#umab

Kata siapa yang patah akan terganti? Bagiku itu tidak berlaku di aku. Yang patah akan selamanya patah, tidak dapat terganti. Terganti itu hanya soal ilusi kita bahwa semua harus diikhlaskan bukan benar-benar terganti.

Lagi lagi waktu yang menjadi alasan klasik, tapi semua memang benar adanya butuh waktu lama untuk benar-benar mengikhlaskan yang patah. Tanpa ikhlas semua terasa berat, terseok-seok, hiduppun tak bahagia.

Patah tak akan benar-benar terganti. Dia hanya pindah dimensi tempat dan waktu. Tapi tak akan pernah pindah dari hati.

Patah tak akan benar-benar terganti. Darinya aku belajar makna bagaimana menjadi seorang manusia yang kuat menghadapi ombak kehidupan yang sangat mengerikan. Darinya mengajarkan hidup ini tidak selamanya indah. Darinya aku belajar makna ikhlas-seikhlas ikhlasnya.

Segalanya ketika tidak imbang dia akan jomplang. Iya hidup memang demikian ketika tidak imbang Allah dengan indahnya menegur hambaNya untuk berlaku imbang. Keseimbangan inilah yang senantiasa kita patut terus menjaganya.

Teguran demi teguran yang Allah berikan sebagai pengingat kita untuk tidak terus-terusan lalai dalam duniawi yang sementara ini. Terimakasih Ya Allah teguranmu membuatku semakin kuat untuk menjalankan hidup. Serta mengajarkanku arti keseimbangan dalam hidup.

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umab is not virtual, umab is analog, object, thing, touch-able, physical, real... umab is a 100% non-profit project.

i have to choose by tomorrow and i have no idea which one i want to do- these are the ones I've narrowed it down to:

The Effects of HIV/AIDS and Support Services: Learn about the effects of HIV/AIDS on individuals and the community. Take part in teaching others about the disease and how it can be prevented. Work in the community to provide services that minimize the effects of HIV/AIDS.

Immigration, Border Issues, and US/Mexican Relations: Form relationships with an immigrant community and become acquainted with the border and individual experiences in the migratory process. Learn about immigration laws and legislation such as NAFTA which effects relations between the US and Mexico. Work alongside individuals in community development efforts, such as after-school care projects and home restoration, which focus on the lives of undocumented workers.

LGBTQ Advocacy: Legislation, Rights, and People: Learn about Prop 8, the freedom to marry, and the Free Education Act. Participate in a campaign to educate voters and the community on Prop 8 and other related legislation. Dispel stereotypes and work alongside individuals of the LGBTQ community to learn about these issues from their perspectives.

  Native American Traditions and Tribe Reestablishment: Live and work alongside a Native American tribe that has resettled on their hereditary homeland. Learn about the history of the tribe as they continue to work at the restructuring of traditional values, the reestablishment of a relationship with land and the natural world, and the revitalization of their hereditary language. Participate in everyday chores throughout the communal household, farm, garden preparation and other outside work. In the evenings, join the tribe’s spiritual leader and learn about the history and traditions of the tribe.

uhh.. it's hard to pick just one.. it's either sacred cow or weekend at mort's :)