Monday, January 20, 2014

Two (2) Simple Truths...

I've been reminded of two (2) things recently...

1. (ALL) Relationships need trust to survive; without trust it will die.

2. (ALL) Relationships will surely die if there is an unhealthy amount of suspicion. Suspicion kills hope & trust.

...Sooooooo, for clarity, I decided to look up these words in the Merriam-Webster dictionary online:



1sus·pi·cion

 noun \sə-ˈspi-shən\
: a feeling that someone is possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong
: a feeling that something bad is likely or true
: a feeling of doubt

 
 

 


 
 

Full Definition of SUSPICION

1
a :  the act or an instance of suspecting something wrong without proof or on slight evidence :  mistrust
b :  a state of mental uneasiness and uncertainty :  doubt
2
:  a barely detectable amount :  trace <just a suspicion of garlic>

Examples of SUSPICION

  1. There has long been a suspicion that the painting is a fake.
  2. I thought the water might be making us sick, and mysuspicions were confirmed by the lab tests.
  3. The note aroused her suspicions that he was having an affair.
  4. I have a sneaking suspicion that those cookies aren't really homemade.
  5. The new policies are regarded by many with suspicion.
  6. His story has raised some suspicion.
  7. I have my suspicions about his motives.


1trust

 noun \ˈtrəst\
: belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc.
: an arrangement in which someone's property or money is legally held or managed by someone else or by an organization (such as a bank) for usually a set period of time
: an organization that results from the creation of a trust
 
 

 


 
 

Full Definition of TRUST

1
a :  assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something
b :  one in which confidence is placed
2
a :  dependence on something future or contingent :  hope
b :  reliance on future payment for property (as merchandise) delivered :  credit <bought furniture on trust>
3
a :  a property interest held by one person for the benefit of another
b :  a combination of firms or corporations formed by a legal agreement; especially :  one that reduces or threatens to reduce competition
4
archaic :  trustworthiness
5
a (1) :  a charge or duty imposed in faith or confidence or as a condition of some relationship (2) :  something committed or entrusted to one to be used or cared for in the interest of another
b :  responsible charge or office
c :  care, custody <the child committed to her trust>
— in trust
:  in the care or possession of a trustee

Examples of TRUST

  1. Our relationship is founded on mutual love and trust.
  2. His lies and deception shattered my trust in him.
  3. She has no trust in the security of online banking.
  4. He created a trust for his children.
  5. The property will be held in trust until her 18th birthday.
  6. laws limiting the formation of trusts
  7. A hope is more than resolve, and it is based on trust in a divine faithfulness that operates not only within history, but also beyond history. —John Polkinghorne, Times Literary Supplement, 3 May 2002
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...FOOD 4 THOUGHT...


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