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What does it mean?
Clarity in thought, feeling, and desire is ideal.
In plain terms
Be clear about what you think, feel, and want.
What can you take from it?
Seek clarity in all aspects of self.

Where it applies

  • self-reflection
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • journaling
  • mindfulness

Questions to consider

  • Are you clear on what you want?
  • How do you clarify feelings?

Another view

Clarity can change and is not always possible.

More from Fernando Pessoa

  1. I fulfilled my duty against destiny. / Uselessly? No, for I fulfilled it.

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  2. Faithful to the word given and the idea had. / All else is up to God!

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  3. All beginnings are unvoluntary.

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