The Power of Ritual Vocabulary
Download MP3Freemasonry's rituals are the lexicon that binds the brotherhood together. Uncover how our masonic vocabulary sets a foundation for self-improvement, communication, and understanding, beyond the need for specialized knowledge.
Key Points
• Rituals create shared vocabulary
• No special expertise needed
• Communication vital in Freemasonry
• Self-regulation through Masonic terms
• Lexicon facilitates personal growth
Best Quotes
00:08 - 00:15 • "Why do we even do a ritual? Why not just kind of tell people the story or why don't we get around the fireplace and have that conversation?"
00:15 - 00:26 • "And the ritual, I think, serves some really important purposes, and the most important of which is to give the lexicon to share the vocabulary."
00:40 - 00:53 • "By doing that, we can have a conversation with each other about behavioral stuff, about the way things are in the world, the way we are in the world, without requiring special subject matter expertise."
01:05 - 01:11 • "You get a fair amount of information and insight from the Masonic vocabulary itself."
01:12 - 01:19 • "So we have these degrees to cement that understanding for each and every one of our members."
01:58 - 02:05 • "That common vocabulary that we can use to help each other grow is the purpose of our craft."
Key Points
• Rituals create shared vocabulary
• No special expertise needed
• Communication vital in Freemasonry
• Self-regulation through Masonic terms
• Lexicon facilitates personal growth
Best Quotes
00:08 - 00:15 • "Why do we even do a ritual? Why not just kind of tell people the story or why don't we get around the fireplace and have that conversation?"
00:15 - 00:26 • "And the ritual, I think, serves some really important purposes, and the most important of which is to give the lexicon to share the vocabulary."
00:40 - 00:53 • "By doing that, we can have a conversation with each other about behavioral stuff, about the way things are in the world, the way we are in the world, without requiring special subject matter expertise."
01:05 - 01:11 • "You get a fair amount of information and insight from the Masonic vocabulary itself."
01:12 - 01:19 • "So we have these degrees to cement that understanding for each and every one of our members."
01:58 - 02:05 • "That common vocabulary that we can use to help each other grow is the purpose of our craft."
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
