Another Step Along The Journey

Last Saturday, 28 Jul, my lodge put on an outdoor EA degree for the GL of TX, District 9. We had anticipated between 200-300 people attending based on feedback but sadly this Texas weather this summer played a trick on us and it started raining a little before the scheduled time. We still had close to 100 show up from all over the state.

If you haven't taken part in an outdoor degree, or seen one, I strongly encourage everyone too. I wish I could put my finger on what it is, but its different. I know we put a lot more work and planning into this and there are some logistical challenges to be sure. Maybe it's just the rarity of the event but it seemed more spiritual in a way. Don't get me wrong... its the same ceremony, same everything just outdoors.

After the three parts were completed, myself and another brother were called up to do our EA proficiency. Even though it had been 3 months since my initiation, I still wasn't sure I was ready but my mentor did. We 'tag teamed' the entire proficiency and I stumbled through parts of my parts, but I can honestly say I knew the meaning behind every part sometimes I just have trouble putting the right words in the right order. I blame it on sometimers...

We have our FC degree scheduled for 8 Aug and I cant wait!!! Im hoping to have our raising before Sep 22, but if not thats fine too. After all...

The lessons come from the journey... So Mote It Be!