Naive trust is the promise of security – a pact destined to be broken by a universe whose only constant is change. Authentic trust is an expectation of change. Trust is another word for expectation.

When I think about my closest friends, I’m acutely aware of the implicit expectation that they will change, they will evolve, and alas, they will surprise me. Counting on that is authentic trust – trust that is aligned with the reality of impermanence. Only with arms of authentic trust can I embrace the Infinite.

–Jack Ricchiuto of gassho