Are we really...On the Level?



I am a very firm believer that what we learn in the Lodge should be taken outside of the Lodge. In fact, we have no choice but to do that very thing. Why? Because it is who we are. We will shine our “light” into a darkened world as we understand it. That is an interesting point, “as we understand it”. For a very long time, I have posted my thoughts and ideas regarding Masonry, spirituality, and my connection with my fellow man…As I understood it.

Wow, how I may have missed the point, sadly. All of us are at different places within our journey. I know I have not reached my final destination. How do I know that? I am still recycling air. I also know some see things differently than I do.

But let me be 110% honest. I do not care who you are. I do not care about your spirituality. I do not care about your ethnic background. I do not care about your social standing. I do not care about your economic standing. I do not care about who you love.

What I do care about is your integrity.  How do you meet, act, and part?  Oh, hang on before you think I am being judgmental. I judge myself there, too.  Per Daniel 5:27  - Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting. I am so very far from perfect. Nor will I claim to be.

What Masonry does for me is give me the vision of how the world should be. Without the BS of pride and ego. It gives me the vision to see the highest and lowest as equals and the desire to put them both “on the level”.  Which means sometimes putting myself in “check”.

I talked to a Brother I so truly love and respect last Thursday about a closing ritual where we all would meet, act, and part. Each time taking a step down will all of us were n the floor and on the same level. That simple act meant the world to me.  It’s a shame we do not do it anymore.

I love you,  and may we govern ourselves accordingly

 

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