The Square and Compasses. The symbols employed in Co-Freemasonry are mostly identical with those in other orders of Freemasonry. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Being anonymous can lead to the temptation to try to cut corners, to get away with things; it can lead, in other words, to acting un-Masonically. When I wear my Masonic ring or drive my car with its Masonic license plates, or wear a lodge polo shirt, I am putting myself out there as a representation of our fraternity. As Most Worshipful Richard L. Swaney, Past Grand Master of Masons in Illinois, put it, “a Masonic license plate makes you a more polite driver.”
So my Masonic ring matters. Yes, it’s a nice piece of jewelry, but it’s more than that: it’s a sign to others that I’m trustworthy, a good man. So I’ll keep wearing it as a pledge to myself that I’ll remember what my obligation means and act accordingly
On this episode we discuss Courage and how to be more courageous. Learn about the 5 places you can look to increase your courage.
Not everything in life comes easy to us. There are many things that are difficult and sometimes downright intimidating. When we face these things which intimidate us, our default reaction might be to avoid them and engage in other things. Although this might be a natural reaction or an instinctual response, it does not always serve its intended purpose. If we think about human evolution, we can understand that the spirit of self-preservation would have moved primitive humans to avoid overly dangerous or challenging situations. However, in today’s world we retain that instinctive inclination to find the path of least resistance, even when that path would lead away from reaching our dreams and achieving those things we desire the most.
Sometimes people are surprised to learn that I’ve not been Freemason for a very long time. I was raised a Master Mason in 2005.
I was in my late thirties, I’d been married for about seven years, I was very accomplished in my job,
I had a good reputation, owned a home, new cars, and we had a lot of very good friends. In other words, we’d been pretty successful in life so far.
But there was something missing, and I just couldn’t put my finger on it. I was looking for a new path in life, but I really didn’t know where to look for it.
My fascination with Freemasonry is finally what made me wonder if that wasn’t where the answers lay.
When a man decides he wants to learn more about Freemasonry, often times it is because they see something admirable on others who are already members of the Fraternity.
It often stems from the desire to grow as human beings and serve as an example for others. However, merely joining the Fraternity is not enough. It is important that a Man stays desirous of Light in order for that wish of improvement to become a reality.
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