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by M.R.

Every day, thousands and thousands of people get married. That first day of marriage is the start of the honeymoon period. The honeymoon period can last anywhere from three to 12 months, or as long as you want it to last. During this period, nothing seems to go wrong, and you want to do everything you can to make the other person happy.

by E.R.

Once a month we come together as a community to experience our true selves. Strengthened by the collective energies, we have the opportunity to reach for our depth. Will I give up my mundane thoughts and concerns for just a brief time and discover something new? Will I fully use this time and clear my mind of past experiences and future expectations?

Moving moment to moment with totality and focus, I open my heart to each segment. As I notice the thoughts, I gently remind myself to let them go.

Before Royal Way I was isolated, angry, armored, and scared. I had spent six years flying in the backseat of a fighter aircraft, prepared to drop bombs on any given target, at any given time. I was afraid and found it difficult to be with people. People found it difficult to be with me, so I pretended—a lot. Today I am far more than happy.

Daisies grow next to the weeds

Rosebushes grow with sharp thorns

At times it seems random and whimsical

Sometimes everything makes perfect sense

God’s garden is endless with possibilities

My life in