-------------- HUMOR --------------
There exist males who cannot see Past Surfaces. Ritual reminds us of this continuously. Apprentices only Grasp the Superficial Aspects of Life and this includes other males. They cannot See “In-Depth”, nor do they Seek to See anything other than what is Seen Upon Surfaces where they gaze. They cannot Cross Perceptual Bournes and are themselves unpassably hampered by their cherished Burdens and lauded Weaknesses.
No one can transform their thoughtless ways but themselves. It is their choices that create their Limitations. Their Progress lessens each day they refuse to do Rudimentary Work intended to Progress them. Corruption eventually Ruffian's its way through their Every Manner and, in time, even their Very Looks shall Betray them.
No overall good comes by Passing Brothers Unprepared to take Manhood’s reins. Doing so pollutes our Numbers and sabotages our Aims. Yet, Choices to do so, based upon fears of doors closing and coffers shrinking, directs our ranks away from our Professed Aims. Titular Progression is to these Brothers' detriment and to our collective Body as well. Bestowing Youths with unmerited titles rather than Maturing them toward Manhood is the Antithesis of Craft Aims.
For the Craft to regain its original Value, it must as a whole "grow up" and do so unapologetically or without fear of losing lost boys. Restoration demands that it "mason up" in every way and do so Masterfully.
It shall not occur though until each member does so for himself.
Only men can lead Youths into Manhood.
source: Building Free Men http://www.coach.net/BuildingFreeMen.htm
-------------- CHARACTER --------------
If Masonry has taught me anything
about dealing with Brothers,
it is that I
must do the right thing
no matter what other Brothers say
to soothe my
guilt,
dismiss my obligations
or negate my debts.
-------------- SEVERED --------------
When your Heart and your Head
Pull you in Opposite Directions,
it's Only a Matter of Time
before you'll be Severed in Twain.
-------------- THE CHOICE... --------------
You can continuously apply Masonic Light
toward judging others
and loose all its rich relevance
or you can use it constructively
to continuously Work upon your own Ashlar
and find its simple significance
- now... Choose!
(source: http://www.coach.net/BuildingRuffish.htm)
-------------- MYTH --------------
"What's made up in the head is the fiction.
What comes out of the heart is a myth."
--Joseph Campbell, The Hero's Journey
-------------- LOGIC --------------
COACH'S CHALLENGE: Find the Logical Fallacies!
Here's your chance. Can you find at least one?
BONUS ROUND:
What psychological leverage is at play?
How has it been weaponized?
-------------- END --------------
Be Well and Travel Light!
-- Coach Nagy ;-)
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