I want to recommend a little experiment, but do not do it while reading this. Do it later. When you have prepared yourself, and are not reading this for the first or second time.

Pretend in an effective and serious way that you know 2 facts: The first is that in precisely 10 minutes you will not longer be able to breathe. Your life -will- come to an end. The second is that no one and nothing can help or save you. You are on your own.

You have 10 minutes.

Now here is the peculiar thing that I want you to attend: in such a state, whatever you are doing at that moment… you just want more of that. No matter how humble or confused or even… painful!

Even if it is just sitting there. Suddenly, each instant is profoundly valuable. Infinite. Breathing is ecstasy. YOUR HEART IS _BEATING!_. The tiniest grace is experienced as divine. The sun is a thing indescribable. A glass of water is heaven’s own kiss inside you.

And, best of all?

If you really do this sincerely… when the 10 minutes are at an end?

Paradise is just beginning.