The Measurement of Wealth

Learning Contentment in Bali

By: Rachel Bergsma

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

What happens after you follow your heart—only to find that real change takes more than good intentions?

In this powerful follow-up to The Epiphany, Rachel Bergsma begins her new chapter on the island of Bali—running a tour company with her Dutch husband and adjusting to a life that’s anything but predictable.

Living in a world where gods, spirits, and ceremonies shape daily life, Rachel soon discovers that doing business as a Westerner in a deeply traditional culture comes with unexpected challenges. But it’s not just cross-cultural confusion or the local bureaucracy that tests her—it’s the slow, uncomfortable realization that her well-meaning plans don’t always fit the needs of the Balinese community she wants to help.

As Rachel wrestles with self-doubt, cultural misunderstandings, and the clash between Western ideals and local wisdom, she begins to question everything she thought she knew—about success, about purpose, and about herself.

The Measurement of Wealth is a deeply honest, often humorous memoir about learning to let go of expectations and redefining what it means to live a rich life. Through the eyes of humble Balinese farmers and villagers, Rachel discovers a quieter kind of wealth—one rooted in connection, humility, and belonging.

Perfect for readers who love memoirs about cultural immersion, personal growth, and the beauty of learning from another way of life.

Continue the journey that began in The Epiphany, and find out why life in Bali is always more surprising, more challenging—and more rewarding—than expected.