A rough ashlar illuminated in darkness — a symbol of transformation.
In Freemasonry, the Rough Ashlar represents the imperfect stone — the unrefined self — presented at the altar with the hope of becoming something more. It is a symbol not of failure, but of potential. Not of shame, but of progress. This symbol has weighed heavily on my heart in recent months. Many years ago, I joined a church that spoke often of “purpose.” Back then, I knew mine. Or at least, I…















