A person who lives with integrity is someone who is surrounded with temptation and sin but they still choose to do the right thing. Even though they may benefit from the sin and gain something, a person with integrity keeps their thoughts moral and virtuous. They are honest and if their opinion hurts someone then they try their best to make it less offensive. People with integrity usually are the people on the news returning valuable stolen items. A homeless man, Billy Ray Harris, finds an engagement ring one day. Instead of pawning or selling the expensive ring, Harris returns the ring to it’s rightful owner. That man is a perfect example of integrity. Even though he was poor, he still did the right thing. People with integrity don’t accept rewards, but they do however receive good karma. If you live with integrity, then you will have a positive outcome. In today’s world, integrity is like rainbows. You see it rarely, but when you do, it’s a beautiful sight. Just giving up your seat on a crowded bus to the elderly or pregnant mothers are simple acts of integrity. It may not really affect you none, but to that person it might’ve made their day just a little better. Integrity isn't even considered a chore. There’s a slight chance at least once in your day you did something that represents integrity. Even though our world is corrupt, once in a while we get to see a rainbow.
I never really considered myself a person of integrity. Maybe once or twice I've done something that would sort of fall into the category, but never something that’s made an impact. I would like to be a person of integrity, and there’s nothing really stopping me. I feel as though I just don’t recognize a chance to show the world that integrity still exists. I have given up some of my things for others, but honestly there was nothing I have done that would've changed somebody's perspective of people. To me, showing more integrity is a goal I want to accomplish this year. I want to be able to call myself “A person of integrity” without lying. However, I will try to do little acts of integrity, because I never know how a person might react to it. If I try harder and do what’s moral, I could also be the rainbow everyone looks at in awe.
That was excellent, i like the rainbow analogy. Jack McKenna/sggs
ReplyDeleteThanks! I glad you enjoyed reading.
DeleteI loved how you referred to integrity as a "rainbow". It helped me understand how we don't see it often anymore and how much better our life's would be if we did. This blog was very interesting to read and made me want to be more helpful to other people. :)
ReplyDelete-Sabrina Sggs
I'm glad that my blog has inspired you! It makes me happy knowing that because of my blog that you will try your best so you can be the "rainbow". Thanks for the reply!
DeleteNice job! I like how you said that people with integrity are like a rainbow. I also like how you were so honest when explaining that you don't think of yourself as a person with integrity. There was one part that I didn't understand. "People with integrity don’t accept rewards, but they do however receive good karma" Not everyone believes in karma. What if you don't? What do they get if they don't believe in karma and don't receive awards? Hope I will hear you opinion on this!
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Thank you for replying so well written! I guess if you don't believe in Karma, you could just consider it to be "A lucky day". Also, if you don't receive any award, you should be able to feel happy by just helping the person and being a "rainbow" Thank you for the questions!
DeleteI also really love your comparison of rainbows and integrity. Even with all of the negative things happening on Earth, it is always very uplifting to see the "rainbow" that can make someone's day better. Just because your small acts of integrity don't make a big difference in someone life, doesn't mean you aren't a person with integrity. Having integrity, improves you as a person along with making a difference in someone's life.
ReplyDelete-Grayson SGGS
Thank you so much for your comment Grayson! I'm glad you enjoyed my analogy with the rainbow. Thanks again!
DeleteHi Amaya,
ReplyDeleteI like the amount of detail you put in your posts. I really like the story or example of the homeless person. I agree with you integrity means that a person is honest,
Shayla 7th grade
Thank you for your input Shayla. I'm glad you enjoyed my blog. Thanks again
DeleteHi Amaya,
ReplyDeleteI like the details you put. I like how you added in examples. I think that made it easier to understand integrity. I found a cool video on integrity and if you have time I think you should watch it. Here is the link: http://www.quietyoutube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU
I would like to thank you a ton for this comment and link. I just recently watched the video with my classmates and teacher, and we all loved it. This video has inspired me even more to be a person of integrity. Once again, thank you for the comment and that really awesome video! Kudos to you~
DeleteNice post Amaya! I really like how you put in a lot of detail in about what integrity. I also like how you put in about what what happened with the homeless man and the ring. I really hope that this year you can be coincided a person with integrity.
ReplyDelete-Cooper grade 7
Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed reading my blog. I hope also that I can really call myself a person of integrity. Thanks again!
DeleteHello Amaya,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to say this, but you might be right or you might be wrong, but I think integrity means to have the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Here is a little more about integrity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrity
May I ask where I was right and wrong in my blog? I would like to know in order to comment better to your reply. However, thank you for the link.
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