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Why do we use the word “build” so often? Think about this:
We Build trust. Build a connection. Build a bayis ne’man b’yisroel. Build a family. Build a relationship. Build a career.
(Build, build, build. Say it a bunch of times and then all of the sudden the word sounds totally weird and it’s making me think I spelled it wrong! You know that type?  )
Some things can’t be bought, borrowed, or instantly created by a quick snap of our fingers.
They have to be built.
Brick. By. Brick.
With time. With effort. With TONS of effort. With showing up even when you’d rather fight, scroll, cry, avoid or runaway.
Trust is one of those things that need to be built.
Over time.
That’s why we use the word “build” when referring to these concepts.
We don’t just have it.
So is Love.
So is Marriage. Friendship. Respect. Communication Skills. Empathy. Resilience.
They don’t just happen because two people are “good people.”
They happen because people keep showing up to do the work. To BUILD.
Have you ever thought of this before? I happen to think it’s such a GOOD point 
So, when you find yourself frustrated, fearful, or hopeless…
When you’re wondering why isn’t this easier? Why do I feel like it’s taking so much out of me?
Remember:
You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just building.
We build trust.
We build communication.
We build connection, tolerance, flexibility, understanding.
None of it’s instant. None of it’s perfect.
But that’s how it’s supposed to be.
I know this is a corny ending, but it’s the truth:
The things that are meant to last,
are the ones we take the energy and time to build. 
 , Shifi
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