Got Integrity?
What Integrity Means and Why It Matters
We all know the pain and suffering when the jerk at work, home, or in between does something mean, dishonest, hurtful, rude, etc. It sucks.
For example, what the heck is happening with all the ghosting? Ghosting is simply one example of a person who lacks integrity, and instead of getting too mad or sad about people like this, pray for them, knowing if they knew any better, they would probably do better.
When we ignore the universal law of Karma or the Golden Rule, it sucks for all of us. By the way, Karma means “as in so doing.” What it means for humanity is that when we ignore doing the right thing, there’s a cosmic cost primarily to the person ignorant of the law.
The Root of Integrity
Integrity is a word that often pops up in conversations about character and ethics. But where does this term come from, and what does it mean? More importantly, how does integrity influence our lives, especially from a virtuous perspective?
Let’s dive into the roots of the word and explore its significance.
Origin of the Word
The term “integrity” stems from the Latin word “integritas,” which translates to wholeness, soundness, or completeness. It’s related to the…
