As I often do, I've been thinking about relationships. The power they have to drive impact and affect change.
And also the missed opportunities to build relationships.
About six weeks ago a woman reached out to me on my website. She had seen a few posts about my book. She too was writing a book and wanted to interview me.
Humbled, I sent her a link to my calendar, and she booked an appointment.
A week before our scheduled time, I realized I was actually unavailable on the day she selected. I emailed her to apologize for the mistake and ask if we could reschedule.
No response.
A few days later, I texted her with the same apologetic message. No response.
The day before, I texted her again, not wanting her to think I was a flake if I didn't show up.
She responded angrily that she didn't know who I was or what this was about, that she didn't want my services, demanded that she be taken of "my list," and ended the message with "bug off!"
I share this story not to shame (I won't mention her name), but to invite us all to consider the power of micro-connections, how we can choose to center curiosity, equanimity, and abundance over suspicion, fear, and scarcity.
I'm not sure what to make of this whole episode. Confusing—and curious—indeed.
One thing seems certain: I won't be in her book.