Integrity… for me there is hardly a more powerful word in
the English language. It holds so much
power and hope; however it seems sadly lacking in this world. I have been watching how the world conducts
itself, from world leaders, business moguls, celebrities to the average citizen
and I have to confess I don’t like what I see most of the time.
Keeping in mind that we are all human and make mistakes it
does seem that there are many that act out every impulse without any thought of
the consequences. I feel they do what
they want and as long as they don’t get caught.
It is when they get caught that they really sicken me. When did apologizing make everything
okay? They stand there looking dejected,
some even with tears in their eyes as they plead with us to forgive them. Why I ask myself did they do it in the first
place? Sure we all make bad judgement
calls from time to time… but come on, you can at least own it and take responsibility
for it.
There are so many examples in the public world but I see it
in my daily life around me, normal people who lie, cheat and manipulate to get
what they want, when they want it. They
say money is the root of all evil, that isn't true – people are, when their
actions to enrich themselves are at the expense of others.
How do you know if you are acting without integrity? I have searched for the tell-tale signs in my
own life. I have found them very helpful
in testing my own integrity as well as others.
- It is all about you – your needs come first no matter what!
- Your self-esteem is dependent on what others think of you – you say and do anything to remain liked and keep up a front. You do whatever is needed to stay “in”.
- You keep secrets – hiding the truth or outright lying to keep up your façade.
- Your word is not your bond – you break promises.
- You give in – not standing strong for your principles.
I personally struggle with the last one. Sometimes I will give in in order to avoid a confrontation. Every time I don’t speak my truth I am
breaking my integrity. I tell myself
that I am picking my battles, but am I really?
Might it just be easier to go with the flow? I guess I am going to have to sit with that
for a while…
Love & Light
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