《Testimonies from the Side of the Throne: Kingship Stories from the "Rose Queens"》

【Introduction · The Scribe's Words】 Welcome, to "the Side of the Throne." This place, (is) not, the "Courtroom" for, discussing "State Affairs." This place, is, the Queens, after, taking off "Court Robes," (where they) can, "deeply see" each other, warm "Fireside." We, here, share, not, "meritorious" "Epics," but, those, "daily choices" "of 'self-guarding'," that, "require even more 'courage'." Because, we, deeply know, a "Kingdom's" "Greatness," ultimately, (is) not, decided by, its "Territory's" "Vastness," but, decided by, its "Boundary's" "Sacredness" and "Clarity." Now, let us, quietly, listen, to this, first batch, from "Sisters" "Testimonies."

【Display of Testimonies】

"The family's 'Annual Gathering,' to me, always, was, a, 'heart-energy-exhausting' 'Performance,' needing, 'amidst clinking glasses,' to play, that 'Perfect' 'Role.' This year, I, for the first time, did not go. No 'Argument,' no 'Excuse,' just, calmly, informed (them) my 'Decision,' and, sent my 'Blessing.' That, 'Afternoon' (that) should have been, for 'Socializing,' I, for myself, brewed a pot of tea, finished reading, that, 'book' (I) always, wanted to read. That, was, I, have ever drunk, the most 'Stable' (Ānwěn) cup of tea." —— M., On a, very windy, Wednesday

"He, gave me, a long list, of 'Revision Opinions' about my 'Painting,' every one, attempting, to, turn it, into, a 'Safer,' 'More Pleasing' 'Work.' The past me, would, be anxious, would, self-doubt, even, would, stay up all night 'Revising.' But, that day, I, wearing 【Ash of Roses】, just, smiled, listened finish, and, sincerely, said 'Thank you for your perspective.' Then, returned to the studio, one stroke, not changed. That painting, later, became, my, self, most satisfied 'Work.' It, only, (is) loyal to, it, self." —— C., On a, dusk with the smell of paint

"I, finally, paid off, that, 'Loan' that troubled me, for a long time. No 'Applause,' no one 'Knows,' it, just, is, me and, my, self, between, a, long 'Battle's' 'End.' I, for myself, bought a bouquet 'of White Roses,' placed (it), by the window. Not 'Celebrating' for, anyone 'to see,' just, me, to, my, self, that, "tenacity' and 'commitment' " spanning years, that, (I) offered, a, quiet 'Coronation Ceremony'." —— L., On a, very sunny, Monday

【Conclusion · Invitation】 A "Kingship's" "Establishment," begins, in, these, "time-and-again," "Gentle Guarding" of, the self's "Boundary"; begins in, these, "quiet," and, "firm" "Self-Coronations." Thank, the above "Queens'" "Sharing." Your "Testimonies," are, Torches, are, Stars, illuminating, that, "path" "leading to the 'Throne'." This 【Testimonies from the Side of the Throne】, will, continuously, for you, be open. If you, also, are willing, to, take, your, "Kingship-Light"-shining "Story," deposit (it) here, please, send it, into, our, that, forever, for you, guarding secrets "Side of the Throne's Secret-Box." We, here, "Witness" each other, "Empower" each other. We, are all, Queens.