Finding Peace In Integrity

The Way Of Integrity by Martha Beck was one of the biggest influences on me when I needed to make some big changes in my life, and it gave me the courage to do so. In the book, Martha explains that being in integrity isn't a self-righteous thing, but a way of living life as who we truly are. The dictionary defines Integrity as, "the state of being whole and undivided". When we let ourselves relax into who we truly are, we'll find ourselves becoming aware of what's going on within us, in our lives, and all around us. This awareness may lead to some necessary changes because it means letting go of things that pull us out of our integrity... things that are keeping us from acknowledging what we know, in our soul, to be true. This is challenging because it may mean leaving certain people, culture, and or, society behind. It might also mean being on our own for a while.  

However, never fear, this won't last long. It's just a way to get us headed in the right direction, and once we're on our way, we'll find those kindred spirits who are also paving their own path. This journey will, not only, lead us to fellow travelers, but it will guide us to a greater purpose, or Finding Your Own North Star... another book of Martha's I highly recommend.

I know all too well how hard it is to step away, let it all go, and walk in another direction in order to find my true path, and I have to say, knowing both places, I think it's harder to stay in a place that isn't right for us. Doing so takes a toll on our physical and mental health, and keeps us from becoming the whole person we were made to be. It might take a leap of faith to leave it all behind, but once we find ourselves moving forward, we begin to see the possibilities... things we could never see before.

This is the path to true freedom and the life we were made for if we dare to take it. Martha says, "We were meant to live in peace". I agree, and, although I'm still working on finding my way home to the peace I long for, I can't wait to see what's waiting for me when I get there. I hope you, too, will find your way home and the peace that comes at the end of the journey. It may be a long road, but as we reach our destination, I think we'll find the light we've been looking for all along.

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