I remember a time in my life when I had no idea what integrity was, and it showed.
I would act differently in front of different people.
In my early years of recovery, I had slowly integrated integrity, but then I continued to act certain ways when I was not around family.
Eventually I created so many negative consequences that I finally had a breakdown which was what created a desire for integrity in all areas of my life.
I was taught how I needed to be honest with those I loved, and my honesty needed to be wrapped in compassion and humility.
Only after I was completely honest was I able to create and maintain integrity in my life.
Today I get to be the same in every place I am, and I get to be honest with myself and others.
There is immense freedom in integrity and honesty. I don’t need to remember what lie I told to which person, I can look myself in the eye, I can sleep well, and I get to enjoy true connection with others.
May each of you allow yourself the gift of integrity.
You are Love and Loved.
