Trust, But Always Verify

Trust is beautiful. It's a sign of openness, believing in others, and choosing hope over fear. But trust without verification? That's not hope—that's leaving yourself exposed without thinking.

To trust wisely means to stay awake. It means giving people the opportunity to earn your faith, not handing it over blindly. It means believing in good intentions while also being anchored in reality. Not everyone acts with integrity, and not every situation is as it seems.

Verification isn’t cynicism—it’s responsibility. It's respecting yourself enough to ensure the bridge you're about to cross can hold you. It’s protecting your peace, your time, your energy.

When you trust but always verify, you stay open without being naïve.

You stay kind without being careless.

You remain hopeful without abandoning your judgment.

Trust others—but trust your discernment even more.

Your life, your values, and your future are too important to leave completely in someone else's hands.