Sk3tchNinja
Registered User
I have recently come into Freemasonry on my own. I didn't know a single mason. I have taken this journey solo. Everything was new to me and exciting. The research, the process of petitioning....THE WAITING!!!! I didn't have the "inside scoop" to know as to when my petition was read, or when the voting had been completed. It was all completely blind and as a result, exciting.
So, I was at a regular communication meeting where I was allowed to sit in for a short time (I was the only EA). During that brief period, petitions were read and I recognized one of the names! I was excited to hear that an old friend was to be investigated by my lodge! He has no idea that I've had an interest in Freemasonry, let alone have already joined!
Now, I thought about reaching out to him so he wouldn't have to go through this alone...but quickly changed my mind. I didn't want to cheapen the experience for him. Granted, I will be there for his initiation, and I will be there for him any time there after...but there is a very short period where one is left wondering and thinking; left to contemplate their decision of joining. I feel this time is important and perhaps NOT knowing anyone within the lodge would show how serious a candidate he truly is.
What are your thoughts? How was your experience when you first joined?
So, I was at a regular communication meeting where I was allowed to sit in for a short time (I was the only EA). During that brief period, petitions were read and I recognized one of the names! I was excited to hear that an old friend was to be investigated by my lodge! He has no idea that I've had an interest in Freemasonry, let alone have already joined!
Now, I thought about reaching out to him so he wouldn't have to go through this alone...but quickly changed my mind. I didn't want to cheapen the experience for him. Granted, I will be there for his initiation, and I will be there for him any time there after...but there is a very short period where one is left wondering and thinking; left to contemplate their decision of joining. I feel this time is important and perhaps NOT knowing anyone within the lodge would show how serious a candidate he truly is.
What are your thoughts? How was your experience when you first joined?