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The Precursor to Faithfulness is a Commitment to Self

The Precursor to Faithfulness is a Commitment to Self

We Can't Commit to Others Before We Commit to Ourselves

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Alejandro Betancourt
Mar 04, 2024
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“If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.” - Nora Roberts

What does it mean to be faithful? We talk a lot about fidelity—keeping our promises to others. But before we can uphold commitments to others, faithfulness starts from within. I know it’s a cliché to say that we are our best allies or worst enemies, and that everything starts with ourselves, but it is true! The integrity of our word depends upon the integrity of our spirit.  

The first faithfulness is being true to ourselves. Understanding our innermost values and priorities builds the foundation for trustworthiness in all areas of life.

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