Why does Freemasonry need inner stillness?

In this episode of Masonic Muscle, we examine Dwight L. Smith’s chapter “Earthquake, Wind, and Fire” and ask why modern Freemasonry is so easily distracted by noise, activity, controversy, programs, and institutional motion.

The deeper work of Masonry requires something harder: stillness, reflection, discipline, listening, and the courage to think before acting.

This episode solves one Masonic problem: how does a Mason learn to separate noise from light?

A lodge cannot build thoughtful men if it is always chasing the next distraction.

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