Some souls recognise each other instantly.

Have you ever met someone and felt, within minutes, like you'd known them for years? The conversation just flowed. The silences weren't awkward. You laughed at the same odd things.

I can't explain it, and I've stopped trying. Some people simply recognise each other.

Those connections are gifts. They don't always last forever — some lanterns float together only for a while — but they remind us that we're not as alone as we think.

When it happens, say yes to the conversation. You never know where the river will take it.