Let go of the past

There was something emotional when I, together with my family and relatives, celebrated Hari Raya Idul Fitri last month. As usual, we gathered at my late grandfather’s house, situated on western Jakarta.  However, that would be the last time we celebrate Hari Raya there. The house has been sold, meaning that now it belongs to someone else.

My grandfather, together with my late grandmother, lived there since 1961 until they passed away.  Their children, as well as some of their grandchildren, had the experience of living at that house.  So we can say that the house were full of memories.

The house was our “hometown”. I and my cousins loved to gather there. When one of our family members had his/her birthday, we celebrated the special day there. When one of our family members was looking forward to welcoming a special moment, like marriage, we gathered there to discuss the preparation.

However, we cannot stop change. We have to live it and let go of the past. We must look at the future to be a better person.

Just yesterday, I heard the news that the house had been torn down.