The Entered Apprentice Mason Series – Part III: The Cultivation of Wonder
Download MP3At the systemic level, the Entered Apprentice teaches that the true foundation of wisdom is wonder. To see as a beginner is to live in curiosity — to acknowledge that every person, at every stage of life, is still learning. This episode invites reflection on how the beginner’s mind reveals unity within diversity, and how awareness of our shared uncertainty opens the door to compassion and renewal.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- The Entered Apprentice mindset is universally accessible — all are learners, always.
- Wonder is not naivety; it is the recognition of life’s endless depth.
- Systemic wisdom arises when curiosity replaces certainty.
💬 Featured Quotes
- 0:00:09 — “At a systemic level, the Entered Apprentice mindset is the cultivation of wonder.”
- 0:00:24 — “Everyone is constantly in this state of not knowing.”
- 0:00:39 — “If the Entered Apprentice mind is like that of a child, then all of us are operating in that capacity somewhere in our lives.”
- 0:00:51 — “Because that state is perpetually available, it connects all people at any given time.”
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
