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Hello everyone,
Just thought I'd share a recent experience of mine, as it somewhat relates to this path and I don't have anyone to share things with.
As a recent engineering graduate in Canada, I was invited by a branch of freemasons called the "Corporation of the Seven Wardens" to perform the "Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer."
I was somewhat hesitant going into it and did protective work beforehand, as I didn't know what to expect. It was an interesting ritual to say the least. Not sure if I should share specifics openly as they requested that I don't, although I probably would in a one on one setting. However, its essence was more or less an oath to adhere to ethical practices regarding not allowing faulty designs to move forward, before 'binding' an iron ring to me to remind me of this oath and newfound responsibly to mankind. The ring is worn on the pinky of my writing hand and is supposed to touch any technical documents I may be working or singing off on. Depending on where I end up in engineering, I could potentially be in a position to accidentally wipe out many many lives, therefore I was in agreeance with the purpose and terms of this ritual.
Something specific that I will share however, is that they certainly let some things slip that go against their public image of being vaguely Christian. Frequent references to "the gods" plural instead of singular, even though when they do mention god singular, I'm quite sure its allegorical to the universe itself. They really do love their symbolism and allegories, they will never say anything directly. Furthermore, at the peak of the ritual I felt a surge of energy, it was a sobering sensation that I continue to feel through the ring. The sensation it brings has made me more analytical and critical lately.
There was a time years ago after having an encounter with some higher ranking masons, where I was interested in knowing what specific practices they have preserved the last almost thousand years. This experience has certainly renewed that interest. Although I'm sure that if you boil away their theatrics and allegories, its not so different from the things we do. Albeit with much larger gatherings to put considerably more energy towards a working. It really is a shame we're so spread out and disconnected from each other. I envy how organized they are.
Thanks for reading,
Faust
Just thought I'd share a recent experience of mine, as it somewhat relates to this path and I don't have anyone to share things with.
As a recent engineering graduate in Canada, I was invited by a branch of freemasons called the "Corporation of the Seven Wardens" to perform the "Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer."
I was somewhat hesitant going into it and did protective work beforehand, as I didn't know what to expect. It was an interesting ritual to say the least. Not sure if I should share specifics openly as they requested that I don't, although I probably would in a one on one setting. However, its essence was more or less an oath to adhere to ethical practices regarding not allowing faulty designs to move forward, before 'binding' an iron ring to me to remind me of this oath and newfound responsibly to mankind. The ring is worn on the pinky of my writing hand and is supposed to touch any technical documents I may be working or singing off on. Depending on where I end up in engineering, I could potentially be in a position to accidentally wipe out many many lives, therefore I was in agreeance with the purpose and terms of this ritual.
Something specific that I will share however, is that they certainly let some things slip that go against their public image of being vaguely Christian. Frequent references to "the gods" plural instead of singular, even though when they do mention god singular, I'm quite sure its allegorical to the universe itself. They really do love their symbolism and allegories, they will never say anything directly. Furthermore, at the peak of the ritual I felt a surge of energy, it was a sobering sensation that I continue to feel through the ring. The sensation it brings has made me more analytical and critical lately.
There was a time years ago after having an encounter with some higher ranking masons, where I was interested in knowing what specific practices they have preserved the last almost thousand years. This experience has certainly renewed that interest. Although I'm sure that if you boil away their theatrics and allegories, its not so different from the things we do. Albeit with much larger gatherings to put considerably more energy towards a working. It really is a shame we're so spread out and disconnected from each other. I envy how organized they are.
Thanks for reading,
Faust