The Entered Apprentice Mason Series – Part I: The Work of Beginning
Download MP3Every Masonic journey begins with openness — the willingness to learn, to labor, and to make first attempts. In this episode, we explore the behavioral dimension of the Entered Apprentice: the mindset of curiosity and the courage to start imperfectly. True initiation is not marked by ceremony alone, but by the decision to engage with life as a learner.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- The Entered Apprentice embodies beginnings — effort, curiosity, and humble work.
- Progress requires repetition, observation, and the suspension of judgment.
- Every new endeavor offers the chance to renew one’s perception and discipline.
💬 Featured Quotes
- 0:00:10 — “We’re going to be going over the Masonic symbols in three different levels — practical, relational, and philosophical.”
- 0:00:22 — “Today, we’re going to start with the Entered Apprentice.”
- 0:00:35 — “It’s a wonderful perspective for helping in everyday life when it comes to learning something new.”
- 0:00:50 — “There is a moment in every life where we begin new things — not just once, but over and over again.”
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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
