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Jun 17, 2023

Ostomy Memories of Paradise

This topic is about finding your own sense of "paradise" during challenging health times. It suggests that paradise doesn't have to be a physical place but can be a state of mind that you can visit whenever you need comfort. This idea can be especially helpful when dealing with medical issues, like pain, misdiagnoses, hospital stays, or surgeries. The originator shares a personal memory of collecting miniature conch shells in the warm waters off Captiva Island, Florida, and how revisiting this memory can bring a sense of calm and relief, even during difficult moments.

Here are some pieces of advice and insights shared by others:

1. Spiritual perspective: One person finds comfort in the belief that a true paradise exists in Heaven. They emphasize faith in God as a source of peace, healing, and sometimes even unexpected medical improvements.

2. Mind-set approach: Another person suggests that you can choose to "live in Paradise" by maintaining a positive outlook, regardless of your circumstances.

3. Geographic inspirations:
- Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada, is mentioned as a real town that evokes a feeling of paradise.
- The Pacific Coast Highway in California, with its stunning views of grasslands, redwoods, oak-covered hills, ocean mist, and pristine beaches, is described as "God's country," offering a deep sense of contentment.
- Flying over Ireland's patchwork of vivid green fields can also provide a comforting "I'm home" sensation.

These examples show that paradise can be found in various real places, each offering the same inner peace and respite that the originator describes.
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