Trust yourself.

This post came from daily om. I wanted to share it because it encouraged me on a bad day. I hope will do the same for you.

Trust Begins With You

You could feel like opening yourself up in a more authentic way today, which may mean that you find it easier to place your trust in others. Perhaps it is because you understand that being able to trust other people comes from being attuned to your own needs and your ability to trust that you are able to count on others. If you can imagine the deepest part of yourself as unshakable today, you might notice that even when someone’s words or actions seem to unsettle you, you are able to remain still and steady. You may also find that your ability to trust increases even more. Learning to stay grounded can give you the courage to become more receptive and sensitive to the needs of others and foster a deeper and more genuine connection between you.

Trust in a relationship develops when we have confidence in ourselves. Sometimes it is easy for us to second-guess ourselves and call into question what we do. Unless we can rely on ourselves, we will never be able to count on other people; our relationships will be based on fear and secrets instead of openness, commitment, and compassion. Just knowing that trust grows first from within us and then expands to encompass our loved ones gives us the tools to initiate the process. Your relationships will evolve and become more honest the more you learn to believe in yourself and the more faith you begin to develop in others today.