Guru Damar tells the story, limitations are not an obstacle to realizing dreams

Even though he has a physical disability, it doesn't stop Dadan from achieving his dreams. In accordance with his life motto "if you have a dream you have a will, if you have a will you have a way".

"In the beginning, my family didn't actually allow me to become a teacher, because perhaps due to my limited physical condition, my parents at that time were very worried because the university was far away," Dadan admitted to Bandung Public Relations.

But with enthusiasm and self-confidence, Dadan finally tried to continue his education at university, specifically at the Nusantara Islamic University (Uninus) majoring in Indonesian Language Education.

“I taught for the first time in 2019. At that time I was afraid. Are the children able to accept me or not? But as time goes by, I actually get more enjoyment. "I got a lot of blessings from the children," said Dadan.

With the enthusiasm and sincerity he gave while teaching his students, this led to Dadan being selected as one of the outstanding ASNs in the city of Bandung.

"With the traumatic feelings that I felt when I was at university, being told that I had a disability and so on, that has become an extraordinary motivation for me to keep moving and creating," said Dadan.

On the occasion of National Teachers' Day 2023, he conveyed a message to teachers in Indonesia to always have patience and ease in carrying out their duties in order to produce a superior and virtuous generation of the nation.

"Because teachers are not just shapers and transmitters of knowledge, but also pioneers in opening the door to insight and knowledge for their students," said Dadan.

"Dream from small things, the universe will support you when the energy is channeled well," he said.

Keep up the enthusiasm Mr Damar, Happy Teacher's Day. (rer)**

Head of the Bandung City Communication and Information Office

Yayan A. Brilyana