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Daring to Trust

Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy

David Richo

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Daring to Trust
Childhood Foundations+
Healthy Relationships+
Fear and Past Trauma+
Self-Acceptance & Honesty+
Core Trust & Higher Self+
Mindfulness & Positivity+

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Question 1 of 7
How does an over-possessive parent negatively impact a child's ability to trust?
  • A. It prevents the child from developing necessary independence.
  • B. It makes the child overly reliant on external validation from peers.
  • C. It causes the child to become excessively rebellious and untrusting of authority.
  • D. It permanently damages the child's ability to feel physical affection.
Question 2 of 7
According to the text, what key Buddhist teaching helps in maintaining a healthy, trusting relationship?
  • A. True happiness comes from finding a partner who is perfectly reliable.
  • B. Suffering is caused by a lack of affection from those around us.
  • C. We must detach ourselves completely from our partners to avoid emotional pain.
  • D. The world is constantly in flux, and we must accept that our partner will change.
Question 3 of 7
What is 'do-it-yourself pain' as described in the book?
  • A. The physical tension that occurs when we suppress our true emotions.
  • B. The suffering caused by being unrealistically negative about oneself, such as believing no one will ever love you again.
  • C. The intentional isolation one chooses after a difficult breakup.
  • D. The pain caused by a partner who fails to fulfill the fundamental needs of a relationship.
Question 4 of 7
What is the recommended approach to dealing with negative emotions like sadness?
  • A. Suppress them temporarily so you can maintain self-control in stressful situations.
  • B. Distract yourself with positive affirmations until the feelings disappear completely.
  • C. Allow them to flow freely from your subconscious so the resulting physical tension can resolve itself.
  • D. Analyze them deeply to find the exact childhood trauma that caused them.
Question 5 of 7
How does Carl Jung's concept of the capitalized 'Self' differ from the lowercase 'self'?
  • A. The 'Self' is the individual mortal ego, while the 'self' represents our physical body.
  • B. The 'Self' is an immortal inner force connecting the universe, while the 'self' is the mortal ego susceptible to fear.
  • C. The 'Self' represents our conscious thoughts, while the 'self' represents our subconscious desires.
  • D. The 'Self' is built during childhood, while the 'self' is developed through adult relationships.
Question 6 of 7
What is the concept of 'core trust'?
  • A. The unquestioning belief that your partner will never betray or deceive you.
  • B. The inherent trust a child has for their primary caregiver during infancy.
  • C. The internal belief that you can cope with anything that happens to you and use it for personal growth.
  • D. The belief that the universe will naturally protect you from experiencing negative events.
Question 7 of 7
When practicing mindfulness to overcome sadness, how should you treat your thoughts and emotions?
  • A. You should judge them critically to understand why you are feeling sad.
  • B. You should attach yourself to the positive ones and aggressively reject the negative ones.
  • C. You should suppress them by focusing entirely on your breathing until your mind is blank.
  • D. You should pay attention to them as they come and go without judging them or growing too attached.

Daring to Trust — Full Chapter Overview

Daring to Trust Summary & Overview

Daring to Trust (2010) offers a clear path to finding the confidence to trust yourself and the world around you. You’ll learn to overcome past trauma and accept life for what it has to offer, discovering how to live in the moment and work toward a better future.

Who Should Listen to Daring to Trust?

  • People who struggle with maintaining their self-control
  • Anyone looking to boost their self-confidence
  • People curious about human behavior and motivation

About the Author: David Richo

David Richo is a psychotherapist who combines Jungian and Buddhist perspectives in his work. He’s written over 15 books on psychology and spiritual growth.

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