The Lodge in Stillness: Silence as a Tool for Growth
Download MP3Silence is more than the absence of noise—it is a discipline, a tool, and a posture of openness. In this episode, we explore how cultivating silence creates space for reflection, helps us solve problems, and resists the distractions of modern life. Just as the Lodge is prepared for sacred work, so too must we prepare ourselves with the stillness needed for growth.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Silence is a proactive tool, not merely the absence of sound
- Cultivating silence helps create space for growth and clarity
- Freemasonry calls us to embrace silence as a discipline of the Craft
💬 Featured Quotes
- 0:00:00 – “I want to talk in today’s episode about the role of silence… we don’t often as a society cultivate silence as a positive or proactive response.”
- 0:00:18 – “Silence is an amazing tool to solve all sorts of problems in everyday life.”
- 0:00:32 – “One of the first things that silence can do for you is… it’s part of creating space.”
- 0:00:42 – “Cultivate silence inside yourself. And what does that mean? It means choosing stillness over distraction.”
🔗 Explore Related Episodes
- The Lodge and the Open Space: Making Room for Growth
— On creating the conditions where growth can emerge. - Beyond Silence: What Freemasonry Teaches About Risk and Openness
— Explores silence as a foundation and vulnerability as the step beyond. - The Trowel: Building Connections That Last
— Balances silence with the work of connection and care.
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
