Staring at the hypnotic patterns of light and shadow on the undulating dunes, minutes turn into hours and days turn rapidly into weeks. With no external stimulus save the movement of the clouds across the sky, the mind is empty with the rising and setting of the sun giving the only indication of time. Like the atmosphere of this magical environment, the diet is simple yet nourishing. Am I dreaming or does this place really exist, blessed with everything I need to survive, yet devoid of the noise, smell and clutter of the world beyond the sands? Can life really be reduced to this level of absolute simplicity? Can Nature really provide everything that I need? How long have I been here? Has the outside world ceased to exist? Does it matter?
I am lost in Paradise.
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