There is a sentiment common among most of us when it comes to love—letting go can feel scary.

Whether we fear the existence of boundaries with others or crave more of them, there’s no denying that individuation and separation are inevitable parts of loving relationships that become the site of tension.

Love seems to open and expand us right down to the cellular level, while fear causes us to contract and withdraw into ourselves.

When we pay attention to sensations in our bodies, we can feel that love is the energetic opposite of fear.