An Important Uber Journey

Angels come in many forms.

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Yesterday I was reviewing some notes I had written for my next book and one of the stories I planned to include I felt like sharing here.

For those of you who don’t know, in 2021 I published my very first poetry book called “Searching in Silence” where I explore topics like who am I?, trauma, love, purpose, and death. These were (and still are) topics that I reflect on daily and feel connected to. If you’ve been enjoying my writing and want to read more feel free to purchase it here.

In 2019 I reconnected with a close friend from my University days. We talked for 12 hours straight. It was one of those conversations where you just lose track of time and get lost in the moment. I had so many great conversations that day I didn’t think it could get any better, but it did.

The Uber journey I had on the way home that night was unforgettable.

I called an Uber at 2am to head home.

The driver’s name was Femi and he was extremely inviting and warm. He told me he loves driving and helping people wherever he can.

He shared a story of once picking up four boys who were wearing hoodies. “Most drivers declined the journey after they saw that the passengers looked dangerous” he said.

But he didn’t.

Femi wholeheartedly accepted them and welcomed them to come into his car. They had drugs and knives. But he offered them a drink of water and some chocolate. He asked how their day was going. By the end of the journey they were calling him “Uncle” and sharing lots of their personal stories with him.

When I asked him what he thought his secret to success with people was he said,

“Show relentless love to people. What people want more than anything is love and appreciation”. He went on, “Sharing love will open unexpected doors for you”

He explained how he puts service above money. Many drivers work hard and rush from place to place to hit as many numbers as possible and he said he purely focused on giving each person the best journey of their life and being really engaged and present. As a result, he would get amazing tips which made up for all the rushing around and fewer customers he was serving compared to others anyway.

He stopped people who were contemplating taking their lives in that car.

When we arrived at my house I felt called to give him something more than just the money I’d paid for the Uber. My heart felt expanded and I wanted to give back. I ran into the house and grabbed the £50 gift voucher I got from a work Christmas party earlier that month. It was my way of giving a tip and saying thank you.

He was the angel assigned to me that day to deliver an important message.

Love can create a revolution.

It was a reminder that angels and messengers come in many forms.

With love,

V

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