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This story really touched me on a deep level. I really agree with Tiffany S., there is always a second chance with humanity.
Posted about 3 years ago by lazarus K. from OR

I feel you were talking right to me with this. I thought of integrity as being perfect. I too have made mistakes, and you have taught me that it is important we learn from our mistakes and move forward in building a better future and making wiser decisions.
Posted over 3 years ago by Evan C from California

Good and cool!
Posted about 4 years ago by Nathan from USA

Humility is needed to recognize you did something wrong and courage not to only admmit it but to ask for forgiveness to those affected. Good for your integrity!!
Posted over 4 years ago by MarÃƒÂa B. from Honduras

Integrity is like hanging on a cliff and never letting go. Tough it is, but it keeps you alive if you don't let go. Well done for finding your way back home.
Posted over 4 years ago by jibiya j. from lagos, nigeria

I am so glad that you realize this important fact. So many are lost in their own lives wondering where to pick up the pieces. I hope many more will realize that life isn't perfect and with humility there is always a second chance.
Posted over 4 years ago by Tiffany S. from CO

true enough..man always have second chances..just pursue your will to regain what you've lost.
Posted over 4 years ago by espie b. from bicol, phils.

Re-establishing Integrity

I never thought about how important integrity is in life until I was in the middle of some trouble. After I thought about what I did and how foolish it was, I went back to the people I affected negatively and asked to correct the situation.

To my surprise, they had positive words to give me and mentioned how few people today have the integrity to correct something they did wrong. It was only after they mentioned how some people let their integrity drain out of their lives as water would from a cracked cup.

That visual made me aware of two things; one, I can lose any integrity I had built up to that point by things I say or do and two, integrity can be re-established with time, concentration and effort.

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