Winter 2004 - Freemason.org

EDITORIAL
Lights, Camera, Action
Lights, camera, action” calls
the people in Hollywood to
perform at their best, because
the whole world could be
watching. If people in Hollywood
don’t like their performance, they just
keep doing it over and over again until they get it just
right; then and only then will the world see how well
they performed. How many times have we wished we
could yell, “cut” and get the chance to do something
over? Unfortunately, life does not give us that option.
But those of us who have chosen to become Masons
have committed ourselves to continuous selfimprovement.
We are on a lifelong journey of learning to
circumscript our desires and keeping our passions
within due bounds toward all mankind. This effort
helps us get it right the first time and displays to the
world the values of Freemasonry, which makes our
communities a better place to live.
I am a strong believer in Masonic education and
the values of Freemasonry. When we look at the
history of our state and nation we admire many
Masons who have made a difference. Whether they
were national leaders such as Past Grand Master of
Masons in California Earl Warren, who was a former
governor of California and chief justice of the United
States, or Hollywood legends such as Brothers Gene
Autry and Will Rogers, it is what they did when the
cameras were turned off that made them great.
We are reminded that each of us can, and do,
make a difference in the world by how we act
in our daily lives. Our actions are shinning
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examples for others to follow and we brighten our
communities.
The Grand Lodge of California is committed to
helping its lodges and their members to improve
themselves and to make a difference in their
communities. I look forward to working with each
of you this year to make the family of Freemasonry
stronger in California. Our values brighten the world
we live in. Share the light of Freemasonry in your
daily lives.
David R. Doan
Grand Master