Exchange conference has been amazing so far! A great time of African and Australian leaders getting together to create strategic partnerships that will benefit both continents. There are many things we can learn from Africa - the spirit and passion here is wonderful, and some of the things we have lost in our Western culture need to be restored. As Australians we have an inbuilt disrespect for authority; in Africa, there is a great understanding of hierarchy and authority, however this has been abused all to often by those in authority. Where there is understanding of authority, based upon mutual respect and trust in balance, there is power! This flows from the core family unit, right up to the highest levels of the political spheres.
Our life in Australia is good, but it's not like we've got it all nailed completely. How many depressed kids live in our cities? How many people struggle for happiness amidst the relative wealth in our nation? How many men and women are feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied with their lives, searching for meaning and understanding. We have much to learn!
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