Reflection #4

1. What does integrity really mean to you? How do you know personally when you are displaying integrity?

Integrity to me means when someone who is true to their personal morals and values. They will not abandon what they believe to be correct, no matter the adversity that comes along with it. I know when I am displaying integrity when I testify I know of things to be true. It is not always bold or eloquent, but when I testify, through my words or actions, of those things I know to be true, I know I am being true to myself and displaying integrity.

2. Choose one of the development suggestions, or your own, to work on this week. What did you choose? Why? How did it go?

Something I've needed to work on is developing myself academically. I know that school is important because fostering education is one of the most important things I can do right now in this life. There's that Doctrine and Covenants scripture that talks about how everything we learn in this life, all of that intelligence will go with us into the next life, nothing else will remain except our intelligence. And I know that to be true, and I truly do love learning, but I have neglected my academic pursuits. I am going to schedule out time to do my homework the day before it is due instead of attempting to merely go through the actions and doing it the day of due. I will pray before I study and seek the Holy Ghost's companionship as my teacher as I study.

I did not actually create time to do my homework, but when I did study I sincerely prayed to learn and understand the subject material for added knowledge to take with me in the next spirit world, and I actively sought the Holy Ghost as a teacher in my studies and the blessings from the change of heart and mindset towards that was incredible. I truly loved learning about subjects I never had an interest in previously, and it was because I understood the big picture of why I needed to learn them and I was so grateful for the opportunity to be tested on them.

3. Think of someone you know who displays integrity regularly. What do they DO to demonstrate integrity? How does that impact you?

They are just true to themselves and true to their beliefs. I may not always agree with their viewpoints, but we can get into uplifting and enlightening conversations because we both stay true to the values and beliefs we hold dear, and because we both share our integrity in this way, we are able to broaden the perspectives of one another. I appreciate their opposing viewpoints because it reminds me that everyone has a different background and perceives their world differently than I do. It makes me a more aware, well-rounded person, and it also encourages me to have integrity at all times.
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