It's always easy to assume, assume you know or understand someone based on their job, their work/vocation, their ethnicity.
In much of Africa, magestrates are known as corrupt officials, not seeking true justice, but instead seeking their own personal gain, and to help those connected to them.
Nuns are seen as humble, hardworking, devoted, they are often considered better than everyone else, and often given special treatment.
Let us never assume, but always seek to know the person in front of us.
Simon, the magistrate is one of the kindest, most generous, straight forward, and humble African men I have ever met. He gives far beyond what is asked, loves his children, and has a vision to bring real, transformational justice to the poorest members of Ugandan Society.
Sister Joan, is retired! She is a bit bored, and was inspired during our course to find something to do with her remaining time. She is jolly, joy-filled and approachable. We even danced together at one point. More on her later...
I need to let go of my assumptions, maybe you do too. Everyone is different, everyone has a story, and everyone can teach us something new about the world around us.
Assumptions are full of pride.
Be humble enough to ask, to learn, and to listen.
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