“Remember this, – that there is a proper dignity and proportion every act of life.” – Marcus Aurelius
Who or what do you allow to stop you from observing proper dignity and proportion in the performance of your life? What is it that gets you “off your game?” Is it a predictable set of factors or a particular person? Do you see it coming? How do you feel once it happens? You might be wise to consider this: what can you do to maintain your dignity the next time you face such an adversary?
Every thought, word or deed you express either carries in it the compelling tone of dignity or the disquieting sound of lowliness. The choice is yours. Remember, the choice is always yours.
You need not aspire to dignity, rather, it is known as you reveal it in your expression. Do the words you speak and pen uplift, dignify, compliment and inspire? Again, the choice is yours.
Remember this, that dignity is born of righteousness and constancy. It does not matter where you are or what your station in life might be; you always have the option to speak, write and act with dignity.
If you are frustrated, dignity is the cure. If you are angry, dignity is the remedy. If you are sad, a dose of dignity can never hurt. If you are overjoyed, be mindful of dignity, for dignity can be expressed in all situations.
There is enough lowliness in the world today. Why add an ounce more once you realize that you have a choice in the matter?
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Gregory Hake 
Several years ago I read a book by Og Mandino entitled “The Choice” that has inspired me since. Basically he shares with the reader that we all make choices so therefore one of the keys in leading a life of dignity does reside in the choices that we make. Isn’t that wonderful though for all we have to do is learn to make the right choices at the right time! And for certain we do need to realize that there is a ripple effect for each and every choice that we do make.
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I was viewing a PBS special last evening on how to prevent heart disease naturally. It was presented by several prominent medical doctors with an emphasis on the importance of reducing stress and by having positive mental and emotional outlooks for optimum health. They encouraged how someone may transform their health by turning their negative feelings of sadness, anger, depression around consciously by focusing on something that brings them joy. It brings to mind the research done by the Heart Math Institute and their top selling book ‘The Heart Math Solution’. An excellent read by the way. They have scientific findings that changing the heart changes everything! Each individual may feel dignified in heart, mind, and body for we are all alive aren’t we? Thanks!
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I read “Heart Math” a couple of years ago and found it very interesting and useful. Thanks for your comment! Do you recall the title of the PBS special?
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my friends call this my Jerry Maguire blog
thanks for another great post
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This is such a timely reminder in a world that is in such dissaray from natural disasters, the economic and current health crisis’s. I am sure so many people feel they have lost their dignity. Who knew it was never lost? How wonderful to remember it is a choice. Now is the time where we should all embrace dignity. Choosing to act and think with dignity can create such positive results all around, even your health and fitness will benefit as the stress of holding resentments and anger dissapear. In our choice to act with dignity in each situation we may influence our family,friends and colleagues to do so as well, what a wonderful world we could build around us. I look forward to seeing how others around me might be inspired this week. Have a great weekend all!
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You have focused on so many fine examples of people living this maxim, Maya Angelou, Eleanor Roosevelt, Sidney Poitier, Joan of Arc, Abraham Lincoln, etc. There are others who come to my mind as well.
I am so moved and inspired by their lives of dignity. It reminds me of Stephen Covey’s habit #2 “Begin with the end in mind.”
Again, our choice. Great thoughts, thanks.
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Wow, great check points! I never have considered the term “dignity”, beyond a superficial idea, like it might be said “He died in dignity”, but I can really feel its meaning in a new way through your insight here. Too, I found myself thinking “Oh so-and-so should read this because they have been acting a little lowly!”, but I’ll start with myself first and see if I can express dignity in my life today. Though I think I could certainly share this with my teenagers and then hopefully be setting the example of it for them. My husband never misses your posts and I know he will really enjoy this one. Thanks!
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Thank you, DeeDee. I am glad to hear that your husband is enjoying my posts as well. Have a great weekend!
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