May 20, Positive Affirmation for Trust
I understand the meaning of trust.
I know that when I trust myself, I trust others.
Greetings! Our theme is Trust. This third week of the month we work with our being and intention for trust at DailyAffirm. Here are comments about today’s affirmation, suggestions for your process, and information about related articles.
About Today’s Affirmation
Today’s affirmation is the one which best presents my own definition of "trust." When you truly know the meaning of trust, you transcend the mental processes, that is, you do not merely recognize or think about trust, you know trust. The deepest meaning of trust is an experience which no words can convey, yet it can be empowering to attempt to find the words that represent or name the experience as authentically as possible.
Here’s an example: I facilitated a corporate team building event for five powerful persons for whom "trust" had been an issue repeatedly identified in the advance interviews. On the afternoon of the second/last day, one of the participants said, "This is it. This is trust." We all paused. In the silence we could feel it. In that moment, words to describe the feeling would have been hollow, indeed, yet his clear and succinct words named the moment for us to breathe in and experience.
About Your Process
Identify a situation (a relationship, place in nature, book, teacher, prayer, silence, etc.) in which you know trust. You have no doubt; you know trust. Breathe in trust. Feel it. Sense it. Notice its texture. See its color. Hear its vibration. Let your lips touch it as you whisper or shout "trust." Describe it. Throughout my many years as a group process facilitator and consultant, I have repeatedly observed positive results when folks verbalize their visions and dreams and goals to others, especially others who care. If this feels appropriate to you (trust yourself to know if this is appropriate or not), share your Trust Vision Statement (as described with yesterday’s affirmation) with a trusted friend.
About Related Articles
Here are suggested articles that relate to today’s principles:
- "Building Trust: A Quick Tip for Regular Practice" focuses on a simple tip for practice building trust, practicing again and again.
- "Fire Free Bird" recounts a true story about a bird who flew into my fireplace to teach a powerful lesson.
- "Your Focus of Attention is Your Key to Happiness" helps you to clarify where you desire to put your attention — your energy — which is a creative force.
Make this a knowing day!
Copyright © 1994-2008 and beyond including all revisions, Marshall House, http://www.mhmail.com Jeanie Marshall, Personal Development Consultant and Coach, focuses on Empowering Personal Development.
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