Trusting Again...

How do you learn to trust people again?

Armed with my new-found and ever growing knowledge, I am finding that I "look" for traits in people now. This is not a bad thing essentially as clearly my boundaries are in place and I am starting to ask different questions, of myself and others. It is difficult not to see hidden agendas in people....it's like I am viewing life through a different lens all of a sudden.

The people I love and trust are appreciated so much more, but if I meet anyone new, I am finding that it is taking me alot longer to trust, to totally be myself.

Is this something which is a normal part of the journey? I have always been intrinsically trusting...I guess this has been my problem historically. However, I don't like being judgemental, i am listening to my instincts but also worry that I may be unfair with my opinions - does this make sense?

Any thoughts???