Tony Hornsby

Tony Hornsby

Author of “A Rough and Rugged Road; Personal Reflections on Initiation”

  • Humility and Gratitude

    There is an attitude in the West that celebrates rugged individualism. This attitude is the one that perpetuates the myth that the aggressive person that has the strength to take… Read more ⇢

  • Masonic Membership

    I read an article the other day that talked about the declining membership in the Masonic Fraternity. This article pointed to this decline as evidence that the Fraternity is dying… Read more ⇢

  • Caritas

    The word “Caritas” is Latin for “Charity.” However, it adopts deeper meanings for those involved in the Western Esoteric Tradition, as well as other religious traditions around the world. The… Read more ⇢

  • The Rough Ashlar

    When you walk into a Masonic Lodge, there is a good chance you will find, in the East, 2 stones; the rough ashlar and the perfect ashlar. In the lectures,… Read more ⇢

  • A Masonic Perspective on Toxic Masculinity     

    What are the attributes of a good man? What are things you need to do to become one, and where do you find good examples? I was lucky enough to… Read more ⇢

    A Masonic Perspective on Toxic Masculinity     

  • The Practice of Spiritual Patience and Human Evolution

    It can be difficult not to feel discouraged as we watch the world experience a resurgence of religious fundamentalism. The use of fear and the promulgation of religious hate by… Read more ⇢

    The Practice of Spiritual Patience and Human Evolution

  • Two Views on Religion

    Humanity constantly searches for meaning. It is written in our DNA that we are not satisfied unless we are digging in to find the answers to the largest questions in… Read more ⇢

  • The Psychology of Magic

    For many, especially those who have not studied the topic or have studied it only superficially, magic is equated with superstition. It is a practice for the uneducated, or for… Read more ⇢

  • The Middle Way

    Tony Hornsby I walked silently through the Wat Pho Temple complex in Bangkok. A good portion of the temple complex is outdoors. All around me were people, mostly tourists like… Read more ⇢

  • Finding the Spirit of our County in a Foreign Land

    Even though we have stayed in Thailand a few days beyond our original itinerary, and we have done and seen all of the things we set out to do and… Read more ⇢

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