When I was a kid, I used to ponder about strange things, especially those from the Bible.

Mesmerized by the possibility that such events could occur, these mysteries kept me up pondering long into the night. I would lose myself in my own fantasy world, speculating on various scenarios in which these things could have happened. I would eventually come to terms with the fact that certain things are just beyond explanation.

But as I grew older, my critical thinking skills increased. I recall talking about the creation of the world one day. Was it the Bible's version or the science of evolution that was correct? A lot of adults can find it difficult to respond to this question. However, my mother explained an incredible theory, I believe she came up with on the spot just to satisfy my curiosity.

She told me that the Big Bang at the beginning of the cosmos is represented by the creation of light on Day 1 by God. She added that God created the sky on Day 2, which might be interpreted as the formation of the solar system. Our planet, with its oceans and continents, started to take shape on Day 3, when God formed the Earth, sea, and land. God created the sun and moon on Day 4, which is also the day the solar system stabilized and our sun and Earth's moon came into being. God created the sea and air animals on Day 5, which represents the beginning of life and evolution. God finally created humans and land animals on Day 6, which symbolizes the stage of advanced evolution when increasingly complex life forms, including humans, started to emerge.

This explanation filled the gap between the biblical creation myth and the scientific theory of evolution. It provided me with a logical understanding of these two seemingly incompatible concepts. In addition to providing a response to my query, my mother's hypothesis helped me see that religion and science could coexist and each contribute unique insights into the meaning of life's riddles.

While I mature, I am still captivated by the mysteries that remain unsolved. I now view these mysteries with a mix of curiosity and analytical thought, willing to consider new ideas and interpretations from various sources such as science, religion, or a combination of both.