Do you keep your promises?

[The Power of Staying True to Your Word]( Honesty is one of your most precious and powerful resources. Promises are easily made. Keeping them often proves more difficult because when we are pressured to strive always for perfection, we find it simpler to agree to undertake impossible tasks than to say no. Likewise, there is an infinite array of circumstances that conspire to goad us into telling falsehoods, even when we hold a great reverence for truth. When you endeavor to consistently keep your word, however, you protect your reputation and promote yourself as someone who can be trusted to be unfailingly truthful. Though your honesty may not always endear you to others -- for there will always be those who fear the truth -- you can nonetheless be certain that your integrity is never tarnished by the patina of deceit. Since frankness and sincerity form the basis of all life-enriching relationships, your word is one of your most precious and powerful possessions. When we promise more than we can deliver, hide from the consequences of our actions through falsehoods, or deny our true selves to others, we hurt those who were counting on us by proving that their faith was wrongly given. We are also hurt by the lies we tell and the promises we break. Integrity is the foundation of civilization, allowing people to live, work, and play side by side without fear or apprehension. As you cultivate honesty within yourself, you will find that your honor and reliability put people at ease. Others will feel comfortable seeking out your friendship and collaborating with you on projects of great importance, certain that their positive expectations will be met. If you do catch yourself in a lie, ask yourself what you wanted to hide and why you felt you couldn’t be truthful. And if life’s surprises prevent you from keeping your word, simply admit your error apologetically and make amends quickly.  Since the path of truth frequently represents the more difficult journey, embarking upon it builds character. You can harness the power of your word when you do your best to live a life of honesty and understand what motivates dishonesty. In keeping your agreements and embodying sincerity, you prove that you are worthy of trust and perceive values as something to be incorporated into your daily existence.   [PRINT](  [SAVE](  [DISCUSS](  --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Re-Parent Your Inner Child]( by Lisa J. Smith Do you sometimes feel that you make the same poor choices again and again? Have you ever felt like you have no control over your life? It could be because your inner child is in the driver's seat, which similar to any actual child, should not be driving a car, let alone your life. In this course, you will learn how your inner child may be sabotaging you and develop skills that will bridge your adult with your inner child. In building this connection, you will start to become more balanced and bring out the best in both. By the end of this course, you will start to live a life filled with joy, laughter, fun, success, and healthy relationships. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 2. [Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter]( 3. [Somatic Stretching to Relax and Release]( 4. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 5. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 6. [21 Tapping Meditations for Emotional Eating and Beyond]( 7. [Communicating with Animals]( 8. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 9. [No Sit-Up Abs Workout]( 10. [Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul]( New Courses • [Resistance Band Workout Anytime, Anywhere]( • [Somatic Stretching to Relax and Release]( • [Awaken Your Chakra Energy]( • [The Problem Area Workout]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( ©2022 [Everyday Health, Inc](. All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subscribed as {EMAIL}