Jakarta, JurnalPost.com — Who would have thought that the habit of sharing thoughts on Instagram could lead to publishing a book? That is exactly what happened to Hudzaifah Abdurrahman, a semester 5 Agricultural Industrial Engineering student at IPB University.
The student, affectionately known as Hudza, officially released his first book titled Duduk Sejenak on 22 October 2026. Published by Greenbook.ID, the book contains more than 50 reflective essays on life, personal journeys, and how humans define success.
Interestingly, the idea for the book stemmed from Hudza’s simple habit of sharing his thoughts through his Instagram account, @katahudza.
"I realized that I enjoy thinking. From there, I asked myself, why not just share those ideas?" Hudza said.
From that simple question, Hudza began regularly pouring his ideas into writing. Unexpectedly, the collection of thoughts that were initially only shared on social media gradually evolved into a complete work.
From Instagram to a Year-Long Book Project
The journey for Hudza to publish Duduk Sejenak did not happen overnight.
For over a year, he developed the writings he had previously created, refined the narrative flow, and organized various ideas into a series of interconnected essays.
The book is divided into six sections: Mula (Beginning), Jalan (Path), Jatuh (Falling), Sesama (Others), Zaman (Era), and Makna (Meaning).
Not all the writings in the book originated from Instagram. Hudza also included several new essays that had never been published before.
One piece titled Titik (Dot) invites readers to see how small humans are in the vastness of the universe. Meanwhile, the essay Peran (Role) offers a different perspective on understanding the meaning of success.
Through his writing, Hudza wants to encourage readers to stop constantly comparing their own lives with the achievements of others.
Inviting Young People to Pause
Amid the flood of information on social media, the achievements of others are now easily visible, from academic accolades and careers to various successes that frequently appear on phone screens.
This condition became one of the anxieties that led to the birth of Duduk Sejenak.
According to Hudza, people are sometimes too busy looking at others' journeys that they forget to appreciate the processes they have gone through themselves.
Through his book, he invites readers to take a pause to reflect on the experiences, failures, and personal growth that may have been overlooked.
However, the process of writing a reflective book also has its own challenges.
Hudza admitted that one of his biggest difficulties was transforming abstract ideas into a narrative that is easy for readers to visualize and understand.
He had to find a way to ensure that the thoughts presented were not only interesting to ponder but also felt relatable to everyday experiences.
Hoping to Accompany Students Searching for Direction
Hudza hopes his first book can reach a wider audience, especially students and young people who are in a transitional phase toward the next stage of life.
"I hope this book can reach more people, especially students who are currently in a serious phase before stepping into the next stage of life. This is one way for me to be useful to others," he said.
Through Duduk Sejenak, Hudza tries to convey that life's journey does not always have to be measured by how quickly someone reaches their goal.
Sometimes, stopping for a moment and understanding the process that has been passed is also an important part of that journey.
For those interested, the book Duduk Sejenak is currently available in e-book format with ISBN 978-634-7542-76-2.
The book is priced at Rp20,000 and can be obtained via the page lynk.id/hudzaabdr. The latest information regarding Hudza's work can also be followed through his Instagram account @hudzaabdr.
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