is Well."
Never again say, "I fear" but instead say, "I trust"
In order to achieve prosperity hold or think of your product
or service and declare into the only mind that they will accomplish that for
which they are sent out. Know that every word written on them is truth, and
that they carry their own conviction. See your products reaching their location
with gladness, and interest. Declare this as NOW, and feel it to be true.
Mentally assert that they will reach their destination safely and benefit the
receiver. When the word is spoken always feel that the mind at once takes it up
and never fails to act upon it.
Guard you mind by knowing that no negativity or thoughts of
limitation can enter. Clothe yourself in the great realization that all power
is yours. Fill the atmosphere of your homes and businesses with streams of
positive thought. As you do this you will invite others in and continually draw
in only the best.
When surrounded by inactivity, mentally see and declare that
you are in the midst of activity. Feel this to be true, and mentally see the
pace as being busy. Declare and see that your word perpetually draws in
fullness. Stop all striving and struggle within your soul by knowing the truth
and absolutely trusting.
To bring people into your life unite with the principle of
life, not people. This is called working from the center. Realize life is your
friend, and feel the Divine Companionship. Always be cheerful and do not allow
your feelings to be hurt. Humanity is what they think they are. Big thoughts
yield big things. Through thinking believe in truth, and what you wish to have
returned to you. Eliminate negative thoughts and hold only to positive
thoughts. Give thanks to the spirit of life, never argue with yourself or
others, and through demonstration you shall know.
