“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest achievement.

” …
Ralph Waldo Emerson

The word integrity comes from the Latin root word for integrates, meaning wholeness. Integrity goes beyond speaking our
truth to include taking responsibility for how we think and feel and what we do. In that sense, integrity and authenticity are
joined together. It takes strength of character and integrity to make decisions based on personal conviction rather than
popular opinion. With this in mind, living in integrity means you value honesty, commitment, and trustworthiness, and
through your authentic actions you inspire trust and loyalty in others.
Actually, Integrity is about authenticity; being true to who and what you are and embodying that in every aspect of your
life. The first step to living with integrity and authenticity is the “knowing thyself” component of integrity. This component
is what allows you to monitor and modify your behavior so that you are more effective in your life.
Becoming self-aware means knowing who and what you truly are, as opposed to how other people and society define you.
In other words, being very clear about what’s important to you — your values, your passions, and your deepest interests and
loves. These are both your inner flame and the compass with which you can navigate life. It also means having the courage
to embrace this knowledge and to live your life accordingly is the second step. Living authentically means you express
what you truly want and value in life — when you know what you’re all about — everything you do must align with that.