Ep. 53 - Freemasonry Is Hard Work: Daniel Duardo on Lodge Culture, Fitness, and Esotericism

What does it mean to actually put in the work?In EP 53 of Masonic Muscle, I sit down with Daniel Duardo for a conversation about Palm Springs Lodge No. 693, lodge culture, prospects, fitness, Freemasonry as hard work, and the esoteric side of the Craft.Daniel and I talk about his experience at the lodge, how he views Freemasonry, what we are trying to build at Palm Springs Lodge, and what happened when he started exercising with us in the dungeon.He also talks about injury, blowing out his shoulder and both knees, and still stepping up at the lodge by helping paint the members’ lounge and putting in the work.This episode solves one Masonic Muscle problem:How can a lodge build real culture if Brothers are not willing to show up, work, train, study, and contribute?We discuss:Daniel Duardo painting the members’ loungePalm Springs Lodge No. 693prospects and lodge cultureFreemasonry as hard workthe esoteric side of the Craftexercising in the dungeoninjury, recovery, and disciplineputting in work at lodgebody-mind connectionmemorization, reading, and Masonic educationObservant Lodge ideasthe Eight Steps to Excellencelodge libraries and serious booksDaniel gives a line that cuts straight into the Masonic Muscle philosophy:“When you exercise, you not only exercise the body but the mind.”That is the whole point.Freemasonry is not just something you attend.It is something you work.The gym teaches effort.The lodge teaches discipline.The books teach perspective.The work reveals the man.Books mentioned include:Babylon’s Banksters by Joseph P. FarrellFinancial Vipers of Venice by Joseph P. FarrellThe Hiram Key by Christopher Knight and Robert LomasPower vs. ForceThe Secret Archives of the VaticanBasic EconomicsHave an origin theory, Masonic question, old document, book recommendation, lodge problem, fitness transformation story, or want to share how your lodge is putting in work?Write to me at:[email protected] Masonic Muscle on Instagram:@masonicmuscleFollow Masonic Muscle on Facebook.Subscribe and follow Masonic Muscle on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.