Trust is not basing your level of belief on evidence. While evidence builds confidence, trust is a feeling first. It’s a sensation. It’s a deep knowing that it will all work out.
The how of trust is unknown. Our mind even tries to figure it out, weigh options, and logically navigate it. While the mind is a powerful tool to subdue the dragon of defeat or assist in walking up the ladder of good feeling thoughts, trust isn’t something you can make sense of. It’s a connection you establish, nurture and grow.
Being familiar with this connection comes with understanding the quality of it. What it is and what it isn’t.
When we land here we trust. We trust that our needs are going to be met. That our caretakers will inevitably come to our aid.
As we are introduced to the world and begin to venture out of the nest we call home, we learn how to navigate our reality. Most of us are taught to think our way through life. While that’s a useful skill, there are other ways to play the game...
Before I dive into how to navigate trust, let’s talk about how it works and why we stop too soon.
