Habit 14 Practicing and encouraging total honesty
In the absence of the 12 Self-Integration Habits, we only practice honesty out of the fear of getting caught, which leads to shame, embarrassment, guilt, and being negatively branded. Otherwise, we practice dishonesty, which is then nurtured by our insecurity, greed, and egos. We end up always being stressed out from our fear of getting caught, judged, and punished.
Stress not only mentally cripples us, it also effects our health, negatively impacting our judgment and concentration and thereby affecting our ability to perform at our peak.
If you don’t practice honesty, you are unable to demand or expect honesty from others. As a result, you are unable to build a trustworthy, dependable and ethical team around you, which is crucial for sustainable success.
Comprehending and practicing Oneness as reflected in the first 12 Self-Integration Habits leaves no room for dishonesty in your thoughts, words, and actions. The consequence of that is that you exude ethical trustworthiness automatically and unconditionally, which positions you for stress-free success.