2010 Here I come!
Well, the new year is almost upon us. The new Decade for that matter.
I have been un-expectedly visited by my lodge's Secretary who happens to have been my sponsor when I first petitioned the Lodge. He happened to be in town on business and stopped in to wish the family good tidings and to drop off some literature and explain my next steps in Freemasonry. (You think he reads this website and saw my previous blog about being impatient? hehehe)
Anyway, I'm happy to have the work and look forward to being passed, though I'm nervous about all the memory work. But my motto in anything I do is "If it's too easy or you're too comfortable with what you're doing, you're not in the right job". My philosophy is always to get to the next level. Keep things fresh. Live on the edge. Wow...I'm a cliche. Sorry guys.
Anyway, the plan is to be passed at the February Lodge meeting then MM at the April meeting. I'm really looking forward to life as a Mason because all my research seems to indicate that there is so much to delve into. You can get your MM degree and then coast or you can continue your learning and that's exactly what attracted me to Freemasonry. The constant exploration of knowledge. It's much like my karate training. I can get my blackbelt and sit back on my laurels or I can spend my life mastering my craft.
i'm looking forward to the ride.
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Glad to hear you got the direction you were seeking; and all the best in your journey.
Thats great Ottawaman!
Don't be afraid of the memory work, or the dreaded public speaking! So many brothers back away from it as much as possible, but as you memorize that work and reflect on its meaning and importance you peak through the viel and gain that deeper wisdom.
Masonry makes men better, but not without a bit of sweat on the brow!
The lodge must have an Initiatic Focus, which means that the brethren must always remember that striving to improve themselves in Masonry and assisting candidates and fellow brethren in doing the same is chief among their duties.