Find Your Paradise

What does paradise mean to you? Is it a secluded beach with soft white sand and turquoise waters? A bustling city street full of life and energy? A quiet cabin in the woods, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature?Lets be honest, all those places sound amazing. But I believe true paradise is a lot more than physical surroundings. In fact, Merriam-Webster defines it as a place or state of bliss, felicity, or delight.I like that it mentions paradise is a state - not just a place. I think that's a really interesting concept to ponder - what if we carry our paradise within us, and it's more about how we feel than where we are? The Stoic philosopher Seneca once said: "It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor." I think this quote perfectly captures the essence of where my mind has been on this topic lately. Our sense of fulfillment and contentment – our personal paradise – isn't dependent on external factors, but rather on our internal state of be