I had an a-ha moment playing the linked game in 2017 which illustrates something interesting about Trust that had eluded me up until that moment: trust, if treated as a blind decision, without reflection, can be dangerous, and leave me vulnerable.
There is also a potent corollary: if a moment of trust is based on a questionable foundation, and I resist reflecting on its soundness, the universe will conspire to reveal my vulnerability.
Lastly, the more I resist the a-ha, the more energy I must invest in my delusion of safety.
The a-ha has sprouted from a tiny acorn into a mighty oak. I now recognize (on good days) that healthy Trust: (1) is always contextual, (2) is more robust when held as perpetually dynamic and less robust when held as fixed or static, and (3) can never betray me without my participation.
It’s a joy to find a space where others are exploring this rich tapestry. I look forward to weaving a thriving fabric that nurtures inalienable brilliance.
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