Freemasonry and Mental Health: Exploring Symbolism and Support
Download MP3Join us on a fascinating exploration of Freemasonry's role in mental health. Discover how Masonic symbolism and tools have traditionally been used to support and guide members through life's challenges. In this episode, we introduce the Working Tools series, where we'll delve into the tools of different Masonic degrees and jurisdictions, offering our unique perspective and inviting you to join the conversation.
Key Points
• Freemasonry has a long history of addressing mental health, often offering support and understanding.
• Masonic symbolism has been utilized as a means to guide and assist members in their personal growth and everyday struggles.
• We will explore the tools of the Entered Apprentice Masons degree, Fellow Craft tools, and Master Mason tools.
• Different jurisdictions and independent bodies may have additional tools pertinent to self-improvement.
• Interpretation plays a significant role in Freemasonry, and there are no definitive answers, allowing for individual reflection.
• Your own reflective inquiry is encouraged, and we welcome your input and perspective on the topics discussed.
• Stay tuned for future episodes in the Working Tools series, as we delve deeper into the tools and their significance within Freemasonry.
Best Quotes
00:08 - 00:13 • "Human beings have generally treated each other from a mental health perspective pretty badly for a very long period of time."
00:26 - 00:33 • "None would be, nobody can tell you exactly what happened. Even the minutes don't describe the content of how vulnerable someone might've been in the room."
00:35 - 00:46 • "The conversations that we had traditionally as Masons would use things like the Masonic symbolism to help individual members through problems and challenges."
02:07 - 02:18 • "Take everything I'm telling you with a grain of salt, your own reflective inquiry, and if you like it, great, and you have more to add or you wanna share, please reach out."
Key Points
• Freemasonry has a long history of addressing mental health, often offering support and understanding.
• Masonic symbolism has been utilized as a means to guide and assist members in their personal growth and everyday struggles.
• We will explore the tools of the Entered Apprentice Masons degree, Fellow Craft tools, and Master Mason tools.
• Different jurisdictions and independent bodies may have additional tools pertinent to self-improvement.
• Interpretation plays a significant role in Freemasonry, and there are no definitive answers, allowing for individual reflection.
• Your own reflective inquiry is encouraged, and we welcome your input and perspective on the topics discussed.
• Stay tuned for future episodes in the Working Tools series, as we delve deeper into the tools and their significance within Freemasonry.
Best Quotes
00:08 - 00:13 • "Human beings have generally treated each other from a mental health perspective pretty badly for a very long period of time."
00:26 - 00:33 • "None would be, nobody can tell you exactly what happened. Even the minutes don't describe the content of how vulnerable someone might've been in the room."
00:35 - 00:46 • "The conversations that we had traditionally as Masons would use things like the Masonic symbolism to help individual members through problems and challenges."
02:07 - 02:18 • "Take everything I'm telling you with a grain of salt, your own reflective inquiry, and if you like it, great, and you have more to add or you wanna share, please reach out."
Creators and Guests
Host
Brian Mattocks
Host and Founder of A Mason's Work - a podcast designed to help you use symbolism to grow. He's been working in the craft for over a decade and served as WM, trustee, and sat in every appointed chair in a lodge - at least once :D
