April 16, 2025 —

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #14: Integrity

Flavor #14: Integrity (Emet; Yosher; Tom; Alethes)

(Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom)

Meaning, Essence, and Significance: Integrity embodies the alignment of your actions with truth, in your effort to demonstrate Healthy Adult behavior consistently (by the way, Truth and Integrity come from the same Greek word Alethes). The Hebrew term Emet signifies faithfulness and reliability, reflecting what is stable and trustworthy. Yosher denotes uprightness and straightness, emphasizing moral behavior that benefits you and others. Tom conveys completeness and innocence, highlighting a state of being that’s whole and exemplary. Together, these concepts depict integrity as a steadfast commitment to honesty and the consistent practice of undiluted and wise Healthy Adult Mode behaviors, as identified and authenticated per your value system. 

Practical Appearance and Nutritional Value: Integrity manifests as truthfulness in challenging situations, honoring commitments despite difficulties, and maintaining ethical standards when faced with temptations or challenging circumstances. Living with integrity results in a clear conscience, facilitates inner peace (#30), creates trust in relationships, and cultivates a reputation of dependability. The “nutritional value” of integrity lies in its ability to build strong and trustworthy relationships marked by the continued deposit of wise and trustworthy behavior. Integrity serves as a guiding compass, directing you toward virtuous decisions that result in a life of authenticity and respect.

Who deserves some of this seasoning?  “My children deserve a generous sprinkling of integrity. This involves consistently modeling honesty, admitting mistakes, and demonstrating reliability in daily interactions. It means setting clear boundaries, engaging in sincere conversations, and following through on my promises to them. By embodying these behaviors, my aim is to instill in them the value of living truthfully and ethically, as I focus on growing my own character that’s rooted in integrity.”

So thanks again for looking at these 31 Flavors of Wisdom and hopefully, participating in the 31 Day Wisdom Challenge, and for reading this excerpt from Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life. As time permits, please visit the other blogs written by Dr. Ken McGill: Daily Bread for Life and “3–2- 5–4–24” for additional information that could be helpful.

Dr. Ken McGill, LMFT — Attachment Repair for Couples • Faith-Integrated Trauma Therapy in California • Healthy Adult Mode Therapy for High-Functioning Professionals. Dr. McGill provides attachment-focused therapy integrating psychology and spiritual formation for couples and individuals seeking structured growth, with telehealth available statewide in California and Texas and in-person sessions in Plano, TX. Learn more or schedule a session at drkenmcgill@live.com, www.drkenmcgill.com, or 972. 505. 6144.
 

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Dr. Ken McGill is an ordained minister and has been involved in counseling for more than 25 years. Dr. McGill holds a Bachelor's degree in Religion from Pacific Christian College (now Hope International University), a Certificate of Completion in the Alcohol and Drug Studies/Counseling Program from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. Dr. McGill received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in May, 2003. Dr. McGill's dissertation focused on the development of an integrated treatment program for the sexually addicted homeless population, and Ken was "personally mentored" by dissertation committee member Dr. Patrick Carnes, a pioneer in the field of sex addiction work. Dr. McGill authored a chapter in the text The Clinical Management of Sex Addiction, with his chapter addressing the homeless and sex addiction. Dr. McGill is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the States of Texas and California and Mississippi, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, through the International Institute for Trauma and Addictive Professionals (IITAP). Dr. McGill had a private practice in Glendora, CA (Aspen Counseling Center), Inglewood, CA (Faithful Central Bible Church), and Hattiesburg, MS (River of Life Church), specializing in the following areas with individuals, couples, families, groups and psychoeducational training: addictions and recovery, pre-marital, marital and family counseling, issues related to traumatization and abuse, as well as depression, grief, loss, anger management and men's and women's issues. Dr. McGill also provided psychotherapeutic treatment with Student-Athletes on the University of Southern Mississippi Football and Men's Basketball teams. Dr. McGill served as the Director of the Gentle Path Program, which is a seven-week residential program, for people who are challenged with sexual addiction, sexual anorexia, and relationship issues. Dr. McGill also supervised Doctoral students in the Southern Mississippi Psychology Internship Consortium with the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. McGill was inducted into the Azusa Pacific University Academic Hall of Honor, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, in October, 2010. Dr. McGill currently works as a Private practice clinician with an office in Plano, Texas, providing treatment with people who are challenged in the areas mentioned above.

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