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At some point in life, we may look around and wonder why darkness seems to cling so tightly to the world. Yet, as Morgan Rhodes reminds us, 'Evil is a choice one makes, not a natural state of being.' This profound truth strips away the fear of the unknown and returns our power where it belongs: in our own hands. We are not born predestined to hurt, break, or destroy; rather, every single day offers a crossroads where we must actively decide whether to nurture bitterness or choose grace. This realization is both a humbling accountability and a deeply comforting reassurance. It means that no matter how far astray someone has wandered—or how heavy our own past mistakes feel—redemption is always possible because goodness is a practice, not a permanent trait. We have the daily capacity to rewrite our stories, to choose empathy over apathy, and to be the light in rooms that feel overwhelmingly dark. Embrace this gentle reminder: your heart's default is not malice, and every morning gives you a fresh canvas to choose love.