Finally, our first guest! In this episode, all three of us interview C.R. “Chuck” Dunning, Jr., author of Contemplative Masonry: Basic Applications of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Imagery for the Craft. Please listen to the podcast and then read his book!
Beers
Since this was a teleconference, all of us drank different beers! Erik had the Salted Caramel Stout from Breakside Brewery. Chuck had the Ranger IPA from New Belgium Brewery. And Joey drank something out of a Starbucks cup.
Note that all profits from the sales of Chuck’s book go to the maintenance and restoration of the Scottish Rite Temple in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Hey! I caught myself misspeaking about something. I refer to the Wise Old Man archetype as the “Syzygy.” I was meaning to say “Senex.” There’s a significant difference there.
I remember when you said that word during the podcast, and my brain was racing trying to keep up with it. I couldn’t remember what it meant! I don’t think anybody can fault you. Who wouldn’t want to use the word “syzygy” in a sentence? I mean, “senex” sounds like a boring prescription drug. “Syzygy” is pure Scrabble gold!