Common Attitudes

Greetings from South Africa,

We have been having extraordinary experiences here in South Africa. At this point in the trip we have learned not to expect anything because the activities and things we have learned are far beyond our expectations. One main attitude here in South Africa is to focus on the positive. We have seen this at the Sustainability Institute, throughout the townships and the leadership here. During the visit through the very poor township, we were all focusing on the negative. These individuals did not have very many material items. Some people were not able to live in homes or have a place to use the restroom. However, we also visited the church and we saw so much passion for worshiping their Lord and Savior. We also discussed these negative feelings and Rudy, a man from iGubu, told us to recognize these feelings but then move on becasue if we stay at the negative place, we are missing everything they have accomplished. This seems to be seen throughout the attitudes of the South African people.

We have been participating in very exciting activities. Tonight we are going to visit the township again and eat at the restaurant there, called Roots. We will also learn how to play traditional drums!

We will continue updating! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.