ERR ON THE SIDE OF LOVE
I want to believe what others tell me is true. Yet after multiple experiences of being
deceived, let down, and having others call me naïve, my suspicious nature seems to have
been reinforced. Still there are
many times when I distrust and question even when the evidence doesn’t merit
the skepticism.
Today, I will mindfully listen and observe, paying attention
to my apprehension and wariness, however, I choose not to allow mistrust to rule my life. Most of the people I encounter are honest and
can be believed. I would much rather err
on the side of love than set up a fortress with walls of distrust. If I am mistaken I will set the boundaries
that are necessary. I am safe now and can allow my intuition to guide me.
After so long of keeping the barriers up to keep people from hurting me it is almost instinctual. Now I find I have to be mindful of dropping my defenses when I know that I am with people who have shown they are safe and trustworthy. It is an ongoing struggle, one that is punctuated with many challenges. I want to get to the point where I don't have to work to trust that people in my inner circle are truly safe, love me and want the best for me.
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