About this lesson

Reflecting decades of work, Herman students Anna Racicot and Gabrielle Herbertson organized, edited and compiled two books containing hundreds of Herman’s lessons. The books, Earth Journey I and Earth Journey II, are the source of most of the weekly lessons published on this site.
Each of the books contains more than 100 photos of Herman’s paintings, an introduction detailing the history and suggested use of the lessons, and an appendix that contains additional information about the communities practices.
Both books are available for sale through the Earth Journey organization’s online store.
A Herman Rednick Lesson
The birth of the Christ was more than the picturesque scene of Christ being born in a stable and the three wise men arriving with gifts. The birth of the Christ marked a new cycle in the evolution of mankind. While eighteen million years ago the animal-man was given the principle of the mind and became human, two thousand years ago was the beginning of the new age when the human being may become divine through linking up with the Christ. This really means linking up with that stream of spiritual fire descending from God. This is possible to every human being who dedicates himself in deep devotion and love. Thus the second birth takes place, or one is twice-born, and the divine fire bursts forth in holy light within the heart.