theberliel

Sometimes, blessings don’t show up as promotions, lottery wins, or dream vacations. Sometimes, they slip quietly into your life in the smallest, most unexpected ways. The other night, after work, I was hosting some Spanish friends at the restaurant in Uluwatu where I work. It was their last night in Bali, and they wanted to spend it at the place where I work. Everyone was happy, the food was amazing, and we had a good laugh together. On my way back to their table after checking in with the security team—asking how they were doing and if they got the team-building meals yesterday—I noticed a senior couple sitting near them. Something nudged me to stop and check on them. I asked how their night was going, how they liked the dinner, and if they needed anything. They told me they were just waiting for their taxi. That simple check-in turned into a conversation, and I asked if I could sit with them. They said yes with the warmest smiles. Meet Mr. Marc and Mrs. Lisa from Australia. They were...