dignity and honor

these two virtues sit side by side, yet quite elusive nowadays.

our forebears have taught us that without it,we are merely mortals barren of souls

there is no price for these qualities, in fact quite the opposite

if you sell your honor, your name is shamed

your dignity shattered

whatever it is, i want to remember all those who have gone before me

those who fought hard and died for their truths

and not treaded on someone elses

its a shame if i become a warrior with no cause

because each day, i fight to have a clean name

by respecting myself and those i'm surrounded with

its not a perfect life but on a personal level,

id rather have

my honor upheld

my dignity intact

than walk around with a

big SOUL SELL-OUT sign on my forehead.

but then again, whatever floats your boat.

**

inspired by the events in my life: there is no price to a good name,a respected character.
i will not be bribed in exchange for my dignity.

to explain further: if a colleague gets upset because they have asked you to do something against your principle, say NO..its hard, but say No and the truth:why [even if it entails them giving you the hard time at work day-in and out; the sulking the cold shoulder, the evil looks]..its hard to cover people's assess all the time, but always think, these same people will not testify for you when the time comes, you're saddled with a lawsuit for doing them (covert) favours.

{photo: taken in November 2009..during the Jewish war memorial held at Whitehall.}