MW Brother Bailey, I think this is an excellent topic for consideration. One that isn’t often given enough thought. That the energy we permit in our spaces becomes part of us. The acceptance of that energy enabling it to weave itself into our practice, persons, and spaces.
I think a reconsecration of spaces is a great idea. Many religions do just that with each ceremony or at periods of energetic purpose. Seeking to align themselves, their temples, and their body of members with the work they perform within their sacred halls.
I think it could be an interesting consideration to do provided that our members sensibilities are considered with what types of herbs or oils may be used. Avoiding overly strong aromas or those that have a high probability of inducing allergic responses.
Perhaps an annual, or quarterly smudging could benefit the space, and mask/eliminate some of the natural odors a building is like to accumulate…
Gospel!!! I think this should be done by the Tyler and the Chaplain before each lodge meeting, the Guardian of the Outer Gates if you like and the Guardian of the Inner Gates. Both purging and cleansing in their fashion, incense, white light, mental visualisations (clean fire burning negative emotions and occult rubbish away, ) whatever helps the Mason clean the Temple. Then they report to the WM who formally thanks them for their service, and this creates a nice tradition in its own accord. Peace and Harmony ever prevailing in our sacred spaces, not mere imitations but the actual feelings of true peace and harmony with our brothers.
MWPGM Bailey, how many Cornerstones have you laid?
MW Brother Bailey, I think this is an excellent topic for consideration. One that isn’t often given enough thought. That the energy we permit in our spaces becomes part of us. The acceptance of that energy enabling it to weave itself into our practice, persons, and spaces.
I think a reconsecration of spaces is a great idea. Many religions do just that with each ceremony or at periods of energetic purpose. Seeking to align themselves, their temples, and their body of members with the work they perform within their sacred halls.
I think it could be an interesting consideration to do provided that our members sensibilities are considered with what types of herbs or oils may be used. Avoiding overly strong aromas or those that have a high probability of inducing allergic responses.
Perhaps an annual, or quarterly smudging could benefit the space, and mask/eliminate some of the natural odors a building is like to accumulate…
Count me in for the fun!
Gospel!!! I think this should be done by the Tyler and the Chaplain before each lodge meeting, the Guardian of the Outer Gates if you like and the Guardian of the Inner Gates. Both purging and cleansing in their fashion, incense, white light, mental visualisations (clean fire burning negative emotions and occult rubbish away, ) whatever helps the Mason clean the Temple. Then they report to the WM who formally thanks them for their service, and this creates a nice tradition in its own accord. Peace and Harmony ever prevailing in our sacred spaces, not mere imitations but the actual feelings of true peace and harmony with our brothers.