It is not obedience, not even close. It is highly empowering to act with the high ethical standards no matter what, because it's always in your control. That do

It is not obedience, not even close. It is highly empowering to act with the high ethical standards no matter what, because it's always in your control. That doesn't mean being acquiescent or being naive. I don't tolerated being mistreated or lied to, but I don't reply in kind: I just leave, I don't come back, and I don't forget.