Honor, Live It

I saw the title of today's blog on a billboard on my way to the grocery store yesterday. I was so struck by it that I replayed the quote over and over in my mind throughout the day. I reflected on whether or not I believe I am living my life with honor. Of course my first thought was sure I am.  But, am I truly reflecting on what honor means before answering to myself?  Would other people view me as honorable? Now, I know, if we are working on self-study why do we care what people think but sometimes others' perceptions can help us see ourselves more clearly.  

So, like the former English teacher I am, I decided to ponder the dictionary definitions of honor...

1. Honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a person of honor
2. a source of credit or distinction: to be an honor to one's own family
3. high respect, as for worth, merit or rank: to be held in honor.
4. such respect manifested: a memorial in honor of the dead
5. high public esteem, fame, glory

The list of definitions went on to 24 distinctions of and for Honor. I can call to mind many people I believe are examples of honor...My Mom, my Aunt, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Mother Theresa, the men and women who serve our country just to name a few. For me, these people embody many of the definitions. In the answer to the question about myself, I now say I strive to live my life with honor. To me calling oneself honorable feels almost egotistical.  I would rather live my life, knowing the definition, working to emulate the actions of those on my list and be the best most honorable person I can be. And hopefully, when I leave this world, someone will reflect back on who I was and say "She lived her life with honor." Something to ponder on this beautiful day, y'all ;).

Namaste My Dear Friends.

Inspirational Thought

"Mine honour is my life; both grow in one; take honour from me and my life is done." ~William Shakespeare

Tidbits for and about Life

READ!  So many people say they aren't readers. I don't get that!  To me that statement just means they haven't found the genre that motivates them. Read, read, read until you do find the genre and then read everything that genre has to offer!  If you are a reader, push out of your comfort genre. I find that reading helps me explore more about myself. And, sometimes there are these great characters who I admire that change the way I view the world. It's worth it!

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