Writings

Lots of people, regardless of where they stand politically, are feeling tested by the social climate of their nation and world. When I dialogue with people … Read More

I wrote the following poem in February of 2003. It’s full of classic symbolism representing aspects of traditional initiatic experience, and most particularly of the mystical … Read More

Today I want to share with you a reflection on a meditation I did nearly a year ago. It was an imagined visit with a character … Read More

We stand upon the islands of what we think we know, and the abyss of the Mysteries, vast and deep, stretches out from these shifting sands … Read More

It is often emphasized that the greatest benefits of contemplative practice come with sustained routine work. While I agree with that observation, I have also personally … Read More

This was originally written for The Laudable Pursuit. It can be found here.   The image of a mirror can be very helpful in understanding contemplative … Read More

Friends and brothers, here are some thoughts I’d like to share about interpreting/speculating about Masonic symbolism, especially as it relates to other initiatic traditions or esoteric … Read More

We talk a lot about virtues in Masonry, and for good reason. As the school of positive psychology persuasively argues, human beings fulfill more of their … Read More

Across all great spiritual traditions, there are warnings about risks in contemplative practices. This article explores some of those risks and associated problems, all of which … Read More

Before we can speak meaningfully of Masonic esotericism, we must first establish a meaning for the word “esoteric.” In some Masonic jurisdictions, it is customary to … Read More