When there are things we know we should do or are told we are supposed to do, but know we are simply not going to do, it is important to be honest with ourselves and others. There is no point in deceiving ourselves or those around us by saying that we are going to do…
Tag: integrity
Kinds Of Comfort
Comfort is a strange thing. On one hand, if we only do that which is comfortable, avoiding all that is not, we will never grow. On the other hand, if we constantly do things that make us uncomfortable, things that force us to cross the boundaries of our integrity, not only will we not grow,…
Maintaining Our Priorities
Once we establish our priorities, it is up to us to maintain them. No one else is going to do this for us. Our priorities are not the responsibility of others. They are ours and our ability to maintain them is one essential aspect of our integrity. This does not mean that we should be…
Beyond Our Capacity
Sometimes people will ask more of us than we have the capacity to give. If we do not inform them of this fact, it is not likely their fault. When we are pushed or pulled too far, the onus is on us to say so. It is not the responsibility of others to know our…
Compromising Respect
When we give others the ability to violate our integrity, we lose their respect and our own. Simply because someone asks or even demands something of us does not make it our obligation to concede. Of course, one of our primary goals should be to be of service to others wherever and whenever possible. However,…