Truth and Trust

There are two “T”s that are important in any type of relationship, including with oneself. Can you guess? It is truth and trust. Understanding how these two are linked will help to have a healthy relationship.

Truth and trust are the pillars of a strong relationship. You may have heard this quote by Santosh Kanwar: “Trust starts with the truth and ends with the truth”.

In order to build trust, you need to have a foundation of truth. How can this be done? By keeping promises or aligning your actions with your words are powerful forms of telling the truth. As well, avoid telling white lies in any situation as they will come back to you in the future due to karma. If people find out you have been lying to them, they know your words can’t be trusted. You may think that telling the truth may not be easy, but in the long run, it is better to be honest. You just need to learn to share the truth with the best intentions and kindest delivery. 

When you communicate with honesty, you become a trustworthy individual and be able to earn the trust. Over time, the other person in the relationship will gain the trust in you. Keep in mind that trust is not built in one day.

What are the benefits of truth and trust in a relationship? With trust in the relationship, the other person will know that you are safe to be around and have honest intentions. This can then lead to both of you opening yourself up and being vulnerable. You will then be able to have a more authentic relationship that will be valuable to you. 

The most important relationship you will have is the one with yourself. By being truthful to yourself, you will have greater peace of mind. As a result, you will feel empowered and live a life filled with integrity.

In summary, truth and trust are powerful aspects of a relationship. They will change your life and the world around you much more positively. 

 

REFLECTION

• How do you feel when you tell the truth and are trusted?
• What other ways do you build trust with yourself and others?

 

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