Rediscovering Inspiration

Last week, in the daily email from Amazon with book deals, was the first self-improvement book I ever bought. The Greatest Salesman in the World was written by Og Mandino. It was published in 1968, and I guess I bought it in the early part of the 70s. Og Mandino was,...

The Inquisitor & The Old Builder

The old lodge room smelled faintly of oil and dust. Candles flickered in their sconces, and faint beams of moonlight drifted through the high windows like forgotten prayers. A few aging Brothers moved quietly around the room, straightening columns, polishing the...

Masonry Will Contribute to “Habits of the Heart”

Watching a recently posted Masonic YouTube video led me to write the following. Sorry if it is somewhat academic, but the subject matter is relevant if you are looking for answers to why you might find it difficult to attract men to join your lodge and Masonry. Why...

Do I Feel Safe & Do I Feel I Belong?

  I have followed the Gallup organization’s annual employee engagement survey for several years. Gallup says, “This survey measures the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in both their work and workplace.” So, the happier and more fulfilled the employees...