Memorization

**Jason** · 09-01-2007, 03:19 PM

Do you still have all the degrees memorized? I think that would have to be one of the hardest things is remember all the degree work and things like Masonic Funeral Services and such. Do you tend to go over the work on your own from time to time?

accer · 09-03-2007, 12:31 AM

I'm lucky in that I have a photographic memory. I know that others work on their own time.....and repetition helps.

**BG_TRBL** · 09-04-2007, 05:59 AM

it is difficult to keep degrees and work and charges separate sometimes. I find it easier to review the work about a week before giving anything. unfortunately that is not possible with the funeral service, but it is a beautiful service and is a humble tribute to our fallen brother.

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reviewer · 09-08-2007, 05:46 PM

Memorizing is one of the hardest things for me. It takes a lot of repetition and work and I don't retain it well.

accer · 09-11-2007, 08:41 PM

I have a friend who read everything he wanted to remember into a tape recorder and recites it along with himself on his drive to work. Seems to work for him.

reviewer · 09-12-2007, 04:55 PM

That's an interesting idea. I just try to take some time out every day when I'm trying to work on my degree work, though I can't say I've retained everything I've learned.

**BG_TRBL** · 09-13-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by accer

I have a friend who read everything he wanted to remember into a tape recorder and recites it along with himself on his drive to work. Seems to work for him.

just as a side note: check with your Grand lodge Rules, Regulations, and Edicts, most "forbid" doing that. Especially if you know the degrees, it may govern things of that sort.

PM#232

accer · 09-23-2007, 02:08 AM

Well he says they have no problem with it. I don't know as it's never been an issue for me. So I'll just take him at his word. But of course things could be slightly different in other places.

**BG_TRBL** · 09-24-2007, 09:35 AM

That's no problem, as I know different jursidictions have different rules. I honestly can't say other than my own. Not to attack anything, but if you review the first degree (I believe it is the same, or close to it, everywhere, It contradicts what is being taught) of course that is just my interpretation of it. I have been told that work was written down in other parts of the world too. I'm glad to hear you didn't have a problem with learning the degrees anyhow.

**Ashlar521** · 12-03-2007, 11:39 AM

I read over the lecture I'm trying to memorize over and over and over till I can read without hesitating . Then I start putting it to memory . But , most importantly , I learn the meaning behind the lecture and that helps out tremendously . After it's put to memory I repeat it out loud to myself like I am giving it to a candidate till I have it to the point that Ihave it down to where it sounds like I'm having a conversation instead of monotone and sounding like a robot .

09-01-2007, 03:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason ex oriente lux Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 571	Memorization Do you still have all the degrees memorized? I think that would have to be one of the hardest things is remember all the degree work and things like Masonic Funeral Services and such. Do you tend to go over the work on your own from time to time?

09-24-2007, 09:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 295	That's no problem, as I know different jursidictions have different rules. I honestly can't say other than my own. Not to attack anything, but if you review the first degree (I believe it is the same, or close to it, everywhere, It contradicts what is being taught) of course that is just my interpretation of it. I have been told that work was written down in other parts of the world too. I'm glad to hear you didn't have a problem with learning the degrees anyhow. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #167 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Enlightenment is for those who can open their blinds and realize, there is more to life and understanding.

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Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 611 Blog Entries: 3	I read over the lecture I'm trying to memorize over and over and over till I can read without hesitating . Then I start putting it to memory . But , most importantly , I learn the meaning behind the lecture and that helps out tremendously . After it's put to memory I repeat it out loud to myself like I am giving it to a candidate till I have it to the point that Ihave it down to where it sounds like I'm having a conversation instead of monotone and sounding like a robot . Last edited by Ashlar521; 01-28-2008 at 05:11 AM.

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09-03-2007, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
accer Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 31	I'm lucky in that I have a photographic memory. I know that others work on their own time.....and repetition helps.

09-04-2007, 05:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 295	it is difficult to keep degrees and work and charges separate sometimes. I find it easier to review the work about a week before giving anything. unfortunately that is not possible with the funeral service, but it is a beautiful service and is a humble tribute to our fallen brother. PM#232

09-08-2007, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
reviewer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 24	Memorizing is one of the hardest things for me. It takes a lot of repetition and work and I don't retain it well.

09-11-2007, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
accer Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 31	I have a friend who read everything he wanted to remember into a tape recorder and recites it along with himself on his drive to work. Seems to work for him.

09-12-2007, 04:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
reviewer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 24	That's an interesting idea. I just try to take some time out every day when I'm trying to work on my degree work, though I can't say I've retained everything I've learned.

09-23-2007, 02:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
accer Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 31	Well he says they have no problem with it. I don't know as it's never been an issue for me. So I'll just take him at his word. But of course things could be slightly different in other places.