INTEGRITY – A WAY OF LIFE

EVERY DAY TWO BULLS FIGHT INSIDE EVERY PERSON-GOOD &BAD,

THE ONE WHO WINS IS THE ONE WE FEED THE MOST WITH FAITH,
WHICH OF THE BULLS ARE YOU FEEDING? 

We live our lives in thoughts and actions.To stand to good thoughts and actions makes a person of
integrity. Integrity is being “ integrated to oneself” . Every other dimension of life are branches of root
–integrity . Tuchi Palmieri has well said “integrity is the first chapter in the wisdom book of a human
life”. In fact, it forms the building block of ethical conduct and competency. However, embracing
integrity as the power source to lead your life can be done only after understanding the true meaning of
integrity.
INTEGRITY – A CHOICE : Integrity is our choice of right courses in the life. In simple language, it is doing
the right thing all the times and in all circumstances, whether or not anymore is watching. It takes lot of
courage to do the right, no matter what the consequences will be. The “LAW OF KARMA” finds it’s way
to reward and pain .It is hereby our responsibility about our actions LORD RAM is a fine example in
such direction as he lived his whole life with utmost integrity and had chosen difficult right courses over
easy unethical ways and means.
BUILDING INTEGRITY IN YOUR LIFE: Integrity is a treasure in our life. Different areas of life
have some codes of ethics which helps in building and getting sense of what feels right and
wrong in any given circumstances . But in all circumstances choosing thoughts and actions
based on values rather than personal gain
Examine past & choices Without regretting we should think about our mistakes
acknowledge them and do our best to change for the better future. It helps in developing
forgiveness in us. Just like we forgive others for their mistakes, we shouldn’t forget to forgive
ourselves. “A real sign of progress is when we no longer punish ourselves for our
imperfections.”
Set up morals, principles and codes that will lead towards a happy, satisfying and
righteous life and a better world together. Also, there should always be willingness to upgrade
our code when we gain experience in life. It is normal to adjust mental reasoning and figuring
out type of values we want to live by. In his autobiography, Mahatma Gandhi has described
how he grew through experience with each successive up and downs in life that built his
character.
Fostering self esteem and sheer believe in ourselves can make us live up to challenges
and live with integrity by doing difficult things. We may stumble but eventually win in this
battle. One should set realistic expectations for oneself and allow to fall short sometimes. A 15
years old girl named as Malala was attempted by terrorists because she wanted to study and
raised her voice. She didn’t lose hope in her vision and became the youngest noble laurite.
 Be persistent but patient not only with oneself but also with other people in one’s life.
We must give credit to ourselves when we act with integrity and acknowledge when we don’t,
but don’t give up goals and purpose when we slip or fail. Mahatma Gandhi’s immense faith and
strict adherence to integrity taught us to act with courage and never left the path of integrity.
He stood like a titan in front of barriers obstacles like the mighty foreign powers, internal
pressure and criticism.he said “ As you experience changes and breakthroughs, know that
integrity, honesty and truth are the highest vibrating energies to guide you forward. Everything
else will fall away”
INTEGRITY IN CONTEMPERORY LIFE: every day we hear news of financial frauds , corruption
cases and disproportionate assets are all glaring examples of fall of professional , personal
societal integrity. For example, in a well-etiquetted family members have good relationships
with each other, they feel inspired to act for making their loved ones happy and to avoid things
that will hurt their loved ones. In contrast, if a family is fragmented, then members of that
family won’t hesitate much to do harm. Similarly every organization like banks must adhere to
ethical values. Institutions be it school, college or society have role to play their part in
bringing integrity towards oneself ,society and country
INTEGRITY IS EVERYTHING. We live in a world where “the end justifies the means” has become
an acceptable school of thought. Non integrity may provide instant gratification in the moment
but it will never last. The person loose the most valuable quality of being trusted.