I decided that instead of drawing a new Spirit@Work® Card that I would return to the card that I drew last week – Integrity. I felt I didn’t spend the time needed to really explore this card and how it relates to what I’m doing.
With this in mind, I went back to the book and read what it said about Integrity once again. I was surprised to find that I completely missed a section of the poem that really speaks to who I am. Being stuck on the card Justice really put me in a place that wasn’t open to other possibilities. This is the gem that I found:
Whether I lead others walking upon new ground,
Or share the path with many on familiar trails,
Let me treat our journey and my companions with respect,
Let my actions reflect my values.
That is something that really reflects how I feel and act. It’s exactly what I hope the book opens up for readers who have lived challenging childhoods. The writing of this blog series, Higher Ground Leadership® Practicum, is the story of the path I’m taking to write this book. Sometimes it’s really difficult, and lots of tears are shed. Sometimes I get completely stuck on what I want to say. I question myself constantly. Through all of this I continue to write in the hopes that it will inspire others to find their path to peacefulness.
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