Hearts and Minds

 Without proper Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft work, you may find your Master Work being pulled apart!

Controlling Actions

 When people cannot control their emotional responses, they instead attempt to control the actions of others.

How can we handle this situation when it happens to us?

Memorization

 Well, you've memorized it...
Now what are you going to do with it?

Shakespearean Ass

"Who knows himself a braggart, let him fear this, for it will come to pass that every braggart shall be found an ass."

William Shakespeare
The Complete Works

Smart Phones?

Smartphones are some of the most amazing pieces of communication technology known to man...

... they are also a huge cause of distraction.

How can we, as Masons, instead use it for our betterment?

Stated TV Night

 

 This is "Stated Meeting Night" for most Masons...

Why do you think this is?

Zebras

"When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras."

- Dr. Theodore Woodward

How does this phrase apply to Masonry?

Different Masonry?

"Masonry is different, for different people."

Would you agree or disagree with this statement, and why?

Understanding Words

Many of the words in our ritual we do not understand the definition of...

Yet we still take an obligation.

Why do you think this is?

American Masonry

Masonry is not exclusive to the United States, yet patriotism exists within many members of our lodges.  The flag of our country, and proper tribute to it, is also a part of our opening and closing rituals.

Why do you think this is?

Stated Meetings

Masons today are becoming less and less interested in Stated Business Meetings.

Why do you think this is happening?