Reflections on 2009
Raum Sariel
went pretty good. One for the history books, should everything (well,
most things) play out the way that they should.
2009, for all of it's financial ups and downs for almost everybody
proved to be a year of new creation as well as rebirth. From that
original idea of Masonic freedom, fluidity and personal
empowerment came what we would later label Post-Modern Freemasonry.
From a concept ,
to a cause who would have thought that those original four who founded
the very first Post-Modern Masonic lodge in Lodge Bonaparte would
strike a chord deep within the core of so many spread out across so
wide of a distance?
We have seen our idea grow into what is now a worldwide Masonic
family. Now found on four continents and growing. We gained the
support fellowship and cooperation of several long established Masonic
orders as well. Quite and accomplishment.
Of course this past year had it's down spots as well. We lost more
than one dear friend and a few inspirations to the Celestial Lodge.
And while we may have heavy hearts we must always remember that their
energy flows through us and helps us to build the future.
We also actively took part in the creation of a whole new Masonic
Rite, the Hellenic Rite. The first created from the ground up Post-
Modern Masonic Rite. This allowed us of course to create this very
special Lodge Hera. Dedicated to the sacred feminine, a very important
role lost to most within Freemasonry now reawakened.
In these early morning hours I am thankful for all of my Brethren and
friends who have decided to walk the rugged road with me. Without you
I could not continue. We as a community strengthen each other with the
pure love and support that is Masonic Brotherhood. For that I owe you
all my deepest gratitude.
So here is to a great sendoff to a very important 2009, and a welcome
to 2010. I have a feeling that 2010 will be our best year to date.
S&F,
Raum
Aynsley
> We also actively took part in the creation of a whole new Masonic
> Rite, the Hellenic Rite. The first created from the ground up Post-
> Modern Masonic Rite. This allowed us of course to create this very
> special Lodge Hera. Dedicated to the sacred feminine, a very important
> role lost to most within Freemasonry now reawakened.
I get a shiver every time I read the phrase 'post-modern'. The concept
is innocuous but its implementation has wreaked havoc in the study of
the humanities. On the other hand, the creation of a completely new,
non-Judaic Masonic ritual sends a different shiver up my spine: a
combination of excitement and curiosity.
I would love to see some of your new ritual, in part or in whole. Will
that ever be possible?
How did you combine the essential metaphor of erecting a stone
structure with dedication to the sacred feminine? Did you replace King
Solomon's Temple with the construction of a Greek temple?
In my Masonic career I've had to memorise two different rituals: one a
variation of the standard US Webb working, the other a mish-mash of
several English/Scottish/Irish workings leaning heavily on Emulation.
Both of these rituals (and the dozens of others I've collected over
the years) are full of contradictions, repetitions, and mind-numbing
lectures created by incompetent semi-literates. I can't count the
number of times I've wanted to scrap the lot and start over from
scratch.
Which is what you seem to have done. Congratulations!
Raum Sariel
I too am very excited about the Hellenic Rite. I would like to get you
a copy of the EA ritual and let us know what you think. i would love
to hear your opinion.
In regards to the application of the term "Post-Modern" in Post-Modern
Freemasonry we take it to it's most basic form. Post-Modern simply
means "after modern" and we are clearly not Modern nor Antient
Freemasons so it is nice in this age of transparency to make the
differences known.
At the same time, it is nice to wreak havoc on masonic
institutionalism from time to time. It desperatly needs it.
Love and Light,
Raum
William Calvo
Happy "Dia de los Magos," the (Three) Wise Men, (Three) Kings, or the (Three) Magi: a group of distinguished foreigners who are said to have visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, myrrh and frankincense.... I define this day as a day to celebrate EPISTEMIC DIVERSITY... and to ask for wisdom in order to build a better world!... one of the few occasions when magic is openly celebrated or discussed in Christianity... so lets celebrate!
with magic loveWilliam Calvo
Raum Sariel
In LVX,
Raum
Aynsley
On Jan 6, 4:27 pm, Raum Sariel <raumsar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I too am very excited about the Hellenic Rite. I would like to get you
> a copy of the EA ritual and let us know what you think. i would love
> to hear your opinion.
An unexpected and pleasant surprise. I correspond with several non-
mainstream Masons who are proud of the quality of their ritual, but
reluctant to share it with outsiders. I'd love to see your EA working.
You can email me an attachment, if that's okay.
> At the same time, it is nice to wreak havoc on masonic
> institutionalism from time to time. It desperatly needs it.
I think that too many factors drive Masonic institutionalism for any
one solution, or set of solutions, to have a hope of changing
anything. Lots of exciting restoration programs pop up from time to
time, but then fade away. Neither the gold-braid-chasers at the top
nor the rank-and-file members at the bottom seem interested in
change.