Murut's village that i am working on. I am not sure how many visits
that i have done in this village. From the beginning until now, there
is one thing that i am always wooried about visiting this village is,
I am afraid i am not behave well and afraid i am over their
sensitivity. It is quite difficult sometime to behave well because i
am rough person and i have to be patient with any of their attitude
towards me. Somehow, they are nice people and knowing them better will
create a good relationship between both sides.
I still remember when i studied in Sabah local university back in
2000-2004, my Sabahan friends told me that Murut's are dangerous
people. They are famous with "Black Magic". This bad perception of
Murut's has been stick in my mind for so long. So, every time i heard
Murut's i will be freaked out. But, now i realize it is so not true.
They are same like everyone of us. Only respect of both parties will
create a good realtionship. Respect their thoughts, culture, people
and you will get the same thing from them.
I don't have social science background but i am learning now. My
thinking is more starightforward and i don't know whether they telling
me the truth or they make up stories. So, i have to use my observation
skills to see and reflects on what they say to me every time i ask for
information.
Okay, enough for now. Will be back soon and hopefully i can write more
about this people when i get back. One thing that is interesting
working with communities is that, ground experience with them is like
back to school but not about theories and so on but this is about
LIFE. See LIFE through others eyes.
3 comments:
I think you will do very well even if you make a few mistakes. I worry about similar things when I meet any people, even in my own city. Your job sounds very interesting. I guess I feel that way because I only read about it, and I don't have to do the hard parts like you do. :)
Rose, it wonderful to meet new people in the new environment and longing to do so. Thanks God you have that privilage to roam the planet and able to see and experience the beauty of God's creation. May His Spirit guides and protects you always. Peace be with you.
Ratty--Thanks for the word of encouragement. I am doing well and you can see what i have been through in my latest posts. It was amazing experienced. :)
Bro--I still believe that everywhere God sent me, He always have something to show me. For me to experience and to be always grateful to Him.
Thanks and i hope one day you can visit me here and i can show you this people and places that i am working with. Just spare your time, book your ticket and i will make a plan for you. Peace be with you too.
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