July Theme: Trust (chosen by Gayze)
- Driving or walking in a busy area
- A visit to the dentist (sharp tools!)
- Buying an item online (sharing credit card numbers)
- Banking
- Living on a fault line (earthquakes!)
All of these things I do without much thought. But, wow, think about the trust I implicitly give to others to do them. Think about this and all the things you do that could actually be quite dangerous, but you do them all the time. Now think about sharing our thoughts and ourselves with others: that takes trust.
Big time.
We can make ourselves vulnerable or subject to ridicule.
We can risk loosing the respect of others. (Will she/he treat me gently even though I’ve shared x, y, or z with her/him?)
By allowing ourselves a splash of vulnerability, trust can be built and I believe this can open doors for us.
I went outside of my comfort zone in July and relied on trust to carry me. I’ve listed five examples for your perusal below.
ONE: I sent an online buddy a photo of me raising a cuppa joe, pretending we were having coffee together on the Front Porch. And, believe me, this was hard for me. I had just rolled out of bed and hadn’t even combed my hair (eep!)! I trusted this person to not look too hard at my imperfections and simply smile because I said hello, which was the result. (Shaka that!) Now, I’m trusting you, lovely reader, that you’ll not send this photo to the LA Times. 
Good Morning!
TWO: I decided to trust a community-supported produce association by signing up for their weekly organic produce drop this summer. The food tastes great, it’s uber good for me, and it cuts down on distance the produce is shipped—ultimately conserving fuel. How do I know it’s really organic and locally grown? I don’t. I’m trusting them. And, it feels good.
Organic, Locally Grown, and Beautiful. I trust them.
THREE: I trusted all of you not to give me a hard time when I posted a comic I drew. Now, that was scary! By doing so, I feel even more creative now. Thanks for the love!
Funny or not, I trusted you.
FOUR: I trusted that I would not feel weird or awkward when I introduced myself to an Aussie artist/blogger I respect and asked him if he would join me for a conversation here. I discovered that not only is he an amazingly creative person, but he and his wife are really cool people, too. Trust wins again!
Tony and Cassy (click to visit their blog)
FIVE: My good friend and blogger buddy trusted me by giving me all usernames and passwords to her blog and Google accounts so I could help her troubleshoot a problem she was having with Feedburner. Wow, now that’s trust! (Yes, I’m a closet tech geek.) And, woot (!), after a bit of troubleshooting, Feedburner is no longer giving her the middle finger. See what trust can do for you?
Pesky!
These are five trust experiments and luckily they all worked out for the better. I admit that by giving others our trust we can get hurt (I have one failed marriage under my belt to prove it), but I’m more willing these days to trust others and give them the benefit of the doubt. What about you?
Feel like commenting about Trust? Please do! What did you do this month that required a leap in trust on your part? What was the result?
Stay tuned for next month’s theme: Love (chosen by me).
♦ June’s theme post: Wisdom
♦ May’s theme post: Serenity
♦ April’s theme post: Family
♦ March’s theme post: Laughter
♦ February’s theme post: Passion
♦ January’s theme post: Gratitude
♦ December’s theme post: Wacky!
♦ November’s theme post: Beauty
♦ October’s theme post: Kindness
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On the first Wednesday of each month (US time zone) we invite everyone to post about what we’ve observed, passed along, or created.
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Hi Lori,
Trust…the older we get the less trust we have, is not becoming mean or something like that, but rather all the things we see in the world and the consequences that can be. What a difference between an adult and a small child that happily goes ahead making us run after him/her to protect and prevent injury.
So we have to learn to trust all over again, this time not blindly like a child that runs after a ball across the street or a teenager posting all kind of pictures and comments in the internet, but with the caution and the analysis that comes with maturity after seeing so many dangers that exist, and even those we don’t even imagine.
Funny when we see that the older the blogger the smaller the picture and the information details available in the blog.
What did I do this month that required a leap in trust? I guess I’ve become a little more personal in my blog telling more about my points of view, even though I knew many people would disagree with me and that could cost me readers, but I did it anyway as an attempt to be more honest with who takes the time to visit me.
What was the result? Am still here
No, people has been very nice and participative and I’ve learn a lot more
Raul
Alien Ghost´s last [type] ..Five Cents of Happiness
Hi Raul,
So sorry for my belated reply! You know, I realize that now, about the older people get the less we share about personal things. I suppose there is an element of “street smarts” there. I’ve been burned a bunch of times about oversharing (surprise, surprise) so it’s certainly a stretch for me to post photos and other personal details.
About your blog, I really like that you’ve become more personal over at Alien Ghost. I respect you very much for sharing your beliefs and opinions. I think it takes guts and also makes you more interesting! I very much believe that the more “real” you can be at your blog, the more readers you’ll attract. And who cares if you loose readers because they don’t like what you’re saying — they’re not really your audience, then, are they.
Keep being real, Raul. It’s what keeps me coming back to your blog. Anyone can write about common themes — the blogosphere has in immense amount of repetitive information! But, NO ONE can be YOU!
So, you should write like YOU.
And, that’s the way I see it.
Have a great day, my friend.
~xo
Hi Lori,
A fabulous topic. I wrote about trust a few months ago, and I’m always amazed by how many people expect trust to start with other people, and are very hesitant to actually give trust. But you gotta give a little to get a little. And it seems like your experiences prove that: by giving your trust you got it back, ten-fold. Am I getting that right? I think as we get older a door opens up to a deeper kind of trust, a mature trust, where we’re willing to accept that even though we may get hurt and sometimes be disillusioned, a life without trust is really too small to bear.
OK, me and trust? Maybe I trust too much sometimes, but I don’t want to hold myself back from life. Just today I offered to share my office (I don’t use it every day) with a colleague I haven’t seen in 10 years. And I offered it to her for free, because I trust that something amazing is going to come from this. And if it doesn’t work out? I also trust that I can handle it.
xox
Patty – Why Not Start Now?´s last [type] ..Meaning Mondays- August!
Hi Patty,
Every time I see your face here in the comments, I get warm fuzzies. Thank heavens for avatars! You have the best smile!
Yes, you’re spot on, lovely. By giving trust I’ve received it back 10 or 100 fold. It’s really amazing — the way the world gives back in multitude what we give, whether it’s trust, love, patience, etc.
What a great story, too, about your office space. I’d love to hear how things turn out. I have a good feeling about it, though, as you mentioned.
Thanks for visiting and hanging out at JBN today.
~xo
Trust is a beautiful thing. I think the most beautiful thing in the world is when you trust another person and open your heart to let them inside. Trust opens the way to true, deep, and meaningful conversation – and that is a truly beautiful thing.
I trust you, Lori. With my thoughts, with my feelings, with my innermost hopes, dreams, and fears. Thank you so much for treating them all so gently, and therefore being such a trustworthy person!
Jay Schryer´s last [type] ..Love- Me
Hi Jay,
Thanks for giving me your trust over the many conversations we’ve shared. You are all that is good in this world. I’m convinced you’re really an angel sent here to watch over us.
Enjoy your day and I trust something beautiful will happen in your life today!
~xo
Lori, trust is one of my most favourite words in the english language, right behind grace and mercy. Oh, and d’oh! I do a lot of that one…
I have to admit that I was bowled over by the amount of trust that you’ve shown me of late. I’ve usually had to earn it with most people. I was humbled when you turned out to be not most people in that regard.
Trust is a fragile thing. Over the years, I’ve trodden on many people’s trust, and many have trodden on mine. Sometimes we don’t mean to, and sometimes we know exactly what we’re doing. It’s my goal to do better than that, to be a truly trustworthy person someday. Wish me luck!
Hi Tony,
Ha ha, you already have me laughing with the “d’oh” comment. You are one funny dude!!
Your candor comes through your writing over at Trottersville, Tony. You have trusted your readers by sharing some very personal views and moments. I think that’s beautiful and also builds trust in a huge way. I trusted you from the get-go. Thanks for trusting ME with your thoughts, feelings, and for opening yourself up so freely during our interview.
You are a beautiful human being.
~xo
P.S. You don’t need luck! You’re already there!
Oh, and I simply must thank you for the link love. You’re so sweet to do that!
You’re welcome! Happy to link you and Cassy. (Gorgeous people!)
Oh, one more thing and then I promise I’ll stop hogging the comment box…
That is a lovely photo of you with the mug! I have no idea what imaginary imperfections you could possibly be talking about!
Ha ha ha — stop making me laugh!
Pbbleeeaseee! There’s plenty of imperfections, but I’m trusting the people who read my little ‘ole blog to like me (and my writing) for who I am and not what I look like.
You are very kind (like you’ve said — where’s that blushing emoticon when I need it!).
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Lori,
Trust…such a wonderful thing. And I like to think that the more I’m in this world, the more trusting I can become. It’s easy to do the opposite – to not trust, to question.
And just as I read this – I see the beauty of trust shining through – in each of your examples.
And it all feels so good, so right, so wonderful…
Lance´s last [type] ..The Power Of A Smile
Hi Lance,
(BTW: I LOVE the smile video!!! So many friends there! I must have watched it over a dozen times now. Thanks for posting it and for being so awesome.)
Trust is lovely. I agree. Thanks for trusting me for so long. Thanks for giving me trust in you, too.
~xo
Hey Lori,
Trust can be so difficult. I think it really does depend on if/how much your extension of trust has been stomped on in the past.
For me, I’m over on the rube side of trust. With that said, if someone breeches it, I tend to be completely done with that person. I never go back.
Last week, there was this young guy at the library who asked directions to Hatcher’s Pass (One of my favorite haunts) He was going to be hitchiking and he wanted to know the best way. Well, the most direct way would have very little traffic and the most traffic way would not be much of a direct route. It was closing time and he thanked us with his Eastern European accent.
I left the library a few minutes later and saw him hitchiking. I thought, “He seemed nice enough, I’ll give him a ride.” In short, he was a great guy and I’m so happy I decided to trust my instincts (and him). I found out that he is a photographer (I went to his website later, his images are smokin’) and in his short life he has lived and traveled more than I could ever hope to.
Moral here is that sometimes you do have to trust in order to get a little reward. I’m glad I did.
George
Hi George,
You’ve touched on something important there — and I’ll be the first to admit that once my trust in someone has been violated, I find it incredibly difficult to mend the trust bridge. I think that could be a whole post right there — how to gain trust when someone has stomped on it.
Thanks for sharing your awesome story, George. Wow, that’s a stretch for me. I don’t think I’ve ever picked up a hitcher. But, really, there are plenty of honest-to-goodness hitchers out there that could use some help. I should reframe my thoughts about that. I find this fascinating, and many smiles erupted when I saw you felt a reward for giving him your trust.
(It also helps that you’re an @ss-kicking, kilt-wearing stud muffin who could take down the idiot if he got outta line.)
Lori,
Oh man I’m laughing out loud here in the coffee shop and garnering a stare or two. Hehe. “Kilt wearing stud muffin” Damned straight. Just ’cause a guy wears a skirt it don’t mean free license.
No means no.
George
George Angus´s last [type] ..Flash Fiction- Even Steven
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
No means no.
*Priceless*!!
(Glad you got a laugh from me today. Enjoy!)
xo
Hi Lori:
You have shared some great examples of trust this month. And you touched on something that I think is a key part in trust: vulnerability. For some of us, it’s not easy to share our vulnerable side…but more times than not I have no regrets that I did share that side of me.
My most recent example of taking a leap in trust recently…and I do this one quite often during times of challenge and difficulty…is to trust that everything is going to be OK. It sounds simplistic, but it gives me a great deal of comfort and hope and faith. Great job, my friend, on your post!
Tim´s last [type] ..RAOKA- A Little Trust Goes a Long Way
Hi Tim,
So great to see you here today (with my cuppa joe).
You mention that what you said may sound simplistic, but it’s really the key to it all, don’t you think? To trust that all will be OK. And, really, all the fretting and worrying that can occur, it never accomplishes anything but upping cortisol release (among many other nasty things) and makes us loose sleep.
I think your faith, trust, and attitude are amazing, Tim. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
~xo
Hi Lori,
I love your post, and I think you’ve shown that trust is a bit like a muscle, mostly it’s unconscious, it’s pretty awful when it’s broken, and it just seems to get a bit easier with careful use. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful trust examples, I particularly liked your cartoon, and now I know who to send my tragic IT questions to…
Topi
Topi´s last [type] ..Trust
Hi Topi,
I like your comparison of trust to a muscle. Great analogy!
Thanks for liking my little ‘ole cartoon. I do love to dink around with humor and to draw. I have a lot of cartoons that are really bad, too! (LOL) It’d take way more trust than I’ve built thus far to post those bad boys.
And, sure, I don’t mind troubleshooting people’s issues at all — regarding their blogs that is. I have too many issues myself to be able to fix the person. IT-related problems, now that’s a different story.
Thanks for participating this month, Topi. All my best!
~xo
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Very thought-provoking post, Lori! And I never really thought about how much trust it took for me to post a picture of myself with a bird on my head till I read your mention of the coffee mug photo.
… which I think is awesome, by the way.
Gayze´s last [type] ..RAOKA for July- Trust
Hi Team Matey Gayze,
Holy smokes, I have to go back to your blog and look for the photo of the bird on your head! That’s awesome!!
Thanks for liking my goofy coffee mug photo. I still can’t believe I posted that thing. Oh well — too late now!
Have a great day and thanks for all the raoka support.
~xo
Hi Lori
What a beautiful theme and subject of upmost importance.
I particularly loved your number #2 – when I buy organic produce, whether from a farmer’s market or in the store, I trust that it is grown as best as possible and it feels really good too!
We do indeed give our trust in many ways, places and to many people. In many cases this works to our good, and a little bit of vulnerability goes a long way. We become more open to love, and connecting with others.
I also like how trust we can be balanced with personal accountability in various situations. This I believe leaves less room for being hurt or disappointed in the future. I think need both work so well when we balance them, and feel great knowing that we have the best of both worlds.
Thank you for trusting us, and for sharing so openly. I feel it takes a lot of trust too, to write almost anything on these sites of ours, for we never know how others will perceive our work, but we trust, and it feels good
Evita Ochel´s last [type] ..Essential Energy with Cyndi Dale- Throwing Back the Walleye – Living From The Heart
Hi Soul Sister,
I had a feeling you’d like #2 the best not only as a fellow nutrition expert, but because it’s so you.
Natural
Wholesome
Trusting
Gorgeous
I love your point about a balance between trust and personal accountability. You hit the nail on the head. I certainly do not advocate or believe in giving people trust and then allowing them to walk all over us. If we do this, we’re not loving ourselves.
(You’re wise.)
I love your Evolving sites, and that you openly share with us many sides of you, Evita. But, wow, the result is beautiful (and gave me duck bumps!)
(Keep up the great work.)
Hi Lori!!
Great post on a super topic, TRUST!
I loved your the experiences you shared, and the “Cuppa Joe” photo is awesome! I promise not to send it to the LA Times ( but YouTube did cross my mind…)
Isn’t it wonderful what happens in the lives of people when trust abounds. Look at how much joy becomes available to us when we trust and are trusted.
I think all the work you do is awesome. Seriously, you can definitely trust me on that!
Keith´s last [type] ..TRUST!
Hi Keith,
Thanks for supporting the raoka movement for so many months now. I love what you bring to the mix.
No way! No LA Times, no YouTube, nada! (I know you, Keith, and you’d never do such a thing.) [LOL]
Thanks for enjoying my work. Well, it’s really play to me, but isn’t that the point?
Like what you do — do what you like — pass it on. That’s another mantra I believe in.
Keep up the great work at your blog, Keith and tell your family hello from me.
~xo
Lots of participation this month! Good topic too, trust filters into every part of society. I like your picture too, I love candid shots!
Eric | Eden Journal´s last [type] ..RAOKA – Trust
Hi Eric,
Yes, the raoka spirit is spreading slowly but surely. I very much appreciate all you’ve done to support raoka by posting and also for uploading the Simply Linked widget at your site. That’s awesome! Thank you, Eric!
Well, that’s certainly a candid shot of me if there ever was one. I never wear make up anyway, but I could’ve at least combed my hair! ha ha
Enjoy the remainder of your week and thanks again.
~xo
Hey everyone! Wow, this is great! Thanks so very much for sharing your thoughts about trust. You minds are all so gorgeous!
I have been lying low today as Ms. MS has been using me as a jungle gym today. The morning started out great, but by noon I was down for the count. With a good night’s sleep I should be feeling better and will respond to each and every lovely comment in the AM.
Thanks for cheering me up with your words, and for the posts you’ve linked that I anticipate soaking up!
Love to everyone!
Lori
To the Lori from Yesterday,
Stay strong. There’s bound to be ups and downs during the process of healing ~ it’s just part of the process. I know yesterday was very difficult, and its scary to loose function, but with rest and self love, you will beat this.
You are not your MS!
Love You,
Lori
Hi Lori Luv,
Such sweet trusting experiments! I like it
You know all this month I noticed..that on the days when i am wholly and soulfully trusting myself..i CAN trust everything and everything around me…but the days when I am unsure of myself..then well, everything and everyone around me aint so very nice. Amazing how our internal affects our external na.
I love how you are able to trust so openly…it just goes to show how much you trust your self. Pat on the back to you lovely gal!
Lots and lots of love and positive energy coming your way.
Z~
Zeenat{Positive Provocations}´s last [type] ..Trust is the Glue of Life
Hi Zeenat,
Thanks so very much for helping me support the raoka effort. Your involvement and awesome ideas have really made this fun and a powerful experience. {hug}
What a great point about internal and the external. Zowie, that knocked my socks off! So true!
Also, leave it to you to make me feel good with pats on the back. You are such a kind and generous soul, Zeenat. Thanks for the positive energy, it’s soaking into my soul.
See you for LOVE next month! August is going to be a great month! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
~xo
psst…I started a new hashtag on twitter just for Luv love love…. #EverydayLuv Is a new hashtag I’ve come up with,4 expressing ur appreciation&Luv anyday of the week(not just #followfriday) 2 ur beautiful Tweet Friends! Come join the fun and spread the love
Great, Zeenat — thanks for letting me know! I’ll be using it — ifn’s you don’t mind.
Great idea!
Hi Lori .. I love your post .. especially number 5 .. as it happens – I might follow suit.
But re Trust – I’m amazed at my mother, who just trusts, she never questions .. if she does she doesn’t get rattled over the answers .. sometimes they don’t suit her & that’s tricky .. but her trust has been a huge blessing to me: in that I don’t get upset because she’s upset .. I’m not sure if her strokes have stopped that part of the brain working .. but this is a mega blessing and doesn’t stress me – there’s enough to keep me occupied with everything – at least I don’t worry about her worrying.
Thanks – we don’t often trust .. or we should do it more often as you suggest .. you’re the coffee queen now! – the humpty dumpty cartoon is not quite up to Tony’s standard .. but way above mine! The picture of Tony and Cassie is great ..
Happy Friday .. Hilary
Hilary´s last [type] ..Could this be a sitcom – or a break out sitcom Ever had a one word – at a time – conversation Fish and Chips – how do you spell it
Hi Hilary,
Ha — I think I just got lucky getting Feedburner to play nice, but yeah, let me know if you need anything!
I love stories about your Mum — I think she’s the bees’ knees! That’s comforting that you don’t have to worry about her worrying. You are wise and such a loving daughter.
Ha ha, I’m the coffee queen — funny. Maybe more like the coffee joker?
And, yeah, I scooped the photo of Tony and Cassy from Tony’s about page. I’m thankful he let me use it (via CreativeCommons). Aren’t those two an awesome pair?
Happy Friday, Hilary. You’re the woman from the future as it’s still Thursday here. Have a great weekend!
~xo
Hey Lori,
I think if I can trust myself it’s easier for me to trust others. Z says it all.
Honestly, I struggle with the organic food label unless I’m at the Farmer’s Market.
6 years ago I would have never given my credit card to someone online, now I don’t think twice. Each time I order something…anything I’m trusting. It’s always worked out and I’ve never returned a thing:)
Sometimes I think it’s easier for me to trust strangers than people closer to me. (I know I have issues)
I love how Patti trusts something good is coming in to her life and isn’t charging rent. That says volumes about her.
Your photo is great! And Keith is funny.
Tess Bold Life´s last [type] ..Be Wisely Selfish
Hi Tess,
I’m so late to your comment, sorry lovely.
I know what you mean about the food label, especially since the rules were relaxed recently (arrrgh!).
I laughed when you said that you have issues (in a good way, sorry). Me, too! I know what you mean about trusting strangers vs. those close to us. Let’s just agree that you can trust me with anything, Tess, and I’ll do the same. K?
Yes, agreed about Patty — she’s such an awesome soul — just like you!
Don’t look at the photo here too long, just look away, please. (LOL)
Have a great weekend, Tess the Talented!
~xo!
Hi Lori. Those are awesome examples of trusting the world. Thank you for ‘trusting’ us with your stories. They are cherished , appreciated and learnt from . Thanks and god bless
Hi Uzma,
How are you today? I hope all is well on your side of the Earth.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your words really made my day — I’m warm and felt like I got a hug. I was difficult to write about some of those points, but I wanted to use myself as an example. It was really true, too, what I entrusted in others was given back 10 fold.
Have a great day, Uzma! {Hug}
~xo
Lori, what a beautiful month you’ve had! Trust is one of my big “issues” in life. I’m struggling a teensy bit with this one right now, to tell the truth. At the end of June, someone got ahold of my bank card number, and unbeknownst to me, began to have a small party on my dime. I caught the activity on July 7th, but that was plenty of time to do some damage — and then the bank didn’t at first want to believe my claim. I had to be patient and convince them that a 30-something woman doesn’t normally go out and purchase an AARP membership or blithely go on a shopping spree in the midst of a crippling downturn in her freelance work.
Add to that that in the last two weeks, I’ve been hit twice by viruses seeking to destroy my computer, which is my livelihood, and had a tree fall during a major storm, missing the house by inches… and now I’m squinting around me dubiously, wondering what’s next!
I adore your RAOKA project, and maybe I’ll join in belatedly for August. Definitely going to have a look around at the other posts.
Meredith´s last [type] ..golden happiness
Hi Meredith,
How lovely to see you today ~ I’m really enjoying your blog and web presence. You are delightful!
So so sorry to hear about all the unfortunate tramplings of your trust lately. I’ve always feared credit card theft — I know that’s a strange thing to say, but I used to own a gym and I was amazed how trusting clients would be with their credit cards especially after I understood how easy it was for businesses to gather information about clients and misuse it. I protected my customers like a steel cage!
Sorry this happened. The computer issue would be devastating to me, too. I maintain all my freelance design projects and all electronic records of everything on my Mac to avoid killing trees. I hope everything worked out OK. And, to add to all that — the TREE!!! Goodness, sweet, what a story! I’m sending you all the good vibrations I can muster that things will turn around for you soon.
Thanks for your interest in RAOKA. No pressure ever to join in posting, only if it feels right and you’re chillax about it. It can be really fun, if even only for a fun writing prompt.
Have a lovely day and I’ll stop back by The Enchanted Earth for more eye candy soon!
~xo
P.S. What a PERFECT name for your website! Can I be a fairy in your garden?
I have been burned a few times and yet, I simply have learned that I can choose not to trust a few – and I trust a lot. It is kind of exciting to throw yourself out there, as you did in your examples, and trust that whatever happens.. it is okay. I can’t imagine living a life without taking the risks – and yet I know that it isn’t always easy. I think love and trust and respect walk hand in hand… and when they come together, it is amazing.
Hi TE,
It’s difficult to trust when we’re burned — I can absolutely relate. I didn’t remarry for eight years after my divorce; trusting relationships were out of the question for quite awhile for me.
The post you currently live at your blog is amazing expression and act of trust — I’m so glad you took the leap, and I’m sure you daughter is, too.
Love to you.
~xo
Lori: Great post and congrats on all your recent experiences with trust. I think one of the greatest things we can do is trust ourselves and trust the answers we find. There are always going to be choices and we have to trust that deep down we either know the answers or will find our way to them. Once we can have this realization, we will have the confidence we need to push ourselves beyond our comfort zones and accomplish things we may have never thought possible. Thanks for the inspiration.
Sibyl-alternaview´s last [type] ..The Key To Doing Great Things- Do Less … Not More
Hi Sibyl,
Thanks, I appreciate your words. Knowing that we will find answers is a beautiful component of trust — the assumption that the path will lead in the right direction. And, I hadn’t thought of that before, but confidence is a huge part of trust, too. Wow, that kind of just bonked me on the head (in a good way)! (LOL) But, yeah, I absolutely agree. Thanks for reminding me of the influence of confidence.
Thanks for stopping by, Sibyl. I hope all is well in your world.
~xo