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Old 07-03-2008, 11:26 AM   #1
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Hey guys. I just want to vent for a minute. I recently became a Freemason, just like my dad, grandpa, and great grandpa and so on. Tonight I have to turn in my entered apprentice proficiency. My dad and I have been practicing for a couple of months so I feel as prepared as Im going to be. At first I wasn't very nervous but now that the big day is here, I find myself a little shaky. Im a teacher so Im in front of groups everyday at work. The big difference (to me at least) is that in the classroom, Im the "expert" and the audience is the learner. Now that situation is reversed; Im the learner and the audience is the "expert". Add to that, my dad will be there and I definitely don't want to let him down. Anyone here have any advice? Anyone here a Mason that can ease my nerves?
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Old 07-03-2008, 11:43 AM   #2
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At our age it's normal to feel the way your feeling. You'll do just find so rest your nogg'in.
You want be expected to be perfect anyway...A.H
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Old 07-03-2008, 11:58 AM   #3
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Yea, what you are about to experience, the nervousness that is, is something every person experiences when they enter into an unfamiliar setting and or situation. Use the "picture them (in this case all the experts) all in the underwear" therapy? lmao Good luck to you and you will do just fine!!!
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Old 07-03-2008, 12:28 PM   #4
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just go in and dont think about it i get on bulls all the time if i stopped to think that one of them could kill me i would be in the nut hut!
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Old 07-03-2008, 12:57 PM   #5
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If a speech or words are to be given, you have already started. You mentioned you have been the teacher and the audience has been the receptive group. Thats exactly how i would start out my speech,following that there job, will be to teach you and how receptive you are going to be to there wisdom and experience. That you are going to try very hard to following your Great grandfather grandfather and fathers patrimonial path the best that you know how.......Hey good luck with that speech i have no doubt that you will shine for the respected audience......
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Old 07-03-2008, 01:35 PM   #6
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If you have been practicing you will do just fine. You obviously trust your Dad and if he didn't think you were ready he would still be practicing with you. You know the answers so just relax, the words will come.
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Old 07-03-2008, 01:54 PM   #7
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As along time Mason , I can tell you that everyone there has been in the same position when they were EA's, so just relax and do your thing. If you
forget any part someone will prompt you, no big deal. When you finish your FC you will really be proud of yourself and almost home.
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Old 07-03-2008, 10:32 PM   #8
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Thanks for all the great advice yall!

Good to know there are some other Masons here Brother Slow Fuse. I just got back and passed with flying colors. I got a little nervous and started going fast but everybody said me and my dad did great. I move up to the next degree on the 15th. I cant wait!!
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Old 07-04-2008, 12:19 AM   #9
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Look, you are

just about hyperventilating over the event and hardly mentioning the material.

Think about the material, relax, let it flow from you. Quit worrying about the thoughts of others.

You can do it. Just don't let You defeat You. Millions of others have gone through the same ritual.
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Old 07-04-2008, 12:39 AM   #10
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Iffylow PM'ed me a little while ago and told me he passed with fly'in colors LOL !!!
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Old 07-04-2008, 07:37 AM   #11
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I knew you would do alright. Congratulations !
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Good Job.........................Congratulations......
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Old 07-04-2008, 08:17 AM   #13
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Congratulations, on a job well done! Now you know, and the rest should be like riding a bike.
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Old 07-04-2008, 11:28 AM   #14
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Hey guys,
Thanks for all the advice and encouragement! As A.H. said, I did pretty good and passed with flying colors!! I start on my next degree on the 15th and I cant wait! I also wanted to let everyone know how much I value all of your input and that I consider each of you a good friend. Thanks again!!
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Old 07-04-2008, 11:33 AM   #15
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LMAO !!! iflylow I just noticed the city/town you live in LOL ! I was born and raised in Arkansas.
I've never heard of SKEETERVILLE before. That's funny LOL
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LMAO !!! iflylow I just noticed the city/town you live in LOL ! I was born and raised in Arkansas.
I've never heard of SKEETERVILLE before. That's funny LOL
Yeah it gets to being "Skeeterville" when the farmers flood the rice. Thats when the Skeeter invasion takes place!!!
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10-4 good buddy !!!
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Im guessin' yall probably have your share of skeeters down south right A.H.
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Old 07-04-2008, 09:23 PM   #19
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Welcome to our fraternity! I was in the same boat about 26 years ago. Since then I have been WM twice, served the Grand Lodge as a committee chairman for 9 years and will probably go into an officer's position (chair) again next year.

Which Lodge you in? Texarkana #341 here.
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Welcome to our fraternity! I was in the same boat about 26 years ago. Since then I have been WM twice, served the Grand Lodge as a committee chairman for 9 years and will probably go into an officer's position (chair) again next year.

Which Lodge you in? Texarkana #341 here.
Thanks Brother Arkiemike! Thats pretty cool. At my initiation, a brother from the Grand Lodge was there. Im not sure of his position but my dad said he was second from the top. I belong to Poinsett Lodge 184.
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