Love or Fear: The Foundation of Our Emotions

At first glance, emotions seem vast and complex—joy, frustration, peace, anger, hope, and sadness. Yet, at their core, all emotions stem from one of two sources: Love or Fear.

Take a moment to reflect on the world around you. What do you see more of—love or fear? More importantly, what are you personally sharing? When someone expresses worry, anxiety, or frustration, they are speaking from a place of fear. In contrast, when someone radiates joy, peace, or gratitude, they are speaking from a place of love.

Right now, take the opportunity to pause and ask yourself:

"Am I responding out of fear or out of love?"

Create a space to think, journal, pray, and use your oils. When you ask this question, you can proceed with intention. From this place of awareness, you gain the privilege of extending compassion to others.

Self-Reflection: Identifying Fear and Love in Your Life

To begin shifting your emotions toward love, ask yourself:

What am I afraid of? Dig deeper—why am I afraid of this?
Who am I afraid of? Again, ask yourself why?
What do I love? Reflect on what is good, right, and uplifting.
Who am I loving? Take a moment to shower those around you with gratitude.

Your Brain Believes What You Tell It

Our body and mind create reality based on fear or love. Even if fear is rooted in something false, our brain accepts it as truth if repeated enough.

Consider this: if people are told a lie long enough and loudly, they will eventually believe it. This highlights the importance of affirmations. Scripture advises us to stand firm in truth—so today, say your affirmations out loud, boldly.

Repeat them seven times, in different ways, to engrain them into your neural pathways. Also, be gentle with yourself. When doubt creeps in, acknowledge it—but don’t let it take root. This is a process—trust it.

Overcoming Fear in Your Environment

Fear can be insidious. It seeps in through various elements we expose ourselves to daily. What in your environment is feeding fear?

🔹 Can you turn off the media for a while?

🔹 Can you replace noise with uplifting music?

🔹 Can you step outside and listen to creation?

🔹 Is it time to re-evaluate your circle? Do the people around you speak life?

"Whatever is true, whatever is lovely, whatever is good, whatever is honorable, whatever is right—if there is any excellence and anything worthy of praise—dwell on these things."

Dwell. Where do your thoughts dwell each day?

Practical Steps to Create a Positive Environment

Now that you're aware of fear in your surroundings, it's time to take actionable steps. Here are some ways to enhance your environment toward love:

Assess your surroundings – Remove anything that is not lovely, true, or uplifting. Notice how much lighter you feel.
Make a list – What negative emotions do you feel most often? Write them down.
Rewrite the narrative – Next to each negative emotion, note the opposite—what you want to feel instead. Choose to dwell on those positive truths.

Joy and Hope are essential tools in this process. Apply them throughout your day—Joy over your heart, Hope over your heart and brainstem.

Now What?

➡ Reflect on your emotions: Assess your current emotional state and identify what needs changing.

➡ Set Intentions: Intentionally surround yourself with positive inputs.

➡ Practice Daily: Revisit your affirmations and ensure they align with what you wish to feel.

Final Thoughts

🌱 Choose to dwell on what is lovely, true, and uplifting.

🌱 Breathe. Ground yourself. Stand firm.

🌱 And above all, be kind to yourself. Healing is a journey—trust the process.

Conclusion: Embrace Love Over Fear

Ultimately, the source of our emotions can dictate how we navigate life. By choosing love over fear, we not only enrich our own lives but also impact those around us positively. Embrace this journey towards a more loving and fulfilling existence.

So, are you ready to make a change? Remember to choose love, and let it guide you forward.