I was meeting a friend from out of town for smoothies. I sat at our table while she was in line to order. Five feet away from her was a woman she knows and cares about, but because of being focused on the tasks at hand, they did not notice each other. This could not be ignored. I walked over to point their presence out to each of them. Instantly, them embraced with the surprise and joy of connection. 

 

Last month my daughter took me to a local arboretum for Mother's Day, which we both enjoyed. When we got home we mentioned it to another daughter.

 

'What? Olly was there too with her class!" I felt sad about the missed opportunity to run into my granddaughter when I wasn't expecting it. 

 

I heard that that there is an app for this. Your phone will alert you when you are physically close to someone you love, in case it slipped your awareness. What a sweet notification that would be. 

 

"Turn around. Someone you love is within reach."

 

There was an idealistic period in my life when I was on the look out for great friends I had not yet met. I believed that each seemingly chance interaction could be the birth of a new bestie. Everyone was worthy of my full attention. 

 

The miracle is hidden, but not so deeply that we cannot find it. Angels are close by, as are strangers we could easily fall in love with if we face them with an open heart.