What if the stranger next to you wasn’t a coincidence, but a quiet invitation?
In this episode, Shea Love shares two unexpected moments of connection with two strangers who offered her more than directions or conversation. They offered presence. From an airport gate in Auckland to a matinee seat in Melbourne—discover how simple yeses can open the door to something sacred and remind us that sometimes…connection finds you.
Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life with the support of:Ryan Fairweather, Audio EngineerDavid Oakes, Voice of DavidAnonymous, Voice of Tony
David : The Stranger from Christchurch
His name was David.Gentle. Curious. No agenda.We started talking while waiting to catch a flight from Auckland to Christchurch.
He loved music. Stevie Wonder was one of his favorites.He pulled out his phone and shared his playlist without hesitation.That kind of openness? It moved me.
Later at baggage claim, he found me again.“Jennifer, let me give you my number. If you’re free, join us for dinner while you’re in town.”
After a long solo hike on the Godley Head Track, something in me shifted.Something said:
Say yes.
Tony : The Stranger from Melbourne
His name was Tony .We started talking during intermission at a matinee play in Melbourne.70-something. Solo traveler.He pulled out his phone and shared photos from Antarctica to Africa. Captures of lions, icebergs, wild places most people never see.
When the play ended, he stood up and smiled.“I’m headed toward Fitzroy Gardens…it’s on my way. Would you like to walk with me?”But Tony’s energy was grounded. Open. Kind.
So I said yes.
Thanks for listening!
Sometimes, it’s the people we never expected. A David. A Tony. People who remind us what it means to be open, to connect, to receive.
So keep your heart soft.Your eyes open.And the next time life offers you a unexpected hello…say yes.
Love and Light,Shea Love 💛@beingshealove
