It’s a Small World, After All!

Ever bump into someone you thought you’d left in the rearview mirror of life? Maybe that ex colleague from your first job now works in the same company as you or your spouse, or you just ran into your childhood friend at the airport. We’ve all experienced these “It’s a small world” moments that make us wonder if the universe is a mischievous matchmaker, orchestrating random reunions.

These unexpected encounters happen more often than you think! In this hyper-connected world, we all seem to be just a LinkedIn scroll, a WhatsApp message, or a friend’s wedding away from crossing paths again. The number of "small-world stories" I’ve heard could fill an anthology. There's your old boss from three jobs ago, now at a firm you’re pitching to, or that friend you ghosted, suddenly popping up as your neighbour.

The moral of the story? Don’t burn bridges—you never know when life will ask you to cross them again! Whether it’s your ex-colleague or that distant relative who still thinks you work in "computers," keeping relationships amicable can save you from future awkwardness. Plus, who doesn't love a good reunion story with a surprise twist?

It's more than just avoiding cringeworthy moments. Maintaining good relationships is like collecting points in the game of life—networking is key! Ex-colleagues can be your biggest cheerleaders, old friends your secret therapists, and family? Well, they’re your personal reality check.

So, next time someone from your past pops up, take it as a reminder: the world may be small, but your kindness can be vast. Be good to the people you meet along the way—you never know when you’ll meet them again!