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I’ve been around this subreddit for a while and wanted to share something personal today.

My name is Josh Kelley. I’m a Master Mason in Missouri and currently serve as Senior Deacon at both United Lodge No. 5 and Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422. Gate of the Temple is my mother lodge. I’m also a 32° Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the York Rite. I stay active in district education efforts, particularly through round table style discussions.

Over the past couple of years, I’ve been working on a book that grew out of a simple question I kept coming back to: what does it actually look like to live Freemasonry in daily life?

That question eventually turned into Practical Freemasonry, which officially launches today.

The book focuses on taking the working tools and principles we’re taught and applying them in a practical, day to day way. Each chapter is meant to be something you can reflect on and then actually put into practice, rather than just read and move on.

I’m aware that there are a lot of different approaches to Masonry, especially when it comes to philosophy and symbolism. This isn’t meant to replace any of that. It’s simply my attempt to make the teachings usable in everyday life.

For full transparency, the cover art was AI generated. (Apparently a trigger for many on this subreddit) The writing itself is entirely my own.

If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, here’s the link:

https://a.co/d/0gKpc3oV

Either way, I appreciate the conversations that happen here and the different perspectives that get shared.

Thanks.

Josh

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u/AffectWild7923 — 12 days ago
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Brethren,

I wanted to share a project I’ve been working on for quite some time that officially launches this Friday.

Like many of you, I’ve spent years studying the symbolism, philosophy, and teachings of Freemasonry. The more I learned, the more I kept coming back to one simple question:

How do I actually live this?

Not just understand it. Not just talk about it in lodge. But apply it consistently in my daily life.

That question is what led me to write Practical Freemasonry: A Working Guide for Everyday Masons.

The focus of the book is simple:
Taking the principles we’re taught and turning them into daily habits, reflections, and actions.

It’s structured in a way where you can work through it week by week, with reflection questions and practical application built into each chapter.

This isn’t meant to replace the deeper philosophical works many of us love. It’s meant to complement them by answering the “how.”

If that’s something you’ve wrestled with in your own journey, I think you’ll find value in it.

I’m happy to answer any questions about the book, the process, or the approach.

Fraternally,
Josh Kelley

Kindle version is available for preorder on Amazon Book will launch Friday, May 1. https://a.co/d/06rsEDB4

u/AffectWild7923 — 14 days ago