"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." - Marilyn Monroe
So I was reading for my homework this weekend, and there was this article that talked about "integrity." Okay, so I know you probably don't want to talk about homework, I don't either. But I promise - this actually does fit with you.
You'll hear people use that word a lot - integrity - when they are talking about what kind of person someone is (and when they want to sound smart). As in, "Oprah is a woman of integrity." Integrity means that you a person with values, and you consistently act upon them. But another definition is "the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished." You are a whole person, a whole you.
So anyways, here is my point: being an FG isn't so much about about being right or knowing what the right thing to do is, but it's about action. It's not being perfect, but it's being the whole person that you are, and showing respect for yourself and others through what you do. It's standing up for your best friend even when she's not around. It's deciding not to cheat on the test, even if it means taking a bad grade. And it's being strong enough to not just go along with something just because everybody else is doing it.
This "integrity" stuff isn't that easy. Even when we know what's right in our hearts, it's not always easy to work up the courage to act on it. It can be especially hard to do when your choice isn't the popular one. But in the end, it's always better to go with what you know you need to do. People will understand, and if they don't, then that's a good sign they aren't worth your time. Life's what you make it, right? Be smart about your choices, and use that integrity - you deserve it. That's what I learned this weekend.
xoxo
The Fab Gal
“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” – Coco Chanel
