X, a long-time connection put an APB on their LinkedIn posts out that they needed help.

I had not had much contact with X recently, but from time to time, we touched base by commenting on each other’s posts.

This time I had to answer. It was messy and yet important to X.

Using LinkedIn messaging, I referred X to 2 other connections, Y and Z, in the field of expertise X needed help in.

Y could not help for a good reason , so it was a new opportunity for Z.

The magic began. X and Z picked up the conversation I had started and a few days later amid the progress I perceived they were making, I thanked Z for their time and effort.

Z’s reply, which fulfilled my heart, for the simple task of going out of my way to help others:

A friend/ client of yours, we will always help!

Isn’t that what we all wish to receive once in a while?

Short and so sweet!