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Post by paul on Mar 28, 2012 14:18:28 GMT 9.5
We are told to make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge. So how do we do that?
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Post by LorrB on Mar 28, 2012 14:38:38 GMT 9.5
Start a forum
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Post by paul on Apr 2, 2012 7:49:50 GMT 9.5
Too close to the bone!
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Post by LorrB on Apr 2, 2012 9:21:25 GMT 9.5
Backbone or funny bone?
Seriously... I have learned so much just by trying to answer questions. This of course G-enerates questions of my own and so it goes.
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Post by paul on Apr 3, 2012 9:30:44 GMT 9.5
Do brethren check forums as a means of advancement in Masonic knowledge? Or are forums more entertaining than instructive?
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Post by LorrB on Apr 3, 2012 10:25:24 GMT 9.5
Younger children need to be entertained, older children find puzzles and mysteries which challenge their mental abilities more satisfying. The thrill of the chase.
Younger Brn find the symbols and stories of interest, Elder Brn are taught to leave no stone unturned whilst seeking out that which lies hidden beneath (the symbols and allegories).
I guess we have something for everyone here, this is good.
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Post by cwhite on Apr 3, 2012 21:46:10 GMT 9.5
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out such a matter. Proverbs 25:2
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Post by Henka on Apr 4, 2012 0:12:37 GMT 9.5
Do brethren check forums as a means of advancement in Masonic knowledge? Or are forums more entertaining than instructive? Why can they not be both. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!
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Post by jackjack on May 4, 2012 12:30:47 GMT 9.5
I think it means what it says and says what it means...
In order to advance, you must advance by degrees
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Post by paul on May 4, 2012 12:40:24 GMT 9.5
...In order to advance, you must advance by degrees Certainly there is structure in advancement - both on the outer and the inner. A daily advancement suggests many small steps. How do we do that, if we do? Is it by reading approved Masonic histories and speculations?
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Post by LorrB on May 4, 2012 14:31:09 GMT 9.5
In order to advance, you must advance by degrees I totally agree with you. An athlete does not break world records without lengthy training. I remember as an EA watching on in awe as the Brn did their thing. I remember thinking that I would never be able to do that. But if we persevere - we do it, much to our own amazement. I think that at the Soul level and the Spirit level, the same thing happens. One step at a time. Re Paul's question, I think reading can only take you so far, it is when we practice outside the lodge what we find inside, that the magic starts to happen. (I remember when I was JD, I used to look for those that looked a bit lost or out of it at social functions and help them integrate... I met some pretty amazing people - and made a lot friends). Doesn't sound much, but I was rather shy and introverted myself at that time. ;D Things change.
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Post by chrish1 on May 16, 2012 0:43:41 GMT 9.5
...In order to advance, you must advance by degrees Certainly there is structure in advancement - both on the outer and the inner. A daily advancement suggests many small steps. How do we do that, if we do? Is it by reading approved Masonic histories and speculations? By keeping an open mind and keep talking. There are many ways to advance your own personal masonic progress. I like practical experience, I believe it has the most profound effect
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Post by paul on May 16, 2012 7:51:04 GMT 9.5
.... There are many ways to advance your own personal masonic progress. I like practical experience, I believe it has the most profound effect Hi Chris Would you like to share any particular experience?
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Post by LorrB on May 16, 2012 8:37:31 GMT 9.5
So an exercise I recommend is MOMENTARY emotional fasting, this opens up some doors to major enlightenment. Some call that discrimination. My handy momentary 'emotional fasting' trick is to say the words "I choose.." as quickly as I can, before I might react. Works most of the time We had a short discussion on the Sense of Humour on another thread, you might like to find it and add to it.
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Post by LorrB on May 16, 2012 8:52:56 GMT 9.5
After an extensive search I found information suggesting we do not know anything. The premise of this thought is we are electrical or spiritual entities first, and humans secondary. Further explanation is that akasic records are what contains the knowledge, we are just receivers of information, and what are we okay with knowing, is what it seems to be from this school of thought. The heart also seems to be constructed of 70 % neural matter, like it could think or receive thoughts. Re the Akasa/Akasha, the Huna belief system suggests that the super conscious, the Aumakhua or grand parental self, is the way to access the Akasha. From an old post of mine on this subject..
Amun Amen Aum A-U-M Aumakhua
The last (Huna) word will probably give you the best hint as to what the preceding might be on about.
Aumakhua is the name for the Highest (principle) in man(kind) and it is dual in nature, being male/female, the Father/Mother god/super conscious.
It resides above the physical body (Star in the East?) and does not reside in the physical as does the Ka (subconscious) and the Ba (conscious mind).
Huna holds the belief that the Aumakhua is the perfected or raised state of the two lesser selves, the Ka and the Ba. (And did you know that their word for light is La? - Ka-ba-la ?)
Master masons might like to contemplate upon this info.
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Post by brandt on May 23, 2012 8:42:34 GMT 9.5
Is that what psychologists say? From my limited understanding of the subject the brightest children come from homes that provide good nutrition and education. I could be wrong.
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Post by LorrB on May 23, 2012 9:04:34 GMT 9.5
Bright children coming from homes which provide good nutrition and education obviously have good role models, and a good gene pool ?
On the other hand many saints were loners, celibate, fasted and were largely uneducated in the traditional sense, and doctors say that many diseases start at the emotional level. Overeating, high blood pressure, lung disease (caused by smoking), etc.
I can see that if we keep our emotions in check we might make wiser (more enlightened) decisions.
I think foxfires is talking about stilling ourselves long enough to connect to the cosmic consciousness, That which is greater than the individual.
Freemasons might refer to this as 'tyling the lodge'. That is our first care, when that is completed the lodge may be opened and we listen to the 'Master' for employment and instruction.
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Post by brandt on May 24, 2012 6:32:24 GMT 9.5
I was just curious, I know a few psychologists and I had not heard them say that before.
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Post by LorrB on May 24, 2012 9:49:58 GMT 9.5
One of my sisters in law is a psychologist and she is always telling the rest of the family why we are the way we are, she knows everything. Despite this the rest of the family never ask her for advice I believe psychiatrists are even worse. (I didn't say that ) Grandma's on the other hand ...
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Post by jackjack on Jul 23, 2012 2:45:54 GMT 9.5
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