People with integrity do what they say they are going to do. Others have excuses.
-Dr. Laura Schlessinger
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Theme: Integrity
On Saturday, I’d planned to deliver the workshop and Sacred Sister Circle I’d spent three weeks preparing for on reclaiming our dignity and self-worth.
Well, the workshop and circle didn’t happen. Without belaboring why, I will say that the three of us sisters who showed up spent about an hour and a half engaging in soul-nourishing connection instead.
And it was freaking awesome, on so many levels.
So, I emailed those who’d registered for the workshop but didn’t attend to let them know that what happened and that there therefore wasn’t a replay.
I hadn’t really thought things through when I sent the update – I was feeling a bit high in the head – plus, it didn’t even occur to me that anyone would actually watch the replay.
I figured I’d still record the workshop at some point, but my commitment to doing so was a bit lackadaisical…until I received an email from a sister who lovingly but pointedly called me out.
And then it hit me: I’d nearly sacrificed my integrity.
My integrity is everything to me, and I make a very concerted effort to not make commitments that I either cannot or might not honor.
And so the next evening, I recorded the workshop sans audience when my partner left for an open mic.
It felt good to honor my commitment. And, it felt good (albeit a bit vulnerable!) to make the video.
To the sister who emailed me – you know who you are! – thank you. I am truly grateful.❤️
[Side note: several people did, in fact, watch the replay!]
Let’s talk about integrity.
Integrity is when we honor the commitments we make.
It’s really that simple.
When we don’t do what we say we’re going to do – even if it’s something minor – we fracture others’ ability to trust (and subsequently respect) us.
And the last thing I want is for you to ever question whether you can count on me to follow through.
To have integrity. To honor my commitments. To not sacrifice your trust.
That is all.
