Dignity ISN’T overrated.

Dignity isn’t overrated. It’s vital to avoid pitfalls...

The dictionary definition of Dignity: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

So, what is your initial reaction to this definition? I’ll share mine.... I looked inward. I love the thought of being someone who is dignified. I often think of men in British period pieces, or knights of honor in a royal court, or even advisors to those in high places. These types of images cause me to want to be one of those people... One in whom others look for guidance, advice, inspiration and wisdom. As we know, not all who are looked to for advice and wisdom are always dignified people. To me, someone who is worthy of honor or respect is someone who acts dignified when no one is looking. This also causes me to pause because I know I have many gaps... but gaps in which I am trying to be aware to grow in. How does one start the process of “becoming dignified”. It starts with you. It starts with defining what you value most so you know what direction you are heading and creating a framework and lens at which you make decisions through. People respect those of good character, those who are noble, those who are honest, those who live a private life filled with virtue and those who have “noble intent” where ever they go. I need to pause on this “noble intent” idea. We are never going to find perfection this side of heaven which means our “gaps” will always be present. (Which goes without saying really) With that said, I think the word dignity and the idea of noble intent are closely tied. A man of dignity “leans” forward with the goal of doing right. When we do the deep work of deciding what is most valuable to us (core values) we find, with radical clarity, what our ”core” values! What does your core value and are you clear on that? Do you have a vocabulary to describe it? Not generalities but true clarity on what you value? It’s amazing how the air clears at that intersection and we begin to make decisions that are in the right direction... our direction. Ownership is key. To me, dignity is an invitation to greatness... It is always a blessing to be respected by others but to respect ones self is an even higher gift. When you lay your head down at night you have a sense that you showed up in a way that was true to you. I look back at my life and I have come a long way in self-awareness and the ability to pause and ask... “Will this action cause me to feel alive, great, hopeful, strong... dignified?” Clarity of Values is the place to start... No on else can do this work for you. Join us - Ag- Thrive.com #TrueNorthBlueprint #DrAndyGarrett #DavidAsk