I need to stop swimming with fish. For who can match their speed or agility? They put every diver to shame. As they move through the water so frivolously.
Random Acts of Kindness
I’ve recently met three people whose lives have been dramatically changed because of random acts of kindness. First, we meet Ketty, who spends her day selling necklace pendants on the beach. 37 years ago, she met an Australian woman who bought a piece of land for her so she, and her husband, could stop sleeping…
Happens All The Time
I’m obsessed with visiting little markets on the side of the road. They’re selling fresh fruits, a few prepackaged snacks, etc. It’s 7:30 pm on a Saturday, and I’m out to find dinner and stop at a few markets, of course. The sun has set, so it’s dark out. I walk into a market on…
Intro To Entrepreneurship- Indonesia Edition
Two girls, no older than eleven, approached me, selling bracelets. After the customary “hello,” “Where are you from?” was presented, they pointed to a few English sentences handwritten in their notebook, stating they were raising money for kids to get supplies for school. Although I had no need for bracelets, and anecdotal evidence suggested most…
I Could Not Have Guessed
In a hundred guesses I would not have guessed that in the past two days I would have: Swam with dolphins. Gone paragliding twice. Eaten coconut heart. Made 5 new Indonesian friends. Responded in outrage at the price of a $21 fishing trip. Had dinner in someone’s home village. Learned about the internal conflicts within…
Elizabeth Beeli 