18 Sep Integrity Lives Within
What is integrity?
Integrity is a doing what is right regardless of whether there are people around you who are watching you or whether you are alone and nobody is watching you. Integrity is a standard of living that you set for yourself. Aligning your words and actions contribute to your sense of integrity.
Where does integrity live?
Integrity is a feeling that lives deep within you; it is the essence of who you indeed are – and want to be. It is the thoughts, words and actions that you think, say and do throughout the day. It is the challenge that you set yourself to live up to.
Values and integrity
We all have different values in life, and these values contribute to your sense of personal integrity. For example, if someone values trustworthiness, which is being worthy of the trust others place in them, then their sense of integrity means they take pride in themselves when placed in positions of trust. That includes the sharing of information or possessions, including money.
Integrity and emotions
Integrity is personal, just like your emotions. Your feelings guide you to live up to the standards you set yourself. You feel it when you are on track and living life how you want to. How you feel tells you when you are happy with your words and actions, and when you think you need to raise the bar a little higher and stretch yourself.
The balance of integrity
It is hard to live up to standards, even those we set for ourselves. We all live up to our standards and at times, don’t live up to our standards. The important thing is being self-aware and being willing to continue to strive for personal development. The desire for self-improvement is, in a sense, the essence of integrity.
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