Alon-alon Asal Kelakon: Javanese Philosophy on Slow Living: Finding Joy in Pausing the Hustle

In a world racing like Jakarta's neon-lit streets, where screens buzz with notifications and hustle drowns out peace, Alon-alon Asal Kelakon: Javanese Philosophy on Slow Living offers a vibrant guide to reclaiming joy through the timeless wisdom of Java. Rooted in the Javanese proverb "slowly, as long as it gets done," this book weaves a tapestry of cultural stories and practical insights, transforming today's chaos into a worry-free flow. Written by a Javanese scholar rediscovering heritage amid Jakarta's relentless grind, it draws from rice fields, slametan feasts, and Bedhaya's graceful dance to show how slow living sparks happiness in a fast-paced world.The journey begins with the origins of Alon-alon Asal Kelakon, a philosophy born in Solo's villages, where farmers plant rice with patient trust in Dewi Sri's seasons. Through vivid tales of gotong royong's communal labor and batik artisans layering dyes with care, the book explores Javanese values: patience that fuels dreams without burnout, mindfulness (Eling lan Waspada) that anchors you in the now, and harmony (rukun) that balances life's rush. Each chapter unfolds like a wayang kulit tale, blending folktales, rituals, and spiritual insights from Kejawen and Islam to guide readers toward a joyful, deliberate life.Readers learn to start mornings like a village dawn, sipping kopi tubruk with calm, and tackle tasks with a batik artisan's focus, savoring each step. The book offers a 7-day challenge to weave slow living into daily routines-pausing like gotong royong villagers, listening like a warung elder, and creating with a carver's care. Relationships glow with unggah-ungguh (respect), as gratitude and slow time deepen bonds, while creativity thrives through patient craft, not hasty output. Folktales of farmers and artisans illustrate how slow steps triumph, making ambitions and connections kelakon with heart.In 2025's frenetic pace, this book is a rebellion against speed, a call to live with soul. From Magelang's fields to Pekalongan's looms, it shows how Javanese wisdom-patience, mindfulness, harmony-turns the grind into a joyful dance. With a glossary of terms like sabr and rukun, proverbs like Urip Iku Urup, and stories of slametan's shared nasi kuning, it invites you to slow down, find joy in the moment, and let your life glow. Alon-alon Asal Kelakon isn't just a philosophy-it's a vibrant Javanese vibe, making every step, from work to love, kelakon with joy.

• | Author: Deddy Mahyarto Kresnoputro Mba
• | Publisher: Independently Published
• | Publication Date: Jun 25, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00106 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: NA
• | ISBN-13: 9798289659156