Doing "The Work"

WHO AM I?

I am not the mind. I am not the body. I am a spark of holy light walking upon the earth. The body is a gift from nature. I am grateful.

I walk upon the earth to experience and be prepared for that holy place. I walk upon the earth to help others. Every person I meet and every experience helps me to become like the Christ That is my destiny. I am grateful.

Mantra:
I use the gift of my body
to walk the path of love and service.

WHO IS THE CHRIST?

When someone speaks of the Christ there is instantly an image of the crucifixion, a man bleeding and suffering on the cross. While this is true of Jesus, it is not true of the Christ. The Christ is a luminous, radiant light that has touched billions of people. The Christ is the holy light that used Jesus as a channel of service. With his host of millions of angels he can be anywhere at any time and touch you with sacred love. This is the miracle for the disciple, for he is never alone, through his devotion and love for his fellow man.

Mantra:
I am never alone. Christ touches me with sacred love.*

WHY MEDITATE AT FOUR IN THE MORNING

Why should you make the effort to meditate at four o’clock in the morning?

  1. The atmosphere is still because a million minds are not creating maya.
  2. It strengthens the will. You cannot reach the tem- ple without it.
  3. It helps to intensify your focus.
  4. You become more aware, and you create a tone heard by the Master and guide.
  5. You have an appointment with a spiritual guide. They know you will be waiting and receptive.
  6. You can reach people with healing because the conscious mind is asleep.
  7. It brings discipline into your life.

    Mantra:
    I have the will to meditate at four in the morning. I control my mind and body

WHY WERE YOU BORN?

Why were you born? Your answer may be to get married and raise children or to raise food to feed the hungry or to be an artist. The above reasons are good, but they are not the destined reason. You came into form so that you would grow spiritually and transform your nature, thus making a contribution on earth through your light and love. Your work and family are a means to process your nature.

All your problems are designed with a purpose to force you to grow. Thus they become stepping stones up the mountain. When the spiritual purpose is fixed in your mind and you know that your problems are really helping you, you will find the battle is won and the solution to every problem is accomplished.

Mantra:
I use every hour as a stepping stone to the temple.

* Earth Journey Books Editior's Suggested Mantras.

The Work

Herman described the process of putting his teachings into practice as "The work." This section contains some of his lessons that describe conceptual concepts as well as actual practices that supported that work. Love everyone -- how on earth can you do that? How do I connect with the Christ and the angelic host? Methods of healing. Dealing with the difficulties of everyday life. These issues and more are touched on here.
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Labeled "a book of mystical experiences," THE HIDDEN DOOR TO REALITY" contains a collection of Herman Rednick's poems and other short writings. A few of those poems are presented here. While listed on Amazon, both soft or hardcover copies of the book are avaiable at the Earthjourney.org website, new, at more resonable prices.
Cover of book "The Hidden Door To Reality'
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HERMAN REDNICK PRACTICES FOR THE PATH OF LOVE

Herman Rednick Practices. 

One central issue that many students of Herman faced was how to fulfill the fundamental Christ instruction: Love one Another.  Often a student would come to Herman for guidance on how to resolve a problem they were experiencing for a family member, parent or friend.  “Send the a beam of love” he would reply.  “But I’m doing that” most students would reply.  To which he always responded: “Love more.”  How exactly do we do that?

Herman fundamental practices described by the editors in the introductions of the Earth Journey Books.

Lessons that describe some basic concepts and practices that Herman taught.

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100 Christ-centered lessons

In 2002, Robert Van Arsdale collected 100 of Herman’s Christ-focused lessons and self-published them in a booklet titled “The Cosmic Christ.” The content is available here.

Introduction to the collection – The Editorial Notes and Preface to the collection.

The Lessons Chronologically arranged.

Poems and Music

Herman described many of his experiences on the spiritual path, both worldly and other worldly, in poetry.   The poems, his words, and other writings inspired songs written by a handful of his musically talented students.  

Poetry: A collection of his poetry was published in the book “Hidden Door to Reality.” These are a few selected from that book.
Songs: Meditation sessions with Herman began and/or ended with music written and sung by class members. You can listen to a few here.

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HERMAN REDNICK LESSONS

About these Lessons
There is a group in northern New Mexico that meets weekly. One or two of Herman’s lessons are read. These become the focus of the week’s meditations. As it has been since the very beginning of Herman’s teachings, those gathered read aloud reflections on their meditations, contributing and expanding our understanding of the teachings

Lesssons – A chronological listing of the weekly lessons with links to the lessons themselves.
Titles – An alphabetical listing of the titles of the lessons, with links.
Mantras – An alphabetical listing of the mantras of the lessons, with links.
First Lines – An alphabetic listing of the first line of each lesson, with links.

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