A total of 52 writers tell bitter memories that lead to the realization that life is beautiful.
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IGNATIUS NAWA TUNGGAL
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The book The Wisdom of 2023: Meaningful Words Throughout the Year
This seems like a cliche statement, that life is beautiful, so enjoy it. Through book entitled The Wisdom of 2023 Meaningful Words Throughout the Year, by Memoir Writing Community as much as 52 writers tell bitter memories that lead to the realization that life is beautiful. The problem is, there are still many people who think it's a cliche and can never enjoy the beauty of life.
Agus Budi Wahyudi (64) speaks about the loss of his eldest child in 2021 due to a Covid-19 attack. The pain is endless. When in 2023 Agus receives the birth of his first grandchild from his next child, that's when Agus realizes that life is about coming and going. Real life is beautiful.
Agus continued with a life story guided by the principle that life is beautiful. In 2025, he will enter retirement as a lecturer at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Guided by the belief that life is beautiful, Agus is preparing himself. He is creating his own job and does not know retirement.
And, keep moving so that the soul continues to laugh.
Since discovering that life is beautiful and welcoming his first grandchild in 2023, Agus developed a simple approach to always appreciate the beauty of life. "What felt beautiful in the past, revive it to be felt in the present," wrote Agus.
Author Yuenda Vicky (60) in the book wrote notes that are not too long, but important enough for those who will begin a healthy life on the brink of old age. Yuenda is a yoga instructor. She reminds us that our appearance in 10 years begins with our process today.
“Strength can be rebuilt before it completely collapses, and beauty can be preserved before it is destroyed by age,” wrote Yuenda.
As a yoga instructor, Yuenda complements with physical tips. Try running as hard as you can until you're out of breath. The pain not only adds to physical strength, but also mental strength. "So, try running because your breath will calm your soul. Your concentration will break your confusion," said Yuenda.
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Members of the Indonesian National Yoga Practitioners Association (PPYNI) in Central Java demonstrated yoga movements during the commemoration of International Yoga Day in the Taman Wisata Candi Prambanan complex, Sleman, DI Yogyakarta, on Tuesday (21/6/2022).
Taking deep breaths is not just about expanding the chest cavity. It is a conscious effort to broaden one's patience. When exhaling long breaths, it is not just about narrowing the chest cavity, but also about a sincere feeling that can make our hearts tender. There is a sense of relief that can make our bodies feel light.
"And, keep moving so that the soul continues to laugh," added Yuenda.
Yuenda shares the same view as Agus in enjoying the beauty of life, but is more technical in requiring the demand for both physical and mental needs. Author Alvina Gunardi emphasizes the issue of mental health. "Mental health is like the foundation of our house. If the foundation is fragile, the house becomes unstable," said Alvina, an educator and former school principal who created an inclusive educational environment.
So far it is understandable that there are prerequisites to enjoy the beauty of life. That's where mental health and physical health are needed.
Celebrating longing
Achieving an awareness that life is beautiful, then living it with all your heart is not a simple matter. Perhaps, this requires a spark or a significant event, as recounted by Ilmi Hapsari Dewi in a brave narrative.
"How are you, my dear? Do you know, I was tempted to drink disinfectant because the pain of being apart from you was unbearable?" wrote Ilmi at the beginning of his narration titled "Longing That I Stifle."
Ilmi went through a break-up. There was a pain that lingered for a long time, weakening both his mind and body. He fell ill. He went to a psychiatrist and took the prescribed medications.
From that emotional wound came a poured wisdom. Ilmi did not want to wallow in prolonged depression. He understood fate. He knew that the extraordinary man could no longer be found. However, Ilmi tried to be honest with himself that it was indeed difficult to let go of his love. The only chosen path was for Ilmu to nurture and celebrate his longing. "There is no day that I don't want to celebrate it," said Ilmi.
By being honest like that, Ilmi embodies the awareness that life is beautiful. Ilmi has tried her best to rise and stand up again.
There are still many intriguing stories from the members of the Memoir Writing Community. From simple to complex tales, all striving to realize the beauty of life and living it with all their hearts.
Book title: The Wisdom of 2023 Meaningful Words Throughout the Year
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