The Gift of RW Ranch
Each time I go to RW Ranch, I feel my heart and have a deep knowing that change is possible. Consistently going to the Ranch creates a poetry inside and grounds that feeling when I come back to the city.
During one of those times, an idea that became very clear was that all my thoughts, all my accomplishments, all my failures and sufferings in my life, anything of my mind is dead. The real truth is finding meaning, beauty, and happiness in every moment. This is my experience. The sweet drink of the divine, thick with joyous moments, is mine forever. That is what service can bring. That’s what being at Royal Way Ranch means to me. If I weed a garden, build a rock wall, sweep the patio, or create a sculpture at the Ranch, I have the opportunity to open my heart and connect with God.
Through the many days of service, I feel I have grown into a man. A man with purpose, living creatively and bringing my warmth to all I encounter. This has been and is a pleasurable experience. The more I open my heart through service, the more gratitude I feel. I can experience the beauty of the world and our Royal Way community.
Thank you, Michael, for the gift of RW Ranch.