Writings

The following reflections are my own. They reference and interpret, but do not constitute, official teachings from Masonic rituals and documents. This was originally written and … Read More

Recently I was browsing through social media and had occasion to recall that the essential documents and rituals of our tradition teach many things about how … Read More

Masonic esotericists come in many varieties, and there are numerous ways of differentiating them into groups. For the moment, consider the following five categories: Observers – … Read More

I thought I would offer a little background on this poem. I wrote it many years ago when I was fascinated with the Knights Templar and … Read More

What follows is only one perspective. It doesn’t cite any experts. It doesn’t claim any special authority. If nothing else, I hope it stimulates some contemplation. … Read More

The 30th anniversary of my initiation into Masonry occurred several days ago. So over the past few months I’ve been reflecting on our most fundamental experiences … Read More

Please note that the following poem emerged from my own contemplative practice. To my knowledge, the chanting of AUM or any other words is not part … Read More

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