Spirituality and Trust

No :) - not that I am becoming an expert on the topic of trust, but I thought I would share my observation on this.

As people tread the spiritual path, I feel we tend to be more trusting towards other people on the path. It is not a conscious decision, but happens at a deeper level. There is some form of realization about the integrity of the other person.

I recently met a colleague from my previous company. He was a good acquaintance, but someone I would have never called a good friend. Our relationship was always that way. He recently completed his Isha programs - 7 day IYP and BSP in quick succession and is now planning for his Silence program. We actually met at Mahashivarathiri and we drove back to Coimbatore city after the events were over. Then, he was sharing things about his life during this drive which he probably wouldn't have during other times.

There is a stramge way about *the path* that intensifies and purifies ourselves and the way we relate to other people!