The Entered Apprentice Mason Series – Part I: The Work of Beginning

Every Masonic journey begins with openness — the willingness to learn, to labor, and to make first attempts. In this episode, we explore the behavioral dimension of the Entered Apprentice: the mindset of curiosity and the courage to start imperfectly. True initiation is not marked by ceremony alone, but by the decision to engage with life as a learner.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• The Entered Apprentice embodies beginnings — effort, curiosity, and humble work.
• Progress requires repetition, observation, and the suspension of judgment.
• Every new endeavor offers the chance to renew one’s perception and discipline.

💬 Featured Quotes

• 0:00:10 — “We’re going to be going over the Masonic symbols in three different levels — practical, relational, and philosophical.”
• 0:00:22 — “Today, we’re going to start with the Entered Apprentice.”
• 0:00:35 — “It’s a wonderful perspective for helping in everyday life when it comes to learning something new.”
• 0:00:50 — “There is a moment in every life where we begin new things — not just once, but over and over again.”

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• The Fellow Craft Mason Series – Part II: The Work of Understanding
  Continues the journey through relational reflection and the pursuit of mastery through experience.
• The Master Mason Series – Part III: The Work of Renewal
  Examines perception, completion, and the renewal of meaning as one moves toward wholeness.
• Freemasonry Brings Receipts
  Explores how honest reflection and recorded progress build legacy and accountability.

Creators & Guests

• Brian Mattocks - Host

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