We should take the risk of assuming that children are always
full of good intention. We should not always assume that one is evil or likely
to do wrong. Suppose we take the risk of assuming that all drivers are good? Is
there a probability that we can easily eliminate the incidents of car crashes,
traffic snarl-ups that are due to not being courteous? How can we do away with
pride, self-importance, and I-am-always-right attitude? Humility can change the
way we relate to other people and bring a sense of satisfaction to one-self. A
humble personality can change the face of humanity. Try to be humble today.
Take the risk of assuming the next person is obviously full of good intentions.
Do not be proud that others should respect you because of your position in the
society. Be anonymous, and say no to the spirit of self-importance and
disrespectful attitude and see how your day will proceed. Let the story of a local
primary school head who took the risk of placing tissue papers in students’
washrooms, inspire you. People advised him that it was not wise since the
pupils would steal the tissue rolls, but he took the risk that children are
always innocent and good people. He believed that he has a God given call to
help the child to discover his potential and it will be so unfortunate if
somebody already have a preconceived mentality that children are thieves. It
negate the whole purpose of letting our children go to school. He proved them
wrong. This testimony brought to mind why is it that there are no tissue rolls
in public universities washrooms whereas you will encounter clean washrooms in
private universities? Is it a reflection of what kind of human relations exists
in the two institutions?
