Why all the confusion My brothers ?
The confusion started when I was told that the organization I joined would make me a better man. That was the premise of the promise that was offered. It was downhill from thereonin.
Well, it started when I realized that I'd actually have to Work at it 'cause it ain't gonna happen on its own.
Why the division among masons ?
From what I can see, some Brothers are okay with this confusion while others believe that the premise of the promise should be delivered upon.
Have we all forgot how excited we were our first night at lodge waiting for the reply from the outter door ?
Nope. I haven't forgotten that feeling. In fact, its what keeps me active.
Feeling the hand of a stranger but knowing He would not lead you in harms way ?
Gee! thanks for reminding me. That was a bit weird at first. :001_unsure:
The second you were greeted as a Brother ?
Much better feeling! :w00t:
What happened to that feeling ?
I still have its memory. But, its been all but covered with a whole bunch of other neat feelings.
Why something we had held so dear and close and had so much excitement for ,We have lost our zeal for ?
Meeting minutes and treasurer's reports are not my idea of improving activities.
Why do multipule lodges open several times a week each having 100 -800 members but only 5-15 show ?
Unthinking Habit? Entrenched behavior? Low espectations?
why do we in the age of automobiles Have 10 plus lodges in a 20 mile radius with 5-15 people showing up at each , all paying taxes insurance electric water ect ?
Okay, I'll bite, ,why?
Is there a sense of I dont want to lose my seat ?
This is not a problem. There are plenty of seats open.
screw the seat it cant be about ourselves it has to be about the fraternity and what we give to the world and each other . when we got the apron did we do it for a hat (fez,derby ,cowboy hat ,prayer cap ect) or did we do it to make a difference in us and those around us . was it about Charecter and growth or power and position ?
I'd say "none of the above."
Why if we want change does it stay the same .
Just a guess... Could it be that it is because the same unchanging men are involved?
Think back in 1920 GL dues were a weeks pay today they are maybe a day or even an hrs pay for most . if we dont think we are worth it niether will outsiders .
Yup. You're getting warm!
Think what we could have done with all that extra income to help the fraternity grow ?
Into what? Would you like what you have now to be even bigger?
To attract new men of charecter ?
Attraction Principle 101: Like attracts like. To attract men of character, you must first BE men of character.