indigotheory
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Hi all. I'm a 31 year old guy with a degree in counselling and psychology with long term plans to train as a counsellor. Currently I manage a drop in centre for mental health in my hometown. We are a registered charity and the place is ran by a team of trustees.
I've been curious about freemasonry for quite a few years (read a few books and lurked the forums) and I'm convinced I've come across quite a few during my time.
My reasons for why I - think - I may be interested in freemasonry are history (I believe my hometown has significant roots in freemasonry), knowledge, self empowerment, personal and professional development, symbolism, friendship and feeling to be a part of something (as later on in my life when I'm a qualified counsellor it's fair to say I won't have many work friends if you know what I mean, and theres some serious boundaries and codes of practice to adhere to). I also think that putting time and effort into something and being committed to doing so is very worthwhile (I see this happen most weeks in the job I do. We do some very charitable work and what we do is of great benefit to the community). There is also the element of mystery that attracts me of course.
I'm attending a white table evening later on this year in my hometown. what I've been wondering is theres a guy who's now retired from his job who lives 3 doors up from me who has apparently been a freemason for years. He's a friend of the family. Is it worth giving this guy a knock for a quick chat to tell him I've been invited to this event? Or just leave it and wait to see if I see him there kinda thing?
I am also sure I read somewhere that there is a graduate entrance into freemasonry if you have a degree etc?
Any comments welcome, here I am, first post!
Best wishes
I've been curious about freemasonry for quite a few years (read a few books and lurked the forums) and I'm convinced I've come across quite a few during my time.
My reasons for why I - think - I may be interested in freemasonry are history (I believe my hometown has significant roots in freemasonry), knowledge, self empowerment, personal and professional development, symbolism, friendship and feeling to be a part of something (as later on in my life when I'm a qualified counsellor it's fair to say I won't have many work friends if you know what I mean, and theres some serious boundaries and codes of practice to adhere to). I also think that putting time and effort into something and being committed to doing so is very worthwhile (I see this happen most weeks in the job I do. We do some very charitable work and what we do is of great benefit to the community). There is also the element of mystery that attracts me of course.
I'm attending a white table evening later on this year in my hometown. what I've been wondering is theres a guy who's now retired from his job who lives 3 doors up from me who has apparently been a freemason for years. He's a friend of the family. Is it worth giving this guy a knock for a quick chat to tell him I've been invited to this event? Or just leave it and wait to see if I see him there kinda thing?
I am also sure I read somewhere that there is a graduate entrance into freemasonry if you have a degree etc?
Any comments welcome, here I am, first post!
Best wishes