Holmes Shurtleff, Ernest: - Ernest Shurtleff Holmes (1887-1960) was an influential American writer, teacher, and spiritual leader associated with the New Thought movement. Born in Lincoln, Maine, into a humble family, Holmes displayed a thirst for knowledge from an early age. At 15, he left home and moved to Boston, where he worked to support his education at the Leland Powers School of Expression. It was during this time that he encountered Mary Baker Eddy's Christian Science teachings and began exploring metaphysical concepts. In 1927, Holmes married Hazel Durkee Foster, and they shared a life dedicated to advancing metaphysical principles. Ernest Holmes' teachings and writings have had a profound impact on the New Thought movement and beyond. His ideas have inspired countless individuals in their spiritual journeys and self-improvement pursuits, contributing to the development of the broader self-help movement. Holmes passed away on April 7, 1960, leaving behind a legacy of metaphysical wisdom and a lasting influence on generations of seekers and teachers in the field of metaphysics.