Have you ever given any thought to the true concept of a paradise? What do you see when you think about it? What are the people like?
I was raised in a religion where the concept of paradise is often spoken about. Throughout my life, I have occasionally thought about paradise and what it would be like. In my mind, I see paradise as a place where one can easily navigate between the fun and laughter of social life and the peace and quiet needed to rejuvenate the body and mind. I imagine people with a carefree state of mind and natural innocence and kindness. I imagine a place where beaches are abundant but forest life is close by. I see clear skies, beauty everywhere, and love, lots and lots of love.
Sine 2012 I have been traveling to Haiti on a medical mission trip. Before my first trip, I told a friend of mine about my plans. I distinctly remember him saying to me “you mean the third world country Haiti, why would you want to go there, subject yourself to all that poverty and risk your life?”. I laughed but didn’t even attempt to explain myself. I knew I was going to serve and it really needed no explanation. I was going to help people who lived in a state of lack, people who needed help. As far as I was concerned my goals clearly outweighed any risk. For all that I knew about Haitians, they were indigent people who needed others willing to help regardless of any risk.
