Love Versus Fear

I wrote yesterday of the relief I experienced when switching from an attitude of feeling hurt to an attitude of loving kindness.  The fact is that with virtually any situation in my life, I have the choice of an attitude of love well-being and confidence or an that of fear, hurt and hesitation.  The love choice is very open and freeing while the fear choice tends to be binding and restrictive.  Neither changes the previous situation but can certainly change my reaction.  I am reminded of the words of Newton when he commented that “Pain in life is especially insidious because it can block the healing power of our souls”.