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The World is Still but Perception Moves

“The same path feels different when walked with a different mind.”   Saya akhirnya turun di area Tokyo Big Sight. Bus masih bergerak pelan saat bangunan itu mulai menjauh.   Walau sudah sering datang ke sini, rasanya tetap saja sedikit berbeda setiap kali....

A Place Becomes Layered With Every Return

“Some places do not change, they simply meet us differently each time.”   Bus perlahan melambat saat Tokyo Big Sight mulai kelihatan di kejauhan. Bentuknya langsung terlihat besar, tegas, agak contrast dengan suasana bangunan sekitar.   Saya sudah datang ke...

Not All Motion is Noise

“The world moves fast but awareness can stay still.”   Bus itu masih bergerak pelan melewati jembatan yang mulai terlihat sibuk dengan cahaya pagi yang memantul di permukaan air.   Ariake, sebuah distrik tepi laut di Tokyo, kini perlahan berganti menjadi...
What Hurts Is Often The Should, Not The Is

What Hurts Is Often The Should, Not The Is

“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” Seneca   Suasana lounge tetap tenang. Cahaya mentari menyaring masuk dari jendela dan memantul lembut di permukaan meja. Orang-orang berbicara pelan di kejauhan dan sumpit kayu beradu ringan dengan piring....

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The Sun Rises On Time, Not On Yours

The Sun Rises On Time, Not On Yours

“The day opens its doors, even if you are still standing still.”   Kata-kata wanita itu terus terngiang bahkan setelah percakapan kami mereda untuk sementara. Saya memandang keluar jendela besar di depan kami dan kenangan itu datang pelan seperti film lama yang...

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You Matter Deeply, Just Not Universally

You Matter Deeply, Just Not Universally

“You are not the axis of the earth, but you are the anchor of a small shore.”   Cahaya mentari masuk melalui jendela besar di depan kami dan memantul lembut di lantai lounge yang tenang. Wanita itu menatap saya lebih lama, kali ini ada kilatan tajam yang jujur....

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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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