Law of Universal Gravitation

The law of gravity is consequent. It operates whether we like it or not. The same is true of integrity. Neither is about good or bad; they simply are. Gravity is not “good gravity” or “bad gravity.” Likewise, integrity, as aforementioned, is a ‘consequent.'

The laws of gravity and integrity perform identically. If violated, consequences follow. If someone falls from a great height without protection, gravity applies equally—whether they are good or bad. And if someone violates their word, integrity applies equally—they are no longer whole and complete.

The cost is high, though often unnoticed. Over time, the erosion of integrity erodes peace of mind and personal power. Rage replaces strength. Arrogance and anger replace clarity. Intolerance and blame obscure the awareness of what has been lost: self-trust and effectiveness.

But just as honoring gravity has given humankind extraordinary access—airplanes, rockets, space travel—honoring integrity offers extraordinary access in life. When we honor our word, trust naturally arises. Others cannot help but count on us.

To honor integrity is to create power, peace of mind, and the foundation of trust. It is to stand whole and complete, as unshakable as the law of gravity itself.