Every person longs to live with a meaningful purpose, yet often forgets to pause and trace back where that purpose truly begins. Purity becomes the key that keeps each step from being trapped in self-interest. It is a mirror that reveals the honesty of the heart, whether our intentions are genuinely born of sincerity or quietly clouded by ambition and the desire for recognition. When purity is present, life feels lighter, for it is no longer driven by ego, but guided by grace and sincerity.

The Bandung Peace Week (BPW) 2025 session on Wednesday (9/24) evening offered a profound experience on how true happiness is found, which is not merely through material achievements, but through full awareness present in every moment. The session opened with Tuan Anh guiding a simple yet meaningful meditation. By regulating their breath slowly, noticing each inhale and exhale, and feeling the body's gravity, participants were invited to be fully present. This practice serves as a gateway to understanding that true happiness is never far from oneself; it is always there, often just forgotten amidst the hustle and bustle of life.

The spirit that colored this Inner Listening session or Quiet Time revealed how honesty serves as the key that unlocks healing. Guided by Tuan Anh, participants from six countries were invited to pause, breathe, and listen to themselves more deeply. Quiet Time, he explained, is not simply sitting in silence, but creating a moment to slow down, connect with heart, and let the inner wisdom surface. At the core of this practice lies the courage to be honest—with ourselves first, and then with others.

In every story shared, whether from the personal experiences of Irfan Arfandi in Makassar or Obaja Gobai from Papua. I found a common thread that unites them: a journey from historical wounds toward a future of hope. This discussion session was not merely a meeting, but a space for reflection on three fundamental pillars: Trust, Peace, and Healing. These are not abstract ideals, but living conditions that must be continuously nurtured and fought for within Indonesian society. The session, held by Trustbuilding Indonesia during Bandung Peace Week 2025, carried a serious yet intimate atmosphere, inviting participants to look deeper into what it truly means to restore trus and peace.

From May to July 2025, IofC Indonesia ran a trustbuilding initiative called the Speak Up Project: Conversation for Peace.

Ciputat, August 9, 2025 — In response to the growing cases of intolerance that fuel harmful narratives against certain groups in society, Initiatives of Change (IofC) Indonesia hosted “Training of Facilitators, Trustbuilding Program: Heal the Past, Hope for the Future”, a three-day event on August 8–10, 2025, at UIN Campus. The program featured Mike Lowe, senior facilitator from IofC Australia, renowned for his extensive experience in the Life Matters Course and Inner Development Goals.

Last January, I had the incredible opportunity to take part in a transformative program in India, organized by Initiatives of Change (IofC). It was more than just a trip, it was an inner journey that deepened my understanding of the world and my place in it.

From 7–9 January 2025, Initiatives of Change (IofC) International convened a regional Trustbuilding Program (TBP) Gathering at Asia Plateau, Panchgani, India.

Children can, at best, empathize with their aging parents' suffering, but they cannot bear the pain on their behalf. Since no one can endure the pain in their place, the reversal of the natural order—where parents care for their children—inevitably brings hardship to all family members involved.

Indonesia stands at a critical crossroads. As the world’s largest Muslim-majority democracy and one of the most religiously and culturally diverse nations, Indonesia is both a model of pluralism and a nation grappling with the challenges of division, distrust, and moral fatigue.