Having a foundation of personal integrity cultivates life-enriching relationships with ourselves and others. Like the links in a chain, integrity is the strength we have that holds us to a higher order of “being.” Personal integrity aligns our thoughts, words, and actions with the powerful flow of energy that is who we are. In aligning with this energy, we must hold true to ourselves, open our hearts to new information, and make impeccable choices.
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a heart to heart conversation with my daughter concerning several lies she had told to cover up a series of poor choices she had made. What she needed to recognize was that her choice to lie and deny any accountability for her actions was out of integrity. It was also important for her to see that she engaged in this behavioral pattern most often when she became insecure in a relationship. Through recognizing and arresting the pattern early, she would more likely trust, honor, and stay true to herself in future relationships.
It’s not always easy staying true to ourselves and our word. However, our word is law in the universe and one of the most precious and powerful forces we have. When we commit to consistently keeping our word, we see ourselves and are seen by others as trustworthy. In the case of my daughter, my frankness may not have endeared her to me at that moment, but my integrity overrode any fear that I had of her being upset with me or of losing her love. Following my heart, my personal integrity was strengthened and ultimately, this would promote a deeper trust and intimacy between us.
The path of truth builds integrity. We can channel the power of our word when we live a life of honesty and impeccability. In keeping our covenants and embodying sincerity, we see that we are worthy of trust and can incorporate it into our everyday experience.
