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In this episode, we delve into the Masonic perspective on time and how it relates to our work. We explore the concept of time as the great leveler and the use of Masonic tools like the 24 inch gauge to understand its passage. We discuss the importance of evaluating our work to determine if it will withstand the test of time and avoid becoming outdated. Furthermore, we consider how the level can help us assess the value and relevance of other people's work. Join us for a fascinating exploration of time and its impact on Masonic labor.
Key Points
• Time is significant in Masonic teachings, often represented by the level and the 24 inch gauge.
• Evaluating our work in the context of time helps us ensure its longevity and avoid becoming dated.
• The perspective of the level allows us to step outside our work and consider if it will stand the test of time.
• The level's relativity in space and time enables us to analyze the work of others and determine if we can contribute value.
• We can use the level to assess the activity and efforts of individuals and organizations across various fields.
• The Masonic approach to time fosters reflection and encourages us to embrace timeless principles in our work.
• Considering the test of time in our Masonic labor empowers us to leave a lasting and meaningful legacy.
Best Quotes
• "Will my work stand the test of time? Will it be dated or demonstrate an antiquated belief set?"
Key Points
• Time is significant in Masonic teachings, often represented by the level and the 24 inch gauge.
• Evaluating our work in the context of time helps us ensure its longevity and avoid becoming dated.
• The perspective of the level allows us to step outside our work and consider if it will stand the test of time.
• The level's relativity in space and time enables us to analyze the work of others and determine if we can contribute value.
• We can use the level to assess the activity and efforts of individuals and organizations across various fields.
• The Masonic approach to time fosters reflection and encourages us to embrace timeless principles in our work.
• Considering the test of time in our Masonic labor empowers us to leave a lasting and meaningful legacy.
Best Quotes
• "Will my work stand the test of time? Will it be dated or demonstrate an antiquated belief set?"
• "Stepping outside of your work allows you to evaluate its relevance in the grand scope of time and society."
• "Considering the time others have invested helps us determine where we can contribute and add value."
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In this show we discuss the practical applications of masonic symbolism and how the working tools can be used to better yourself, your family, your lodge, and your community. We help good freemasons become better men through honest self development. We talk quite a bit about mental health and men's issues related to emotional and intellectual growth as well.
Brian
00:01
So they call time the great leveler. And it is very true in the Masonic sense that we use the level in many ways to describe, to describe time. We will use the 24 inch gauge to describe your use of time or your understanding of time. But in the second degree, we talk about time quite differently. And so the understanding that you are mortal and that the reality is your work will find its place in time and it will be either timeless or through the process of time passing will fail to stand the test of time when we are going through our degree work as masons. I think the big conversation there has to be evaluating the work that you're doing in the context of does will this stand the test of time? Will folks look back on this? Will I look back on my work here and will it be dated?
Brian
01:15
Will it demonstrate a belief set that is antiquated? Will it demonstrate a way of thinking about the world that no longer makes sense? This perspective on looking at your work, I think is really interesting because it allows you to step outside of your work in many cases. And again, since all of the second degree tools are about that relativity in space and time and in society, I think it's entirely appropriate to look at a Mason's work from that perspective of will it stand the test of time? As we are going through as well. The, the time conversation that comes out of the, the level where you're evaluating your own work also applies to evaluating your, you know, other, other people's work as well. And so what that means is you really can start to look at the time that other people have spent to try and solve a given problem and go, is this, is this a place where I can add value or add my voice? That looking across the landscape of the work that's being done by individuals, by organizations and all that kind of stuff, the level really does help point out a fair amount as well in that space. It helps you look at all of the activity that human beings tend to take on and evaluate it from that perspective, which I think is really useful.
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