insights
When the Sun Turns, We Return to Stillness
Nature carries its own language of rhythm. In Indonesia, we live alongside it, through monsoon rains, swelling rivers, and forests that hold their breath between storms. On 21 December, we witness a quiet turning in the sky, Titik Balik Matahari or the solstice, when the sun reaches the farthest point of its seasonal path and […]
Harmony in Leadership: Sustaining Change with Clarity and Care
Trees and humans are more alike than we imagine. They breathe, adapt, heal from wounds, and communicate through intricate fungal networks that pass nutrients, warnings, and support across the forest floor. Some trees “remember” drought and respond better the next time, others release calming scents that ease the human body, slowing the pulse and softening […]
What the Youth Pledge “Sumpah Pemuda” Taught Us About Collective Leadership
In 1928, a quiet gathering in Batavia carried the pulse of something new. Young people from across the islands came together with a single intention to imagine a shared future. The room had no sign of power, only sincerity, courage, and hope. Nearly a century later, that spirit continues to guide us. The Youth Pledge […]
Rebalancing with Nature: How Leaders Can Root the Future in Nature-Based Solutions
Nature teaches us how to lead with resilience. Its cycles, diversity, and adaptive systems offer a model for smart leadership that is flexible, relational, and regenerative. A forest weathers storms through deep roots and networks; a healthy reef recovers by working with disturbance. In the same way, leaders can learn from nature’s example to navigate […]
Hope and Resilience in a Time of Planetary Crisis, Reflections from Farwiza Farhan
Seven of the nine Planetary Boundaries (PBs) that sustain Earth’s habitability, including climate, biodiversity, freshwater, soils, and oceans, have already been crossed, indicating that environmental damage has exceeded safe limits and poses a risk of irreversible change. This stark reality, confirmed by scientists through the Planet Health Check report published in 2025, means humanity is […]
Beyond Symbols: On Influence and Resilience
This August 2025, Indonesia commemorated its 80th Independence Day. A milestone meant to awaken hope, freedom, and unity. We honor the sacrifices of those who fought for a nation where dignity and justice would belong to all. Yet today, the air feels heavy with another reality, one that stirs unspoken questions. Are we truly free? […]