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To Change Society, First Change Yourself
personal growth

To Change Society, First Change Yourself

At A Mason’s Work, we hold that the most powerful lever for societal transformation is the deliberate cultivation of the self. By refining awareness, expanding understanding, and removing the biases that cloud perception, we expand both our locus of control and our capacity for compassion.
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Brian Mattocks
You're alive. That's the whole story.

You're alive. That's the whole story.

We often think of life as a fixed sequence of events, such
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Brian Mattocks
The Only Work That Matters

The Only Work That Matters

Across industries and disciplines, people chase productivity, impact, and achievement. But the
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Brian Mattocks
Harnessing the Dark: Violence, Domination, and Discipline
emotional development

Harnessing the Dark: Violence, Domination, and Discipline

The darker face of power—the one that turns challenge into domination, anger into identity, and impulse into legacy—must be understood, not exiled. This article explores the addiction to rage, the sacred discipline of restraint, and the symbolic tools we need to navigate the surge.
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Brian Mattocks
I thought I hated my brother. . .
emotional development

I thought I hated my brother. . .

We mislabel that discomfort as judgment: They’re obnoxious. They’re self-absorbed. They’re too much. But those instincts are rarely about them; they're about us.
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Brian Mattocks
"I’m the Problem": When the Mirror Talks Back
Masonic Analysis

"I’m the Problem": When the Mirror Talks Back

Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” isn’t just a breakup song—it’s a mirror on emotional immaturity. This article explores what separates avoidance from accountability and how Masonic tools like the plumb, trowel, and hoodwink can guide men toward real growth.
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Brian Mattocks
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