So initially, I had another post planned for this week that I thought was insightful, but I had to make a “pivot”, as one of my favorite coworkers says. I think we all have had those when you get some news you weren’t expecting and you make that confused face while thinking “What the hell was that?”.
I think it’s important that we touch a bit on integrity and how that aligns with our beliefs and what impression do we want our actions to leave on others. We have jobs, some have families and/or both, we volunteer in organizations…run ourselves till the point we feel guilty to have to say no because our body has said “It’s a Hard No”! So often we just get caught in the politics of things. We tell ourselves, “That’s what they expect or That’s how it has always been done”. But then, a moment happens and you step back and think, does that person or organization actually even believe in their own mission. The answer may not be the one we want to hear, and that can leave you feeling defeated, trust I know. Ok, this is where you grab your Paloma or coffee, just whatever makes you happy. Transparency, I’m drinking water cause well… I have Carrie for sculpt in the morning…see, I can make big decisions. OH, that’s integrity. Let me focus, lol. Lovey(s), we about to have a heart to heart here. What is a decisions that has been nudging you, weighing on you or maybe making you uncomfortable. And I know the word uncomfortable makes us uncomfortable, sure I recognize and validate that but being uncomfortable is not an excuse to stay stagnant. That thorn, does it align with the legacy you want to leave? Does it make an impact with your mission, not the person or organization but yours? Are you able to be your best self? Able to be nurtured and bloom? Can see opportunities past your current state?
If that answer is yes, kudos. Email me, we need all the life coach tips. If you are wavering on it, I challenge you to consider this…
Our integrity to ourselves, is the most significant measure of how vital a person, job or thing is in our chapters of life. How are you taking care of yourself? When is the last time, you took a book or kindle, a cup of coffee and just sat and planted you in a story? When the last time you were able to shut off the noise in your head and breathe in the peace, that it will be okay?
I hear you, it’s going to be hard, tough, even ruffle some feathers (a favorite pastime of mine). That is so valid, but when you show up in a space, you are showing up as you. Yea, you may be there because of work, or it was recommended or you got a suprise invite. Even if the integrity of someone else has been, well trash, YOU have the opportunity to be a person of integrity. Be yourself and be that person who is giddy and ready to be all nerdy to immerse yourself in the space. Because these people are aligned with you. Live in that moment, that is where the best connections, friendships and oppurtunites happen.
We are so beautifully unique with qualities that allow us to shine. Leverage those abilities to redefine your mission, your integrity. I’m fan girling for us all to have our peace, integrity gives you that gift. Then you can look back and say the words of Vivian, “Big mistake. Big. Huge. I have to go shopping now.” I mean you need a new wardrobe for all those new oppurtunties.
Till next time Lovey(s)
~Xoxo Mahogz
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