The Plumb: Staying True While in Motion
Download MP3This episode examines the behavioral application of the Plumb, focusing on what it means to stay grounded without becoming rigid. The Plumb is used to test whether behavior remains aligned with values and truth, especially under movement, pressure, or temptation.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Grounding is dynamic, not rigid or stubborn.
- The plumb moves, swings, and settles — behavior works the same way.
- Staying still long enough allows truth to reassert itself.
- Behavioral alignment must be tested against values, not outcomes.
- Pro-social behaviors can still be “out of plumb” if misapplied.
💬 Featured Quotes
- “From a behavior level, the plumb is the ability to stay true regardless of the circumstances.” (0:00–0:13)
- “That grounding is not to be confused with rigidity or stubbornness.” (0:34–0:45)
- “You’ll note that it moves. It swings.” (0:56–1:01)
- “It has a tendency… to move in an equal and opposite direction.” (1:01–1:08)
- “It’s a very dynamic kind of thing, even though ironically, it always points at the center of the earth.” (1:08–1:17)
- “If you stop moving, it stops moving and points to ground.” (1:59–2:08)
- “Is my behavior in alignment with a grounded behavior?” (2:39–2:45)
- “Is it the true way to go about solving the problem in a right way, in a moral way?” (2:48–2:58)
- “Whatever is grounding your behaviors… you should occasionally take inventory of your behavior.” (3:13–3:27)
- “Is the behavior I’m undertaking pulling me off of that truth?” (3:27–3:39)
- “If you’re undertaking a set of behaviors that isn’t true to who you are… you’re operating out of plumb.” (4:37–4:54)
- “Some of the behaviors you have may be pro social… but they are being used in a way that is out of plumb.” (5:29–5:57)
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
