Giving Others Your Trust
Trust is a vital element in any relationship, be it personal or professional.
Ziad Rayess, the author of "Shortcut for a Better Life", discusses the significance of giving others your trust and how it can bring happiness to the giver. When it comes to trust, he notes that there are two types of people: those who trust easily and those who prefer to be cautious. This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of both attitudes and the importance of striking a balance between them.
The Art of Trust: Balancing Caution and Compassion for a Happier Life
In his book "Shortcut for a Better Life", the writer "Ziad Rayess" mentions: In the course of my work, I have found that giving others your trust is one type of giving that brings happiness to the giver themselves. It seems that in general, there are two types of people: those who trust easily and those who prefer to be careful and check everything. This can be explained by several factors, including age, past experiences, education, etc.
Both attitudes have pros and cons. It’s entirely common to discover that your trust has been misplaced. This could end in sadness and contention and even limit your interactions with others.
However, if you take the other path and withhold trust constantly, you’ll draw into yourself and you won’t be able to make extraordinary accomplishments. Therefore, balance is paramount: keep all of your options open and lower your expectations of other people.
I remember a period of rapid development and expansion at the company which required us to appoint several department managers and project managers. In some cases, this failed, and we lost the trust that we had placed in them. We had to course correct and reevaluate while dealing with a continuous flow of work. At this point, we had to be more careful, but we also knew very well that this was the nature of the job and that we should not overcorrect toward frustration and reticence.
You must keep the fire of self-compassion burning within you, first and foremost. This will keep a sense of injury at bay, as well as the vengefulness that comes with it. Secondly, if you are highly forbearing toward others, waves of peace will roll in and cleanse your soul. They will liberate you from feelings of hurt and pain. Our souls are like polished mirrors, ready to receive the positive effects of our experiences while preserving the love for goodwill and the feelings of happiness and contentment in our hearts.
It’s not easy to sleep soundly and not hold grudges. But if it happens and you succeed in gaining that peace, you will be happy, invigorated, and elated in a way you’ve never experienced before. That will be the start of giving once again. At this point, you will truly be contributing to building up yourself and the community.
Conclusion:
To sum up, trust is an essential component of any healthy relationship. However, blindly trusting everyone can lead to disappointment and hurt. On the other hand, withholding trust altogether can limit your interactions with others and prevent you from accomplishing extraordinary feats. The key is to strike a balance and keep your options open while lowering your expectations of others. Self-compassion and patience with others can help keep your mind at peace and cleanse your soul. Ultimately, the ability to get a goodnight’s sleep and let go of grudges can result in a sense of happiness and contentment that benefits both the individual and the community.