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aedifico42| On The Level…

Posted at: 10:56 pm

Our ancient brothers used a symbol that the profane world now sees as a harbinger of doom. I won’t mention it in name here, but the symbol is everywhere…and often misinterpreted.

That’s one of the fun things about being a Mason…right? Having a secret knowledge about something that others don’t have? Well, that’s one of the frustrating things about being a Mason as well. We often hide things from ourselves. It’s our own chosen ignorance which keeps that great knowledge of the ages from us. We have no reason to know more, because we don’t think we need it.

Take for example that symbol I am talking about. Those of you who understand the symbolic language of our Craft already know what it is. The rest of you…Masons included…have no idea what I am talking about. Yet, you still call yourselves Masons (and some of you will even dare to say that you are a Master Mason). It is sad, really.

We do not meet on the level…all of us, that is. We are two different Crafts meeting in the same hall, eating at the same table, wearing the same Apron. Those who know, and those who choose not to know.

It is so with many organizations, but most brilliant is the shining contrast in our own Lodges. The uninitiated run amok. They bring us all down.

Now, to be fair, I do not claim to be one of the initiated. Truth be told, I am only recently becoming aware of the difference (although my mentor tells me otherwise…he thinks I fell into initiation long ago, and just never knew it). Be that as it may, I at least know there is a difference.

And some of you do to. You, my brothers, are the frustrated super-minority of Masons, longing for a Craft worthy of your inquiry.

Do not fall to dispair my brothers…the Craft is alive an well in your heart. Continue to read and learn and make a stron impression on the rest of them. Don’t over-burden their minds with esoterica or philosophy. Seek-out your like-minded cohort…they are out there waiting to be found. This is the true fraternity that we seek.

We may try to legislate or force some shift to the light…but the choice to remain in the dark is supported by the great magnetism of sloth. Work diligently, and you will be recognized by other true seekers.

They will know you as you will know them. They will look to our ancient symbol of the Level and feel as you do…energized and focused on moving forward.

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