Published in The Amber Chamber·Mar 30FOLKLOVEJune 14th 2020 — was 2AM and I’m about to finish a keynote presentation. Still wide awake, couldn’t sleep even though the bed was beckoning. Suddenly, I felt this urge to curate a new Spotify playlist came rushing on me. For the past few days I’d been listening to indie-folk songs. A revelation came…Folk Music2 min read
Published in The Amber Chamber·Oct 25, 2020I Will Soar.October 26th 2020 — “When the going gets tough, the tough gets going…” When I wait, I write. When I wait, I work. When I wait, I worship. In Hebrew, the word wait also means hope. …Bloomrooms2 min read
Published in The Amber Chamber·Oct 4, 2020GIRLJune 14th 2020 — On one particular day as I put my playlist on repeat, it suddenly played this song Girl by SYML (pronounced “sim-mel” meaning simple). The lyrics, the voice, the video and the story behind it just completely wrecked me. …Bloomrooms2 min read
Published in The Amber Chamber·Oct 4, 2020Rest & ResetSeptember 29th 2020 — Few months ago a bunch of us in the company had the privilege to join Authentic Lives Workshop. During one of the sessions we’re asked to IMAGINE what our future self would look like. To say that it’s an extraordinary moment would be an understatement. It’s a divine encounter indeed…Mindfulness4 min read
Published in The Amber Chamber·Jul 27, 2020FROZENSurabaya — July 27, 2020 — Fight or flight, fight or flight Trembling hands, sweat dripped on her garment. Fight or flight, fight or flight Tongue-tied, stuck in the moment. . Flesh and bones to the core, Frozen in time, “Hands in the air!” Hide your face, the world is at war! Can’t breathe! Darkness sits…Bloomrooms3 min read
Jul 27, 2020FROZENSurabaya — July 27, 2020 — Fight or flight, fight or flight Trembling hands, sweat dripped on her garment. Fight or flight, fight or flight Tongue-tied, stuck in the moment. . Flesh and bones to the core, Frozen in time, “Hands in the air!” For air is crowned with a mean touch, the world is at…Bloomrooms3 min read
Published in The Amber Chamber·Jun 1, 2020FaithfulMay 31st 2020 — Listen to “Faithful” now Official Lyric Video for “Faithful” by JDCG Workship. Written by Poppy Permata, Yosua Hadinata and Hizkia Kelvianto. “Faithful” was written out of personal journey and revelation during a period of transition in my life where hope seemed lost and I had nowhere to go but to…Bloomrooms3 min read
Jun 1, 2020FaithfulMay 31st 2020 — Listen to “Faithful” now Official Lyric Video for “Faithful” by JDCG Workship. Written by Poppy Permata, Yosua Hadinata and Hizkia Kelvianto. “Faithful” was written out of personal journey and revelation during a period of transition in my life where hope seemed lost and I had nowhere to go but to…Songwriting3 min read
Published in The Amber Chamber·May 26, 2020Hand it over.Wednesday, 13 May 2020 — 2020 caught us by surprise with covid-19. We took a detour, set aside our plans, and for the first time in centuries the whole world entered a moment of stillness. When we stumble into challenges and painful moments, it is tempting to declare that life is unfair, or we are…Bloomrooms2 min read
Published in The Amber Chamber·May 26, 2020Calm CourageDecember 2nd 2019 — “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow.” I remember the first time I heard this quote like it was yesterday. Still relevant, if not, more relevant than ever honestly. When I think of the word courage…Bloomrooms2 min read
