Is trusting people the biggest mistake in this life?

But that's how it can feel when trust is broken.

• It's risky to trust someone.
• You give someone a piece of your heart and hope they don't drop it. Yes, they do sometimes. They sometimes break it into a million pieces, making you wonder why you trusted them in the first place.
• What's more:
• Life turns into a fortress when you don't trust anyone. You're safe inside, but you're also by yourself. Giving people a chance to connect with you and your life removes the beauty of letting them in.

• Faith is a risk. You lose sometimes. It hurts you. You feel lied to. Sometimes, though, you win big. You make connections that are deep and important. You get help right when you need it. You feel good when you are indeed known and accepted.
• The real mistake is not learning how to trust and be brilliant simultaneously.
• You need to know who you can trust and who you shouldn't. It's about realizing that trust is gained, not given. You don't have to trust; you must be smart about how you do it.