Trust
When we allow ourselves to trust, it makes sense that we are allowing ourselves to be at least a little vulnerable on some level. We "give" trust and sometimes, for me, this has meant committing to a certain expectation. But something shifted about my definition of trust expanded after studying the section of the course focused on Collaborating/Social Skills. I'd not previously recognize how trust actually empowers us to build more in community with others. Not trusting can lead us to refuse bigger opportunities to participate in positive change.
How have you grown stronger by leaning on another person (or people)?
@zealousRose5745 That’s a really insightful observation! It’s true that trusting others often requires a degree of vulnerability, which can be incredibly scary!
To answer your question, I actually struggle with trusting people and can’t remember the last time I did. But, this relates back to your observation about vulnerability; it’s needed to create trust. I suppose my question is: how do you allow yourself to be vulnerable? 😊
@zealousRose5745
I would say i have for sure grown by leaning on other people. The mindset that we have to struggle alone can be a very daunting one, at the end of the day we are such social beings. Getting advice and support from peers on how to deal with things is always a great opportunity for learning
@zealousRose5745
Being able to trust someone deeply has allowed me to also trust the world and myself more. It’s been a difficult journey, but it’s worth it. 💜
@EventHorizons
I love the idea that being able to trust others builds the trust we have in ourselves :) It's pretty awesome how interconnected everything is. I with you luck on your journey!
@zealousRose5745
as social players we have to lean on others time and again be in profession, relationships or any area of life . Many a times i have been in some hard situations where some complete stranger offered or i had to reach out to to ask for help and only on trust and all these have been very rewarding and enriching experiences which taught me much lessons about humanity and value of trust
@zealousRose5745
Thank you for your post.
Your insights about trust are profound—it’s like a quiet revolution when you realise it’s not just about risk but about potential, right? Building trust as a cornerstone for connection and collaboration can truly transform how we interact with the world. Trust, for me, means one of the strongest values; it encompasses integrity, trustworthiness, and the ability to rely on others, which is crucial. However, most of us struggle with trust based on our past experiences, circumstances, and, of course, our environment. Reflecting on myself, I still struggle with trust; I can now distinguish between a trustworthy and a non-trustworthy person, but I still have some work to do.
@zealousRose5745
Comment êtes-vous devenu plus fort en vous appuyant sur une autre personne (ou des personnes) ?
Hi I became stronger with constructives feedbacks of others. For example, we all learn new things all days. I tried to learn active listening and I found it difficult at the beginning. I do my best in the course and someone tell me that I had to reedo a part of the course. So, after reading the feedback I recieved, I did better in that course. It is important to care about the feedback of other people, negative or positive.
@zealousRose5745
"Not trusting can lead us to refuse bigger opportunities to participate in positive change."
Totally agree. Many people have the conception that trust is 100%, but in my opinion its only 99%. There is a also a difference between trust and faith. We put faith in people, they reinforce or disprove that faith, which leads to an increased chance of trust on matters they've proven to be faithful in supporting. But that 1%, thats reality. Anything can fail, but if you build up enough faith in someone that potential is low; and failing to build that trust by not giving others a chance, by not putting any faith in them, that is a failure of the self.
@FirmWindYes. I think it's all about distinguishing between what you're describing as "faith" and "trust" is an important part of the conversation!
@zealousRose5745
Yeah I see trust as a process, personally.
@FirmWind
Oooh I love this take on trust vs faith and how they play into each other. Faith is the initial thing and trust is the result depending on the response of the other person. So well put that "trust is a process"! Definitely adopting this mindset :)
@zealousRose5745, I've grown stronger by leaning on others for guidance and support. Their perspectives have helped me gain new insights and feel more empowered to pursue opportunities. Trusting in others has built stronger connections and boosted my confidence in navigating change.
@zealousRose5745
The connection between trust and vulnerability is so interesting. One can't exist without the other!
The idea of trusting someone meaning committing to a certain expectation actually makes a lot of sense! But I like how you've expanded this to define trust as something that also empowers us. It's like reframing trust from something a bit scary/ vulnerable to something that's actually empowering and a show of strength (despite still being a bit scary/ vulnerable). I think the important thing here would be to have boundaries when trusting others so that you're also protecting yourself while empowering yourself.
I definitely have grown stronger with the support of other people! Thinking back to the recent times I've been stressed, I have always immediately thought about reaching out to my friends for support/ help and each time the weight off my shoulders has been immense. I'm truly blessed to have such good friends but at the same time I'm still wary about trusting newer people :)
@zealousRose5745
I think that trusting others is not easy but is essential to forming strong and genuine bonds with other people. It's also a skill and comes with practice!