We all seek something or someone outside of ourselves to bring us deep fulfillment and happiness, regardless of whether we are spiritual, religious, or atheist. The prevailing belief on this planet is that we are separated from profound fulfillment, and that happiness and redemption come from external sources. I invite you to strive for the highest state that humans can attain: a state in which bliss, love, and light abound. Deep down, we all know that it resides within us. The truly wonderful news is that you don't have to look, think, feel, or be a certain way to enter the 'paradise of love' within. In this book, we will explore together what it takes to enter the realm of enlightenment inside. This will enable us to access the space in our brain where 'milk and honey' flow. The 'kingdom' is already here! Let's rediscover and reclaim what lies within. Stephan Wilmes, M.A., was born in 1963 into a family with a Christian background in Germany. Since his teenage years, he has grappled with serious trauma, depression, and a lack of clear direction. Stephan's initial encounter with what could be called the resonance of "Christ-consciousness" left him experiencing a warm and enlightened state that allowed him to love other human beings despite not necessarily liking them on a personal level. Lacking the knowledge and structure to pursue a deeper, nourishing inner path, he embarked on a search for lasting fulfillment and love. Turning over many stones, he sought happiness in various corners of the world. Stephan pursued careers in sports, academics, and spiritual teaching in the line of Ramana Maharshi, all in his quest for true love, including the pursuit of a "soul mate" partner. His journey led him to meditation in Indian ashrams, facilitation of seminars in Bali and California, and study with various contemporary spiritual teachers. Stephan eventually found what he had been seeking and now resides in Edmonton, Canada, with his beloved wife, Alice, and their four children.