James Buchanan. 15th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

James Buchanan. 15th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

James Buchanan

(1791 - 1868)

15th President of the United States

Freemason

Member of Lodge No. 43

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

by Travis Simpkins

President James Buchanan

For more info, please visit:

whitehouse.gov/james-buchanan

James Buchanan. 15th President of the United States. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

 

Stephin Merritt. Singer, Songwriter. The Magnetic Fields. by Travis Simpkins

Stephin Merritt. Singer, Songwriter. The Magnetic Fields. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Stephin Merritt

Singer, Songwriter, Musician

The Magnetic Fields

by Travis Simpkins

The Magnetic Fields - Papa Was a Rodeo

For more info, please visit:

houseoftomorrow.com

Stephin Merritt. Singer, Songwriter. The Magnetic Fields. by Travis Simpkins

Freemasonry and the Pursuit of Happiness. Mohamad Yatim

Freemasonry and the Pursuit of Happiness. Mohamad Yatim

 I'm enjoying "Freemasonry and the Pursuit of Happiness," written by my dear friend Mohamad Yatim. The condition he refers to as "Masonic Depression" (see definition in the comments below) is a real thing for many particularly active Masons. This book is a perfect reminder that a meaningful Journey is just as important as the Destination. It will also help rekindle some of the enthusiasm one had when they first joined the Craft.

 

Freemasonry and the Pursuit of Happiness explores a question many Freemasons eventually confront: What makes a Masonic journey truly meaningful?

Drawing on twenty years of personal experience in the Craft, Mohamad Yatim examines the difference between pursuing titles, offices, honors, and the next milestone and building a Masonic experience that produces lasting fulfillment. He argues that happiness is often temporary, while meaning endures.

Through personal stories, Masonic experiences, and reflections on the deeper lessons of the Craft, the book develops five pillars of a meaningful Masonic experience: Belonging, Purpose, Charity, Spiritual Transcendence, and Lasting Memories.

This is not a history of Freemasonry or a guide to collecting Masonic accomplishments. It is an invitation to go deeper: to examine why we joined, what keeps us engaged, how Freemasonry can transform us, and what kind of experience we are creating for the Brothers who will follow us.

Ultimately, the book asks a simple but important question: What if the real purpose of Freemasonry is not merely to make us happy, but to help us create lives of meaning, transformation, and fulfillment?

https://link.amazon/B02qm6NcP