The concept of “Paradise” to everybody is the same, a utopia, an escape, a person’s “happy place” away from the incoherent realities that we wake up to every morning; but yet at the same time the notion of “Paradise” to you and me is completely different and is one of the most interchangeable and widely defined words in the English dictionary.
For me, paradise could simply mean sitting in the garden, in just the right temperature with the perfect amount of breeze, relaxing and reading a book. For another “paradise” could be relaxing on white sandy beaches, on a secluded island that typical holiday makers have never even heard of. Another person’s paradise could be their job, spending time with family and friends.
Relative to each of our individual needs, paradise can even mean living a life without physical pain. Paradise could be a mental state, a sense of belonging, a feeling or a physical location. Our definition of paradise can also change as to what mood you are in; a bad mood could link to paradise being somewhere far, far away. A contented person could suggest their paradise is right in front of them.
If you think about it, the concept of paradise really could be anything; physical locations, or merely dreams. Many songs, films and books speak about paradise and the idea that there is somewhere out there where each person can feel content and happy keeps many from falling, from completely giving up.
Just take a moment to decide what / where your paradise is, is it anything like I have suggested. This term explains to the average reader just how amazing and versatile the English language is, one word can mean so many things even just to one person let alone hundreds. If you took a poll to find out what paradise means to each person and how they would define it, I guarantee you that only a few will be similar. Some people will find their paradise, some have already found it and some sadly may never truly find what they believe it to be and don’t forget those who don’t see their paradise until it has passed them by but remember this: The world is yours, make of it what you will, our time is short so what are you waiting for? Don’t try to find a paradise which is unlikely to be found, find something that is already in front of you.