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03 : eve's choice

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The Son of Man - Rene Magritte [1964]
The Son of Man - Rene Magritte [1964]

But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

– Genesis 2:17



Eve's choice in the Garden of Eden is one of the most enduring symbols of human free will — the moment when humanity first grappled with the power of making a conscious decision. This act, often interpreted as a fall from grace, can also be seen as a pivotal moment of awareness: Eve reached for the apple, and in doing so, she opened her eyes to the dualities of life — good and evil, joy and suffering, freedom and consequence.


In our own lives, we constantly face moments of decision. Some choices may seem small or insignificant, while others feel monumental, but each one shapes the path we walk. What Eve's story reminds us is that every choice we make carries with it a responsibility — the responsibility to live with awareness, to know that with each decision, we are not only defining our future but also crafting the essence of who we are.


We often move through life on autopilot, driven by habit or circumstance, forgetting the power we hold in our own hands. But when we pause to reflect, to choose consciously, we step into our full potential. Like Eve, we stand before the metaphorical apple every day, faced with choices that will either expand or limit our experience. When we choose with awareness, we open ourselves to growth, transformation, and the deep understanding of life’s complexities.


Journaling Prompt: Think about a recent decision you made, big or small. What motivated that choice? Did you feel you were acting out of habit or conscious awareness? What might you choose differently if you reflected deeply?


 


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