Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Random Building Thoughts - 2024-02-14


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 -------------- MASONIC EDUCATION --------------   
 
 
 -------------- COACH'S CHALLENGE --------------  


 
Freemasonry is 
a system of Morality
 veiled in Allegory 
and Illustrated by Symbols. 
 
"In my opinion a good Allegory
 for someone who has a negative view of Masonry
 is found at Luke 10:25-37 King James Version (KJV)"
 
25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?
27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
 
"My question would be 
who in this story are you most like? 
The Lawyer, the Master, the hurt man, 
the thieves, the priest, the Levite,
 the Samaritan, or the host?" 
-- Brother Franklyn Gallup
 
AND YOUR ANSWER IS?
 
SOURCE:  Brother Franklyn Gallup, Feb. 13, 2016
 
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  -------------- BEING TAUGHT -------------- 
 
 
Blue Lodge Ritual directs members, 
who understand it, to prepare the foundation for learning, 
to learn how to learn and 
eventually learn and teach how to discuss difficult topics. 
 
This is the CORE of what ritual communicates!
 
Unfortunately, Blue Lodge educational efforts 
are focused almost exclusively upon 
training members to avoid difficult topics  
at the cost of their development 
and for the sake of society "harmony". 
They take this direction rather than 
how to deal effectively with all topics.
 
Should Blue Lodge education actually take place
 and be directed by what is espoused by its own Rituals,
 it would educate men to discuss any topic, 
no matter how difficult and to do so in an
 effective, civil, respectful, considerate, 
and informed manner.
 
This lack of educational focus 
is a root cause for membership attrition, 
disappointment and apathy.
 
(hat tip to Bro. Jeffrey Blaisdell 
for the photo inspiration)
 
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PSA for the Day!
 
To make any significant difference, 
focus, 
not upon that which troubles you, 
but upon taking effective actions 
that deal directly with the causes. 
 
 It is a sign of an insane mind 
that focuses upon directions 
that make no difference whatsoever.
 
You're welcome!
 
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Masonic Cement: 
Woe to he who form bonds 
without it! 
 
For Further Light:

 -------------- CHANGE! -------------- 
 
 
If It Doesn't Challenge You,
It Cannot, It Will Not,
And It Shall Not Possibly
Change You For The Better!

(Thanks for the inspiration 
Bro. Mark E. Koltko-Rivera)
 
 -------------- WORD OF THE DAY -------------- 
 
 
 
APPRECIATE -- ap·pre·ci·ate (/əˈprēSHēˌāt/) verb
 
1. recognize the full worth of.
_ [synonyms: value, treasure, admire, respect, hold in high regard, think highly of, think much of ]
• be grateful for (something).
_ [synonyms: be grateful for, be thankful for, be obliged for, be indebted for, be in your debt for, be appreciative of; antonyms: disparage]
2. understand (a situation) fully; recognize the full implications of.
_ [synonyms: recognize, acknowledge, realize, know, be aware of, be conscious of, be sensitive to, understand, comprehend, grasp, fathom; informalbe wise to]
3. rise in value or price.
_ [synonyms: increase, gain, grow, rise, go up, escalate, soar, rocket
antonyms: depreciate, decrease ]
 
Origin: mid 16th century: from late Latin appretiat- ‘set at a price, appraised,’ from the verb appretiare, from ad- ‘to’ + pretium ‘price.’
 
When was the last time you told someone that you appreciated what they did for you and your life? 
 
 
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Words I could easily have written about
many of my good friends and Brothers!
 
 -------------- HVD! -------------- 
 
 
Three things will last forever
--faith, hope, and love--
and the greatest of these is love.
-- 1 Corinthians 13:13

Happy Valentine's Day... 
My Brothers and Friends!
 
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 Be Well and Travel Light!
-- Coach Nagy ;-)

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