Greetings from the East,

The individuality of a person needs no bounds, living life without considering the opposing factors that pull us down is the only way to get some meaning out of it. All worthy men who are respected today lived a simple life, which is why they are respected and followed today. They saw adversity in the eye without losing their self-control, to be part of the superficial vices of life. The yield comes naturally when the times strike rich as spring follows winter. Liberation is the ultimate value we experience while passing through struggles and troubles without compromising our ways. Freemasonry gives those options to use freedom of life in a disciplined mindset to maintain success by controlling their passions and desires. Freemasonry never looks for perfect human beings but to make them better. Often shrouded in mystery "I Own the Yield" holds significance on personal responsibility, courage, growth, and the pursuit of wisdom. The virtue of brotherly love perpetuates the timeless ideals of fraternity.

Nature had it all we loved and owned merged into nature again

The lodge has seen another fine degree through the members of the fraternity. Newly initiated Brother Brandon Layman was honored by a traveling Brother Wfl. Aaron Reddoch who happened to visit across town and presided over the function. We saw some brothers that rarely came by exhibiting the fraternal spirit of Freemasonry. We also had a rainy March culminating into April with a relief that nature's bounty unloads and allows us to enjoy once again the beauty and true expression of flora and fauna coming out to bloom. Once again we take from the lodge that ownership of self, yield of knowledge, stewardship of virtue, and cultivation of brotherhood. Something deep down always asks when all is gone what is left is Love and the reason to prepare for the next occasion to mingle and cultivate the joy of sharing and giving. This constant process of self-yield gives the pride and joy of being a Freemason.

Shivam Sharma, HA

2024 Master