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
Humility is compassion for every person. The Buddhist learns humility by begging. He sits on the road and begs or else goes from house to house. Some people give him a little food, others slam the door in his face, and others spit at him, crying aloud, “Get out of here and go to work.” In the face of all this he is to bless every person. He is to be harmless in his thought.
On the Christ path you are to love your enemies, and there are many who will think you are a fool. You are to keep your mind in the light and your heart with Christ.