The earth is not a lair, neither is it a prison. The earth is a Paradise, the only one we'll ever know. We will realize it the moment we open our eyes. We don't have to make it a Paradise-it is one. We have only to make ourselves fit to inhabit it. The man with the gun, the man with murder in his heart, cannot possibly recognize Paradise even when he is shown it.
In Henry Miller's "The Air-Conditioned Nightmare," he emphasizes that Earth is inherently a Paradise, not a deception or confinement. He suggests that our perception defines our experience; we must open our eyes to truly see the beauty around us. The author argues that rather than transforming the world, it's essential to improve ourselves to appreciate and coexist with its paradisiacal nature.
Miller points out that individuals with violent intentions or a negative mindset, like those who harbor murder in their hearts, are unable to recognize this Paradise. Their destructive outlook blinds them to the beauty of the world, suggesting that our inner state greatly influences how we perceive our surroundings and our ability to appreciate life.
