Trust is a fundamental building block of our community.
Mutual concern and support connects us together.
Respect, boundaries, and accountability create a feeling of safety.
Generosity and non-judgment help us feel we belong here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, our trust building skills aren\u2019t perfect.
Intentionally or, more often, unintentionally, feelings get hurt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even though promises get broken;
Even though we don\u2019t always follow through on our commitments;
Even though a sense of betrayal can pierce our heart;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May we remember that trust can be,
and indeed must be, renewed,
again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May the experience of renewed trust
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 that rekindles an illuminating inner warmth
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0lead us back to believing in each other again
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 and again and again<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) Sam Trumbore (2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n