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Many Paths, Yet We Meet

“Different steps can still lead us to the same place.”   Setelah Sophie akhirnya bangun, saya naik ke lantai atas. Chloe sudah lebih dulu berada di dapur, masih dengan rambut sedikit berantakan sambil menuangkan air ke gelasnya.   Dari lantai atas terdengar...

There Is No Single Rhythm To Life

“Not every step has to match for two paths to move in the same direction.”   Saya membuka jendela sedikit lebih lebar dan membiarkan udara pagi masuk bersama suara kendaraan dari jalan depan. Cahaya mentari mulai masuk melalui celah tirai dan perlahan jatuh ke...

Ordinary Routines Become Memories We Keep

“One day, we may look back and miss the ordinary days we never thought twice about.”   Pagi harinya, saya kembali membuka pintu kamar mereka. Secercah sinar matahari masuk melalui celah kecil di antara tirai yang belum sepenuhnya tertutup.   Udara kamar...
You Cannot Pause The River Of Life

You Cannot Pause The River Of Life

“The world keeps moving, and sometimes the only way to survive is to keep moving with it.”   Saya menatap wanita itu yang kini duduk tenang di kursi panjang sambil menyesap ocha tea yang masih mengepul hangat.   Obrolan kami awalnya ringan, tentang Jerman...

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Diversity Teaches The Eye To See

Diversity Teaches The Eye To See

“Every culture has something to offer. It’s not about being better or worse than another culture. It’s just different.” Tracy Morgan   Setelah mencetak selembar document, wanita itu menghampiri dan duduk di kursi panjang di samping saya. Dalam percakapan singkat,...

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A Small Door Can Change A Day

A Small Door Can Change A Day

“We do not always have much to give but sometimes a small gesture is enough.” Di dalam airport lounge, suasananya tetap hangat dan tenang. Lampu bersinar lembut dan suara langkah kaki tertahan karpet tebal. Saya mengantar wanita tersebut ke pojok ruangan tempat...

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Different Roots, Yet A Similar Rhythm

Different Roots, Yet A Similar Rhythm

“We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us.” Jo Cox   Tawa kami bertiga perlahan mereda tapi hangatnya masih tertinggal seperti uap tea yang belum sepenuhnya hilang di udara.   Saya memandangi wajah mereka...

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We Take Turns Being The Stranger And The Shelter

We Take Turns Being The Stranger And The Shelter

“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”  Ronald Reagan   Setelah melewati pemeriksaan passport, saya berjalan ke arah lounge. Area itu lebih tenang dibandingkan ruang tunggu umum. Lampunya hangat, lantainya mengilap dan suara pengumuman terdengar...

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In Simple Acts, Culture Speaks

In Simple Acts, Culture Speaks

“A simple gesture can carry the weight of a whole culture.”   Saat melangkah menjauh dari meja check-in, saya melihat di antrian belakang seorang wanita yang tampak kesulitan mengangkat koper besarnya ke belt untuk ditimbang.   Saya spontan melangkah maju...

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Diversity Often Blooms From Shared Earth

Diversity Often Blooms From Shared Earth

“We are all different notes, but together we make one song.” Rabindranath Tagore   Petugas check in itu kembali mencondongkan tubuhnya dengan mata yang berbinar seolah membawa pulang sepotong kenangan. “I went to Boracay in the Philippines once”   “I asked...

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How We Move Shows Our Respect

How We Move Shows Our Respect

“Awareness of others turns ordinary gestures into acts of care.”   Saya tersenyum masih menatap gesture petugas check in yang sopan tersebut dan tiba-tiba ia mencondongkan tubuh sedikit ke depan dengan sorot mata penuh penasaran.   “How do people usually...

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Respect is Leaving Room For Others

Respect is Leaving Room For Others

“Respect is often revealed in the things we choose not to impose.”   Setelah saya menyerahkan passport, petugas wanita itu menggerakkan tangannya perlahan ke arah timbangan bagasi.   Ia tidak menunjuk dengan satu jari. Telapak tangannya terbuka, jari jarinya...

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A Thoughtful Ending Is A Form Of Respect

A Thoughtful Ending Is A Form Of Respect

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou   Bus yang membawa saya akhirnya berhenti perlahan di halte Narita International Airport. Saat itu cahaya pagi merayap masuk...

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