Affirmations:
I trust in The Power and Presence of Love in me and all life.
I trust my inner voice to guide me to what is Highest and Best for All.
I trust that my needs are met as I give my life to Love.
I trust everything works together for Good.
My job is to remember to TRUST!
What do you
trust?
Who can you
trust?
Who knows what
is best?
Who is
trustworthy?
When we live with
distrust, how do we learn to trust again?
When we experience
unfulfilled promises, how do we trust in our parents, teachers and authorities?
When we see and
experience violence, disease, rejection, abandonment, what can we trust?
When we never have
experience an honest and trustworthy relationship how do we trust?
Each child is
learning from a world which often teaches:, Do Not Trust.
Each child is
experiencing: There Is Nothing to Count on.
Each child is
listening to words that say: Question Everything.
Each child is
observing that adults Do Not Trust One Another.
I realize this
may sound extreme for many of you, but for some it is accurate in your
experience.
It feels like it is
time to change our experiences, both given and received.
It is our
responsibility to teach one another to trust in something or someone.
Most of all, we need
to learn to trust ourselves by being still and listening within.
Consider what it
would take to remember to trust.
Consistency,dependability,
loyalty, honesty, being faithful are all qualities of trust.
Can you trust these
qualities in yourself and others?
Do you model the
highest ethical standards in your work and at home?
Are you
reliable and dependable?
Do you tell
the same truth consistently?
Do you honor
your agreements?
Are you
willing to tell the whole truth all the time?
Are you on
time and remember to keep your appointments?
Are you
respectful of others time, energy and money?
Have you
taught your children you can be counted on no matter what?
Do you always
remember to be thoughtful and kind with what you say and do?
Are you true
to the highest principles in you?
Do you trust
your own inner voice?
Do you know
consistently what is right for you?
Do you believe
in God, Higher Power or Goodness?
Are you
trustworthy in the decisions you make?
Do you know
how to develop trust in a relationship?
Can you kids,
friends and partner trust you always choose for their Good?
Do you always
consider others’ best interests as well as yours?
Are you
consistent with your rules and boundaries and agreements?
When we cannot
trust in ourselves, we cannot trust others.
When we are not
trustworthy, others will not trust us.
When we are always
changing our mind and our choices, others cannot count on us.
When our emotions
are fickle, others may not believe us.
Consider becoming
someone you can trust, believe in and count on.
Consider listening
within before making decisions which you may want to change.
Consider becoming a
person you can rely on because you keep your agreements.
Consider learning to
be trustworthy and trusting others.
Loving us as we wake
up an learn to live in trust, as trust for the purpose of building trust.
Betty Lue
Trust-
Building Recommendations for All Relationships
With
mates, partners, friends, children, co-workers, etc.
Keep
your agreements faithfully.
(Communicate
changes honestly and immediately.)
Give
more than you expect to receive.
Do
more than your “fair” share.
Receive
everything with open appreciation.
Express
your thanks sincerely and take nothing for granted.
Live
your own life in integrity and on purpose.
Clarify,
communicate and live your mission, your path, your principles and values.
Be
responsible for yourself, your work and live your life impeccably.
Don’t
expect others to pick up after you or take care of you.
Stop
using, blame, criticism or guilt to control or manipulate.
Stop
making demands, threats or using neediness to get your way.
Communicate
effectively and respectfully.
Request
a time and place and tone of voice that works for both parties.
Be
your best self in all circumstances.
Focus
always on teaching by example. (and apologize immediately when you forget or
neglect.)
Use
your time together wisely.
Focus
on meaningful, positive and inspiring conversation and activities.
Spend
time, money, energy and resources only on what you value and want to increase.
Waste
nothing in your relationship. No arguing, pettiness, emotional dumping or
negativity.
As
circumstances change, there is a need to re-commit to what works for all
participants.
Families
need to meet to look at the specific needs of each individual to be at their
best.
Couples
need to ensure that the relationship is “serving all parties.
Business
partners need to return to their original agreement and consider changing roles
as needed.
Life
requires that we be in relationship.
With
respect for ourselves and each other there is open communication.
With
responsibility for the quality of our relationships, there is a willingness to
seek what works for all.
With
cooperation there is encouragement to listen for ways to serve the needs of
everyone.
When
everyone WINS, the relationships are harmonious, peaceful and enjoyable.