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I put all the love in ‘hati-hati ya’ when I say it softly.
In Indonesian, we say ‘hati-hati ya,’ which translates to ‘be careful,’ but it’s more than that.
When you wake up in the morning and your to-do list is ready for the day, each task from first to last — shows how tiring your journey will be. Moving from one place to another, leaving one station and heading to the next, passing people who share your path, chasing their own list for the day.
I want to pamper your feet for a moment, to keep them strong and steady as they walk the roads. With hopes that rise with the sun, I whisper in your ear — may everything you do today unfold smoothly, and may you return home feeling whole again, like before you left.
I want you to soak in this mantra deeply, like each sip that quenches your thirst and also wipes away your worries.
“Hati-hati, ya.”
It’s my way of sending you love and protection every time you’re out on your journey. A prayer wrapped in love, soaring beside you like a watchful eye, guarding your every step, keeping danger away — just as I wish.
That simple phrase is my way of loving you, sticking to your shirt, whose color never fades because it’s cared for with so much love, just as it protects you from the…
