Patterns and rituals give us structure—but they can also crowd out possibility. In this episode, we explore the Masonic lesson of creating space: setting aside time, habits, and expectations so new opportunities can arise. Just as the Lodge is a sacred space made ready for work, so too must we make space in our lives to welcome growth and transformation.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Creating space is distinct from risk-taking; it’s about readiness and openness
• Patterns and rituals, while useful, can become barriers to new opportunities
• The Lodge reminds us that sacred space allows growth to emerge

💬 Featured Quotes

• 0:00:00 – “Today I want to talk in this episode about creating space… we tend to get stuck in our patterns, our rituals, our behaviors.”
• 0:00:18 – “We don’t create space for new things.”
• 0:00:25 – “When we talk about making space… we mean putting yourself in position in the right way to allow for new opportunities to emerge.”
• 0:00:42 – “Sometimes making space means going to a gathering of people where you know new possibilities might arise.”

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Creators & Guests

• Brian Mattocks - Host