M. Ali Sodikin (23) is not at all losing his mind when he was walk alone regularly along a 7-kilometer railway track at midnighgt. With a flashlight in hand to guide his way in the dark, he risks his life checking the railway track to make sure it is safe when used. Despite the fact that some day something bad might happen to him while on duty, he's been devoting his life to being a juru penilik jalan (jpj) for PT KA for a couple of years. Kudos to you, man! I'm one of those grateful train passengers who rely on great jobs of people like you. Undoubtedly, you're my hero!
That's exactly why, I believe, the qualities of a hero exist not only in those who have done great jobs in the name of their nation. A hero can be anyone who dedicates his life to humanity, be it a brave soldier, a firefighter, a good father or even a street cleaner. Can you imagine how messy and nasty our town would be without street cleaners? In "The Forgotten Ones" (next post) you will meet ordinary but brave people who devote their energy and time to serving other people.
Unfortunately, most of us believe that the qualities of a superhero are fictitious, that they exist only in imaginary characters. Wrong! Ever heard of Laksamana Malahayati, the navy admiral of one of the kingdoms of Aceh? Her reputation is said to be on a par with the fame of Elizabeth Swann of Pirates of Carribean. Go check out real-life superheroes in "Fantasy vs Real" (other post).
Knowing that you are a superhero, are ready to contribute to the betterment of the people around you? I bet you are.
So guys, because your superhero qualities are uniqe, the best way to express them is to be yourself. Never try to force yourself to be like someone else, however great they may seem!
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