Mind BoX

On my previous post, I shared one significant change happening to me in 2023. Does that mean everything worked out as I planned? Sadly, it wasn’t that simple. Things didn’t always turn out as I wanted them to be. Isn’t that what everyone is going through all the time? Yeah, that’s life, isn’t it? Sometimes I turned back and asked myself “Have I done good? Am I doing enough?”   Frequently, I feel like everything just goes in motion. Every day is another routine. I know it might be just my point of view. When you live a life mindfully, you will always have something to be grateful for. However, there are times when it is just hard to see it that way. There are times when I feel numb without knowing the reason why.  Location : Bali Strait One thing I avoid the most is disappointing my parents and my family. Despite all the achievements I gained all these years, I can’t brush off this tingling feeling that I’m a big disappointment to them. They do have some expectations they put o...

The end of the year is approaching us again. As usual, I never get bored of saying this. “Wow! Time flies!” I can’t believe 2023 is almost over. In a few weeks, it will be 2024. Why do I feel like it’s tough to believe it? Where has my time gone? I can’t remember everything but surely a lot has happened and changed. I know I’m getting older. I’m officially 31 this year. It is an age that I assumed adults look so old. Do I look that old? But most people think I’m still in my early twenties though. Haha, I don’t mean to brag. It’s just what my students and elders say to me when they ask how old I am. Physically, I might not have any significant changes. However, I know I’ve been through a lot to get to know myself better. I know I have tons of things I should be grateful for. Here I am trying to recap one major change happening to me in 2023 so I won’t forget them. Hence, they can be precious lessons for me and you guys to make the most of the upcoming new year.  Applying for a Schol...

Hampir tidak mungkin rasanya manusia menjalani kehidupan mereka di dunia tanpa adanya koneksi dengan manusia lainnya. Jika memang demikian, bisakah kita mengklaim bahwa menjadi makhluk sosial adalah sebuah takdir? Sesuatu yang bagaimana pun kita berusaha untuk mengingkarinya, dia akan selalu mengikuti kemana pun kita pergi. Kita akan selalu membutuhkan orang lain. Lalu, akan selalu ada orang yang membutuhkan kita. Kita adalah makhluk sosial. Aku yakin membahas hal ini akan bercabang kemana-mana. Hubungan manusia dengan sesamanya bukan perkara sederhana. Ku pikir ini seperti spektrum. Di satu sisi relasi membuat hidup lebih berwarna, menyenangkan, dan menghangatkan. Di sisi lain ia bisa saja menghancurkan dan meredupkan kehidupan orang lain. Hal yang biasa terjadi bukan? Dalam sehari saja ada siang dan malam. Iman pun bisa naik dan turun. Hubungan antarmanusia pastinya tak luput dari ketidaksempurnaan.  Setiap dari kita ada kalanya menginginkan sebuah koneksi dengan orang lain diman...