Wait, that\u2019s not right. I can say anything, but if my actions do not bear witness to my words then my words mean nothing. Sadly, sometimes our words paint us into a corner and we fail. Our words out-maneuver our intent. Other times we accept the words of others as truth without first verifying their intent and we fall prey to foolishness.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s talk about a few words and see how they play out:<\/p>\n
Integrity \u2013 Does not mean you never make a mistake. But what it does mean is if you make a mistake you claim responsibility for that mistake and act proportionality to correct it.<\/p>\n
Endurance \u2013 Many claim to possess it, very few actually do and even fewer still put it to the test.<\/p>\n
Honor \u2013 Has nothing to do with words. But has everything to do with actions.<\/p>\n
Wisdom \u2013 Has nothing to do with how many big words you know. But has everything to do with how you act in a difficult situation that words have created.<\/p>\n
Compassion \u2013 Has very little to do with how you think, but that\u2019s where it starts. Compassion with no action is pity.<\/p>\n
Strength \u2013 Has nothing to do with holding 100 pounds over your head for long periods. But what it does mean is an ability and desire to help a friend hold that 100 pounds.<\/p>\n
Kindness \u2013 Has everything to do with a kind and charitable act\u2026 so long as you don\u2019t expect anything in return.<\/p>\n
Purity \u2013 None can claim it, but many do.<\/p>\n
Courage \u2013 Is not being fearless, but acting even though you are scared to death.<\/p>\n
Leadership \u2013 The ability to win the trust of people around you to such an extent that they want to follow you. Forced leadership is not leadership; it\u2019s tyranny.<\/p>\n
Verbally claiming these traits is contrary to the trait being claimed. These traits are assigned to us by those who know us best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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