Greetings Brethren,
Did you know that each month has a birth stone? April is no exception. The birthstone of the fourth month of the year is the most precious of all: the Diamond. It “amplifies” thoughts and forces you to be in control of your actions. What you Think about, you Bring about. As you are a Mason in your heart, ask yourself, are you a Mason in your thoughts? Everyone has a claim upon your Kind and Generous offices. Everyone means: all humans. What are we if we are just a Brotherhood? The idea of Freemasonry as a means to reveal truth is not just truth to just ourselves, but truth when we mix again with the World. To bring good into the world, to better ourselves by doing so, and to be honest.
God delights to dwell within our daily details. It’s the small words and small actions we do and say that have the greatest impact. Outside of Masonry, we call this body language and tone. It’s not what we do for others, it’s how we do it. Are your actions and words done and said, because you have to do them, or because you want to do them? I charge everyone Brother and person to be always aware of your intention when speaking with someone or performing your duties. We all have desires and passions. Express them as the God given gifts they are. Use these gifts to elevate others without wanting anything back in return. Your intentions live in your mind, your true temple: keep it sacred.
As a Traveling man, you became a Mason to seek that which was lost. You can search for that which was lost with your eyes, and I promise you my Brother, you will find “things”. The problem with “things” is he who dies with most things is still deceased. And even after we travel to the Lodge on High, you may still be in search for that which is lost.
But I have some light to impart on you Brother, close your eyes and find that which was lost inside yourself. Forgive yourself and forgive others. When you allow this to happen, you will find your true self again. And when you do, love yourself, and love others-with intentionality. Only then can you delight to dwell in peace. From Coal to Diamond, from Rough Ashlar to Perfect Ashlar – This is Way.
WB Christopher Curcia