A Philosophical Exploration by Underscore_XO
The State of Being:
The Veil of Fear, the Path of Love
Introduction
What is the nature of love? How does it align with the divine? And conversely, what is fear, and how does it signify a departure from the divine? At the heart of these questions lies a profound relationship between existence, action, and ultimate truth. This exploration delves into the duality of love and fear, their connection to God, and their implications for life, death, and the eternal journey of the soul.
Love: The Alignment with God
Love is the essence of God. It is the embodiment of truth, the gateway to everlasting life, and the state of total alignment with the divine. To live in love is to exist in harmony with oneself, others, and the Creator. Love requires self-acceptance, faith, and the courage to release fear in all its forms—whether guilt, anger, or resentment. It is a state of total freedom and forgiveness, where nothing is held against oneself or another.
To live in love is to:
● Forgive deeply: Releasing the bonds of past hurt.
● Hold faith: Trusting in oneself and the divine plan.
● Embrace freedom: Letting go of guilt and anger.
Love is not merely a feeling but a state of being that aligns actions, thoughts, and intentions with truth.
Fear: The Absence of God
Fear represents the lack of God. It is the antithesis of love, rooted in separation, resistance, and death. To act from fear is to resist alignment, creating tension and disconnection from truth. Fear manifests in many forms—as guilt, anger, anxiety, and mistrust—all of which are barriers to love.
Fear is a state of resistance, characterized by:
● Guilt: Fear projected into the past.
● Anger: Fear directed outward.
● Anxiety: Fear projected into the future.
To live in fear is to resist the divine flow of life, perpetuating cycles of disconnection and struggle
The Disbalance Between Love and Fear in the Physical World
The physical body serves as the vessel through which the soul (self + soul energy or the breath of life) experiences the physical world. This connection, while essential for existence in this realm, introduces a profound challenge—the inevitability of death. Death, as the physical embodiment of fear, anchors the body to its ultimate truth: its eventual cessation.
Fear dominates because the body instinctively seeks to avoid its demise. This attachment to survival, rooted in the fear of death, imposes its influence on the soul. If not fully aligned with love, the body’s fear begins to disalign the soul, diverting it from its natural state of harmony. This disalignment results in the dissolution of the self, leaving the soul energy to return to the divine for reuse.
In this dynamic, fear acts as a disrupter of the soul’s journey, magnifying the challenges of living in alignment with love. The body’s inherent fear of death makes it a powerful force, perpetuating cycles of resistance and separation unless actively countered by love, forgiveness, and truth.
Life, Death, and the Soul’s Journey
The human body is finite, destined to decay and perish. At the moment of death, a pivotal decision occurs—it will not feel like a choice because it is profoundly influenced by the choices and actions throughout the previous lifetime and, most importantly, the state of being the self is at death, whether inclined towards fear, or in a state of love.
1. Death in Total Love:
○ The self and the soul transcend to eternal life.
○ The self, as it existed in its last lifetime, lives on forever.
2. Death inclined towards Fear:
○ The self experiences total disconnection from God; thus, disconnection from existence and it ceases to exist
○ the soul or the “breath of life” reenters the cycle of life.
○ The truths discovered in life remain as seeds carried into the next incarnation, existing behind the subconscious and only accessible through intuition.
3. The Decision at Death:
○ This decision, though imperceptible, reflects the soul’s state of being—either rooted in love or entrenched in fear.
○ The decision is not preordained but remains a conscious choice presented to the soul at the moment of death.
○ A life filled with love inclines the soul toward choosing transcendence, while a life consumed by fear inclines the soul toward continuing the cycle of rebirth and the destruction of the self.
○ While the choice is ultimately free, the weight of one’s life strongly influences your state of being at the moment of death. It is difficult to go against the essence of the final state of being, but not impossible. The possibility of choosing
differently always exists, no matter how challenging.
For the majority, who exist on a spectrum between love and fear, the inclination at death leans toward one side or the other. The farther one resides toward fear on the spectrum, the stronger the pull toward that outcome. Since in the physical realm, fear has more influence than love, the majority of individuals in any given lifetime will be inclined towards fear. However, even at the moment of death, there exists a possibility for divergence, though its likelihood depends on the soul’s final state of being at death, which is usually influenced heavily by your lifelong path.
The Goal of Existence
The true goal of existence is to discover total truth, live but most importantly die in a state of pure love, and transcend into eternal life. In the majority of lifetimes, only pieces of truth are discovered. Truth is cumulative, carried through lifetimes, and compounding to guide the soul toward its ultimate destiny. However, being witness to the completion of this process is not guaranteed. The plane of existence we live in is finite and governed by fear; one day, it will cease to exist, or humanity may lead itself to extinction before that occurs. This reality underscores the urgency of striving for truth and love in every lifetime.
To achieve a state of love, one must:
● Discover Truth: The closer one is to truth, the farther they are from fear.
● Forgive: Releasing resentment and guilt, thereby dissolving fear.
● Love Oneself: Acknowledging inherent worth and divine connection.
Even if total love and transcendence are not achieved in a lifetime, making it the goal ensures progress toward alignment and fulfillment of the soul’s purpose.
The Spectrum of Fear and Love
Few achieve total love or total fear at the time of death. For the majority:
● The self is inclined towards fear in the physical world.
● It only takes an inclination towards fear for the self to dissolve and the soul energy sent back into the cycle of life
● the state of love needs to be reached in its totality
● While not determinative, choices and actions in life greatly influence this position by shaping the state of being at death.
● It is a choice at death, your final act of self in free will. Even though all the weight of your life and the fear of the unknown usually conquer the person when making that decision, it is a decision.
The Role of Choices and Actions in Life
It is essential to clarify that while choices and actions during life profoundly shape one’s state of being, they are not the determinant factor that decides the outcome at the moment of death. The state of being—rooted in pure love or inclined towards fear—is the decisive factor. A lifetime of choices influences this state, but transcendence into eternal life or continuation of the cycle of rebirth is not a reward or punishment for specific actions. Instead, it reflects the alignment or resistance cultivated through life that climaxes in the final moment of life and the first moment of death.
This distinction highlights the importance of fostering a state of love, forgiveness, and alignment, not out of obligation or fear, but as a natural progression toward truth and transcendence.
The Cycle of Rebirth and Transcendence
For souls that do not transcend, the cycle continues. Life exists as a series of opportunities to uncover truth and move closer to love. Each incarnation carries the potential for alignment, but the journey of life in the physical makes the lean towards fear more likely. While the process attempts to ensure every soul eventually finds its way to love and truth, the likelihood of transcendence in every lifetime is very small through natural processes. The finite nature of existence in the physical means the opportunity may not last forever, making pursuing total love and truth in each lifetime essential.
Conclusion
The interplay of love and fear shapes existence, offering paths of alignment or resistance. Love aligns with God, truth, and eternal life, while fear separates, creating cycles of disconnection and death. The decision at death—is profoundly significant, reflecting the culmination of a lifetime’s journey and the self's final state of being. It is not determined by one’s life, only the self's final state of being, but it remains a conscious choice made at the threshold of eternity. It is difficult to go against the essence of the final state of being, but it is always possible.
In the end, the purpose of life is not measured by actions but by the state of being—a state cultivated through love, forgiveness, and the pursuit of truth. This journey, though infinite in its possibilities, must be approached with urgency, for the opportunities to transcend are not eternal. By embracing love and releasing fear, one aligns with the eternal and the divine, moving ever closer to the ultimate goal of existence: everlasting life in truth.
Reflections on the Soul as Energy
The soul, as energy, can be seen as part of a divinely orchestrated cycle, much like the water cycle in nature. Just as water flows through rivers to the ocean, evaporates into the sky, and returns as rain to nourish the earth, the soul’s energy undergoes a transformative process that aligns with God’s eternal design.
At the moment of death, the individual—the unique person tied to that energy—makes a choice influenced by their final state of being and their alignment with love or leaning toward fear. If in a state of pure love, the person transcends into eternal life. If aligned with fear, the individual self ceases to exist. The soul energy returns to its source, God, and is used again, carrying forward the goodness and truth discovered during the lifetime.
This cyclical process ensures that nothing God creates is ever wasted. The soul’s energy, much like water, returns to the source to be transformed and used again, powering new individuals and contributing to the ultimate goal of aligning all creation with God’s truth and love. Over countless cycles, the refinement of this energy allows each truth and act of love to build upon the last, moving creation closer to its divine purpose.
This view of the soul as energy emphasizes God’s sovereignty, creativity, and mercy. It highlights the interconnectedness of all creation and reflects the harmony of divine design, where even lives that end in separation contribute to the greater purpose of God’s plan. By understanding the soul’s journey in this way, we see the beauty of a process that honors individuality while embracing the eternal nature of God’s creation.