Last night we watched the movie Moos-Lum. It is based on a true story about a young Muslim boy who with the help of family members, friends, and mentors is finally able to feel comfortable with himself as a Muslim. Seeing his story through his eyes and the eyes of his family I have a much greater appreciation for and understanding of Muslims.
This experience is a reminder how important it is to listen to the stories of others and listen to their voices. Otherwise we end up with a very distorted perception based on own awareness wheel. This applies to everyone we will encounter at Esperanza whether it is a scholar, a parent, a colleague, an administrator, a Board member, or a member of the community.
