The Deep Roots of Integrity

[JR]

I planted 81 trees this spring. Those trees with large root systems will surely grow strong and healthy, even if they look like just a twig above the ground. Those with smaller root systems are in for a rough ride, even if they have several feet of trunk to them already.

So, too, with people. Those of us who have nurtured our roots, our values, our integrity, what nobody else can see, will always be strong. Those of us who have neglected our integrity in favor of what the world can see could be in for a rough ride.

Take some time today to nurture your integrity. It is the best investment a person can make.

Was it easy for her to pull the heavy and bulky wagon? No. Did she stop after a minute? No. Five minutes? No. Ten minutes? No. It was almost as if she knew this was a test of character and she wanted to get an A+

As adults, we face daily choices: take the easy way out and just go along for the ride, or do the best we can do and be the best we can be. I am sure every one of us chooses both options several times a day. Let's be conscious of those decisions today.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR


This inspiration was first published in Your Daily Dose of Happiness at TheHappyGuy.com/daily-happiness-free-ezine.html . The author is David Leonhardt, The Happy Guy, author of The Get Happy Workbook at TheHappyGuy.com/happiness-workbook.html . Visit his web site at TheHappyGuy.com .