Centering Thought: Trust is an important aspect in my life. When I feel safe, care for myself and treat myself and others with respect, I do my part in breeding an atmosphere of trust for myself and for those around me.
Trust can be a complicated feeling. The sentiment, itself, involves some sort of balance between vulnerability and boundary-setting in its most ideal form. Ultimately, trust is a subjective state.
What are the elements of trust? We can identify some basic needs to feel trusting and/or trusted—needed qualities that likely include safety, reciprocity and respect. We are often inclined to share a level of trust with those who treat us with dignity and who model self-respect.
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