Travel Notes on Climbing a Mountain with the Naughty and Smart Rizal Tanjung
Author: Jacob Ereste
Freelance Journalist
Indeed, Rizal Tanjung’s appreciation of my various expositions and anxieties is like finding a friend who is on the same page in climbing a mountain that is increasingly thick, but quiet, there are no other climbers as tough as Rizal Tanjung who seem loyal to reach the peak of a strange mountain full of beautiful panoramic charm.
A friend who not only impresses and wants to accompany this long journey full of twists and turns, is increasingly convincing like a guide that is truly needed, at least increasingly convinced that you are not alone, and maybe you can also be free from loneliness. Like in the middle of a cold mountain peak, the heart often feels sour and painful to enjoy new views that have never been tasted before.
In addition, besides being a friend who guides the way, anxiety is no longer too overwhelming. Occasionally you can be happy with yourself without having to worry about the direction that might be wrong. Therefore, the stories and tales he tells, I enjoy a kind of entertaining essay poem in contemplation while forgetting the feeling of tiredness and fatigue.
Like a poet who is late in the current era of artificial intelligence, there is no need to beg the kingdom that ignores the fate of everyone without exception, to be more persistent in fighting for their own fate and future. Therefore, writers and artists will no longer be born with their master’s works that can be a source of pride for this country. Because educational institutions in modern kingdoms in this era are also allowed to find their own financing costs. In short, our educational institutions – especially universities – can be managed like food stalls that can serve favorite menus at rates that are oriented to making capital accumulation multiply in a short time. That is the measure of success, without having to worry and be confused about the products produced, because all the measures are money. If necessary, sell ready-to-eat diplomas like menus that are prepared according to public taste.
The deepest essence of friendship and companionship does not need physical contact, because its essence is the touch of the heart that is able to deliver in a twist of friendship that culminates in the essence of true brotherhood. In this context, awareness of the genetic ties of the Batak people due to egocentricity that has a frequency that shakes the heart. The main point is, I like Rizal Tanjung’s naughtiness which is forgiven because of his extraordinary intelligence, which opens up a space of hope that one day he will also become a tough mountain climber.
The best relationship between humans that is truly embedded in the frequency of the mind – which is maintained in a good and beautiful spiritual nuance. That relatively clear contemplation is very likely to be obtained from intense contemplation at the foot of Mount Kerinci or perhaps directly from the peak of Singgalang or Tandikat and Mount Talang which are cool and clear the heart and mind that are brilliant – although once again – seem naughty.
From this spiritual dialogue of climbing to the top of the mountain, I want to ask about Ikhwal Kayu Tanam which has made history not only for Padang Pariaman. Because of the overwhelming desire, wanting to return to cross the crater of the leaders and great figures in this republic. As a Teacher Assistant School, it is clear that the desire to serve those who stop by at the Kayu Tanam College no longer needs to be doubted, its vital elan and heroism. Because the life force that grows and continues to develop has been proven by the revered figure — as the Father of the Nation — Datuk Ibrahim Sutan Malaka. Because what exists now, is only Datuk Moti who also never stops meditating, letting the hustle and bustle in the Capital City never stop. This means that the moon does not admire and salute Al Farabi, Socrates, Ibn Sina, Aristotle, Hayy Ibn Yawzan, Plato and Al Mutanabbi, or Atisha Dipamkara.
I prefer and love my own country and people. None except for you too.**
Ujung Kulon, June 14, 2025
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