Greetings Brethren,
I hope this finds you well.
A new year is upon us and with that a new line. I want to open my message by thanking those who have helped build our Lodge to where it is today – whether that is our Wardens, whom I am very thankful for, those of you who join us in Lodge when you can, and those who have left your mark building this Lodge. I thank you for making this Lodge what it is today for me to preside over for the next year.
Following that, every year I have a new year’s resolution that I have shared before, but I would like to share again. Every year I pick a topic, theme, or idea I want to learn about. This past year it was learning to be the Master (believe me, it is more than some of you think), another year it was beekeeping, and a year before that it was SQL (a computer code). This next year, I am still figuring out what it will be. I recommend it to all of you.
Pick something you don't know anything about and go learn. Take that knowledge and apply it to better yourself, your family, or your relationship with Deity. No one ever remembers what year they lost that 15lbs, or did not drink liquor for a few months, but learning something new will be with you for the rest of your life. So my one piece of personal advice I give everyone this time of year. Go educate yourself!
Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Stephen Motroni
Worshipful Master