Greetings!
I'll be receiving my Entered Apprentice degree the 24th of April, I'm beyond excited.
My Masonic journey started at the age of 14 with my first cognizant exposure to the craft coming in the form of a short story by Bro. Kipling: The Man Who Would Be King. I had often played with my grandfathers Masonic cufflinks and various other little items he left with my grandmother. I was extremely close with her seeing as my grandfather passed roughly a year before my birth. When I made the connection I immediately became interested in the craft. I did a lot of studying, always being careful to avoid anything that might reveal anything within the ceremonies: I was much more interested in the philosophical positions of the Masons as opposed to their actual secrets. I consider myself religiously eclectic and have felt that way for most of my life, drawing from many different faiths and philosophies, a large part of why the craft appeals to me. Traditional church seems to lack the education I crave, as I feel the GAOTU makes himself evident in his creation, and by studying that creation I can gain a greater understanding of Him (very Pantheist). Anyway I've been lurking around here for quite some time but considering I'll be receiving my first degree Monday now seemed like a good time to grab an account and introduce myself.
Only question: I was planning on reading the corresponding chapters in Duncan's Masonic Ritual as well as Morals and Dogma as I move through my degrees, thoughts? I was also wondering if reading a Bridge to Light will spoil anything for me, as I want to preserve the experience for when I go into the SR, it looks like an awesome read just don't want to wait!
For those curious I am at Lakeside Lodge #258
I'll be receiving my Entered Apprentice degree the 24th of April, I'm beyond excited.
My Masonic journey started at the age of 14 with my first cognizant exposure to the craft coming in the form of a short story by Bro. Kipling: The Man Who Would Be King. I had often played with my grandfathers Masonic cufflinks and various other little items he left with my grandmother. I was extremely close with her seeing as my grandfather passed roughly a year before my birth. When I made the connection I immediately became interested in the craft. I did a lot of studying, always being careful to avoid anything that might reveal anything within the ceremonies: I was much more interested in the philosophical positions of the Masons as opposed to their actual secrets. I consider myself religiously eclectic and have felt that way for most of my life, drawing from many different faiths and philosophies, a large part of why the craft appeals to me. Traditional church seems to lack the education I crave, as I feel the GAOTU makes himself evident in his creation, and by studying that creation I can gain a greater understanding of Him (very Pantheist). Anyway I've been lurking around here for quite some time but considering I'll be receiving my first degree Monday now seemed like a good time to grab an account and introduce myself.
Only question: I was planning on reading the corresponding chapters in Duncan's Masonic Ritual as well as Morals and Dogma as I move through my degrees, thoughts? I was also wondering if reading a Bridge to Light will spoil anything for me, as I want to preserve the experience for when I go into the SR, it looks like an awesome read just don't want to wait!
For those curious I am at Lakeside Lodge #258
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