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AI Generated Image:Prompt: A serene, symbolic image of trust. The scene features two hands gently holding a glowing, delicate object like a crystal or a light, representing trust and connection. The background is soft and calming, with warm, gentle light streaming through the scene. The hands are diverse, representing unity and shared trust across differences. The image conveys a sense of care, safety, and mutual understanding, with subtle shades of blue and gold for a peaceful, trusting atmosphere - Dall-E |
We've all heard those familiar lines: "Trust me," "You can trust me," "I've got your back," "I'll never hurt you."
Trust?
If there's one thing I know about trust, it's that I will remain trustworthy, but I'll never fully trust others. You can rely on me, but don't trust me completely and don't expect me to trust you too. This is the paradox of trust.
For you to want to trust someone shows how weak you've become, not to able to do it yourself. I know I'm not weak to trust. I've learned to rely on myself, to be cautious, and to never fully surrender to the whims of others.
In team settings, I focus on my own delivery and rely on other members to do their part. I don't trust them completely, but I work with them and I can rely on them. And when I see a shortcoming in their delivery, I step in if I can. It's not about trust; it's about reliability and teamwork.
You can say I don't know what trust is, and the power of trust. But I do. In God I put my Trust 🙏🏾, . I don't even trust myself; somethings I believed I can do, I've flopped and somethings I believed I couldn't do, I've done. I'm human, and I'm flawed. Trust requires vulnerability, but vulnerability can also lead to hurt. The risk is real, and the pain can be unbearable.
We've all seen how trust is the anatomy of betrayal. Even my parents, whom I trusted implicitly, once broke my trust. What happened? How come? I'm skipping on all that details, all I know is that I felt betrayed, angry, and hurt. But I forgave them. Forgiveness didn't mean I could trust them again, though. I'm just more cautious now, recognizing that we're all human, and we all make mistakes.
I've always heard that trust is a bridge that connects two people, No it is not! it's a garden that requires nurturing and care. It's dynamic, not static, and it grows or withers depending on our actions.With all efforts I'm nurturing my own garden of trust, and I'm being mindful of the company I keep.
If I can be the only one really worthy to be fully trusted, then so be it. At least I know I can trust myself, and those around me are safer.
I just realised, trust is a risk worth taking, but it's also a lesson in self-preservation.
