Four rivers 2

In Tibetan the word "dad-pa" means both to like and to trust. In order to clarify the meaning in a certain context, an analysis is necessary. This analysis is useful even for those who use languages which have different words for liking and trusting.
The normal translation of "dad-pa" is conviction or faith - that which governs our actions. Our conviction is very important, and the foundation of our conviction is thus important. The foundation can be what we like or what we trust or both.
So "dad-pa" is not blind faith. "dad-pa" has a foundation. It is based on something.
If our faith is based on what we like, the basis is not necessarily strong and stable.
Trust is a phenomenon reaching down into the dark regions of mind. Trust can be blind - having no real foundation. Trust can also be founded on a deep analysis and many diverse experiences.
In Buddhist psychology, the ideal is to have a trust that has this very deep and stable foundation. Then it can be used for good purposes, which is guidance in difficult situations.
Difficult situations are described as crossing the four rivers of sensuality, existence, opinion and unknowing.