Disorganized

With all of the business required to maintain the

"Organization of Freemasonry"

It becomes clear why these takes force themselves to seem more important than the

"Craft of Masonry"

during our stated meetings and communications.

What can be done to focus more on the Craft instead of just the Organization?

Peer Group

The first thing that changes when you become a Mason is your group of peers.

Is this a good thing, or a bad thing?

Clam-Up!

If you are only given surface-level answers...

Tell them to Clam-Up!

Stick your tongue out and dig deeper!

Keep Digging!

Answers that are given are hollow and incomplete.

Answers that are labored after, are rich and fulfilling.

Why do you think this is?

Aqualung

Here is a picture of where I first learned about allegory when I was younger.

What lessons have you learned over the years that apply to "the craft?"

Craft vs. Organization

A good way to tell the difference between the Craft of Masonry, and the Organization of Freemasonry is to pay attention to which discussions become arguments, and which ones create unity and understanding.

Masonic discussions about the Craft are much more useful than Freemasonic arguments about "how to" conduct business.

Less Religious

The more I read the Bible, the less Religious I become.

Time Management

Entered Apprentices learn to manage their time appropriately.

What are the consequences if they do not?

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

from all of us at
Matanuska Lodge No. 7

Palmer, Alaska