Gratitude in the Twilight of Life
Soegeng Priyono Welcome to today’s reflection. Life feels like it’s moving so fast. It seems like it was just Sunday yesterday — and now, it’s Sunday again. Time runs, and we follow, with steps that grow slower each day. Reflections on Time No happiness lasts forever, and no sadness stays for good. Everything passes. One by one, friends, companions, and people we once knew well take off on their own journeys. Our children now have their own lives, with their spouses and children. For us, a simple video call once or twice a week with our grandchildren is already a blessing. Their smiles, their laughter — priceless gifts that warm the heart. On Wealth and Age The wealth we once worked so hard to build now feels different in meaning. What good is abundance if the body is no longer as strong or healthy as before? Some even face new challenges — how to divide assets fairly among children, without causing conflict or burdening them. After all, they already hav...