From time to time we encounter those moments when we feel completely polarized. On one hand we have our intuition, that gut instinct telling us to act in a certain way but we cannot explain why or how we know this. On the other hand we have our intellect based on evidence and facts – could be a more trustworthy advisor. However, sometimes doing what’s right feels so wrong that it is like going against oneself. So what do we do? We are stuck between the two, paralyzed, rendered unable to make any decisions. What we have to realize is that the chasm between logic and instinct in and of itself is created by our minds. The urgency to hold on to one side, to decide, to be certain is an illusion. We fear what we don’t know, so we try to find safety in knowing. But actually the unknown is our way out of this situation. What makes us run away are the thoughts we project into the unknown. We are scared of our own imagination. If we let go and fall into the chasm there’s nothing left to be afraid of. We are free to go.
A Walk Through Shadows 