When an academic course in a public university is not just about getting good grades or scoring high ranking in research, or racing for numbers in publication, or just mere xperimenting without any direct applications and benefits to 'real' people (public/community) with 'real issues', this is the result. Syukran. All the knowledge, skills, experience & so-called expertise that we r seeking for, regardless of what discipline of knowledge or what kind of vocation (job), in the end, are meant for us to contribute towards the wellness (kesejahteraan) of humanity at large, not as means to race againts others or to claim the right to brag (& the superficial entitlement that comes with it) . Afterall our minds, according to some experts, are like a garden, not a race track. Its time for the public universities to wake-up, and re-allign themselves to their duty for the public at large, not just feeding a certain section of the 'industry' or 'market' or 'pool of experts'. We are all the custodians of peace & healthy quality of living (kesejahteraan) that is increasingly threatened by greeds and many more forms of lower mind (which is the cause of mental illness such as anxiety, depression, stress, hopelessness, despair, low self-esteem, etc) . Each & everyone of us has our own unique role to play & contribute to shift & uplift the society to a higher mind vibration - sincerity, honesty, gratitude, love, compassion, joy, happiness, respect, honor and many more vibes that are finer & beyond numerical measurements. In a long run, these intangible higher vibes will b more instrumental, and practical in transforming & creating a sustainable & better future, NOW. Thats what a public university supposed to be. Notwithstanding the short duration of the event & its humble yet jovial ceremony, I humbly send my love to all the blessed souls who were involved.
