Ini Bukan Pabrik! Ini Sekolah. Bayangkan bekerja 40 jam setiap minggu, tanpa upah, tanpa uang lembur, dan tanpa hak cuti. Bagi orang dewasa, itu terdengar melelahkan—dan bisa langsung viral di media sosial sebagai pelanggaran hak tenaga kerja. Tapi inilah kenyataan yang dialami jutaan anak usia sekolah di Indonesia. Mereka datang pagi, pulang sore. Istirahat? Hanya … Continue reading Lupa
Love
Unfolding
Dear God,Dear Universe,Dear Giver of all unseen things, Thank You.Thank You for hearing my silent pleas, for holding us in the waiting, for orchestrating moments I could not have planned. Thank You for opening this door — not just for a job, but for dignity to return to my husband’s eyes, for air to enter … Continue reading Unfolding
The door
A door is opened today... And I'm nervous. I couldn't stay calm... The smart watch shows exactly how I feel, 70% of today I spend with moderate stress. I tried to stay calm but this offer that has presented itself so unexpectedly, really made me nervous. I wonder if this is truly the answer to … Continue reading The door
Fly!
My very first flying feet photo!!!
Tiramisu
Dear Me, I know how hard it is to keep walking when the path ahead is foggy, when your feet feel heavy with waiting, and your heart aches with quiet wondering. But today, something happened. A dear friend confided in you. He’s been offered a door out. A new job, a better place, maybe even … Continue reading Tiramisu
Sadhana
I learned an ancient concept about relationships today. I said ancient because it seems like a very natural way to engage in relationships. It is said that a relationship, in particular with one's spouse is a sadhana; a spiritual practice. We are not having a relationship so we can be happily ever after ( I … Continue reading Sadhana
Choose
I asked my confidant:“Why didn’t I choose this peace a long time ago?” And they answered:“Because you weren’t ready yet.The pain hadn’t finished its teaching.The coal had to burnuntil you knew — with your whole being —that you were done.That’s what we call divine timing.” I asked again:“Is this growth?Or am I simply too tired … Continue reading Choose
Done!
I am lucky today! I have a chance to know that I'm truly done with my chronic anger. If you've been hurt deeply, you will understand this chronic anger. I've been carrying this anger for more than two decades.. I held onto it, and let it pull me into the deep abyss of pain.Two decades … Continue reading Done!
Confidence
My focus word for July is "here and now". It's a mantra to remind me that "here and now" is all I got, it is the only thing that exists. I hope I can walk confidently through the day with my focus word. Yesterday has gone, the future does not exist yet, today is the … Continue reading Confidence
A crack
I repeat, Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. It took more than 4 decades for me to understand this verse. After all of hardened resistance to the simplicity of what is, and the endless regrets, fear and bottomless anxiety, I finally crack. And thank … Continue reading A crack
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