Integrity, goals, and blessings

07-How would you define integrity in terms of human traits?

The definition of Integrity is:

1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.

2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished: to preserve the integrity of the empire.

3. a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition: the integrity of a ship's hull.

When i think of human traits that define integrity, I think of Honesty.  Hard working.  Trustworthy.  Someone who, when you first see them and they first open their mouths, they are who they seem to be.  They don't hide anything from you.  What you see is what you get.  There aren't very many people left in the world that can truly fit that description.  Too many people are concerned with making the best impression, rather than being the best person they can be.  It's really too bad.  The world would be a much better place if there were more integrity minded people.
 
 
 
 
08-what goals have you been unable to accomplish because you have doubts about your abilities
 
Now, this one had me thinking for a bit.  There are a lot of things I haven't been able to do because of doubting myself.  The first is to continue to expand my business (whatever that might end up being) because i'm too afraid that it will fail, or that people won't like the product, etc.  And expanding my business would lead to other goals I have, like owning my own home, and being stable in our lives.  Instead, I sit very quietly in my own little box, staring at the four walls thinking how much safer I am here.  Sad huh?  I have been working on my confidence.  Trying hard to find ways to build self-esteem, and to lose the fear of failure.  Because, it's true, you can't really learn from your success.  You only learn to the fullest when you learn from your mistakes and failures.  You stand back up, shake the dust off your butt, and get to walking again. 
 
I fell when I had that car accident a few years back.  And I'm just not finding my feet to stand up again.  I lost all kinds of self-confidence.  I was so afraid of EVERYTHING.  And I couldn't find anything that really made me happy again.  I'm starting to find those things though.  The little things that make me smile.  Taking a walk with the girls (When my legs cooperate) or watching a good movie with them.  Drawing, painting, making arts and crafts, writing, reading, etc.  And it's been nice. :)
 
 
 
And the next part of #49 - I am greatful for the things we all take for granted.  The AC in our apartment that keeps us cool even on the hottest days.  For the TV and internet to keep us occupied (although we don't NEED it to stay occupied.  We have a billion other things to be doing)  For indoor plumbing, and for electricitiy.  For running water for sure.  For the choice I have of what to wear in the mornings.  And for the chance to go do things around the city when so many aren't able to do the same.  I am truly blessed. :)