I often hear people refer to trust as something that occurs outside of themselves. A transaction that takes place between two or more people. We’ve been conditioned to think that people must “earn” our trust.
But I don’t believe the hype.
I don’t think that we have to trust other people at all. Sounds crazy, but I’ve got your attention.
☞ Merriam Webster: trust |trəst|(noun)- assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.
☞ Translation – trusting someone simply means having faith that a person will be exactly who they are.
Even the best liar will inevitably reveal his/her true nature, if you pay attention. Understand that one’s true nature is often unspoken. It is not revealed through the words that they speak, but in the nuances of their actions and the palpability of their energy. Nobody can hide who they really are.
Your job is to be true to you. That means accepting the veracity of one’s character, even when it’s shady. Indeed the people we love have flaws in their character, as we all do. Our flaws give us a starting point for growth.
There is never a question of whether or not someone can or should be trusted. It’s only a matter of determining if their truth is aligned with yours. It’s that simple. And it’s okay if it doesn’t.
The truth will be your compass. It will always guide you exactly where you want and need to go, providing that you “trust” it to do just that. You are hardwired with instincts to discern honesty. No effort. No judgment. Just feel.
This post is part of the Soul Salon, a monthly discussion of the topics that move our Spirit. For a list of all the Soul Salon posts check out the full line up here.