A Mason's Work

[01:51] "The guide experience and the role that that person plays in setting the future culture of the lodge is absolutely critical." 

[02:13] "The place where that tone and timbre is set is in the preparing room with the candidate for the first time." 

[02:36] "If you want serious workmen, the role of guide should be conducted with serious comportment." 

[03:01] "Let's take it, you know, if you were climbing a mountain, you would have a guide... they would be determining the right course of travel to take relative to your skills and abilities." 

[04:04] "If you want things to change, the best place to do it is with the new guy that just is coming in." 

• The Mountain Guide Metaphor: A guide determines the pacing and experience so the relationship with the ritual is managed and curated.
• Beyond the Ritual: This role is not merely an educator; it is a fellowship function that begins outside the lodge in a mentoring capacity.
• Leadership Opportunity: Taking the role of the Guide is perhaps the most powerful and best role a Mason can take if they wish to see meaningful change.

• Jorge