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Members come to Masonry for many reasons. Because of a relative, because of a friend, because of fellowship, because of curiosity, or maybe because they think they will get ahead. The reason we join is irrelevant. After joining, we found men who treated us with brotherly love. This, in turn, relieved the stress of the day. It also gave us a feeling of self worth and helped us see the true meaning of Freemasonry.
The fast movement of everyday life causes many changes in our life style. We move from one situation to another at such a speed, that most of the time, we seldom see the conclusion of one problem before another appears. Except if, it doesn’t turn out right, then we hear every detail of what went wrong. That is where Masonry comes in.
We come to Lodge to meet old and new friends that demand nothing from us. Thus, we demand nothing from our Brethren. We teach, and we learn a more even way to live, and to cope with problems. We learn that, all that matters is within ourselves. We learn, through watching others, that a better way to do anything is through love, understanding, and trust.
As we speed on and through this ever - changing world, we come to lodge for a little bit of peace and understanding, we come to slowdown, we come because this is;
WHERE THE FAST LANE ENDS.
Hiram Abiff
The Widow’s Son
"No man has ever knelt at our altar of Obligation an arose the same man."
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Members come to Masonry for many reasons. Because of a relative, because of a friend, because of fellowship, because of curiosity, or maybe because they think they will get ahead. The reason we join is irrelevant. After joining, we found men who treated us with brotherly love. This, in turn, relieved the stress of the day. It also gave us a feeling of self worth and helped us see the true meaning of Freemasonry.
The fast movement of everyday life causes many changes in our life style. We move from one situation to another at such a speed, that most of the time, we seldom see the conclusion of one problem before another appears. Except if, it doesn’t turn out right, then we hear every detail of what went wrong. That is where Masonry comes in.
We come to Lodge to meet old and new friends that demand nothing from us. Thus, we demand nothing from our Brethren. We teach, and we learn a more even way to live, and to cope with problems. We learn that, all that matters is within ourselves. We learn, through watching others, that a better way to do anything is through love, understanding, and trust.
As we speed on and through this ever - changing world, we come to lodge for a little bit of peace and understanding, we come to slowdown, we come because this is;
WHERE THE FAST LANE ENDS.
Hiram Abiff
The Widow’s Son
"No man has ever knelt at our altar of Obligation an arose the same man."
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What a great article. How true it is. When we attend Lodge our minds become less irritated with the every day activities and a refuge from a mad and seething world. It affords a time when all is tranquill, when all is at peace, and in a world of turmoil, this aspect of our brotherhood is most rewarding. In a society where man feels alone, so allienated, it is comforting to be with others who share the same feelings, and more importantly, to carry those feelings away from lodge, and practice them in my daily living and in my dealings with all people at all times. This is my "QUALITY TIME."
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