A colleague once told me about a morning when they missed their usual bus to work. Frustrated, they had to wait for the next one, which put them behind schedule. While sitting at the bus stop, a stranger sat next to them and started a friendly conversation. They ended up talking about everything from travel to favorite books. By the time the bus arrived, what started as a bad day felt brighter because of that unexpected, positive interaction. Sometimes, small delays can lead to surprising and uplifting moments.