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Re: Which is more important to you? Integrity or Harmony?

http://dolphins.gaia.com — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:21:08 GMT

I used to think that living in harmony -- without conflict -- was more desirable than living in integrity. But over the years I have found avoiding conflict as a means of creating harmony unacceptable and ineffective. And now that I have learned many practical ways of 'holding my seat' in the midst of emotional turmoil or conflict, I am more willing to act with integrity. The result is a stronger more resilient center and greater respect for myself.

Re: Which is more important to you? Integrity or Harmony?

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:04:00 GMT

I do agree that we shouldn't focus on only one aspect of our lives....but I do believe that having integrity of self will lead to happiness. Its at least a good place from which to start your journey!!

Re: Which is more important to you? Integrity or Harmony?

http://seekerfinder.gaia.com — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:08:12 GMT

In an infinite Universe where EVERYTHING is connected perhaps to single one attribute out as more important than any other is missing the point of it all. Just perhaps the whole idea about all of us growing spiritually is not to recognize one attribute over another but is to learn to integrate all of our best attributes into one simple loving connected being.

In my experience when we begin working on improving one area of our life or one part of ourselves all other areas are affected by virtue of how everything is interconnected. I don't know if it matters where we begin but only that we move forward by living in the moment each and every one of us.

Of course as always this is simply my opinion and it's not necessary anyone should agree.

Blessings,
Cheryl

Re: Which is more important to you? Integrity or Harmony?

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:59:03 GMT

If I have to pick....I would pick Integrity. Why? Because if you are true to yourself....your interconnected inner-self....then harmony would just happen on its own!

Which is more important to you? Integrity or Harmony?

http://ClarityQuest.gaia.com — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:03:23 GMT

Please answer this question first before reading on... ...

Which is more important to you? Integrity or Harmony?

Integrity... ...
“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.” ~ Spencer Johnson

“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.” ~ W. Clement Stone

"No more duty can be urged upon those who are entering the great theater of life than simple loyalty to their best convictions." ~ Edwin Hubbel Chapin

"It is necessary to the happiness of a man that he be mentally faithful to himself." ~ Thomas Paine

"This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man." ~ William Shakespeare

Harmony... ...
"You cannot add to the peace and good will of the world if you fail to create an atmosphere of harmony and love right where you live and work." ~ Thomas Dreier

"Begrudging others leads to disharmony. Without harmony there can be no happiness. Therefore, let go of grudges and restore harmony. In a harmonious world, happiness is possible." ~ Arthur Dobrin

"If you don’t need to prove that you are right or that someone else’s behavior should be punished, you can better see your way to achieving harmony in any given situation." ~ Catherine Ingram

"Embody the three harmonies: within; with others; and with nature." ~ Robert Gilman

"Mankind's role is to fulfill his heaven-sent purpose through a sincere heart that is in harmony with all creation and loves all things." ~ Morihei Usehiba

Now, please answer this question "again"... ...
Which is more important to your Happniess? Integrity or Harmony?

"But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads." ~ Albert Camus

What Else is Possible? Must Integrity & Harmony be mutually exclusive? Can we have both in the same moment?

"When male and female combine, all things achieve harmony." ~ Tao Te Ching

With Gratitude, we'll see that "The world basically and fundamentally is constituted on the basis of harmony. Everything works in cooperation with something else." ~ Preston Bradley

"From discord, find harmony." ~ Albert Einstein

"When one reaches this state of harmony between things and one's self, one reaches a state of perfect freedom and peace--which makes everything possible and right. Life becomes perpetual revelation." ~ Georges Braque