Learning to love may seem like such an easy thing to do; however, love’s very nature prevents many from fully embracing it. Love is not showy or demanding. Love patiently waits for one to fully embrace it. Those who want glitz and glamour, fall for the deception of fear believing that if it makes a lot of noise it must have more to offer. Yet, we forget the old adage, “empty barrels make the most noise.” Why is that? They are aware they lack substance; therefore, they do everything they can to get your attention and keep you distracted.

Fear Convinces You Danger Is Imminent

Fear reels you in by creating so much chaos and confusion that you lose sight of the truth. The truth of the situation gets hidden behind the emotional surge created by fear. While there may be a real threat, fear blows it out of proportion, causing you to act impulsively and even irrationally because you want to escape the threat. Yet, after the emotional surge dissipates, you realize the illusion created by fear. In reality the threat was minor or non-existent. You realize that in overreacting to an imagined threat, that you made an unhealthy decision and acted in an unhealthy way. With repeated overreaction you compromise your total health.

Fear Knows Your Triggers

This is when you realize that you must learn to fully trust and embrace love if you want to be free from fear. We fear because we don’t understand or have answers to every question. We fear because we fail to accept one fundamental truth, our total health is dependent on fully surrendering our will to our Creator. We are spiritual as well as physical beings; and we must accept that until we are in complete spiritual alignment, we will struggle physically. Yet, even when we are in spiritual alignment, we must be committed daily to nurturing our spiritual health. Don’t be deceived by emotions, feelings, and thoughts. Remember, the one who loves us unconditionally will always protect us and lead us in the right path because He wants us to live abundantly.

Fear Has No Interest In Your Health

Understand clearly that fear wants to keep you in bondage. The insidious nature of fear is also what makes it so deceptive and yes powerful; however, never forget that love is always more powerful than fear. Knowing that you can conquer fear is the first step in regaining your freedom. Understand that fear won’t give up without a fight is the next step in the process. Lean on the strength of the Holy Spirit. Embrace fully the power within you. Accept that some discomfort will be a part of the process, a part of life. Learn to be still with your emotions; trust that the power within you will give you the strength to discipline your flesh. Breathe deeply and clear your mind of the confusion. You do not have to respond to every emotion, feeling, or thought; however, please know that when you choose to act, responding from a state of love is more empowering.

The Truth About Total Health

It is a fluid state that requires you to adapt from moment to moment. Some moments may not be pleasant; however, they shape and guide you to make healthier choices. Fear results when we fail to fully embrace love. It uses our desire for pleasure to deceive us by tricking us into believing that it comes without a price. In life there is always give and take, push and pull, and good and evil. We always gain and lose when we choose from a state of fear; however, when we choose from a state of unconditional love, there is only gain.