Then, when I was in college, I rode buses and trains across the country. There was something about the captivity and proximity that helped even us forge some amazing relationships and have some deep conversations as complete strangers quickly became trusted friends over 20 to 40 hours of travel. I still remember some of those people more than 40 years later!

Now, in my late 60’s, I more often take longer trips by plane — which is just a “glorified bus”. But I’m still in voluntary captivity with strangers! My seatmates sometimes let me know they want to be left alone, but sometimes they really want to open up and share life. What a great way to have divine appointments!