I would say love is a positive energy . Hate is a negative energy. energy is inside out . Not from outside in. i am inspired from buddism such as the seven chakra and yin and yang concept even though i am not a buddist. i still have no clear path . Do i even have to have a path?
Both words are used far too much. People say that they love ice cream. No they don't. They just like the taste and texture and may get a sugar rush for an hour. I have friends who say that they "hate" certain politicians. No they don't.. They don't know them but may dislike their policies or they way they present themselves.
As for having a path, I think it is beneficial to have a path of sorts but there should be room for deviation.
Everyone has a path and each path is unique. No one can predict their path; there are too many variables. Exploring, which you have evidently done, is the path to greater knowledge and knowledge is power. That power is what one needs to begin heading in a different, more life fulfilling direction. GROG