The Run In

Have you ever unexpectedly bumped into a person you know? Whether it's family, friends, people from your past, or co-workers -- it can be an strange but stimulating experience. Last week, while at a Gonzaga music performance featuring French guitarist Florian Larousse, that’s exactly what transpired. After listening to Larousse play passionately, I was surprised to run into Leon Atkinson. The crowd had exited the concert hall, but the two of us remained to chat. After exchanging greetings and discussing the performance, our conversation had run its course. I like talking to Leon, so instead of ending the conversation there, I prolonged our meeting by mentioning the weather, the ultimate conversation stretcher. While not the most ideal topic to discuss, at the very least, I was able to enjoy the chat a little longer. After we went our separate ways, I realized it was not that unusual to run into Leon at a performance in Spokane, especially since it is Spokane. However, there might have been another reason that we ran into each other. Could it have been the Law of Attraction? The law states that you will attract to yourself whatever you give focus, attention, or energy to; whether wanted or unwanted. For example, if you think about being broke, poor, lonely and believe in your thoughts, then most likely you will be. This extends to the synchronistic "coincidence" of being in the same place at the same time as someone you know. Leon may be the host of KPBX's Guitar Hour, but on that night we both were brought together by the positive energy of a few relaxing acoustic guitar sets. You would have never known that a demanding week-long pledge drive had just concluded. If you have a story about an unexpected meeting or the Law of Attraction feel free to post a comment on the blog.