3.5 Practical Mind: Making Decisions from Evolutionary Consciousness

In My Big TOE, what really matters is not so much what you decide, but where you decide from: fear and reactivity, or clarity and evolutionary intent.

Q25: What truly defines an evolutionary decision?

A) That it always benefits the majority.
B) That it feels good in the short term.
C) The state you decide from: fear or clarity.
D) That it matches what others expect.

Everyday Decision Scenarios

1. The Friday evening email

It’s 6:59 pm on Friday and your boss emails you:

Q26: Which action would lower entropy here — the most loving choice for both you and your boss?

A) Reply instantly, venting your frustration in a passive-aggressive tone.
B) Wait until Monday, breathe, and respond calmly with clarity.
C) Ignore the email forever — it’s your boss’s problem, not yours.
D) Forward it to all your coworkers to see who reacts first.

The real issue is not the email — it’s the state of consciousness you bring to 👉 your response.

Q27: What does the Friday evening email scenario illustrate?

A) That work always ruins weekends.
B) That replying fast is always best.
C) That reactivity reflects fear, while pausing reflects consciousness.
D) That you should never open email after 6:00 pm.

2. The midnight fridge dilemma

You stand before the fridge at midnight. Two contestants compete for your attention:
Option A: A shiny apple 🍎
Option B: A chocolate cake whispering your name 🍰

Q28: Which choice lowers entropy by showing greater care for your body and long-term well-being?

A) Eat the cake while promising yourself “just this once.”
B) Eat both, so neither feels rejected.
C) Eat the apple, giving your body what it actually needs.
D) Slam the fridge and go to bed hungry but resentful.

The question isn’t prohibition but presence:
Does this choice nourish my body and consciousness, or just calm a passing impulse?

3. The family dinner conflict

Your brother makes a sarcastic comment about your job at dinner.

Q29: Which response reflects a lower-entropy, love-based state of consciousness?

A) Respond with sarcasm and keep the rally going.
B) Stay calm and answer kindly, without feeding the ego game.
C) Leave the table dramatically so everyone feels guilty.
D) Take notes for your “family revenge plan.”

Evolution shows in your ability to respond 👉 rather than react.

Coherence of Body, Mind, and Consciousness

Q30: What does coherence of body, mind, and consciousness mean in MBT?

A) Eat healthy, meditate, and read philosophy daily.
B) Keep thoughts, emotions, and actions aligned.
C) Never disagree with anyone.
D) Think positively and never question anything.

When what you think, feel, and do are aligned, life flows more easily.

Tools for Discernment and Presence

Q31: Which practical tool does MBT suggest for better discernment?

A) Drink coffee to stay alert.
B) Always ask for someone else’s opinion.
C) Avoid important decisions altogether.
D) Take a conscious breath before deciding.

Q32: Which tools reinforce discernment and presence according to MBT?

A) Spot whether the root emotion is fear, guilt, or love.
B) Practice the evolutionary pause before reacting.
C) Take a conscious breath before deciding.
D) Drink more coffee to stay alert.

If you — breathe before you choose • spot the root emotion • and practice the evolutionary pause —
you’ll be making decisions from Evolutionary Consciousness.