It has almost been a month since @izyamour and I left Global Learning Festival (GLF) 2018 at Bandung, Indonesia. A place where it was brimming with respectfulness, optimism, togetherness and mindfulness. The feeling that everyone mattered, and had a common mutual respect on one another, regardless of our diversity from nationality, passion, age, race or religion. We came together with our hearts and minds to learn, listen and be compassionate. That listening involved attentiveness which required immersing oneself into the shoes of others. It was about being present and mindful. That the time stops when one shares as it was not about the numbers, or deadlines but living in the moment and live life. Despite speaking different tongues, we opened our ears to translate and explain, we listened hard and listened well. But the only common language was our heart to help and love. It was a place where anyone could say anything we could or to feel and acknowledge our honest and raw emotions. A place where when one shares, everyone would listen and appreciates. It was a place where 'I' have a voice and can make a difference. That eventhough we came from different countries to share our stories and struggles, everyone was full of encouragement and hope that together we can dream, that together, we can make a difference. It was a place where together, we are stronger to make the world a better place. Everyone can contribute and transform anything. Even if we have our negative past and challenges, we should continue to look ahead, to gather every suppport and to dream, a step at a time. It starts within us and around us. Everyone was respected, everyone dared to dream. The whole experience of respectfulness, optimism, togetherness and mindfulness that i miss from GLF 2018. A friend once asked, "Why don't you start/bring it here?" My reply was, "It has been a struggle but am doing my best, starting with my small circle of friends. To be forgiving, hopeful, appreciative and present." Once again, thank you @indocompetence and @constellationclcp for a life changing experience. Thank you le wife @izyamour for convincing me to attend GLF 2018. ❤ #GLF2018 #MahaShares (at Imah Seniman Lembang Bandung) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqhleqWHNW93ERHRKsjB5mFnFYA6pPBSDT6qfM0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1irhsoffwejfn
