Published on 3 February 2020
“Many are the candidates seeking initiation, But few are the perfected initiates.” Socrates
Today, Millennials talk about the importance of “experiencing life.” Living a meaningful, happy life is about creating, sharing and capturing memories earned through experiences that span the spectrum of life’s opportunities. For us to fully understand the teachings of Freemasonry, we cannot read about it, we need to experience the ceremony and the ritual, we need to live it. And in Living-it, we do so in every sense of the word; be it in the ceremonies, our behavior, or through being part of its collective consciousness.
This is the concept of initiation, a unique experience that teaches a lesson and impacts the inner Self.
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