Believe the best of everybody.

Trust is kindness to yourself

It is incredibly easy to walk through the world armored up, assuming everyone is out to get something. We scroll through bad news and assume the driver cutting us off is a jerk. But that exhaustion is real. When you assume the barista is having a rough day instead of being rude on purpose, your own blood pressure drops. Choosing trust isn't just kindness to them; it is a protective measure for your own peace of mind.

This isn't about being naive or ignoring red flags. It is about recognizing that people often rise to the level of expectation placed on them. If you treat someone like they are trustworthy, they are more likely to act that way. It turns interactions into collaborations instead of negotiations.

You stop guarding your back and start looking forward. In a cynical age, giving people the benefit of the doubt is a quiet rebellion that makes life lighter for everyone involved, especially you.