My Reading, My Reflection: The Breakers of Limitations from Gurung Mali

In inggris 

1. After finishing the story of "The Breakers of Limitations from Gurung Mali", I felt a profound wave of inspiration and admiration. This story is not just about building a power plant, but about building hope and community strength from the ground up. I felt motivated seeing how one person's determination could ignite the spirit of an entire village to change their own destiny.

2.The part of the story that I found most compelling was the discussion Nayau and the villagers had around the campfire. This moment felt incredibly realistic and perfectly represented the dynamics within any community. You have the optimist like Nayau, the realist worried about costs like Paol, and the pessimist like Miso who is afraid of failure. Their dialogue shows that the biggest hurdles are often not just the lack of money or materials, but the doubt and fear within oneself and the community. This part is so engaging because their eventual victory feels much more meaningful after having overcome this internal debate.

3 From this story, I gained practical information about how a micro-hydropower plant can be a viable solution for remote villages with abundant water resources. A new thing I learned was the power of social guarantees and trust. When Nayau said, "I am ready to be a guarantor", he wasn't just risking assets, but his reputation and the trust placed in him. This is a lesson that true leadership often requires personal sacrifice.

4.The character I liked the most is, without a doubt, Nayau. He is a visionary who not only dreams but also dares to take the first step and take responsibility for that dream. His persistence is contagious and becomes the catalyst for change. Conversely, the character I disliked was Miso. Although his concerns were logical, his pessimistic attitude, expressed with, "Wow, that’s very unreasonable. I’m afraid the project will fail," almost extinguished the burgeoning spirit of the group. He represents the voice of doubt that every innovator must fight against.

5.The most powerful moral message, or life value, from this reading is the power of togetherness and initiative. As Nayau whispered at the end, "Togetherness can break through limitations". The story teaches that we cannot just passively wait for help to arrive. Change must be pursued through hard work, mutual cooperation (gotong royong), and the courage to try, even when there's a risk of failure.

6.If I could change the ending of the story, I wouldn't change the final outcome, but I would add one small scene. After the lights turn on and everyone is celebrating, I would add a moment where Miso approaches Nayau, shakes his hand, and says, "You were right. Thank you for not giving up on us." This would provide a satisfying closure for his character and further strengthen the message of unity overcoming doubt.

In Indonesia 

1.Setelah selesai membaca kisah “The Breakers of Limitations from Gurung Mali”, saya merasakan gelombang inspirasi dan kekaguman yang mendalam. Cerita ini bukan hanya tentang membangun pembangkit listrik, tetapi tentang membangun harapan dan kekuatan komunitas dari nol. Saya merasa termotivasi melihat bagaimana tekad satu orang bisa menyalakan semangat satu desa untuk mengubah nasib mereka sendiri.

2.Bagian yang paling menarik bagi saya adalah saat Nayau dan warga desa berdiskusi di sekitar api unggun. Momen ini sangat nyata dan mewakili dinamika dalam masyarakat. Ada yang optimis seperti Nayau, ada yang realistis dan khawatir soal biaya seperti Paol, dan ada yang pesimis seperti Miso yang takut akan kegagalan. Dialog mereka menunjukkan bahwa rintangan terbesar sering kali bukan hanya kekurangan uang atau material, tetapi juga keraguan dan ketakutan dalam diri sendiri dan komunitas. Bagian ini menarik karena kemenangan mereka terasa jauh lebih berarti setelah berhasil melewati perdebatan internal tersebut.

3.Dari cerita ini, saya mendapatkan informasi praktis tentang bagaimana sebuah pembangkit listrik tenaga mikro hidro (PLTMH) bisa menjadi solusi bagi desa-desa terpencil yang kaya akan sumber air. Hal baru yang saya pelajari adalah kekuatan dari jaminan sosial dan kepercayaan. Ketika Nayau berkata, "I am ready to be a guarantor", ia tidak hanya mempertaruhkan harta, tetapi juga reputasi dan kepercayaannya di mata warga. Ini adalah pelajaran bahwa kepemimpinan sejati sering kali menuntut pengorbanan pribadi.

4.Tokoh yang paling saya sukai tentu saja Nayau. Dia adalah seorang visioner yang tidak hanya bermimpi, tetapi juga berani mengambil langkah pertama dan bertanggung jawab atas mimpinya. Kegigihannya menular dan menjadi katalisator perubahan. Sebaliknya, tokoh yang kurang saya sukai adalah Miso. Meskipun kekhawatirannya masuk akal, sikap pesimisnya yang diungkapkan dengan, "Wow, that’s very unreasonable. I’m afraid the project will fail," hampir mematahkan semangat yang baru mulai tumbuh. Ia mewakili suara keraguan yang harus dilawan oleh setiap orang yang ingin menciptakan perubahan.

5.Pesan moral yang paling kuat dari cerita ini adalah kekuatan kebersamaan dan inisiatif. Seperti yang dibisikkan Nayau di akhir cerita, "Togetherness can break through limitations". Cerita ini mengajarkan bahwa kita tidak bisa hanya pasif menunggu bantuan datang. Perubahan harus dijemput dengan kerja keras, gotong royong, dan keberanian untuk mencoba, meskipun ada risiko kegagalan.

6.Jika saya bisa mengubah akhir cerita, saya tidak akan mengubah hasil akhirnya, tetapi menambahkan satu adegan kecil. Setelah lampu menyala dan semua orang bersukacita, saya akan menambahkan adegan di mana Miso mendatangi Nayau, menjabat tangannya, dan berkata, "You were right. Thank you for not giving up on us." Ini akan memberikan penutupan yang memuaskan bagi karakternya dan semakin memperkuat pesan tentang persatuan yang mengatasi keraguan.