Summary:

Three years ago, at the end of the pandemic, I was in a long, grim queue at a vehicle license renewal department in Fish Hoek, Cape Town. Feeling irritated, I decided to meditate and imagined an army of "pleasure ants" running inside my skin. After 5-10 minutes, I opened my eyes and experienced a profound shift in perception. The environment appeared heavenly: sunlight, cool breeze, vibrant plants, and joyful birds. Though nothing had physically changed, I felt present and saw everything as perfect. This experience taught me the power of being still and present, bringing a sense of heaven to earth through our awareness.