I’ve been thinking about “original goodness.”

God looked over everything He had made; it was so good, so very good! (Genesis 1:31 Msg)

Before “original sin” was “original innocence.” That is our true nature.

The Hebrew word “teshuvah” means “to return.” It is often translated as “repent.”

We need “to return” to our original state which is good. It is a place of love, compassion, joy, hope, peace, and freedom.

Why did Jesus appear in a garden after His resurrection?

I believe He was communicating a message. He died and rose again to restore us to our original state.

In the garden, Adam and Eve were naked and not ashamed. They were in union with God, in union with creation, and in union with one another.

Come, let us return….