Clarity Quote by Hugh Mackay

“The yearning for strong leadership is more about strength of purpose - clarity of vision - than about merely 'getting tough'.”

Hugh Mackay

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With increasing frequency and growing vehemence, you hear people saying they are ashamed to be Australians.

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It comes a moment that someone says something really small, but fits so perfect into your heart that everything start to make sense!!

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The law of polarity brings forth clarity to your life.

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In meditation you withdraw from others and focus your attention inside to gain purity of mind and wisdom energy. Then you must become extroverted and use this energy. When you take a long jump, you must first take some steps backward. Then you run, and make the jump. Like this, you first withdraw, observe yourself, develop clarity and unlock the…

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