-------------- ALLEGORY--------------
There's
a compelling moment when an EA appears stunned by the penalty tendered
during his Obligation. This moment of mixed shock and doubt comes
across clearly in his manner as he enunciates this clear symbolic
truth.
Some
Rituals include words of assurance that such actions are merely
symbolic, leaving the candidate with the impression that the penalty
shall never really be suffered. This simple Ritual addition acts as a
dismissal in the mind and hearts of those who choose to accept it as
such. This leaves far too many Brothers with the impression that a
penalty's symbolic nature has no true bearing upon their life.
Little
do they realize how it manifests through self-inflicted negligence on
their part when putting forth any intent, word or action that lacks
Integrity.
It's
most unfortunate that some truths must be experienced before accepted
as real. It's also most unfortunate that the true reality often sinks
in all too late.
For Further Light:
Penalties...
Penalties...
Yup.... the rumors are true...
Masonry has definitely got my goat.
For Further Light:
WHERE?!?!
WHERE?!?!
-------------- CHARACTER --------------
-------------- THE SHOW --------------
When those Running the Show
Express Great Dissatisfaction with the Attendance
and Request You Fill the Seats,
its a good Indication the Show
is not Enough to Do this on its Own.
Make sure there's substance
behind the curtain,
ALWAYS!
-------------- MASTERY --------------
The
meaning of "Mastery"
was not degraded by a change to electric lights.
It was degraded by arrogant Initiates
who have never achieved Mastery
and who ignorantly believed bringing new members into the organization
and putting them through three Degrees
was enough to label them
"Masters".
Every
moment you devote to candidates
should be with the focused intent
and
understanding
that you're Building the next Generation
of Masters!
-------------- RULE --------------
When
you carefully consider
all the countless difficulties, challenges and
problems
all Lodges have keeping things going,
you soon realize
how
ridiculous any claim
that Freemasons rule the world actually is.
Such
Claims when taken seriously
show more Arrogant Ignorance
than actual
Truth.
-------------- RUFFIAN --------------
-------------- CHOOSE WISELY! --------------
-------------- <CHUCKLE> --------------
Brother: What is the original name for the 47th problem of Euclid?
Coach: "The Cowan Separator"
Brother: Where did the term eavesdropper come from?
Coach: Clumsy eave handlers.
Brother: What is Geometry?
Coach: Man's attempt to understand, explain and use Structure and Pattern.
Brother: What angle is the compass set?
Coach: The setting depends upon your desired use.
Brother: What is the name of the screw in the Compasses?
Coach: "Merit"
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Notable: The ability to render Music on paper.
Ionic: A Salty Pillar
Cowan: Short for "Cow-Handler".
Regularity: a sign of good health and suitable ruffiage.
Cable Tow - An unusual and rare foot condition.
Superfluities: Fluities endowed with special super powers.
-------------- MYTH --------------
“Mythology is not a lie,
mythology is poetry,
it is metaphorical.
It has
been well said that mythology
is the penultimate truth
--penultimate
because the ultimate cannot be put into words.
It is beyond words.
Beyond images,
beyond that bounding rim of the Buddhist Wheel of
Becoming.
Mythology pitches the mind
beyond that rim,
to what can be
known
but not told.”
―
―
The Power of Myth
-------------- BECOME! --------------
-------------- SEEK WISDOM --------------
The Saddest Aspect of Lodge Life is,
while Many Brothers Seek Its Light,
Very Few Seek Its Wisdom.
When you Know what you're Doing,
and What you're Doing Truly Supports
what the Organization Actually Does,
you have a Lot More Fun,
and a Lot More Interest,
and you do so without
all the Unnecessary Drama.
-------------- END --------------
Be Well and Travel Light!
-- Coach Nagy ;-)
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