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“Not everyone is always going to like you. What impresses one person may turn another away. To thine own self be true.”
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“The challenge of being authentic for people pleasers is that we really want people to like and accept us. Being vulnerable, however, requires that we come to terms with the fact that not everyone is going to like us, and that it is okay. Not everyone needs to like us.”
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“As with construction, your personal integrity is the firm foundation upon which you can build a strong character, rewarding life, and healthy relationships.”
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“Through change and challenge, if our personal foundations are built with quality virtues of character and integrity, we are more resilient, healthy, and ultimately more impressive.”
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“Throughout the history of mankind, the virtues embraced by humanity have remained true, unwavering, and consistent.”
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“While many may claim that these virtues are old-fashioned, they are essential materials for building a solid and worthwhile foundation for your life that will never go out of style.”
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“Our modern-day society is often so consumed with external appearances that living a virtuous life may sound boring and dull. However, the love and beauty that lies deep within the human spirit resonates with plain and simple goodness.”
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“When you take the high road to living a virtuous life, you are fortified by knowing that regardless of what life throws your way or what storms may rage, you are grounded in goodness. In this, you secure not only your own integrity, but you secure it in the eyes others.”
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“While having a strong character foundation may not sell newspapers, increase TV ratings, or make a person famous, it's essential for building a life that is meaningful and matters.”
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“Have you ever known a person who was highly intelligent, yet their lack of character destroyed your impression of them? Even though they may have been accomplished, articulate, and knowledgeable, their words became impotent and irrelevant.”
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“Making money and being prosperous is a wonderful place to be, but not at the expense of your ethics, integrity, and reputation. It is simply not worth it. It nixes any chance of creating trusted working relationships.”
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“Sometimes we meet folks who appear rather plain, yet when they speak from a heart of service, love, compassion, and wisdom, they instantly become respected favorites.”
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“Authenticity is the litmus test for the honesty, transparency, and trust which are necessary for healthy relationships.”
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“Authenticity respects the ebb and flow between positive and negative. The people who really know you will understand that you are not always going to be in a happy place and an occasional bad mood is acceptable.”
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“By authentically sharing when things aren’t right you allow the people you care about to offer the support you may need.”
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“Living in alignment with your true self enables you to cultivate transparency and unshakable authenticity.”
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“Admittedly, there will be times when you must interact on a superficial level and adjust your behavior to fit in, go along and get along.”
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“Interestingly, being yourself allows others to be themselves. Even with crazy imperfections, being a bona fide genuine person is the best any of us can be—messy flaws and all!”
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“Authentic people are so comfortable in their own skins they make us more comfortable in our own.”
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“She is so secure in her beautifully imperfect self that she would welcome you with open arms, no judgment, and complete acceptance.”
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“Do you generally feel uncomfortable around people whom you perceive to be perfect? Is there really such a thing as the perfect person? Of course not! Our flaws are often what differentiates us from each other, and no person is perfect.”
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“I am a recovering perfectionist, and like all in recovery, I do better some days than others!”
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“Authenticity isn’t just about saying “this is who I am”—it is also about being flexible enough to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness in others—honoring the mutual respect for being authentic and true.”
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“Why did I think that the mask was a better portrayal than my authentic self? We can get hidden under layers of illusion, can’t we?”
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“As a young girl, I allowed my self-esteem to be determined by others’ opinions, and I devoted incredible energy tuning into how everyone else felt.”
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“As a lifetime people pleaser, I remember trying to mold myself into the person I thought other people wanted me to be—all for the sake of being liked and accepted. It caused more pain than gain.”
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“Do you really want people to like you for something that you’re not? It takes a lot of energy to pretend to be someone else for the sake of pleasing others.”
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“Integrity is a most valued human quality.”
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“Integrity, once tarnished, or broken, is hard to recover.”
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“Think of the people whom you love, like, trust, and admire. Isn’t their integrity the golden thread which elevates them to a higher standard in your eyes and in your heart?”
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“1. “Being able to depend on a person’s integrity lays a solid foundation for a relationship built on trust, both in business and in life.”
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“7. “When a foundation is built following sound structural principles, with solid, high-quality materials, anything that is layered on top is more secure, durable, and resilient. Your integrity works the same way.”
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“When a foundation is built following sound structural principles, with solid, high-quality materials, anything that is layered on top is more secure, durable, and resilient. Your integrity works the same way.”
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“Passionate people are great about discovering what lights their fire and going for it. They might be encouraged by others who share their passion, but they don’t rely on others to tell them what they need to do or how they need to do it.”
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“Grace is an attitude of generosity toward our fellow humans. We are not easily offended and do not look to judge and label others. With a spirit of graciousness, we are amiable, benevolent, and charitable.”
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“Dignity impacts the quality of your external world in your relationships, communications, and interactions.”
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“Dignity is a quiet strength which reflects your deep honor and self-respect. It is a gracious pride without narcissistic projection and portrays a calm awareness and generosity of spirit regardless of the environment or circumstances.”
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“Dignity impacts everything in your life. It affects the quality of your internal world for how you see, feel, and think about yourself.”
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“Dignity impacts how you are perceived and received when making a first impression.”
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“Do you see dignity & grace as a state of emotional and spiritual being or a physical projection of courage and class? Perhaps they describe both.”
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“The radiance of dignity and grace creates a profound elegance which exists whether anyone is watching or not.”
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“Likened to “still waters run deep,” a dignified person is able to call upon their wisdom and experience to discern a situation and expertly navigate it with grace.”
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“Grounded by healthy self-esteem and personal self-worth, this admirable character quality can inspire awe and reverence.”
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“Dignity is an inherent value and human virtue which represents the best of mankind.”
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“Dignity is a gracious pride without narcissistic projection. It portrays a calm confidence and awareness regardless of the environment or circumstances.”
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“In spite of the circumstance, a person who abides in dignity and grace will use the lessons learned as ballast for their ship as they sail through stormy waters—taking the wisdom gained from life and using it to anchor their confidence.”
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“Gracious pride is a powerful motivator and an exceptional quality. It drives a person to strive for excellence, keep promises, not give up, be more resilient, maintain optimism, and hold their head high while enduring challenge and change.”
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“Gracious pride is a wonderful quality when it is used for good; it brings out the best in you and encourages the best in others.”
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“Dignity is pride’s barometer.”
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“With awareness and practice, even the most awkward people can learn how to be both fluid and purposeful in their bearing.”
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