Emerson and New Thought - by Ralph Waldo Emerson & Carnes (Paperback)

About the Book

"Generations of Americans have been influenced by the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, perhaps unknowingly. He is the most often quoted American, second only to Abraham Lincoln. Some of our favorite words to live by are his. Emerson had a profoundly witty and insightful writing style that, oddly, some students find hard to follow. His influence on Dr. Ernest Holmes, author of the Science of Mind and founder of the spiritual teaching by the same name, was immediate. This is why Emerson's Essays are referenced throughout the Science of Mind curriculum. Emerson is not every minister's cup of tea. Some find the language old fashioned, stilted, or flowery. Not so with Dr. Carol Carnes. Emerson and New Thought provides readers with insight that sheds new light on the course material presented by Centers for Spiritual Living. This presentation of five of Emerson's most beloved essays has been edited to be "Gender inclusive." While it was common in his day to refer to humanity as "mankind" and to people in general as "man," it can be difficult for many to embrace today. Dr. Carnes interprets, comments, and invites us to discover our own personal application of these timeless writings"--

Book Synopsis

EMERSON'S ESSAYS have become the signature writings of the famous American transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson. Not only did these essays turn heads and open eyes in the mid nineteenth century, but they are still doing the same today. His spiritual insights can be seen most profoundly in New Thought and the work of Ernest Holmes and the Science of Mind philosophy. So much so, that specific essays are required reading in New Thought introductory classes. One teacher who has earned the esteem of spiritual leaders throughout New Thought, Dr. Carol Carnes has now provided readers with the specific essays that influenced Ernest Holmes the most: SELF-RELIANCE, THE OVER-SOUL, SPIRITUAL LAWS, COMPENSATION, and CIRCLES. Each chapter includes an essay and Carol's commentary along with her insightful questions for the reader. The entire book has been edited to allow each reader to easily understand and grasp these concepts on a personal level in the world of today.