Integrity for the Holiday Season

A Google search for integrity brings up a definition that can be summed up as, Intact, Whole, or Lacking Corruption.

This is a word that has withstood the strains of society to become less than originally intended. For instance, honest is a great word, but one that has become more or less challenged to mean its true definition when in use. (“I didn’t break it, honest!” or “honest as a used car salesman”) In this context honest is juxtaposed to being a liar, or rather, less than trustworthy, dishonest.

Integrity is a solid word, steadfast and true. A building has integrity; its steel-enforced walls and concrete structure ensure that the building is safe to occupy. However, if a building loses its integrity, you dare not occupy or even enter the place.

Strength of character is summed up as having Integrity.

Striving for Integrity is the epitome of becoming a whole and trustworthy person. To hold yourself accountable to strong ethics and a moral compass based on non sectarian principles is to be of high integrity.

Below are a few wise expressions to remind you about integrity:

Say what you mean and mean what you say. – George S Patton, Jr.
A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity – Baltasar Gracian
With integrity, you have nothing to fear, since you have nothing to hide. With integrity, you will do the right thing, so you will have no guilt. – Zig Ziglar
Integrity means you are the same in public as you are in private. – Joyce Meyer
Integrity means taking an action, not because it is popular, but because it is the right thing to do. – Arden Treviño