Truth, Integrity And Honesty....and Other Myths

I have to agree, honesty is part of my make-up. It is a line I do not allow people in my life to cross. If they do, they are no longer in my life. Sometimes I really wish I didn't feel that way. I wish I didn't think so much, see so much and distrust so much. It is only, as I have grown older, that I realise searching for honesty has made me very lonely.

I am glad you are loyal, I am glad you dislike anything other than honesty. Now I don't feel so alone.

Thank you for the kind comments. One day at a time...

I know how you feel. You sometimes build yourself up for gross disappointments but at least you know you've done the right thing for yourself.

*hats off* In a world where "the end justifies the means" those of us who believe the truth matters are most definitely in the minority. As our freedoms wain and history is revised, truth and honesty are likely to be considered quaint colloquialisms in the not to distant future. Continue to stand your ground.

I feel the same and also try to live by that "golden rule" :) Good for you sweetie...don't ever compromise! xoxo

I see that you use truth and honesty interchangeably... Do you believe they are the same thing?



One can use a strict truth, and yet mislead, misdirect, and deceive...



I believe that the truth is of great import... when used honestly.

Very happy to see that someone else thinks this way too. Sometimes it does feel like the whole world has changed and that I have been left behind in a timewarp but the truth of the matter is, that doesnt change anything. My beliefs and core values are my own and I would never be willing to sacrifice them or change them just to fit in. I do seek to better learn however, with compassion, to see people with clarity, discernment and truth so that I may live my life fully, openly, and without fear.

I must greatly thank you EloquentExec, your words and quotes which you have chosen have made me realize, one important aspect of finding my own peace of mind. I am one of those people who only uses some of it and give up really easily when it is hard. In a way i am living in my own lie now and I am trying to get out of it (paying for it through my own depression). Your simple words have motivate me to try better, to harder and most importantly to never give up. I just hope that people can forgive me and see me differently as I try to change. Always know that your words have help someone out there and I truly respect your values and integrity of going through the hard times.

You are a good person and a rare breed. I hope that you have the opportunity to pass on your values to someone else so that they continue into tomorrow and don't become a thing of the past. It isn't easy always doing the right thing simply because it's the right thing to do. And it's very discouraging when one ends up looking like a loser because they chose the right path, or worse yet when one feels like a loser because of the right choice. I hope you don't get to discouraged and remember the only thing that really matters is that you can look in the mirror and say "to thine own self be true!" Thanks for the story.

I was raised like you to value those things and honor the Golden Rule. Sometimes people and situations make you doubt why you hold to your beliefs but ultimately you are rewarded for it. If you are not honest with yourself, if you cannot hold yourself up with integrity then others will not either. If others don't value those things, it is not for you to be with them. You might be in the minority but trust that you are not the only one.

I don't know what triggered your realization that not everyone operates with the same values as you. Whatever it was, I'm sorry you were disillusioned. Or perhaps I'm sorry that your disillusionment is experienced by countless others countless times. I've a rather Hobbesian view of life sometimes. I cannot believe in Anne Frank's simple notion that people are basically good. That doesn't mean that I wish to behave in a cruel or unloving way, but I am less likely to make this statement you did: "It is distressing to see that some others, maybe many others, do not value these foundation stones as I do." There are a lot of bad guys out there. Liars and cheats and people who act only with their own interests at heart. But I take consolation in the knowledge that I keep to a code of behaviour, that Golden Rule thing, and truly believe that karma is a *****.

well if you are endangered, we need to protect you at all costs! I agree with everything you said and always try to live by standard of treating others as I want to be treated. :) You have my utmost respect for standing by your core values no matter what others think of them.

Truth, Integrity, and Honesty are virtues of life, to these I would add Trust and Loyalty and respect for one another.

Great post, indeed! people with core values in their hearts would truly appreciate what you have written. If we don't have moral code, society will house all animals and vultures preying for the weak and the unsuspecting. How does universe would look if everyone forget to be human at least for a certain length of time? Evil machination might reside in one's spirit but the gift of being selfless when it exists even for awhile could silently destruct any boulder of bad intentions.



I, for one, believe that the foundation stones must be carried on because we must live in a civilized world even if there are predators lurking over along every horizon.



You are a good person, hang on! We need to hear from you, more...Bravo!

Yes, we are dinosaurs indeed but the world needs more of us so be happy for who you are!!!!

It's nice to know there are others out there that have these core values. It's easy to forget who we are sometimes and are easily led astray along life's journey, but as long as we have values, we will quickly see the right path.

To live ones life with integrity. If only we all sought out that goal.

Good comments. These are values that can build trust and lead to strong interpersonal relationships and a strong society. The occupy movement rightly wants to change the current system before it crashes hard. Unfortunately society will only be truly and effectively changed when the persons within it change and become selflessly caring for others and our world.

You are not the only dinosaur out there.......a few of us still hidden or scattered about.

I have to admit that, during this transition in my life, I haven't been living with as much integrity as I would have believed I'd have.



Your writing gives me pause. I'm going to read it again ... and reflect.



Thank you ... for a much needed reminder.

Very well put. I agree whole heartedly.

I hear you EloquentExec. I believe you're beliefs goes with the majority who loves justice. Thanks for your story.

What better place to share your thoughts? I agree with everything you said here. Honesty, integrity, loyalty and being respectful of the rights of others as you would like them to be towards you, are the solid foundations of good living.