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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
The Lodge
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The Lodge

Not just a place you go—but the kind of space you
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Brian Mattocks
Mineral & Metallic Substances
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Mineral & Metallic Substances

You can't build character with armor on. Drop the Sword
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Brian Mattocks
The Trowel
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The Trowel

Care isn’t soft. It’s structural. Lay It Down Like You
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Brian Mattocks
"I’m the Problem": When the Mirror Talks Back
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"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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