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The Dad Manifesto
I want my kids to be able to grow up and fulfill their dreams
To do the things they are passionate about
To take on life's challenges and grow with the experience
That every major step they take is a step towards their purpose
I want my kids to appreciate religious differences
To understand that choice is the greatest gift from God to mankind
And holding on to the notion that one's freedom shall never mean another's disturbance
Because they are so comfortable with the God and the Messenger we believe in
I want my kids to change lives for the better
To do things for the sake of their impact to people
To ensure the impact brings positive transformation
Starting with the man in the mirror
I want my kids to experience an Indonesia without corruption
Where there is an equal chance for citizens to dream
Where achieving the dream means hard work and perseverance, not some authority gratification
Where public service and politics is seen as a responsibility, not an opportunity
I want my kids to be as comfortable drinking kopi tubruk in a warung as sipping overpriced espresso in a fine hotel lounge
To have a bowl streetside bubur ayam for breakfast and a fat juicy steak for dinner
To savour a simple ikan asin with warm rice and sambal or an even simpler salmon sashimi
Because they know that whatever the meal is, it's the companion and interaction that matters
I want my kids to explore all corners of this great nation we live in
To hike the cold mountains, walk barefoot on the hot sandy beaches and dive into the clear blue sea
To be able to call many places home
Because the great friendship will make them feel home anywhere
I want my kids to see the world and visit other countries
To see what the places seen on books, movies and TV look like with their own eyes
To expand their knowledge, learn the possibilities, understand the different point of views
Bringing the best of Indonesia to the world and the best of the world to Indonesia
I want my kids to get involved in sports
To push themselves to the limit and experience physical pain
To feel the joy of triumph and the bitterness of losing
To know that it doesn't always matter because everyone involved gain the workout and sweat
I want my kids to be able to express themselves
Through stories, music, visual treats or movement
Though others may not appreciate the expression
Because what matters is they pour their heart out
I want my kids to observe the fifty shades of blue
In the sky and on the waters
The green leaves and colourful flowers
To take a deep breath of the free oxygen and doze off in the breeze
I want my kids to have the freedom to do whatever they want
To do things because they are the right things to do
Without caring about others' expectations
Even those kinds that their parents write in a stupid manifesto
To Azra, Dena and Demi, go out there and conquer the world! Nicely, please.
@dondihananto - Ayah dari Azra, Dena dan Demi
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