Explore the significance of the common gavel in Freemasonry as a tool for personal growth and self-improvement. Discover how removing self-destructive behaviors and embracing learning and collaboration can enhance your journey as a Mason. Learn how leveraging relationships within your lodge can support your goals and provide valuable guidance and encouragement.

Key Points
• The 24 inch gauge and the common gavel are the primary tools in Pennsylvania Freemasonry.
• The common gavel is used to remove rough edges from stones in the building trade, making them more applicable to construction.
• In Freemasonry, the gavel symbolizes the need to remove self-destructive behaviors, vices, and insufficient actions to become a better Mason.
• The absence of the chisel tool in Pennsylvania Freemasonry leaves education to be implied, limiting the opportunity for greater effectiveness.
• The removal process is not solely destructive but can also signify the need for additional skills and knowledge to overcome challenges.
• Sharing your intentions and goals with fellow Masons allows for support, guidance, and the opportunity to benefit from the collective wisdom of the group.
• Building strong relationships within the lodge can provide encouragement, accountability, and shared experiences throughout the Masonic journey.

Best Quotes
01:27 - 01:32 • "We need to knock off the stupid things that we might do."
01:56 - 02:03 • "Let's knock off the things that aren't moving you forward and helping you become a better Mason."
03:26 - 03:35 • "You're gonna want to use the gavel on yourself, on your own behavior as you reflect on the outcomes you're trying to create."