I’m a Freemason based on the east coast of the US, who likes to think and write about masonry, psychology, and self-improvement. Feel free to reach out, I’m friendly.
All opinions here are mine alone, and represent no lodge, grand lodge, or anything other than my own process of folly & learning. Many of the pages here intended as metaphor or useful myths, and are for interpretation, not for acceptance. I’m not trying to convince you of anything, but I might be trying to get you to figure out what you think about something.
Masonic Engagement and the Orbit Model
How Masonic communities work and how to improve them Continue reading Masonic Engagement and the Orbit Model
Secrecy and Personal Control
In 2022, secrecy is often thought to be extremely negative; a way to conceal information that ought to come to light. Attitudes about secrecy have changed over centuries though, and it is interesting to consider the balance between society wanting transparency, for example to hold the powerful to account, and also wanting privacy, which requires … Continue reading Secrecy and Personal Control
The Right Size and Future for Masonry (UPDATE)
An update on overall Masonic membership trends and statistics, for 2020. Just the facts, ma’am. Continue reading The Right Size and Future for Masonry (UPDATE)
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