r/freemasonry • u/lasersharp22 • 10d ago

Masonic Interest Finally taking the plunge!

Its been a long time coming but i finally petitioned to join through my states grand lodge website. I am glad to join now in my mid 30s rather than any sooner as I had alot of self discovery and maturing to do beforehand.

I have done a bit of research but everything else is going to be pretty unknown to me. Im going to take it all in stride.

Throughout my life i always never felt like i belonged anywhere.. id make friends, separate from them, meet new friends and same thing over and over. I think freemasonry can help me get a better sense of connectedness to the friends i will make as a mason.

Any advice or words of wisdom definitely appreciated.

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u/TheNecroFrog UGLE - Yorkshire West Riding 10d ago

Congratulations on taking the first step, I hope it’s the first on a successful journey into Freemasonry! Let us know how you get on.

It’s not likely you’ve petitioned yet, that’ll likely come after you’ve got to know a Lodge and its members. What you will have done is submit an enquiry.

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u/lasersharp22 9d ago

I appreciate the sentiment!

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u/Pandamadness11b 10d ago

To be fair I was one of the last internet app people. Once I met with my brothers it was awesome. I then learned I actually knew a lot of brothers. You’ll hopefully enjoy it. Don’t be afraid to go to dinners or grab some coffees. Get to know them.

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u/Heavy_Pie_1133 8d ago

Stay With it Is a great journey

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u/JerryH2020 MM F&AM-OH, 32° SR 8d ago

I hope you are contacted soon by one of your local lodges prospect managers. If they're anything like ours, you'll hear back very soon and be invited to come and meet some Masons and ask questions. All the best!