parthianwarrior

Bro. Eleusinian

I too have felt the same way for a long time but recently have come to the following conclusion which I would like to share with you...

there are 4 type of men that join freemasonry.

1- Those that join to gain power and financial advancements
2- Those that join to Learn some secrets that are hidden from general public
3- Those that join out of pure curiosity
4- Those that Join to feed their hunger of knowledge. The burning desire deep in the stomac that can not be explained by words but for some reason when they are amongs their brethren in lodge and go through the works and rituals, it all starts to make sense (like a huge puzzle)

The first 3 groups will be disapointed and would either stop going to lodge or keep paying their membership just in case.

BUT The 4th type will be good masons, good men trying to better themselves but relating the allegorical symbols and rituals to their everyday life by asking themselves questions.
When I joined, I learned quickly that I know more than most brethren in my lodge and none of my questions were going to be answered as I had expected, but I got to meet 1 brother which was in the same situation and had the same hunger. I see this brother once a month at lodge and we get to discuss for 1 hours or so on different subjects. All of the sudden it made sense...I would have never meet this brother if it wasnt for freemasonry. so my suggestion is: dont expect anyone to help you, try to use the tools in front of you to see what they mean for you....That way it's more fun to put the puzzle of life together

p.s: there is also a 5th type of brethren that need to get out of the house not to hear the wife's constant nagging.... all 4 types above will eventually become part of this 5th type

regards,