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Master's Message - January 2025
Brethren,
Happy New Year! January has always held a special place in my heart. It signifies the start of a new year, brimming with fresh beginnings, new resolutions, and a chance to reflect on the year gone by. It is a time to consider all the possibilities that the future holds. However, January, with its short days and long, cold nights, can seem counterintuitive when it comes to following through on these resolutions. Here in the Northeast, winter doesn’t inspire bustling activity, but rather rest and introspection.
So, with all the negative energy that January sometimes brings, why does it remain so special to me? Because it marks the end of the hustle and bustle of the holidays. As much as I enjoy the festive season, it can also be overwhelming. In January, I have the space and time to focus on my resolutions: shedding a little from the midsection, making time for the gym, and perhaps more importantly, reconnecting with you, my brethren.
Yes, January can be intimidating, with its gray skies and cold nights, but I’ve always found that by coming to lodge and enjoying fellowship with you, I can chase away the gloom and create an internal warmth that no cold night can diminish.
My New Year’s resolution for you is simple: return to lodge. Come and experience the warmth of love and unity among your brothers. The past is behind us—let’s look ahead to the possibilities the future offers us as Masons. Remember, the Master Mason is revived by the evergreen and the ever-living sprig of faith.
Peace,
Harry Turetzkin
Worshipful Master
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