Big Mistakes

[THurse]

At times I put myself so much into my studies. I make forward leaps without thinking and I affect others in my life with disappointments and this is hard to face. I become over passionate. Can any one please give me advise?

 

[Zack]

Subduing ones passions is one of the earliest tasks we are asked to undertake ln Masonry. Some would think that passions are necessarily "bad" but those of a "good" nature can become problematic when taken to extremes. They can become superfluities and/or vices which we are counciled to rid ourselves of.

Imo you have taken the first step by becoming aware of your situation. Perhaps time-management, setting limits on your time devoted to study/Masonic involvement, might lessen the disappointment of others in your life.

A personal aside; a few years ago my grandson who was 8 or nine said "grandpa what does the "G" on your ring stand for"? Before I could answer him my wife said......."GONE". I curtailed some of my activities because they had gotten out of control. They occasionally still do but I recognize them as passions unsubdued and reign them in.

 

[cog41]

Brother Zack has provided a good answer indeed.

I'll say keep it simple if at all possible. Dividing our time wisely is very important. Time well spent with family is more important than time lost with the brethren. Our station as a husband and father/grandfather is of the utmost importance. Surely our brethren will understand.
Which way do we go now? Home.

Just my humble opinion.

"Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established."~~Proverbs 4:26

 

[Bill Lins]

Go back to your EA work & ponder the lesson of the 24" gauge. No worthy Brother will think less of you for putting family ahead of Masonry- that is how it should & must be. Too many Brethren have ignored that lesson to their & their loved ones' detriment.

Balance & moderation in all things, my Brother.

 

[California Master]

Go back to your EA work & ponder the lesson of the 24" gauge. No worthy Brother will think less of you for putting family ahead of Masonry- that is how it should & must be. Too many Brethren have ignored that lesson to their & their loved ones' detriment.

Balance & moderation in all things, my Brother.

Guilty as charged. I too, at times, (many times) attend meetings, degrees or practices when I could actually have stayed away and things would have been fine. My wife would probably appreciate it if I had made those decisions. Subduing our passions are really hard to do when you eat, drink, sleep and completely love our fraternity. We have to remember that it may not be as important to ones on the outside as it is to us living in the brotherhood.

 

[jwhoff]

This is the struggle one must face earlier than expected. To drive forward is wrong. To stop cold is wrong. There has to be an equalibrium found. This is one of the growing pains of being a true mason. The stakes are high. Fail to reach equalibrium and you fail your responsibilities to all. Remember your vows are not to interfer with your duty to God, your country, neighbor, or yourself. That plainly eludes to family and work.

Growth is not painless! It never will be. Listen to that conscious within. Like the hand of the Senior Warden, it will not steer you wrong.

God bless brother!

 

[THurse]

Thank you Brothers and I will follow you're advise.