Chipping at the Stone | Replacing Habits

Chipping at the Stone | Replacing Habits

Author: Juan Sepulveda April 20, 2015 Duration: 15:38
Replacing Habits Hijacking the triggers that keep you stuck! We are creatures of habits. Sometimes we unconsciously fall into cycles and habits that are very challenging to overcome. It is not that we are not strong enough, but the mechanism by which we adopt these habits is very effective and to be able to replace these behaviors, we need to understand how it all works. I recorded this brief installment of The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast, while going out for a jog. As soon as I was done running, I spontaneously decided to record some of my thoughts on the subject of habit-replacement. On this episode, we are Chipping at the Stone, like in previous episodes. This is a shorter version of our normal-length episodes, in which I share some actionable technique to help you chip away at your imperfections and become a more perfect stone. Since January I have been focusing on the subject of Rituals and Behaviors, because i want to better understand how our brain works and how I can use that knowledge to help my self-improvement and by consequence share my findings with you. I hope you find this episode entertaining and enlightening. If you want to learn more about the concepts of replacing bad habits with good ones, I recommend that you read the book The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. I enjoyed it and learned a lot about hijacking the triggers that usually remind us to engage on the bad habits adopted by making predetermined decisions on what our behavior will be once we encounter those triggers. [clear] Do you enjoy The Winding Stairs? Please take one minute to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes: www.TheWindingStairs.com/iTunes Mentioned on this episode: The music featured in this episode of The Winding Stairs was brought to you courtesy of Billy Mays III | Infinite Third Listen to Infinite Third on SoundCloud Find Infinite Third on Facebook  To see my personal collection of Masonic Art visit FreemasonryArt.com Listen to The Masonic Roundtable for Masonic News and Discussions by 5 Brothers from around the U.S. To Support The Winding Stairs visit www.FreemasonryArt.com Do you have more than one #Masonic pin? Of course you do! It is no mystery that we love our pins. Every pin tells a story and deserves to be seen. Don't keep your pins hidden in a dark drawer, bring them to Light by displaying them on The Winding Stairs' Pin Display Apron. (Great Gift Idea) Order Yours today! I am very proud to introduce the Liberal Arts and Sciences Collection by Juan Sepulveda, Exclusively on The Winding Stairs Masonic Store. I began the collection with these five pieces, because they hold a special place in my life. Visit the collection page to see the deep symbolism that I have hidden in each and every piece. When you add these artworks to your collection, you will be exposed to symbols that remind you of the importance of having a well rounded education. The Trivium and the Quadrivium hold the kind of wisdom that set minds free from bondage and directed them to leave a legacy of greatness. Surround yourself with this wisdom today. go to FreemasonryArt.com and order your collection.

Curiosity about Freemasonry often leads to a tangle of myths, history, and symbolism. The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast untangles that knot, offering a clear path for understanding. Hosted by Master Mason Juan Sepulveda, this series moves beyond the popular secrecy tropes to explore the fraternity's genuine role as a centuries-old system for personal development. Each episode feels like a thoughtful conversation, examining how Masonic principles and rituals have quietly influenced society and history while focusing on their core purpose: transforming a good individual into a better one. You'll hear discussions that delve into philosophical concepts, historical contexts, and the practical application of Masonic teachings in everyday life. This isn't just for members; it's crafted for anyone drawn to the study of self-improvement and the enduring questions about life's purpose. The podcast provides a grounded perspective, explaining what the journey actually entails and how its timeless lessons on character, ethics, and community remain profoundly relevant. By listening, you gain an insider's viewpoint from a practicing Mason dedicated to sharing knowledge, making the often-misunderstood world of Freemasonry accessible and meaningful.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 79

The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast | Created by a Freemason for those interested in the Study of Freemasonry and the Art of Self Improvement
Podcast Episodes
Politics and Religion in Freemasonry with The Traveling Brothers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:48
Politics and Religion are a prohibited topic inside a Masonic Lodge during their meetings. But why? It is no mystery that the topics of Politics and Religion can be incendiary and cause a lot of conflict among people. Bu…
Inconsistency in Freemasonry | Does it help or hinder? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:47
How can we maintain consistency in Freemasonry? inconsistency in Freemasonry is a major problem when it interferes with the onboarding of new candidates, when it provides an inconsistent experience for its members, and w…
Masonic Membership Decline [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:25
What's behind this Masonic Membership Decline and what can we do about it? Fraternal orders and non-profit organizations have seen a steady decline in membership and participation over the last few decades. If you are fa…
Building Awareness about Freemasonry- AJAR 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:09
Masonic Membership has been in decline over the past half century and finding the reasons and formulating solutions for that decline becomes an ever-increasing priority in our circles. In this series (Ep.1/4), we will di…
Lodge Visitation | Masonic Credentials, Recognition, and Technology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:33
Lodge visitation is one of the greatest perks you have as a Freemason. As a Master Mason, you are entitled to visit other Masonic Lodges around the world. That means, that despite not knowing anyone in another country, y…
Don't be a CircumPunk | Masonic Self Control [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:17
I believe that Freemasonry has benefited greatly from the connectivity that the Internet has provided. Today, curious people from around the globe, who once only heard sporadically about this organization, can do a littl…
Masonic cave degree tennessee 2022 | Masonic Traveling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:45
The cave degree in tennessee is a Master Mason Degree performed inside a natural cave in the mountains of Tennessee. Brothers from all over the country (and other countries) travel to Kingston Tennessee every year to tak…
Investigation Committee in Freemasonry | Guarding the West Gate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:28
What's the role of the investigation committee in Freemasonry? How is the Masonic investigation committee formed and what do they do to protect the Lodge and the Craft? In this episode of The Winding Stairs, we discuss t…