A Mason's Work
Why We Judge Without Knowing: The Symbolic Cost of Unconscious Evaluation
25 Jul 2025
Much of our behavior is shaped by decisions we don’t realize we’re making. In this episode, we explore the invisible architecture of our minds—those automatic evaluations that happen beneath awareness and subtly steer our lives.The Craft asks us to build consciously, but when unconscious judgments take the lead, we begin laying bricks without a plumb. Surfacing those patterns is not just self-help—it’s self-honesty, and it’s where real Masonic labor begins.🔑 Key TakeawaysConstant evaluation is part of the human condition—but it must be made consciousUnseen judgments shape our lives more than we realizeFreemasonry offers tools to bring these inner processes to light💬 Featured Quotes“You are perpetually evaluating. Positive and negative potentials, outcomes.” [00:00:08]“When we make decisions with intention, it’s productive. But when they happen unconsciously, that’s when things go haywire.” [00:00:47]“It becomes really important to find the places where you are making unconscious judgments.” [00:01:12]“You can’t work the stone if you don’t know where it’s rough.” [inferred quote, optional based on rest of transcript]🔗 Explore Related Episodes“The Plumb Line of Self-Awareness” → Examines how uprightness applies not just to conduct, but to thought and internal alignment.“Beyond Intention: Taking Off the Hoodwink of Self-Delusion” https://podcast.amasonswork.com/episodes/beyond-intention-taking-off-the-hoodwink-of-self-delusion → A practical look at how behavioral awareness unmasks unconscious patterns.“Fixing the Wrong Thing: The First Trap of Transformation” https://podcast.amasonswork.com/episodes/fixing-the-wrong-thing-the-first-trap-of-transformation → Explores how unconscious misdiagnosis leads to misguided efforts. Creators & Guests Brian Mattocks - Host Click here to view the episode transcript.
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