Here comes a candle – By Torbjörn Andersson

Wisdom rarely means having all the answers. More often, it means learning how to listen. To listen to another brother. To recognize the person who stands quietly at the edge of the fellowship. To notice the brother who carries a burden beneath his smile. To offer encouragement when it is needed. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give another person is simply to see them. This is where our values become real.

Paying It Forward – By Torbjörn Andersson

Every traveler receives gifts that began long before its own journey.When we enter the Lodge, we are reminded that we have inherited something precious. The traditions, ceremonies, and values surrounding me were shaped by brothers and sisters whose vision extended far beyond their own lifetime. Their work became a gift to those who would one […]

Who Will You Empower? – By Ian Love-Jones

Your life doesn’t have to be perfect to give back. So often, people need your humanity more than your holiness, and your seasoning more than your success. Give it thought and you’ll start to discover the many ways that you could give back to someone else. You may have precious knowledge from hard earned lessons, you might have a moment to listen and encourage, or particularly as Odd Fellows, you could open the door to a world of supportive community.