By Ahsan

“The ultimate goal of the architect...is to create a paradise. Every house, every product of architecture... should be a fruit of our endeavour to build an earthly paradise for people.” Alvar Aalto

The concept of paradise is a part of every major faith in the world. It is meant to be a reward for believers and a place of peace and happiness.

I am no scholar and can only offer my thoughts about paradise from the perspective of my own understanding and faith.

My central understanding is that, as a Muslim, paradise is described in ways that refer to things we see and enjoy here on earth. For example, gardens, streams, rivers, mansions, tasty fruits, meats, and the company of loved ones.

There is also the concept of continuous personal growth and higher spiritual advancement levels, and nearness to God.

Keeping this in mind, we might take inspiration that paradise is not only a place in the hereafter that we strive for but can be a place in the here and now that we strive for.

In my opinion, we are free to make a heaven out of life rather than its opposite.

“A happy life is but an earlier heaven.”

So how might we be the ‘architects’ of our own paradise, starting now?

As with anything, look at your life and what makes it meaningful. Take some time to think about this.

Next, do the following:

Draw up a list of those things that equate to Paradise for you.
Work on them to make them real and or improved if you already possess/experience them today.
Focus on these efforts with all your heart and life-long struggle.
Pray for acceptance of your efforts.

We are all here for a brief time. Live bravely and go for it. And most of all do your best to find paradise on earth.

Liked this blog post? Share it with others who could benefit from this. Don’t forget to join the Awesome Life Subscriber’s email list and enjoy more content for Awesome subscribers only! Enter your name and email address at this site to get started: awesomelifebook.com