An Improbable Paradise

It was a tropical paradise, an improbable sight, a tiny island with crystal-clear aquamarine water. The combination color of the sand and the water made the beach almost seem like it was taken straight from a painting by a seasoned artist, with its delightful fragrance of florals, the awe-inspiring creatures, and the lush greenery. It was indeed a paradise. But what made it so improbable? It was the fact that this island, small as it may be, housed plenty, sure to bring delight and admiration to any heart who beholds it.

On this island are two travelers. How they arrived on the island is a mystery. What they were doing on the island is a mystery. Where the island was located is another mystery. Even the presence of another person on the island is a mystery. Every question about the island is a complete mystery.

Where were they? Where in the world could this island be located? When did they board the mode of transportation that brought them to such a mysterious place? How did they arrive at the small island? Who brought them to the island? And while they were both asking themselves these questions, the most important question of them all came to mind. Who were they?

A young woman who looked somewhere between her twenties and thirties explored the island, yet she had forgotten her name. That hardly mattered anyway on this island. A name was simply an unnecessary identifier here and not pertinent for serving both its purpose and that of its visitors.

The young woman did not know who she was. And while she didn’t know her identity, she felt that she grew up a person of meager means. Poverty kept her from experiencing much beyond books and films. Some details about herself remained vivid. Details about how hard she worked for so little money. She had so little joy and didn’t feel she had any sense of purpose. What did she live for, and what did she contribute to society? The young woman felt empty and hollow as a cave.

Though she suspected that she constantly felt empty, it wasn’t a feeling that she wanted to get used to. The woman was searching for something to make her whole. And she knew what she was searching for had something to do with this island. But little did she know the island was searching for her as well.

The second person to visit the island was a man in his thirties who had no memory of who he was or how he came there. Still, our traveler felt inexplicably drawn to this place as well. It seemed as if the land itself knew that this place held immense significance for him. Like two magnets being drawn together, both were seeking each other out. Our traveler needed help figuring out why or how the island called out to him.

A sense inside our second traveler gave the man a feeling of achievement. The feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction one has about their career and stage in life. Even though he did not know his job off the island, he felt that while it may be rewarding, it could also be tense and stressful. He believed he had everything one could need but knew he should also strive to find peace. He was financially secure, yet longed for a way to achieve serenity amidst a stressful life.

What job or what lifestyle could make a person feel this way? What situation in his life could make him want to seek out a place of solace and refuge away from the world? As hard as he tried to remember, he couldn’t recall his place in society. It was like there was a blank spot in his mind when it came to his past. All that was there were feelings in place of personal facts. It was an experience like no other, but all the man could do was rest inside his current mental state while he was here.

Two travelers on the island did not know of the existence of each other. At least not yet. Upon them waking up on the island, they were on two opposite ends of the island. Strangers to each other in their other lives are now strangers on the island. An island that offered untapped knowledge and potential. But the question remained, would our two travelers discover the untapped treasures of the island?

You see, the island searched for people. The island knew what a person needed to survive.

The strange and unique island was formed from positive energy. It was like a recharging station for humans. The island was where a person could figuratively plugin, and all life's problems could be corrected. This island was a healing island meant to reset a person's aura.

So how did our travelers end up being fortunate enough to be the recipients of the island's healing gifts? It didn’t seem like a person could simply hop on a plane or a boat and show up on the island. The island had to know a person needed its healing abilities to bring a person back from the brink of destruction properly. The island searched for those in need and made people whole again.

But how can an island search for a person? Islands aren’t alive, and any ordinary island does not search for life. But this island was different. This island reached out and looked for pain. Not just pain from a cut or physical injury. This island looked out for all pain, and when it found those amongst us that needed the most help, it would draw a person to it for healing.

In addition to the island's healing, this place prepared the people it brought for their recharge to go out into the world and heal others. The island was a center of positivity for the world.

The island had to call a person and bring them there. And the trip there wasn’t a secret the island was prepared to disclose. Few knew of the island, and none knew how to get back.

The secluded island knew if people found a way to arrive without being invited, they would be tempted to use the island even if their spirit was not ready. The sheer power of the island was too great for anyone to play with. Anyone who arrived on the island's shoreline without the intention of using the healing capabilities could perish.

The same way a battery can be overcharged and no longer be able to keep a charge is how a person would react if they received the island's power. A person would be overcharged with positive energy and would perish.

That's where the magic of this place comes in. This mysterious land allows travelers to forget their worries and troubles and focus on living life to its fullest. It was a spellbinding place that gave them the strength and courage to face whatever life had in store for them.

Our travelers still needed to learn what lay ahead in this improbable paradise. They were curious enough to explore. The island would meet their needs.

Although on opposite sides of the island during daylight, the travelers still made sure to explore every corner of their island side. They uncovered hidden gems, marveled at exotic wildlife, and tasted delicious fruits from local gardens. A freshwater spring was in the middle of the island, serving two purposes.

One was that it provided exquisite water that they had never experienced before. The second purpose was to force our travelers to meet in a common area.

The freshness of the water was like drinking life! Every time a person would have a sip, the water healed all ailments from the inside out. The aches and pains of a typical day would vanish, and the water provided so much more than the ability to quench a thirst.

While it did take some time for our travelers to find each other, once they finally did, it was almost like a reunion of long-lost friends. But how could this be? The travelers didn't know themselves, so how on earth could they know one another?

Despite not knowing the other's identity, the two were so unfamiliar with themselves that they couldn't even make a proper self-introduction. Apart from their self-assumptions, these two remained strangers to themselves and each other.

Their meeting was friendly. And though they were strangers, all the questions they held for each other and themselves made the meeting awkward. The obstacle of self-ignorance that had to be overcome was too daunting to ignore. So they did the only thing each of them could think to do. They began asking each other questions.

Finding that they spoke the same language, they began to speak and communicate. That and being humans seemed to be the only trait the two had in common.

They discovered from the questions asked that neither knew how they got to the island. They didn't know why they were there. And they still didn't know who they were to themselves.

What they did know was that they were both thirsty and were each on a mission to find fresh water. So that’s where their conversation continued. A conversation about the delicious water they stumbled upon. The conversation went from the water’s fantastic taste to the freshness of all the fruit and vegetables found on the island.

From there, the topic of the conversation switches to the island’s beauty. How everywhere a person could look was a scene that was near unimaginable when it came to beauty. The topics of the island's offerings were endless.

As they spoke of the many wonders that their island had to offer, something peculiar occurred - a sudden rainstorm! From their time on the island this phenomenon was unprecedented in all the time they'd spent on the island.

The rain that fell from the sky wasn't cold or uncomfortable but a light sprinkle. The type of rain that was like a much-needed warm shower after a hard day at work. The same as drinking fresh water from the spring seems to heal from the inside out. The rainwater from the sky seemed to heal from the outside in.

The two travelers looked at each other in amazement and back up to the sky. At that moment, they both knew that this island was unique and had immense significance.

The island provided anything they seemed to need anytime they needed it.

And speaking of time, it was another non-factor of the island. Neither traveler could determine the time other than the position of the sun. And they didn't know how long they had been on the island. Time on the island seemed to move like time in a dream.

When they were hungry, they were able to eat. When they were tired, they were able to rest. And at this moment, when they were a bit worn from gathering supplies and a bit dirty, the island offered them a shower.

The island provided everything they could have desired. So much so that their conversations became contentment in themselves. The inhabitants were taken aback by the stunning beaches, fresh food, and their newfound friendship with each other.

The first night after the travelers met, they shared stories of their time on the island. The time spent on the island was all they knew. Still unable to remember their past, they exchanged ideas and reflected on their daily experiences.

Our two travelers found each other and bonded at the water spring meeting place. In this improbable paradise, they both found something extraordinary. Another human need met by the island is companionship.

The two island dwellers stayed up the entire night conversing with each other. Like two best friends trying to catch up with each other's lives, neither could stop talking about their newfound place to live and relax.

The star watchers, unaffected by the light pollution of a cityscape, were inspired by dreams of an undiscovered paradise. They beheld constellations from galaxies far away. Their hearts were filled with wonder as they awaited secrets waiting to be uncovered.

When the sun arose over the horizon, they were amazed to find themselves still side-by-side. It was a moment they hoped would stay with them for eternity.

A newfound friendship blossomed from brief, shared experiences. And together, they both felt entirely secure in each other's company.

The two travelers embraced each other with a newfound sense of friendship and purpose. They are grateful to have received such an invaluable gift from this island that they never expected – companionship. Together, they ventured onto previously unchartered parts of the island in search of more adventures!

The travelers spent their days living in the moment and fully experiencing the beauty of this place. They laughed, danced, and sang songs into the night, glowing with happiness from being in this incredible place.

These explorers realized that the remarkable tropical paradise was unlike any other place on earth. It was a place of healing, soul-searching, and learning. It was where they could find the courage to face their fears and live life more fully. A place that would bring them closer together and give them newfound freedom.

It was more than a pleasure to be here. Being surrounded by the island's beauty was more than a privilege. It was an opportunity to experience a new existence. They never wanted to leave but knew they would have to.

Still not knowing the lives they lead in their other existences, they knew they had to leave the island eventually. While the island didn't speak, the island did communicate. The island let both travelers know their time there was meant to be short. Their time on the island was a reset before returning to their regularly scheduled lives.

Their experiences on the island were meant to refresh the travelers. Their mission from now on was to spread positivity and love when they finally got back to the mainland. Included in this mission was to live each day with a smile and strive for greater heights within their existence. Their job was to contribute to the world around them and help others learn to love, learn, and live for one another.

The travelers took their lessons in the spectacular paradise and prepared to face the unknown on departure. Not knowing what they were returning to or who they were, the two embraced one last time before facing the unknown.

The two knew they had to say goodbye and go their separate ways. And though they were leaving, they were forever thankful for having had a chance to experience this paradise together. The island was a reminder of how special it is when two people come together and find a connection in a place that offers so much. It was a reminder of the fantastic things that can happen when we take risks, explore new possibilities, and let go of our inhibitions.

It was now time for the travelers to go their separate ways. Their biggest hope was that the memory of the island and the memories built with each other would not fade. They knew they appreciated this special place, and for the experiences they had, for them to go away would be devastating.

The same way the island brought the unlikely pair together was the same way the island put the two travelers back. In a way, the island had allowed them to come and grow closer before sending them back with a special gift. A gift of understanding, connection, and love that would stay with them for eternity.

The world each came from made the two travelers quite unlikely. The woman, with no identity, was once poor regarding money and life performance. Now was wealthy because of her healing. Though it was not money that made her rich, her newfound ability to heal herself and others would make her wealthy.

The man of no name who felt security in his career but was extremely stressed did not know how to control that stress. He also now knew how to help others that were in similar positions. These new abilities would make his once-good contribution to life, now phenomenal. He would be sought after to heal others who had similar issues in their own lives.

The two travelers said their last goodbyes as they embarked on their new journeys. Still, there remained disbelief at how this all happened. The unlikely pair were forever changed. They were forever grateful for the opportunity to have experienced something so extraordinary.

It wasn't explained, but the two travelers knew they would return to their regular lives on their next awakening. Upon their return, would they remember the gifts they were given? Would they be able to use the knowledge and understanding the island bestowed upon them? Would they use these gifts and share their newfound abilities with the world like the island had requested them to?

All questions they each had for themselves. They had to trust themselves to do the right thing. The island had expended so much positivity on each of them that they had no choice but to comply.

The place that allowed them to fall in love, grow with each other, and face their fears while living in paradise. Had but one request. The request was to use this experience to spread and share the knowledge they had gained.

The island didn't tell them how to accomplish such a mission. The task seemed so incredibly daunting. Where would they start? Who would they start with? So many questions and so few solid answers.

They remembered that life doesn't come with an instruction manual. Life is a series of ups and downs and experiences to learn from. And what they learned from their island experience is to enjoy the gift that is life. Share experiences with the world. Positively connect with others. And live life to the fullest.

They would now try their best to take these gifts and use them to make a difference in this world, as the island had asked.

And with that, their adventure had come to an end. But their individual stories were just beginning...

The End.