TJL #3: Trust is needed.

Today's JOKER Lesson (TJL) challenges us to move beyond our own trust in ourselves . . .

it also requires us to trust others. As to the how best to do so? That is for each of us to decide. And as you think about this . . . add to your thoughts that your own actions are just as critical to trust as the actions of others are.

So yes this . . . 'long time to build' and a 'short time to lose' reality is so true. What then do we need to do? Well, two things at a minimum.

The first – ensure that you become a role model for trust. If others can't trust you, how far do you think you can actually go in life (it won't be far). The second – remember that none of us are perfect. Family and friends can make mistakes.

Trust can be broken, but also be willing to help it to be rebuilt. That means we have to be forgiving. Easy? No, but with lessons being learned and caution pursued, trust can be regained. It all comes down to this. Never, ever, take this lightly . . .

To have trusting friends is to be a trusting friend.