many of us live in very blessed countries, we can work to get money, we have all the food we need, we dont face war or civil problems, we have electricity, and beyond.
and then there are those who have none of that and even less than nothing. very glad you have all you need and blessings upon good health with you. Yes I am fortunate as well having all I need.
This post was edited by Baba at February 17, 2019 7:51 AM MST
I think that if we define paradise as more a state of being than just a place, that finds us happy with what we have and who we are, then yes, paradise is at hand.
"Paradise" is a word in both Greek and Persian. It means a walled place with flowing water. Some people confuse paradise with heaven. Paradise is on Earth, heaven is not. The most famous paradise was the garden of Eden. It's here: