Love Based vs. Fear Based Decisions - Which Well Do You Dip Into?

“The Universe provides us with two wells to dip into: love and fear. What one do you draw from to create your life? The answer to this question is critical because thought is the first part of creation. As we think, we create; and therefore, our lives are the reflection of our thinking on all conscious levels.” – Gabriel
As a firm believer in metaphysical science, I spend much of my days, and definitely my bike rides, pondering the theories that encompass the practices of the metaphysical world. Through my pondering and studies, I am constantly reassured by the Universe of its structure through signs and confirmations of its concepts. Core concepts such as: 1) our thoughts create our reality; 2) although we live in a fear based society, love based decisions should be made over fear based decisions; and 3) if you let something go — even for a moment — having your energy off of it will draw it to you if it’s meant to be. Of these three concepts, the fear based versus love based decisions is one of my favorite topics to ponder because it can be so crystal clear, and once recognized, is one of the easiest metaphysical concepts to explain and to master.When a faced with decisions, the choices at hand are driven by two primary emotions of the Universe: love and fear. You’d think that having only two choices would make it fairly easy to decide, yet many are caught between love and fear, and sadly end up blindly choosing the fear option over the love option. Fear based decisions are often chosen over love based ones on a subconscious level, a level that controls many more of our thoughts than we are aware of. We are programmed by our parents and society from birth to behave and think in a way that nurtures fear. Fortunately, the more spiritually evolved we become over our lifetimes, the more we begin to recognize that we can’t function in that linear capacity. Hence, we learn to create our own world — a new, brighter world where decisions are made from the heart, not fear created by the mind.The response I receive from people who know about my career shift is the ideal example. Everyone who thought it foolish that I gave up a “stable” career as an English teacher to “chase the dream of becoming a writer” was basing their opinion on fear. What I know is that by being truly passionate about your dreams, believing in yourself through thought and action, and following your path...your dharma, the Universe will provide you with all that you need to reach that goal. The trick is your own undeniable belief.I don’t take offense to people thinking I was imprudent to quit my steady teaching gig to become a writer. Why?  Because I’m confident enough in my beliefs and my path that I am not worried about having to defend my actions down the road. Nor do I preach what I practice to those who seek my advice about their own careers. (Why they ask me in the first place is interesting…maybe they want me to convince them that they too can take a leap of faith?) I don’t preach it because the trick is to leap with faith. Not all have faith…not all are ready. As one friend often tells me, “People don’t do things until they’re ready.” When they’re ready, they’ll take the leap.My passionate belief in this topic inspired me to write this poem. Leap of Faith
Toes dip in the cool lakeRetracting rapidlyIs it too deep?
Is it too cold?
A glance around the lakeThe reflection shimmers prospectsAre they too far reaching?Will it be safe?
Another toe dips inAnd stays a moment longerMaybe I can do this?Maybe it will be okay?
On all tippy-toesArms stretched outJust do itDon’t look back
Splash