The Creation Within

A young man began reading Genesis and wondered if it was more than a story about the beginning of the world.

He saw the light as a symbol of truth entering the mind. Adam and Eve became symbols of human thoughts, feelings, and desires.

The forbidden fruit reminded him of how people can turn toward self-love and away from God. The Flood showed him that false and harmful things can be washed away, making room for a new beginning.

He slowly understood that the six days of creation could represent the stages of spiritual growth, while the seventh day represented peace and rest with God.

He closed the Bible and thought:

“Maybe Genesis is not only about how the world was created. Maybe it is also about how we can create a better self.”

And that became his new understanding of faith.