Between Love and Corona
Pacobaning Urip (Life Trial)

Human life is not just straight. Throughout life, God gives us a variety of colors with a million flavors. Sometimes happiness, sometimes sadness, sometimes joy, and sometimes sorrow, all alternately in the phases of human life.

Even so during the pandemic of the Covid virus. It is as if God is testing His people. One by one the community is infected with the Corona virus regardless of the age of parents, young, adults, and even children. Surprisingly, the effort. The tourism sector also seems to be suspended. A normal life, instantly must be done inside the house.

"Will you still be selling in the market?" tanya Bulan to his Father who is currently watching television broadcast in the family room.

Hearing questions from his son, Mr. Hartono then played down the sound of television. "Yes Nduk, I'm still selling. Yes, even though the turnover has dropped dramatically. However, if you do not sell, you can get money from where." said Mr. Hartono honestly.

The moon seems sad to hear the story of his father who still had to work outside to scavenge rupiah. Not that the life of the Moon family is not capable, but in the philosophy of life the Javanese say "ora work ora madhang" (not working, not eating) is so attached to the community. Scavenging rupiah, whatever is obtained so that the kitchen remains steaming and the family can still eat.

"At home, sir, let alone the people who are exposed to Corona more and more. God willing, the Moon also has a steady income, we can use together."

Mr. Hartono smiled at Moon's words, his daughter grew up to be a person who loved parents, obedience, and a great sense of empathy. "You are indeed the son of a beautiful and kind father, Nduk .. however, do not worry gini-gyi your father still has savings to finance our lives. Your income is your right, saved yes, saved .. so you also have your own savings" said Mr. Hartono.

The moon stared fixedly at his Father who was always eager to work. "If the person who works at the kiosk how is it sir? Sales turnover dropped dramatically, while employees also needed to eat. They also had families to live with." asked Moon.

This time Mr. Hartono seemed to think hard until his forehead wrinkled. "Yes they're still in, Nduk ... They do not ask for full salaries. Any amount is fine, as long as you can buy rice. My own father felt like to comfort them pity. They've been working with us for years. If they do not work, the family at home can not eat, even though there are those who have babies who need to buy milk and diapers." said the father.

The moon was tenyuh (loudly mixed with sadness) heard the story of his father. It is true that employees at the Batik kiosk have worked for many years with their Father at the Maheswari Batik Kiosk located in Beringharjo Market, Jogjakarta. If they don't work, practically their families can't eat. Especially those who have small children at home.

Speaking of e-commerce, Moon remembered his best friend, Bintang, who had become a Programmer in one of the soft ware houses. The Moon should meet the Star immediately and ask her for help.

"Hopefully the Corona spread figure will soon drop yes sir. So that people can also scavenge rupiah again without fear of the danger of Corona which can threaten anyone and anytime" said Moon.

Mr. Hartono sighed. "It's all called pacobaning urip (living experiment), Nduk... Yesterday Ngarso Dalem (Paduka Sri Sultan HB X) said in the agenda of Sapa Aruh that "Cobaning Gusti Allah is a Corona Virus". We are both being tested, everyone feels it. Even those of us who currently feel healthy, in fact, can actually be exposed to the Corona virus as well. Therefore, yesterday was reminded to "Datan serik selamun ketaman, datan hard daydream kelangan." Don't be angry when a disaster happens to you and don't be sad when you lose something. Must be willing to go through all of this. I'm sincere, Moon. Sincerely, patiently, and confidently, God willing Gusti always gives us instructions to walk in the path of light. The important thing now is to take care of each other, take care of the family, look after each other. Also for you Moon, maybe a month ago you were devastated, sibling when we decided to cancel your wedding plans and Surya, Surya, even after that you parted with Surya because Surya had to work in Makassar. Immerse yourself in it to be sincere. Do not get angry when the disaster comes, because this disaster happens so that we get closer to the Creator. Do not be angry if you have to lose, because God has determined the destiny line for each person who fills this earth."

The moon smiled with the advice given by her Father. The girl nodded her head. "God willing, now the Moon is sincere Father. The moon give up all the same God. If the Moon and the Sun are a match, then God will keep Surya there. But if Allah does not want us to be together, the Moon will prepare itself. The goal of the Moon now is to be able to do the best for the family and for the Moon itself. Thank you for the advice, Father. The moon is increasingly reminded to get closer to God, sincere, patient, and confident. There will be an end to this test, but we don't know when. When Gusti gives us a trial, of course Gusti will give us a way out."

The moon breathed, then said to his father. "Sir, you want not to try to sell Batik online?" ask the Moon to his Father.

Mr. Hartono seemed to think for a moment. Adding their business to the digital field seems to be a must try immediately. "If you can, you will, Nduk. But how is it going?"

The girl smiled back. "Later Moon can ask Star to create an online store in an e-commerce application, sir. Stay in the photos only, given a description, and then sold there. The Moon will help, sir."

Mr. Hartono nodded his head again. "Yes can be tried, if you know if venturing into online business there will be a little extra income to be able to pay workers at our kiosk. We can still eat, but they depend on the Father, and the Father will help them. May the trials of life pass soon, Nduk. Everything was back to normal in its place. Man can only plan and pray, but God determines everything. May the earth soon improve." said his Father Moon sincerely.