Mere Dreamer
Senior Registered
I wanted to share this story with someone, and this is one of the safest places I can think of to do so. Because I don't have the consent of the primary characters, I'm going to use initials.
My best friend Mica and I share a strong past life connection with her other best friend, M. He refuses to get to know me, too, because he's afraid he'll hurt me and of becoming friends with anyone at all (and I think I remember why). Past life complexity. Heh! Anyway, I remember at least three lives where the three of us have been together, and Mica remembers one of them, too.
M runs in official circles in his current country of residence, and because of this people offer to introduce him to others. One of these suggested connections was C, a famous musician. M was very interested in the musician as a person, but due to his desire to avoid close connections (and lack of interest in parties and such) he refused the offer. There were many reasons, including some having to do with his job and the political positions of those he associates with.
Mica and I had a long discussion about it at the time. When we looked up the musician we agreed that there was something very familiar about him, and that his photos project the atmosphere of someone we'd enjoy knowing.
We debated the chances of M meeting him, but it was clear M would never, ever actively pursue the opportunity. We actually stated "M won't ever go to a party to meet him, and even then C would have to focus on him away from the rest of the guests. Too bad M won't pursue that option. They'd definitely be good friends if they ever met."
Fast forward months (maybe a year) to last week. M had to go to a party because someone from the office had to be there. They basically bribed him to go with the promise of good music, but he ended up being severely disappointed by the actual quality. After being cornered by one too many people (to the point where he was ready to run away) the coworker who attended with him arranged for him to escape out back where the waiters go for a smoke.
Once out in the dim courtyard, he realized he didn't have a lighter and swore in frustration, before noticing someone in the shadows across from him. The stranger came forward and offered his own. As M leaned forward he realized that the person lighting his cigarette was C.
But M didn't want to push himself on a celebrity even then, and silently stepped back and smoked without starting a conversation after saying thanks. C finished his cigarette and began to leave, then suddenly turned back and told M that he was almost certain he had heard of him from someone (M has a very distinctive appearance) and "is your nickname ___?" which, of course, had to be right.
I love it when destiny steps in!
C admitted he didn't enjoy the music either, and that was why he had escaped out back himself. They then got into such an intense conversation that C's group had to frantically search for him. They almost left him behind because he didn't show up for departure. And now M will be meeting with him for c0ffee next week.
Needless to say, Mica and I are thrilled by this development! It amuses us that the very scenario we agreed would have to happen (but couldn't possibly) actually turned out to be the way they met.
Now we're watching to see if they become as good of friends as we predicted. Given the first encounter, we hope M will allow it to happen.
I know it's pretty normal to "know" two people are meant to know each other. I was introduced to one of my best friends because a mutual friend had a similar impression. And I "knew" that Mica was someone I needed to know for no reason I could explain, too.
Have you had any experiences like this, or seen people unexpectedly meet even when they actively deny the chance to pursue a connection?
My best friend Mica and I share a strong past life connection with her other best friend, M. He refuses to get to know me, too, because he's afraid he'll hurt me and of becoming friends with anyone at all (and I think I remember why). Past life complexity. Heh! Anyway, I remember at least three lives where the three of us have been together, and Mica remembers one of them, too.
M runs in official circles in his current country of residence, and because of this people offer to introduce him to others. One of these suggested connections was C, a famous musician. M was very interested in the musician as a person, but due to his desire to avoid close connections (and lack of interest in parties and such) he refused the offer. There were many reasons, including some having to do with his job and the political positions of those he associates with.
Mica and I had a long discussion about it at the time. When we looked up the musician we agreed that there was something very familiar about him, and that his photos project the atmosphere of someone we'd enjoy knowing.
We debated the chances of M meeting him, but it was clear M would never, ever actively pursue the opportunity. We actually stated "M won't ever go to a party to meet him, and even then C would have to focus on him away from the rest of the guests. Too bad M won't pursue that option. They'd definitely be good friends if they ever met."
Fast forward months (maybe a year) to last week. M had to go to a party because someone from the office had to be there. They basically bribed him to go with the promise of good music, but he ended up being severely disappointed by the actual quality. After being cornered by one too many people (to the point where he was ready to run away) the coworker who attended with him arranged for him to escape out back where the waiters go for a smoke.
Once out in the dim courtyard, he realized he didn't have a lighter and swore in frustration, before noticing someone in the shadows across from him. The stranger came forward and offered his own. As M leaned forward he realized that the person lighting his cigarette was C.
But M didn't want to push himself on a celebrity even then, and silently stepped back and smoked without starting a conversation after saying thanks. C finished his cigarette and began to leave, then suddenly turned back and told M that he was almost certain he had heard of him from someone (M has a very distinctive appearance) and "is your nickname ___?" which, of course, had to be right.
I love it when destiny steps in!
C admitted he didn't enjoy the music either, and that was why he had escaped out back himself. They then got into such an intense conversation that C's group had to frantically search for him. They almost left him behind because he didn't show up for departure. And now M will be meeting with him for c0ffee next week.
Needless to say, Mica and I are thrilled by this development! It amuses us that the very scenario we agreed would have to happen (but couldn't possibly) actually turned out to be the way they met.
Now we're watching to see if they become as good of friends as we predicted. Given the first encounter, we hope M will allow it to happen.
I know it's pretty normal to "know" two people are meant to know each other. I was introduced to one of my best friends because a mutual friend had a similar impression. And I "knew" that Mica was someone I needed to know for no reason I could explain, too.
Have you had any experiences like this, or seen people unexpectedly meet even when they actively deny the chance to pursue a connection?