Trust - the key element in relationships

Just to share a little more on my little infant... my wife told me that the key to my winning over little Caleb was primarily due to TRUST. The little fellow finally began to trust that his Papa isn't there to harm him. More than that, the consistent cuddling, talking and singing establishes a bonding. Although my love for him is unconditional, the little guy doesn't know that yet. In fact, he's only just beginning to learn and reciprocate in his own little way. Well, slowly I hope he will begin to give me his first smile. :)

Isn't that just like real life? In today's papers, Singapore's elder statesman Lee Kuan Yew shared his thoughts on being a successful leader. He said it's all about trust. He said "Without trust in a leader, in a person's judgment, you cannot be the leader. But the key to my continued winning of elections, was that they realised I was not, what they call today, spinning the story. What I said, I meant, and what I promised, I would do my best to deliver," said Mr Lee.

I think it was Confucius who said that the basic building block of the family unit will determine the strength of the country. If the family unit is intact, the country will prosper. That is why there is so much emphasis on filial piety and the family in his teachings.

So, it's back to basics. Trust builds strong family which builds strong country.