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What does it mean?
Perfection and paradise are found in the present and home, not distant ideals.
In plain terms
Good things are here and now.
What can you take from it?
Value what you have now.

Where it applies

  • seeking purpose
  • nostalgia
  • meditation

Putting it to work

  • practice gratitude
  • stay present

Questions to consider

  • Where is heaven for you?
  • Are you waiting for later?

Another view

People still dream of better futures.

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