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The root of mistrust is fear. We all have fears. When we live in fear, it is like living in a thick fog where we cannot see clearly. But when we lift that cloud, when we face our fears and believe more, we can see more possibilities and find more meaning in our lives.
Believe in yourselfConfidence is one of the secrets of a meaningful life. Not everyone has that confidence. Some people seek the opinion and approval of others instead of relying on their own. Some compare themselves to others instead of being proud of their talents and achievements. Some choose other people's paths instead of forging their own paths, actually trusting others more than themselves.
But there comes a time in our lives when we have to stop relying on others and give in to ourselves, to trust ourselves and our intuition or sense of "inner knowing". There comes a time when we have to start living our lives from the inside out, not from the outside in.
There comes a time when we have to stop listening to the negative voices echoing in our heads telling ourselves that we might be wrong, that we might not be perfect, and start accepting who we really are and believing that we can get what we really have. ... I want in life. (Also choose to surround yourself with people who inspire you and encourage you to be better. Limit your time with those who don't.)
Everything that was good and beautiful in the past is preserved in this past. On the other hand, as long as there is life, all guilt and all evil are still "compatible". . . . This does not apply to completed films. . . or an existing film that has just been unveiled. Instead, this world's film is simply "filmed". It is nothing more and nothing less to say that the future has fortunately not yet been formed. - Viktor E. Frankl, The Search for Human Meaning.
There are also times in our lives when we have to realize that what was in the past is over. The only way the past can continue to hurt us is if we continue to carry events from the past into the present. We must focus on healing our wounds so that nothing can make us react negatively to our past experiences. We must focus on learning from the past so as not to repeat the same mistakes or patterns and so that we grow and develop based on what we learn.
Trust othersWhen we don't trust other people, whether it's people in our personal lives or at work, we basically separate ourselves from them. We live and work because of fear, uncertainty and power, not because of trust, love and meaning.
Mistrust can begin when we expect others to behave as we think they should. Trying to control other people and all circumstances is an illusion. People are what they are and they have motives. Events happen when they happen. Wisdom comes when we realize what we can and cannot control. By understanding the limits of our power, we will find freedom within ourselves.
We cannot choose everyone we interact with. We cannot choose all the circumstances of our life. But we can always choose our attitude and how we react to it. We have the power to control our thoughts, fears and actions.
Believe in the worldBelieve that the world is actually in harmony, and therefore the best way to live is to align yourself with how the world actually flows. Trust that the connection will happen naturally, without forcing or manipulating it. Believe that everything happens for a reason, and if you look for a deeper meaning to the event, you will find the lesson you need to learn. If you don't believe, if you don't seek a deeper meaning, you can lose important connections. It is best not to focus on closing the door out of fear, but to open the door through trust in the many opportunities that life offers.
Inner peace and self-realization are natural consequences of believing in yourself and others. Focus on what it takes for a fulfilling life. Learn from your suffering, but don't dwell on it: learn the lesson and move on. In the end, what matters most is what kind of person you are and whether you feel you are living a meaningful life.

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