A Mason's Work

Inner and Outer Guards: Symbolic Protectors of the Mind


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The Masonic symbolism of lodge guards translate to managing distractions and nurturing focus in your inner sanctum. This episode explores the metaphorical roles of inner and outer guards, guiding you to secure your reflective spaces from disruptive forces. Join us for an intriguing journey of Masonic insight and personal growth.

Key Points
• Symbolism of lodge guards
• Securing mental focus
• Managing life's distractions
• Inviting ideas with caution
• The cautionary inner voice

Best Quotes
00:00 - 00:13 • "No conversation about the lodge would be complete without conversations about, and I know you'd say your, your trustees would say the trustees, your secretary, your treasurer would say the secretary or the treasurer. But from a symbolic perspective, I want to say no lodge discussion will be complete without the guards."
00:36 - 00:41 • "Their job is to essentially prevent the lodge from getting disrupted. There's to secure the lodge."
00:42 - 00:50 • "And from a mental and a, you know, internal perspective, this is really about managing distraction while you are in reflection."
01:42 - 01:47 • "You need to find a place to be that is free from disruption and distraction."
01:48 - 02:01 • "You need to find a, when you invite new ideas in to be evaluated, when you invite new concepts in, or approach new I, you know, new directions or new problems you wanna solve."
02:22 - 02:33 • "These are all questions that, that kind of inner and outer guard, that defender kind of mindset really serves you well as you go through your Masonic experience."

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A Mason's WorkBy Brian Mattocks


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