Integrity Gap

There can be no lasting happiness if you daily schedule is misaligned with your deepest values. If there is a gap between what you do and who you are, you are out of integrity. An integrity gap. The bigger the gap, the less your life will work and the less happiness you will feel. Some people would describe this concept as being congruent (the state achieved by coming together, the state of agreement) or having your video aligned with your audio. Internally, the values that lives deep inside you, your conscious will see it if you are misaligned. Too many people talk a good game, but talk is cheap and it really shows in your schedule and what you do.
-Robin Sharma

Personal story. I had an early morning meeting today that I was really looking forward to. In fact, I set up the agenda. Although I have been waking pretty early for the last few months, often I still find ways of showing up late. Today was no exception. I do many things right in my life, but I am often late. I believe and know it shows a lack of respect. It’s something I continue to work on, it’s a challenge. However, even more than how it makes others feel, it naws at my integrity. I live to be a loyal and trust worthy individual and when I do not keep my word, I am misaligned. There is a HUGE gap in my account and evaluation between the days I show up on time and prepared against those I am rushed and late. I had a mentor share with me that “you honor yourself when you hold up to your commitments,” you live your life with integrity and full of confidence. I’m working on closing the gap.