We all come from different backgrounds and we all experienced different realities. Our conceptions of the world shaped how we are socialized and our daily lives experiences. A prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. We as humans do have prejudices and assumptions about other people's lives without knowing them. My ethnic group has shaped my worldview in terms of not having preconceptions about other people and their backgrounds , always be kind and mindful of other people.

Speaking of kindness the first teaching that comes to mind is Ubuntu, " a person is a person through other person". Ubuntu is the nebulous concept of common humanity. The belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. Acts of kindness and humanity, such acts could be as simple as helping a stranger in need or much more complex ways of relating with others. A person who behaves in these ways has ubuntu. This teaching has shaped me to see the world with a better view. Life can be bad sometimes but a little kindness does make life just a little better.

A much more traditional belief is one of many of my Zulu culture teachings. As a Zulu girl I was taught to always behaving in a respectful manner. Wherever you go you represent your family, your church and most importantly your culture so the way we behave is very important in our culture.  We do not really get to experience life our other peers because our culture believes that life truly begins after the age of 21. A huge ceremony is thrown to celebrate that huge milestone because then you are considered somehow an adult at that point. I respect this teaching because it has shaped my worldview positively.

These ethnic beliefs have taught me that as a person I need to respect myself and others. Respect their different opinions and beliefs. We all live different lives and learning about other people's lives can have a positive impact on your life. Just like how J Cole said in a song , " no such thing as life that's better than yours". It is important to love and value your life and experiences with respects of others too.