Your level of integrity is measured by what you do and what you say when no one is looking or within earshot. When you modify or adjust your behavior or speech because you think others are watching or listening…it is a measure of your integrity.
Here is the definition of integrity from dictionary.com :
…adherence to moral and ethical principles
…soundness of moral character
…honesty
and more metaphysically…the state of being whole, entire, undiminished.
It is difficult for others to measure your level of integrity…they’re not around! So here are a few phrases you might use to check yourself. If you’ve used these to defend your behavior or speech, you might want to consider your level of integrity.
Nobody will ever know.
Everybody else does it.
It was just that one time.
I do everything else by the book.
It isn’t really hurting anyone.
No one cares anyway.
I pay my taxes/dues.
It’s freedom of speech.
When you live in the highest integrity possible you will feel whole, entire and undiminished. That’s where I strive to be. Am I perfect? Well, no. But awareness is the first step…and whole is how I want to feel.
Much love
Paula
