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Week 9 Summary: Genuine Trust

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Alexander discovered that our feelings are not reliable guides. Movements based on old habits feel right, while new, healthier movements often feel wrong. If we judge success by how something feels in the moment, we end up reinforcing the very habits we are trying to change.

Instead, Alexander argued for relying on reasoned procedures rather than feelings. This requires genuine trust: carrying out what you have reasoned as best for your purpose, even when it feels wrong. Trusting your reasoning means persisting without the immediate reassurance of feeling right or succeeding straight away.

Mistakes are inevitable and not catastrophic. What matters is perseverance, consistency, and a willingness to learn. Genuine trust is the commitment to follow through with a process you have reasoned out, setting aside the need for instant results. Over time, this trust leads to lasting change and greater freedom.

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Takeaway

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Feelings are unreliable guides. Alexander discovered the need for genuine trust in reasoning, staying with new directions even when they feel wrong.

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