Far from Family, This Distance Teach Me the Meaning of Happiness
Happiness? We can take many meanings from that one word. Happiness can start from the simplest things, for example, gathering with family.
This year’s Ramadan is a little different from previous years. The study is one of the things that a student must do, and I came from Bali to Yogyakarta to study here. Being away from family means having to be ready to grow up. However, is it really like that?
Yes. I think the answer is being away from family teaches us to be wise. I do not do anything during Eid Celebrations, but I do productive for like doing my homework, drawing, take care of myself, etc.
My family is Hindu, but I love Ramadan. I love Eid celebrations, and I like hanging out with my family. My older sister ever once taught me:
- Differences in religion.
My sister married a Muslim man, but she did not change her religion. She celebrates Eid with her husband and family, but she is still Hindu. That means we have beautiful assimilation, and we can know each other culture. - Learning to be a tolerant figure.
My sister has always been a tolerant figure that respects his husband and his family and vice versa. No matter your religion, you have to be kind and respect others to make a happy world. - Gather together in a difference.
Even though there are so many differences, my sister never thinks of giving up on his husband. She wants everyone to be happy and gather together in a difference.
Every year, I visit my sister to stay in touch and celebrate Eid together. However, this year is a little different. Just over the phone, only talking via WhatsApp can be done. That has taught me always to be grateful for all the time I have.
Even though I cannot go home because I have to study in a different province, I feel happy. I am delighted because I know, through the phone, I know my family is healthy. I am so glad to know that my family is fine. When the time comes, I will go home. It turned out to be true; gathering with family was much more fun.
