How We Met Each Other
Pedro and I arrived a little too early for our screening in Buffalo a few weeks ago, so we had a couple hours to kill. Because the screening was later in the evening, a lot of the nearby shops had already closed. Serendipitously, a block away from where we were, an immigrant-owned cafe called Buffalo Tea Chat recently opened. When we got there, we were warmly welcomed by the owners, Sanjana and Wasim. They offered us delicious samosas and chai tea, which Pedro and I devoured. We felt energized by the time we got to our Q&A.
One of the most common questions that people ask me and Pedro during Q&A’s is about how we met. To be honest, there was nothing too magical about it. One could say we just happened to be at the right place at the right time. So many of the connections I’ve made in my life are like that. Whether it’s Pedro, Sanjana, Wasim, or you who’s reading this newsletter, I marvel at how Spirit has caused our paths to cross with each other. Some people we meet end up in our lives forever. Others appear, only to then disappear – but their impact lingers nonetheless. For me, what matters most is not how Pedro and I met, but rather, the fact that we met to begin with. (SH)
P.S. If ever you visit Buffalo, make sure to support Buffalo Tea Chat!
