Mastering the Trowel the Key to Self-Regulation and Social Harmony
Download MP3In this episode, we delve into the significance of the third-degree tools in Freemasonry, which are all about how one executes their work. The secret lies in using love as a guiding principle in every aspect of Masonic practice. By applying love to self-care, treatment of oneself, and interactions with others, Masons can experience personal transformation and make better decisions. Discover how the Master Mason's tool of love can truly revolutionize the use of other tools and contribute to a fulfilling Masonic journey.
Key Points
• Love is the fundamental principle that guides the execution of Masonic work.
• Masons are encouraged to apply love to themselves and others, often overlooked in Masonic practice.
• Using love as a tool transforms personal behavior and fosters self-improvement.
• By demonstrating self-care and love for oneself, other behavioral elements that don't align with love naturally fall away.
• The Master Mason's degree provides guidance on thinking about Masonic tools and decision making with love.
• Aspiring Master Masons should reflect on how to incorporate love into their conversations and interactions.
• The application of love in Freemasonry leads to a profound rebirth and promotes personal growth.
Best Quotes
00:33 - 00:37 • "And the trowel reminds us to do all of our work with love."
02:10 - 02:21 • "When you start to apply that Master Mason's tool, set that trowel to all of the other tools, decision making gets a whole lot easier."
02:44 - 02:53 • "That guidance on how to think about these things really does essentially completely change how you apply all the other tools."
03:05 - 03:14 • "That rebirth that comes from applying love is absolutely something that you want to spend a ton of time reflecting on."
Key Points
• Love is the fundamental principle that guides the execution of Masonic work.
• Masons are encouraged to apply love to themselves and others, often overlooked in Masonic practice.
• Using love as a tool transforms personal behavior and fosters self-improvement.
• By demonstrating self-care and love for oneself, other behavioral elements that don't align with love naturally fall away.
• The Master Mason's degree provides guidance on thinking about Masonic tools and decision making with love.
• Aspiring Master Masons should reflect on how to incorporate love into their conversations and interactions.
• The application of love in Freemasonry leads to a profound rebirth and promotes personal growth.
Best Quotes
00:33 - 00:37 • "And the trowel reminds us to do all of our work with love."
02:10 - 02:21 • "When you start to apply that Master Mason's tool, set that trowel to all of the other tools, decision making gets a whole lot easier."
02:44 - 02:53 • "That guidance on how to think about these things really does essentially completely change how you apply all the other tools."
03:05 - 03:14 • "That rebirth that comes from applying love is absolutely something that you want to spend a ton of time reflecting on."
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
