Monday, June 24, 2013
Just read this post by Donald Miller. This should be our list, with a couple of simple changes.
Here is the link to the post
http://storylineblog.com/2013/06/24/a-working-tangible-definition-of-integrity/
I’ve heard the word integrity thrown around a great deal, but I’ve never had a working definition. The word itself has become vague and mostly makes me confused or just creates light feelings of guilt.
But not anymore.
Recently, a therapist asked me to write a few lines about what integrity means to me. I found the exercise helpful. I thought you might find it helpful, too.
In ten short minutes I created a working, tangible definition that changes the way I live. I now know whether I have integrity or not from day to day.
This is not a universal definition. That’s something else. These characteristics are specifically for me. I now think of them as guardrails.
Here’s my list:
Don has integrity when he:
- 1. Doesn’t promise more than he can deliver.
2. Stands in the authority God has given him.
3. Consistently contributes something positive to the world.
- 4. Accepts the idea that to much has been given much is expected.
- 5. Allows God and trusted others to correct his path.
- 6. Follows through on agreed upon tasks.
- 7. Acknowledges God as his leader and Jesus as his friend.
- 8. Keeps work and family in balance.
- 9. Always keeps love at the core of his interactions with other people.
- 10. Does not default to a victim mindset, but takes responsibility for what can be done.
- 11. Does not people please.
- 12. Sees people as the lost or tarnished masterpieces of Christ.
- 13. Is strong.
- 14. Is faithful to teammates.
- 15. Is true to his creative calling.
This list may grow, but I find reflecting on it in its current state strengthens me and gives me a sense of internal direction. I’m going to print this out and carry it in my wallet and even put it in a small frame and place it on my desk.
