Maintaining a life of integrity is precious and more important than any fame you could achieve worldwide. Adhering to ethics and moral principles even in your inconvenient moments and consistently being just in all that you do, even if it takes an extra mile, helps you stay committed to your moral compass and prioritize a life of integrity.
Have you come across people who make choices contrary to what they teach/preach or instruct? Don’t we meet people who take leadership as their right to unethical behavior? It takes strength of character to live with integrity, regardless of your situation or position.
Challenges and integrity
It is in challenging situations that your integrity is put to the test. Giving in to the pressure that comes your way can cause you to end up compromising your integrity. Choosing to do what is right, adhering to what you believe in, and not compromising your standards, keep you from guilt and help you be your authentic self.
Amid the myriad of tasks, worries, and cares of life, take time to examine your life, your commitment, and your focus every day. Rather than looking at what people do or judging others, it is imperative that we keep an eye on our intentions and not give power to distractions that could lead us to lose credibility. Every time you look at the person in the mirror, guilt is not what should haunt you, causing you to look away, rather it should be self-awareness that helps you to look at yourself with confidence and dignity.
Being Authentic
People sometimes give little importance to small actions or gestures. It is these moments that affect their reputation and character.
In all that you do, be true to yourself and also to others. This helps you maintain trust and respect in relationships, without compromising ethical principles. Prioritizing sincerity, honesty, and humility, making them a part of your daily life strengthens your personality, preserving your authenticity.
Putting your values into action and staying truthful without cutting corners when no one is watching makes you a person of integrity and dignity. Do not suppress authenticity, rather take time for proper discernment and self-awareness, so that you may live with integrity and not with guilt.
What drives you?
It is not how easily and quickly you reach your goals, it is about the choices you make, and the small steps you take, even when no one is watching you. Just because there are many people who follow the wrong direction, you shouldn’t convince yourself to follow the same.
Even when you are sure that nobody will accuse you or doubt you, ask yourself whether this decision could change how you look at yourself. Is it not necessary to be driven by your internal moral compass, rather than the number of people you please?
The inner voice
Do not let difficult situations, work pressure, social media influence, stress, power, or position let you shut down your inner voice. It is wise to strive every day towards becoming a better version of yourself and lead by example, despite the challenges and pressure you face. It’s the quality of your life and not the pleasures of the world that matters in the end.
Allow your inner voice to be your source of integrity in the world. Prioritizing learned behaviors, dishonesty and external appearances may suppress your inner voice. Practicing honesty consistently with oneself and others calms your inner self and allows you to hear the inner voice that guides you on the right path.
Do you agree that it is better to live a life of integrity, instead of faking your character?
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I think integrity is a very important quality to have and work on throughout life. It can be a very valuable guide to many (if not all) aspects of our lives.
This was a really thought-provoking post that has got me looking at how I need to nurture integrity within myself a bit more.