Why Are You Fighting Someone Who Is Not Fighting You?*
Two men, Chifundo and Samu lived in neighboring villages. For as long as anyone could remember, their families had been sworn enemies. The animosity had been passed down through generations, with each side convinced that the other was to blame for the bitter feud.
One sunny afternoon, Chifundo was working in his field when Samu walked by, humming a tune. Chifundo, fueled by years of hatred, took it as an opportunity to stir up trouble. He confronted Samu shouting insults and accusations. Samu, taken aback, tried to explain that he meant no harm, but Chifundo wouldn't listen.
The argument escalated, and soon both men were fighting, punching and kicking each other. Villagers rushed to intervene, but not before both men were badly bruised.
As they sat on opposite sides of the village elder's hut, nursing their wounds, the elder asked Chifundo, "Why are you fighting someone who is not fighting you?"
Chifundo looked puzzled. "He's been part of the problem for years," he replied.
The elder turned to Samu, "Did you provoke Kofi in any way?"
Samu shook his head. "No, I was just walking by, singing. I didn't even see him."
The elder looked at Chifundo and said, "You're fighting because of past hurts and assumptions. But Samu wasn't fighting you. He wasn't even looking at you. The enemy isn't always the person in front of you; sometimes it's our own perceptions and unresolved pain."
Chifundo and Samu looked at each other, both feeling a sense of shame and regret. They began to talk, sharing their stories and listening to each other's perspectives. The ice was slowly broken, and a bridge of understanding was built.
From that day forward, Chifundo and Samu worked together to heal the wounds of their families and villages. They became an example of forgiveness and reconciliation, showing that sometimes, the bravest thing to do is to put down our defenses and listen.
The villagers would often say, "Why fight someone who isn't fighting you?" And the answer would be, "Because sometimes, we need to confront our own demons before we can find peace."
Leo Butao writes
Two men, Chifundo and Samu lived in neighboring villages. For as long as anyone could remember, their families had been sworn enemies. The animosity had been passed down through generations, with each side convinced that the other was to blame for the bitter feud.
One sunny afternoon, Chifundo was working in his field when Samu walked by, humming a tune. Chifundo, fueled by years of hatred, took it as an opportunity to stir up trouble. He confronted Samu shouting insults and accusations. Samu, taken aback, tried to explain that he meant no harm, but Chifundo wouldn't listen.
The argument escalated, and soon both men were fighting, punching and kicking each other. Villagers rushed to intervene, but not before both men were badly bruised.
As they sat on opposite sides of the village elder's hut, nursing their wounds, the elder asked Chifundo, "Why are you fighting someone who is not fighting you?"
Chifundo looked puzzled. "He's been part of the problem for years," he replied.
The elder turned to Samu, "Did you provoke Kofi in any way?"
Samu shook his head. "No, I was just walking by, singing. I didn't even see him."
The elder looked at Chifundo and said, "You're fighting because of past hurts and assumptions. But Samu wasn't fighting you. He wasn't even looking at you. The enemy isn't always the person in front of you; sometimes it's our own perceptions and unresolved pain."
Chifundo and Samu looked at each other, both feeling a sense of shame and regret. They began to talk, sharing their stories and listening to each other's perspectives. The ice was slowly broken, and a bridge of understanding was built.
From that day forward, Chifundo and Samu worked together to heal the wounds of their families and villages. They became an example of forgiveness and reconciliation, showing that sometimes, the bravest thing to do is to put down our defenses and listen.
The villagers would often say, "Why fight someone who isn't fighting you?" And the answer would be, "Because sometimes, we need to confront our own demons before we can find peace."
Leo Butao writes
Why Are You Fighting Someone Who Is Not Fighting You?*
Two men, Chifundo and Samu lived in neighboring villages. For as long as anyone could remember, their families had been sworn enemies. The animosity had been passed down through generations, with each side convinced that the other was to blame for the bitter feud.
One sunny afternoon, Chifundo was working in his field when Samu walked by, humming a tune. Chifundo, fueled by years of hatred, took it as an opportunity to stir up trouble. He confronted Samu shouting insults and accusations. Samu, taken aback, tried to explain that he meant no harm, but Chifundo wouldn't listen.
The argument escalated, and soon both men were fighting, punching and kicking each other. Villagers rushed to intervene, but not before both men were badly bruised.
As they sat on opposite sides of the village elder's hut, nursing their wounds, the elder asked Chifundo, "Why are you fighting someone who is not fighting you?"
Chifundo looked puzzled. "He's been part of the problem for years," he replied.
The elder turned to Samu, "Did you provoke Kofi in any way?"
Samu shook his head. "No, I was just walking by, singing. I didn't even see him."
The elder looked at Chifundo and said, "You're fighting because of past hurts and assumptions. But Samu wasn't fighting you. He wasn't even looking at you. The enemy isn't always the person in front of you; sometimes it's our own perceptions and unresolved pain."
Chifundo and Samu looked at each other, both feeling a sense of shame and regret. They began to talk, sharing their stories and listening to each other's perspectives. The ice was slowly broken, and a bridge of understanding was built.
From that day forward, Chifundo and Samu worked together to heal the wounds of their families and villages. They became an example of forgiveness and reconciliation, showing that sometimes, the bravest thing to do is to put down our defenses and listen.
The villagers would often say, "Why fight someone who isn't fighting you?" And the answer would be, "Because sometimes, we need to confront our own demons before we can find peace."
Leo Butao writes ✍️
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