Nationalism and working ethos

Nationalism and working ethos

From Media Indonesia

A nation will be great only if it maintains a high level of nationalism and working ethos. If nationalism and working ethics are wearing thin, you can bet this nation is doomed to disintegration.

Indonesians are well aware of the significance of maintaining a high level of nationalism and working ethos. But why is this nation embroiled in increasingly complicated problems?

Some consider themselves better, smarter, more correct and stronger than others. Many more, however, can only engage in deep contemplation and mourn over their dark future.

It is sometimes the case that democracy and human rights are used as the most effective excuse to avoid dealing with the problems that this nation is actually encountering so that even the most sophisticated weapon will be meaningless.

A nation depends heavily on the behavior of its leaders. If the leaders act in confusion, the people will be thrown into greater confusion. If the leaders are like prime minister Gajah Mada of the ancient Majapahit kingdom, famous for his well-known Amukti Palapa Vow, in which he vowed to refrain from being well- off until he could unite Nusantara -- the present-day Indonesia -- and bring prosperity to the people, the people will enjoy stability, be law-abiding citizens and secure a bright future.

As Indonesia is now in dire crisis, it needs leaders with a spirit like Gajah Mada so that they can protect the entire nation and prioritize the people's interests over their own.

God is omniscient, all-wise and all-fair. Let us pray to Him for His guidance.

RAMELAN

Jakarta